Monday, May 7, 2018

Review: Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West

Title: Listen To Your Heart
Author: Kasie West
Series: Stand Alone
Published By: Point (May 29, 2018)
Genre: YA Contemporary
Source: ARC Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
My Rating: 4.5 Stars!


Book Description:
Talking to other people isn't Kate Bailey's favorite activity. She'd much rather be out on the lake, soaking up the solitude and sunshine. So when her best friend, Alana, convinces Kate to join their high school's podcast, Kate is not expecting to be chosen as the host. Now she'll have to answer calls and give advice on the air? Impossible.

But to Kate's surprise, she turns out to be pretty good at the hosting gig. Then the podcast gets in a call from an anonymous guy, asking for advice about his unnamed crush. Kate is pretty sure that the caller is gorgeous Diego Martinez, and even surer that the girl in question is Alana. Kate is excited for her friend ... until Kate herself starts to develop feelings for Diego. Suddenly, Kate finds that while doling out wisdom to others may be easy, asking for help is tougher than it looks, and following your own advice is even harder.

Kasie West's adorable story of secrets, love, and friendship is sure to win over hearts everywhere.








Is there anything better than a Kasie West book? 

I mean truly. 

They are always feel good, put a smile on your face and make you go aww, kind of reads. I can always count on her for a heartfelt story that is just what I need when I need it and once again she delivered.

This was such a great read. I adored it completely and couldn't get enough of it. From the family dynamic to the friend dynamic to the podcasting at school. It truly was so much fun and I couldn't read it fast enough. 

West truly outdid herself and I couldn't of asked for a better read or cuter characters. 




*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*

51 comments:

  1. I've been really let down by her past couple of books, so I wasn't really looking forward to this one. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Ali. I might pick it up if I find it at the library!

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    1. It was so cute and had a really unique premises in a way that I haven't seen from her in awhile.

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  2. You know, I have a few of her books on my Kindle, because you are Christy love her. I really need to try her. So happy this delivered for you!

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    1. Thanks Kim and I hope you try her and love her too. :D

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  3. I only tried one book by the author but I need to try more

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  4. Looks like a great summer read Kindlemom, love the cover and your review!!!

    BTW I'm guest posting at Romance University today stop by and say hi if you've got the time-http://bit.ly/2wfAJey

    Thanks Kindlemom

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  5. I hadn't heard of this one but it sure sounds interesting. Just have to add more books to my reading list. lol

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    1. I love these type of books this time of year so they are always a must for me to have a couple in my TBR pile. ;)

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  6. This sounds like a great simple and cute read! I'll probably give it a shot :)

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  7. I've only read one Kasie West book (The Fill-in Boyfriend), and I want to read more! This one caught my eye, so I'm happy to see you enjoyed it so much!

    L @ Do You Dog-ear?

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    1. That was a cute one and I think if you liked it you will like this one as well.

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  8. Hmm.... I am so tempted. My last two reads by West have been big fat fails. I hope this one restores my faith in her.

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    1. This one feels different than her last one so hopefully.

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  9. Like Nick, I've also been let down by her books lately but I think that's just because I'm over the cutesy reads. :/ Glad you enjoyed it though, Ali.

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    1. They are cutsey but sometimes that's just what I need. ;)

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  10. This looks really nice. A perfect read for summer??

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  11. I agree - I love Kasie West's books! It seems like quite some time since I've read one, but I can't wait to read this one. I'm glad it lived up to what we have come to expect from her! :)

    --Sam @ Sharing Inspired Kreations

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    1. Thanks Sam and I hope you are able to read it and that you love it as well! She really is a fun author.

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  12. Ooooh shite! I forgot this is coming up. I'm really looking forward to this one because Kasie said it's set up in the Sierras near where we both live.

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    1. Yep and I think you will love the podcast thing too, so fun and different.

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  13. I love the sound of this book ! I need to read more feel good books lie this, thanks for your wonderful review!

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    1. Sometimes I really do as well. I'm trying to put more of them in my pile this year. ;)

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  14. It's been so long since I read from Kasie West! I really need to get back into her books. ♥

    - Aimee @ Aimee, Always

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    1. I can always count on her to give me a fun light and sweet read. Sometimes you just need those you know?

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  15. I haven't read anything from the author yet but reading your review, I think I need to start reading soon. Awesome review!

    xx
    Vanessa @ Blushing Geek

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    1. I do hope you try her, she really is a great writer that has some really fun characters.

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  16. I haven't picked up a Kasie West book in years, but this sounds like a great light-hearted read for the summer!
    Tori @ In Tori Lex

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  17. I haven´t read any book of Kasie West and I feel like a need read one! Thanks for share your review darling

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  18. I haven't read all of her books but the ones I have, I have really enjoyed. This one sounds so fun and I hadn't heard the first thing about it until now. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Glad you've tried her and like her. I think for some reason this one flew under the radar a bit.

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  19. My last two West books were a let down but I can't help to be swayed by the summer cover. I'll give it a shot.

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    1. I know a lot of people that felt that way. Hopefully this will be a better read for you, it really was cute and fun.

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  20. Can you believe I haven't read a West novel yet? I hear great things but I just never get around to it. I'm glad you loved this one though.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  21. Oh nice! I'm going to have to make sure our library gets this book! Brilly review!

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  22. I love the cover for this one

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  23. I am such a huge Kasie West fan. I am waiting to get her last book from the library and I want this one too! Great review!

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    1. I really am as well. I try to read everything she writes as soon as I can. Hope you get a copy soon!

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