Seven Weeks to Forever by Jennifer Farwell
Published by Booktrope
Published on: January 8, 2015
Genres: Fantasy Romance, Young Adult
Pages: 184
Format: eBook
Source: Purchased
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Cassidy Jordan won't open her heart to anyone, and with good reason. She's a second-timer, returned from the afterlife after a devastating romance caused her death. All that stands between her and eternity is finding someone named Riley Davis and helping him get his life on track. But nobody told her helping Riley would mean dating him.
When Cassidy realizes she's falling for Riley, she's faced with a choice: give him the life he's meant for and leave this life when it's time, or give up eternity for the true love she's never had, knowing Riley will die the same way she did in her first life and that her entire existence could end at any time.
In this supernatural teen romance, author Jennifer Farwell explores the unstoppable power of young love.
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I found this book on Naomi’s Reading Palace Blog a couple of month ago, she loved it, and I just got around to reading it. I ended up being really pleased that I read it, because it’s a good romance with a different sort of fantasy element than I usually read about. And, it’s a standalone!
Cassidy is seventeen going on eighteen, and is spending the summer at her deceased parents home in Los Angeles, by herself. She knows that she is finally due to leave this world shortly after her birthday and go back to The After Life. She’s on a mission to help a young man, Riley, and she has no idea what he needs from her. Cassidy can only go back to the After if she succeeds. She lost her original life many years ago due to a cosmic mistake, so she was able to come back and help someone else. She was sent back to the Before as they call our life, as a little girl. A little girl that knows exactly what is going on. Time is running out when she finally finds Riley, and she has only seven weeks left to complete her mission.
Cassidy as a character was pretty typical for her age if you didn’t know her real story. She goes to concerts, loves vinyl records, and can see peoples energy that surround them. From the energy colors she can tell how people are feeling. Because she has known since she was little that she would be dying at a young age, she has kept herself pretty separate from people, as far as relationships and friendships. She doesn’t want people to hurt when she dies. She has an adviser from the After, named Noah. Noah visits often, popping in at any time he feels she needs him. He never gives her all the information she needs, but occasionally does help with her mission. I liked him as a character, as I did Cassidy. Riley was a guy that has all kinds of things in common with Cassidy, things that start to cause them to run into each other. It’s not long before you know what his problem is. One of the most fascinating characters is Cassidy’s new yoga teacher, Amarleen. She’s a sort of higher being, but still of the Before, and not part of the After, although she knows Noah. I am still not really sure what exactly she is, and that was okay.
I enjoyed the unique premise, and really liked all of the different characters. The romance was sweet and pretty close to being G-Rated-necessary since Cassidy is leaving soon. This authors idea of what the After Life looks like was pretty fascinating-another plus for this book. There’s a lot of talk about energy. A lot. At times I got a bit lost in all the talk about it, but I just kept reading and didn’t stress about it. Not a major problem, and really the only thing that bothered me even a bit about the read. Other than that, it was a really quick, and fun read for me.
Recommended to young adult readers, 14+ to adults.
I’m Lorna and I live in Maryland. Since retiring, I spend my time mostly reading and reviewing books. My favorite reads are Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Young Adult. I read a lot of indie books in addition to traditionally published books. Favorite paranormal creature? Vampires, but I am really liking werewolves more everyday.
I’m glad you mentioned where you first saw this because when I saw the title and then the cover, I immediately was wondering where I’d seen it before. 🙂 And I’m happy Naomi didn’t steer you wrong. I think I’ll have to pick up this one as well. The unique premise is really a draw. And the characters seem unique as well. Plus, if you AND Naomi liked it, it’s pretty much guaranteed I will. 😉 Great review, Lorna!
Thank you Brandee! Yes, I thought it had a very unique premise. Naomi gave it 5 stars if I remember right 🙂 Hope you love it too!
Lorna recently posted…Review: Seven Weeks to Forever by Jennifer Farwell (@Mollykatie112, @jennfarwell)
Yay for it being a stand alone and different. I think I would like this as well.
Yes, it might be a good one for you 🙂 I did read the Summer of Supernovas that you recommended and absolutely loved it. I reviewed it on Pure Textuality. Wanted to thank you for recommending it!
Lorna recently posted…Review: Seven Weeks to Forever by Jennifer Farwell (@Mollykatie112, @jennfarwell)
While I don’t think it would be in my wheelhouse I do know a teenager that will get this book. I think she would LOVE IT 🙂
That’s great! I hope she loves it 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Seven Weeks to Forever by Jennifer Farwell (@Mollykatie112, @jennfarwell)
Now that does sound unique and interesting. I don’t think I’ve read one similar. And it looks like you enjoyed it a lot. Thanks, Lorna!
You’re welcome! It was very unique and a fun read actually 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Seven Weeks to Forever by Jennifer Farwell (@Mollykatie112, @jennfarwell)
*whispers eeeeenergy!*
Yes!
Lorna recently posted…Review: Seven Weeks to Forever by Jennifer Farwell (@Mollykatie112, @jennfarwell)
This sounds interesting and something I haven’t heard of until now. I think it would be a great burden to know that you would die young. I couldn’t even imagine. Interesting…
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Well she had already lived one life, but died young that time as well, now she is trying to get to the After, which is what all who return want to get to-much better than the Before-if that makes sense.
Yay, for good book recommendations! I’m glad you enjoyed this one, Lorna! 🙂
Thanks-it was a fun and unique read for sure 🙂
Lorna recently posted…Review: Seven Weeks to Forever by Jennifer Farwell (@Mollykatie112, @jennfarwell)
Standalones! They have almost become an endangered species when it comes to YA, haven’t they? You got me at the uniqueness of the fantasy element, though Lorna. I need to try this one myself 🙂
I hope you’re enjoying your long weekend!
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Thanks Lexxie! I am enjoying my weekend and since it’s a holiday we have one more day to go. I hope you like this book if you try it. It certainly is a fun quick read! Hope you have a good week! BY the way, I signed up for the third time to receive emails from you.Still aren’t getting them. Not sure what’s up with that.
Lorna recently posted…Review: Seven Weeks to Forever by Jennifer Farwell (@Mollykatie112, @jennfarwell)
I seem to read very few standalone books, as I usually read series, but it can be nice to read a standalone book once in awhile. The fantasy element sounds different form what I am used to as well with her being from a sort of after life and having a mission her. It sounds like an original set-up. The characters all sound interesting to read about. Great review!
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It did have a very unique set up. And a standalone is refreshing for a change for sure! And Thank you!
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I’m glad you thought this was a fun read Lorna! I didn’t get all swept up in the energy talk either. I thought it was a unique kind of read. I liked all the characters, Noah was great and Amarleen!!
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Yes, thanks again for the recommendation Naomi 🙂 I really did enjoy the characters and I am still wondering about Amarleen!
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