We Own the Night
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This romance from the author of Geekerella and Heart of Iron follows Iggy, whose late night radio show was supposed to be a secret . . . but it might lead her to so much more. “Welcome to midnight, my fellow Niteowls...” No one would ever suspect that responsible, ugly-sweater-wearing Ingrid North is the incognito radio deejay known only as Niteowl. Finally a high school grad, she can't wait to get out of her tiny hometown of Steadfast, Nebraska (population three hundred and forty-seven) to chase her dreams. Thankfully, her three best friends--Billie, LD, and Micah (who she is definitely, absolutely, not in love with)--are more concerned with spending one last epic summer together than finding out where Ingrid slinks off to every weekend. But for that one glorious hour every Saturday night, Iggy shucks her own skin to become Niteowl--an infamous and daring deejay with the answers to everyone's love life but her own. There is one caller in particular-Dark and Brooding--whose raspy laugh and snarky humor is just sexy enough to take her mind off the fact that Micah is rapidly falling for a Mean-Girls-worthy nightmare. But when Ingrid lands an interview in New York City for the internship of a lifetime, her secret life begins to unravel. It's her chance to follow her heart, but she'll have to leave everything behind--her ailing grandmother, her friends, her radio show . . . and a chance at her very own happy ending. Torn between her dreams and her home, Iggy begins to realize that to get what she wants, she has to give up the things that mean the most to her. But letting go could lead to a summer of sunflowers, rockstars, and the show of a lifetime. And Iggy might just find that her real life begins when Niteowl goes off the air.
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This book.. this book. I have so many emotions right now!!
Okay, let me start off by saying I was hesitant about reading this book, especially since it is the second in the series and I haven't read the first. Thankfully, reading the first isn't required, although I'm sure if I read it I might understand some of the background information.
Now, this really is a YA book. These teenagers act like teenagers for the most part and, it can be confusing and annoying but then, that is high school and it seems realistic to me.
The characters are all pretty distinct. I like some of them and others seem very 2D. It took me a while to connect to the main character, Ingrid, and some of the others like LD and Billie. The other love interest Micah, I totally couldn't connect to.
Which brings us to the romance. Nightowl x Dark was beautiful. Ingrid and her problems will make you cry, I did. Her romance not so much but, these things take time and I feel this book really gives the time to build the love. No insta-love here.
Plot-wise, I was concerned- almost tricked!, with the ending. Predictable? Slightly but, so beautiful.
I was calling this book sweet and charming before and while it still is, there are those dark and sad moments that really tug on your heart.
I was cheering and egging Ingrid on to live her life. I was brought in to her life and wished I could just shake her. She is too kind.
I was sad we didn't get to see the friendship at it's greatest and we don't know how things will really work out but, I still liked it. This book is really like a snapshot of Ingrid's life. We just see this moment of her life where her whole life changes and there is no guarantee she will be okay.
Characters: 3/5 stars really. I don't know how else to explain. I'm just on the edge but, more leaning towards liking them.
Plot: Great story
Recommend: YES!! Really, if you like contemporary and want to see someone figure out what they will do with their life... give it a try.
I definitely want to read the first book now. Really.... if it was next to me I'd put everything else aside and dive in.
Another cute love story by Ashley Poston. I know her from The Seven Year Slip (still my favorite book by her) which got me to read her other books.
Though this was an entertaining love story in a small town in Nebraska, I thought it was a bit bland. It was nice to follow Ingrid’s journey becoming “herself” but I wanted to learn more about her love interests and their lives. I feel there could be more. Would recommend if you are looking for a cute teenage love story that focuses on a young girl that discovers herself. If you want a more mysterious and interesting narrative I would suggest reading The Seven Year Slip.
