{"id":60021,"date":"2021-06-25T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=60021"},"modified":"2021-06-25T09:41:52","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T13:41:52","slug":"release-arc-review-shift-fuel-series-1-by-ginger-scott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=60021","title":{"rendered":"Release & ARC Review: Shift (Fuel Series, #1) by Ginger Scott"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Shift, the first book in the Fuel Series by Ginger Scott is LIVE! Buckle your seatbelt, it\u2019s gonna be a wild ride!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Blurb<\/b><\/h4>\n

Dustin Bridges has always had two things he could count on\u2014his fearless instincts behind the wheel and the support of his two best friends, Tommy and Hannah Judge.<\/p>\n

Dustin brought the speed.<\/p>\n

Tommy, the brains.<\/p>\n

And Hannah . . . she was the glue that held everyone together.<\/p>\n

Together, they were unstoppable.<\/p>\n

From the dirt tracks of their youth to the late-night drag races under a desert moon as teens, the Judge siblings pushed and watched in awe as their friend edged closer to his dream. Always racing, always running. That was Dustin\u2019s gift and curse. And while his life at home was unbearable, his world with the Judges always seemed perfect.<\/p>\n

Growing up with people makes for a special bond. But sometimes life has a way of testing just how strong a relationship is. And falling in love with one of your best friends, not to mention your other best friend\u2019s sister? Well, that can be the toughest test of all.<\/p>\n

Heartbreak doesn\u2019t know what it\u2019s up against, though, because when there is a prize to be won, nobody bets against\u00a0Dustin Bridges.<\/p>\n

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Review<\/b><\/h4>\n

5 stars and so many feels!<\/b><\/p>\n

Oh wow. This little book just rocked my world. The characters, their story, the drama, intensity and the romance all had me completely wrapped up, and I devoured every single moment. This is only the first in the trilogy, the beginning of what is sure to be an epic love story, and I am here for it!<\/p>\n

17-year-old Dustin Bridges was born into near-poverty, and grew up with an abusive father and neglectful, drug-addicted mother. His saving grace was his best friend, Tommy\u2019s family, who pretty much adopted Dustin into the family. He grew up with Tommy and Tommy\u2019s younger sister, Hannah, and the three of them were inseparable, throwing themselves into Dustin\u2019s passion of dirt racing, living for the next race, and celebrating his successes. His life is hard, but there are moments of joy, and Dustin\u2019s come either when he is behind the wheel, or with the people that he cares about. And when those two things combine, sparks fly.<\/p>\n

Our eyes lock as her laughter fades, and I can\u2019t help but hold on to her gaze when it stops completely. I\u2019m suddenly aware of how we appear to the dozens of eyes on us. We look like two young people doing a shit job at pretending not to like each other. We look exactly like what we are. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hannah and Dustin have always had a special connection, and I loved watching as their feelings for each other are finally revealed, naturally and effortlessly evolving into a beautifully sweet, honest and passionately intense romance. They don\u2019t hold back, they don\u2019t hide from their feelings, and once the line is crossed, they know there\u2019s no stopping it. They instinctively follow their hearts, and I was completely swept up with them.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re Hannah and Dustin, same as always yet nothing like we were. It seems too light to call what we have \u201cdating,\u201d and we\u2019re not \u201cseeing each other\u201d or any of those other bullshit terms people use to describe high school relationships. That\u2019s not what this is. I won\u2019t belittle Hannah\u2019s and my connection with something so fleeting. We\u2019re an evolution. An inevitable result. Fated, I guess.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Theirs is a beautiful love story, and I love these two together so much! Even as children, their friendship was more<\/i>, Hannah was always there for Dustin when she needed him, and Dustin always made sure that she was a part of the group, and he was always her protector. Their bond is so special, and their feelings for each other only enhance that, and it was so beautiful to see.<\/p>\n

This family is all I need. It\u2019s the only thing that has ever seen me through to the next day. And right now, Hannah is the one piece holding me together.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But not everybody is happy with their relationship, and oh, it made my heart hurt. Dustin knows that his life is tainted by his upbringing and the sins of his parents, and seeing that reinforced in such a devastating way, when he\u2019s trying so hard for Hannah, is absolutely heartbreaking.<\/p>\n

Most of me knows letting her go is what\u2019s best for her. But then\u2026she looks at me. And I know nothing. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The \u201cI\u2019m not good enough\u201d storyline can be excruciating to read, but in this case it was completely understandable, absolutely believable, and it broke my heart. It\u2019s drilled in to Dustin over and over again \u2013 even by those he feels the closest to. I couldn\u2019t blame him for feeling like he did, and I ached for him.<\/p>\n

I want to scream that I\u2019ve always loved her. That she is the one person I can confide in, the person I run to, and the only thing that keeps me from following in Colt\u2019s dark footsteps. But saying that\u2014laying all of my baggage and bullshit on her heart like that when I\u2019m nothing\u2014isn\u2019t enough. I need to be worthy, to be the man she sees in me.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And when all of his fears are reinforced in the worst possible way, his entire future is thrown into turmoil, setting the stage for what is sure to be an emotional ride to come in the next two books.<\/p>\n

I felt everything<\/i> reading this book. The race scenes had my heart pounding, the anticipation of the romance was fantastic, the drama was intense yet realistic, and the love story absolutely owned my heart. I adored these two together! The characters are so well written, and as much as I fell for Dustin, Hannah absolutely shines. She\u2019s fierce and brave, she feels deeply, and she follows her heart and holds nothing back, not caring what others think, and I love her honest strength so much.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love you, Dustin Bridges. You did nothing wrong. And I love you for you. I love you,\u201d I say. I\u2019ll repeat these words until he believes them, until he hears them in every part of his body. I\u2019ll say them to anyone who asks, to anyone who dares to question where my loyalty lies. I\u2019ll pronounce my love for this boy in a court of law, in the face of death, at the line of fire. I\u2019ll love him for always because I know, whether he can say it yet or not, he loves me back. He loves me, and I won\u2019t let go.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This is a really strong start to the trilogy, and I am so excited to see where Dustin and Hannah\u2019s story goes next. The potential is there for an absolutely epic love story, and I want it for them so much! The book ends on a cliffhanger\u2026 but not. Scott gives us just enough of a glimpse of what is to come, that I finished this book feeling hopeful, yet desperate to get my hands on the next one.<\/p>\n

A fantastically beautiful and emotional read \u2013 5 stars!<\/p>\n

An Advanced Reader Copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Fuel Series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Shift (#1)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
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Wreck (#2)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Burn (#3)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"Ginger Scott is an Amazon-bestselling and Goodreads Choice Award-nominated author of several young and new adult romances, including Waiting on the Sidelines, Going Long, Blindness, How We Deal With Gravity,\u00a0This Is Falling<\/a>, You and Everything After, The Girl I Was Before,\u00a0Wild Reckless<\/a>, Wicked Restless, In Your Dreams,\u00a0The Hard Count<\/a>,\u00a0Hold My Breath,<\/a>\u00a0A Boy Like You<\/a>,\u00a0A Girl Like Me<\/a>, Memphis and Cry Baby.<\/p>\n

A sucker for a good romance, Ginger\u2019s other passion is sports, and she often blends the two in her stories. (She\u2019s also a sucker for a hot quarterback, catcher, pitcher, point guard\u2026the list goes on.) Ginger has been writing and editing for newspapers, magazines and blogs for more than 15 years. She has told the stories of Olympians, politicians, actors, scientists, cowboys, criminals and towns. For more on her and her work, visit her website at\u00a0http:\/\/www.littlemisswrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When she\u2019s not writing, the odds are high that she\u2019s somewhere near a baseball diamond, either watching her son field pop flies like Bryce Harper or cheering on her favorite baseball team, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ginger lives in Arizona and is married to her college sweetheart whom she met at ASU (fork \u2019em, Devils).<\/p>\n

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