“A July 2018 Must Read!” – POPSUGARAtomic number: 33Name of chemical element: ArsenicSymbol: AsEvery solution has a poisonous flaw … even between best friends.The agreement: Fall break together.The struggle: A road trip from North Carolina to Massachusetts.The reason: To find a way back into each other’s lives.The issue: AJ’s not ready to let Evan reclaim the parts of her he made his.The … lives.
The issue: AJ’s not ready to let Evan reclaim the parts of her he made his.
The hindrance: Connecticut.
The Solution to Unrequited, Book two in the Science of Unrequited: The Story of AJ & Evan.
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The Solution to Unrequited, the second book in The Science of Unrequited series by Len Webster managed to completely obliterate my heart. Even a day after finishing this story my heart is in the pit of my stomach and I am still trying to catch my breath after inhaling this new chapter in AJ and Evan’s complicated journey. Once again we see their past and present intertwining so effortlessly that you are on the edge of your seat in anticipation. I found myself deeply invested in every aspect of their story and I was wholeheartedly captivated by the intense emotion that these characters brought out of me.
AJ and Evan’s beautifully complicated story revealed some truths and my heart painfully ached from all the angst that I experienced while devouring every phenomenal word. This slow burning story had me in tears and I was a blubbering mess right now. I am so abso-freaking-lutely addicted by this extraordinary tale and that cliffhanger at the end left me in shock! While I am sad that it took me so long to pick up these books, I am also so glad because I don’t have to wait too long before diving into the next book!
Len Webster your storytelling is incredibly captivating and you make me fall more and more in love with these characters after each story. I can’t wait to see what the next book in this series has to offer…which I am about to find out because I am gearing up to dive in head first…RIGHT NOW!
Len Webster beautifully captured a story of unrequited love and had my heart in my throat as I read the continued story of AJ and Evan! God, the angst and love and heartbreak shattered me. Her writing is amazing and the past and present flowed together seamlessly. Did I want to throat punch Evan? Yes!!! But in the end I remembered that they’re still young and have so much to learn. I’m addicted to this series and can’t wait for more!!! Loved it!!!
I need to start this by saying: #TEAMCONNECTICUT!!!! Now that that’s out of the way, I’m just sitting here, impatiently awaiting the next installment. I neeeeeeeeed IT!!! Once you start this series, you will be fully invested. You’ve been warned.
I was anticipating this book for a long time! I had read The Theory of Unrequited and absolutely loved it! I couldn’t wait to read the second book mainly since the first book ends with a cliffhanger!! The second one lived up to the first one. We finally find out what happened at prom and it’s a heartbreaker. Evan was very selfish in high school and took advantage of his best friend’s feelings. But to be fair AJ never really told him outright about her feelings. She would hint at them but like a typical teenage boy Evan never got the hint, even though everyone around them knew! Just like in the first book I love that AJ is such a strong female lead. She realizes when it’s time to take her own life in her hands and find out who she truly is on her own. She may have hurt Evan but honestly they have both hurt each other over the past year. Now we have another long wait for the third book in the series, The Results of Unrequited. I can’t wait to read it!
Reviewed by: Alexis B
“Sometimes, soul mates take time to realize it’s love. And sometimes, soul mates need to be lost in order to be found.”
After finishing TToU I was so glad I could start with TStU early. Only to realize at the end, I yet have still to wait until I get to know what life has in store for AJ and Evan.
“Evan is the truck. I am the car. Life is our distortion.”
TStU is a slow burn, compared to TToU. Yet still a great read. But it stills feel like you are in between stories and even though a lot happens on the emotional side, it feels like there is kind of a lack of action. Not that this book needs so much more action. You as a reader have a lot to deal with. However we get to know more of AJ’s and Evan’s past, what happened with them during their last year of High School.
“Oxygen. The eighth element on the periodic table. Oxygen creates life. It is life. You are my eight.”
Every time I find myself getting annoyed with AJ or Evan, I have to remind myself that they are still underage and only looking for their way in life. Again, Len did great work here, continuing with the characters as the children they still are. As we get more from what’s currently happening in AJ’s life her character development is more in focus. Yet I think she has a lot more potential and I really like to see where life will lead her.
“Because Evan might think he was her oxygen. But what Evan Gilmore didn’t know was that he was arsenic to her soul. The poison to her heart.”
Len was also right on writing Evan the way she did. He and his love for AJ is still kind of a mystery and I found myself in the position questioning it. I’m not so sure if he really understood what it means to love AJ the way she loves him and the way she deserves to be loved. He will have to prove his love in the third book and I am sure we continue to be up for further broken hearts like mine now.
TStU is a wonderful 4 star sequel which tries to mend your broken heart from TToU only to leave you with more questions and as an emotional mess, wondering if AJ and Evan will ever get the happy end they obviously deserve.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
“Every time I said those four words— eight protons , eight neutrons— I was telling you that I love you. Eight . The chemical number for oxygen. Eight. The number of letters that spell I love you.”
When I decided to expose myself to different stories. I never knew I would find a series I would love as much as I love The Science of Unrequited series by Len Webster. This series has everything I want in a book. Amazing characters that move you. Scenes to make you bleed and steal your breath. An unforgettable plot to make you swoon. Ever since, I exposed myself to Len Webster’s writing, I fell head over heels in love. I felt in love with the youthfulness and energy of the writing. I fell in love with the fresh and emotional words that cascaded my heart. I started with The Theory of Unrequited which catapulted my heart. But it was The Solution to Unrequited that caused a wrecking ball to crash into my heart. The Solution to Unrequited enchanted my soul. Ahhh, my heart broke. My soul cracked open. And I felt the shards piercing me. Cutting me. I tell you, this book really held me tightly until every single word till the last page wrapped me.
The Solution to Unrequited is the second book in The Science of Unrequited. This is not a standalone book. You need to read The Theory of Unrequited first. The Solution to Unrequited was a beautiful story. My heart broke. I cried. I felt the hurt and love vibrating in my soul. This book made me a mess. This book made me experience how painful love is. Love is absolutely devastating. Love is selfless. Love is abundant. Love is unconditional. The joy of it. The sadness of it. The hopeless of it. Absolutely fleeting. Soul Shaking. Soul Wrenching. Stunning. The Solution to Unrequited is a slow burn romance of reacquainted love. A story of rebuilding love and friendship after hurt and pain. A story of finding each other among the heart break. Len Webster strokes you with her words. She lays your heart bare. The Solution to Unrequited is a beautiful story of young love that faces obstacles and triumphs that you cannot imagine.
A.J. and Evan are probably one of my favourite YA/NA couple ever. Their love is deep. Their love mends. Their love breaks. I hurt for them. I cried for them. I swooned for them. And I cheered for them. These two are epitome of soul mates. They still got a lot of growth, They still got a lot to learn. But my oh my, I am addicted to them.
A best friends to lovers story that will grip you till the last page, The Solution to Unrequited is the perfect romance you will need.
I am so invested in both the story and characters of Evan and AJ so much so that at times I found myself having to remind myself to breathe.
To be honest both of them frustrated me so much, I was screaming at them on my head to just talk to each other but then I remembered their ages. Of the two I found myself questioning Evan’s feelings for AJ the most. Does he really love her ? Does he even know what love is? I hated how as we saw in book one he took her so much for granted, how selfish he was. There are lightbulb moments when his past actions smack him in the face but can be be redeemed. Watching AJ flounder and flourish on her own is quite empowering and was a part of the story that is a great example for young women everywhere.
Another fantastic book in what is turning out to be one of my favourite coming of age series.
reviewed by Sweet Spot Sisterhood
First of all I have to say that I’m disappointed that this is only the second book in the series. I wanted to see these two completely happy and enjoying their HEA but now I have to wait until the next book comes out to wait for that. I’m completely destroyed! This was a good continuation of this story. We get to see how Evan and AJ work things out to get back to where they need to be to move forward. It’s a slow process though and sometimes it was hard for me to focus. But we finally got the answer to prom and WOW I would have been pissed too. Evan really had to work to redeem himself over that one. Waiting to get the results to this second book will be hard but the wait should be worth it. I want to see AJ finally happy.
Oh my poor defenseless heart!
Have you ever craved the answers? Like you needed them so much you begged the author for the next book? So much need, longing, and love for two characters that you twitched to have the answers?
But let me ask you, when you were desperate and needy for those answers did you fear the results? Because I found once The Solution to Unrequited hit my kindle I actually backed away in fear! Legit, heart clenching fear. I was terrified of The Solution to Unrequited. And even having read it, I’m still afraid. (Wan smile) I am afraid that this story is going to continue to break me.
Fear shouldn’t hold you back though. And in the end, I let it back me into a corner. I had no other choice and I’m glad I finally found the courage to continue AJ and Evan’s story.
The Solution to Unrequited will answer the questions tearing you apart after The Theory of Unrequited. #WhatHappenedAtPromEvan? Will he find her? Will they move on? What about Connecticut?
But don’t break out the champagne just yet! The Solution isn’t the end of this story. Len Webster has plans to torture us even more. So angst lovers, love lovers,and needy people who like to cry- buckle in its going to be a bumpy ride!
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
If I wouldn’t have been in love with AJ and Evan after the first book, I’m sure as hell would have been by now! The Solution to Unrequited is just perfect. I fell even more deeply in love with AJ and Evan. Their story is turbulent and passionate.
I was a sobbing mess half of the book. My heart broke for AJ and Evan. To read more about them, their past and their mistakes was just heartbreaking. And now that Evan finally (FINALLY!!!!) found AJ it is so beautiful, yet hard to read what they go through now.
It is very rare for me to love a book this much but it was impossible to resist AJ and Evan. Their love and friendship for each other is just more beautiful and heartbreaking than I ever expected and I am head over heels in love with them.
“I’m not Evan without you, AJ. There is no Evan Gilmore without Alexandra Parker. You are what I love most about us.”
Evan is just the best! I am so in love with him!! I could totally relate to him. He’s broken without AJ – his oxygen. And it was just heartbreaking to read his parts. #teamEvan
And AJ, she’s just so sweet and unsure how to save her relationship with Evan without him knowing she’s in love with him. It’s been a long way for her and my heart broke for everything she and Evan have to go through.
I am deeply invested in this story and I’m dying to know what happens next in AJ and Evan’s life. They definitely took a place in my heart and fall 2018 is just too long away to find out about their ending.