July 18, 2016 – My Tiny Obsessions

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I’m in love with this song… *sigh*

Pediste um tempo pra quê?
Se o tempo passa e eu percebo que não quero estar sem ti
Pediste um tempo pra quê?
Agora jura que me mentes no momento em que disseres
Que estás melhor assim
Humm
Que estás melhor assim
Yeah
Assim longe de mim
Que estás melhor assim
Yeah yeah, ai

Queria ter-te aqui comigo
Eu já te disse vamos dar a volta
Sei que eu já fui o teu vicio
Vem vem
Não é preciso sensatez
Então vive agora como se fosse a primeira vez, não
Quando pensaste que te tinha falhado
Não deu
Tu criticaste por não estar ao teu lado
Mas eu
Sei que não é a coisa certa
Confessa
Sei que com o tempo vais fazer a escolha certa
Só penso em cada toque, cada abraço não me esqueço
Teres partido e virado o meu mundo do avesso
Sim eu sei, tu não fizeste por mal
Havia uma folha em branco sem um ponto final
Mas arriscaste e riscaste tudo aquilo que temos
Sem negares que sou eu, quem sabe os teus segredos
Sem olhares nos meus olhos pra não te perderes
E se estás melhor assim não ligues tantas vezes

Se eu te dissesse tudo aquilo que eu sinto
Tudo aquilo que eu finjo, tudo aquilo que eu tento
Mas queres espaço não precisas de mim
Só precisas de ti, só precisas de tempo
Tu és o meu ponto forte, eu sou o teu ponto fraco
Eu pus os pontos nos I’s, puseste os pontos de parte
Não te estou a pressionar, sei que nada é pra sempre
Mas desculpa ter pensado que contigo era diferente
Agora fica a indiferença, fica só na consciência
Que foi nas linhas do teu corpo que eu escrevi a minha essência
Vais-me procurar nos outros sei que tens essa tendência
E tu insiste neste tempo e pra eu ter paciência
E eu espero e desespero sem que nada aconteça
A escrever e a apagar poemas sem que mereças
E lá estas tu, as voltas na minha cabeça, porque à algo em mim que diz que não queres que eu te esqueça

Criei música ao teu ouvido, sou o homem por trás da pauta
Sussurrando assim baixinho a melodia que faz a falta
Parece um frio num corpo quente
Ela já não faz falta
Levei-te à lua porque pensei que nada bate astronauta
Pediste espaço e tempo
Eu dei-te tempo e espaço
Em vez de espaço no tempo
Perdeste tempo no espaço
Não prometes que te comprometes, o clima arrefece aqui dentro
E mesmo quando o sol brilha, os dias permanecem cinzentos
Nunca pensei que tu me amares era uma missão impossível
Não me peças desculpas por tu seres tão previsível
Se mentir é feio então querida tu tas horrível
Essas lágrimas que escorrem, são negras da cor do rímel
Eu já nem te sinto ao longe fico sempre sem medos
Não quero saber a verdade, toda a gente tem segredos
Eu sinto os teus cinco dedos em tudo que abala em mim
Todas as musicas que ouço parece que falam de ti
Umas dizem para agir outras dizem para deixar
Umas dizem para sorrir outras dizem para chorar
Mas é fácil de me iludir por isso deixam-me a pensar
Que é mais fácil fazer-te vir do que fazer-te voltar

YouBeforeAnyoneElse

Everything she wants. Everything he needs.

The supportive friend, the reliable daughter, the doting big-sister: Finley is used to being the glue that holds everyone together. But while her sweet demeanor makes her the perfect confidant, her wholesome look isn’t landing her the high paying modeling jobs, which are what Finley needs if she is going to reopen her mother’s dance studio.

Enter Eddie. He’s intense and driven, not to mention the life of every party, and he completely charms Finley. The last thing she wants is another commitment to stand in the way of her dreams, but when she’s with Eddie, their chemistry takes over and she can let go of her responsibilities and just be. After all, what’s so wrong about putting herself first once and a while?

Except Eddie is hiding a secret. A big secret. And when it surfaces, he and Finley are going to have to choose between their love for each other and everything else…

I am so glad that I requested this book, seriously, so so glad! First I would like to talk a bit about the book’s genre. While I requested it under Teens & YA, I have to say that for me this book is more a New Adult book than anything else.

With that out of the way, I loved this one! The writing is great, and I really liked how it flowed between the two POVs and how distinct Eddie and Fin’s voices were. I’ve read enough YA/NA dual POVs books to know that doesn’t always happen, so I was so glad that it went without a hitch here.

I don’t know exactly what I was expecting when I read the blurb, but Eddie and Finley were way better characters and way more developed than I thought possible. I found them both such strong people, who had to face some terrible things and tried to be better because of that. I really liked how Finley tried to help everyone and be there for her brothers and father, even if she put herself last in the process, and I loved how she little by little made herself a priority. And Eddie, I loved Eddie, he’s just such a great guy. I really liked that he was doing what he thought was the right thing, and I totally understood why he did it. He was fierce. He was strong enough to leave everything behind for what he thought was the best, that takes guts. Also, YAY for a gorgeous and privileged guy who is not cocky or decided, or a huge player.

I have to say, the relationship between Eddie and Finley is probably one of my favorites ever. It’s amazing how they are 100% acceptive of each other, and while they wanted what was best for the other one, they never judge or tried to change, or did anything other than support one another 110%. And another amazing thing was how it there’s never really a conflict between them, not really.

That’s one of the most amazing things about this book: it’s not really about the romance. It’s about both of them doing what is right for THEM – as Fin doing something for herself, and Eddie doing what is best for him (etc). Their relationship is just an added bonus. A support system. A family.

Speaking of family, I’m IN LOVE with Fin’s family. Seriously, she has the best dad. Sam is amazing, I don’t even have enough words to express how amazing he is. He’s supportive of her, but still pushes her to be her best self, he doesn’t judge anything she does, or who she associates with. And best of all, when she brings Eddie into their lives, he welcomes him, and becomes the support that Eddie needs as well… AMAZING! Then there’s the twins, and Eddie taking care of the twins, and my heart soaring reading this, because he’s perfect with those little guys… *sigh*.

I struggled with one of the main issues of this book, and I have to admit that it made me cry. But I think the resolution was perfect, and I was so glad that Eddie and Finley got what they wanted and needed.

I highly recommend this book, it’s such a beautiful story that balances teen and adult problems, and how to be yourself in a world where you’re expected to be anything but. This book has an amazing love story, a great family and great friendships. Read it!