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 Pushing the Limits is told in alternating POV's. First, we have Echo - a girl who used to have it all. She was popular, had a great boyfriend, a fabulous group of friends, etc. Her only problem was her bipolar mother who wouldn't take her meds properly. During one such episode, Echo's mother tried to kill her. Echo can't remember anything from that night, but the white and red scars all over her arms tell her that something terrible happened. Ever since then, her life has been a downward spiral. 
 Then we have Noah - the leather-clad, pot-smoking bad boy. His parents died in a house fire, leaving he and his two younger brothers lost in the foster system. When Noah has trouble at his first foster home, his rights to his brothers is taken away and he merely gets monthly visitation. Noah is determined to do what he can to graduate and take care of his brothers - that means being tutored by Echo. The girl who wears long sleeves every day to hide her scars. The girl who seems to have fallen from grace. 
 Together, this unlikely pair hatch a plan that'll either help them both get what they want, or leave them royally screwed. 
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 I enjoyed this book thoroughly! It moved a little bit slow in the middle, but otherwise, it was just fantastic! 
 Echo and Noah are two characters that I adore. Even though Noah is a bit of a slacker in the beginning and thinks buying some pot to smoke up with his buddies is a way to celebrate, he turns out to be one of my favorite characters in YA Contemp. He's so full of heart and grit, but he's also suave and drop-dead sexy. ;) Echo is a bit of a fragile creature, but she is feisty and very loving. The two of them together makes perfect sense to me. They both need someone to cling to and to lean on, so they are perfect for each other. The romance is intense and it feels so very real. 
 The plot was impressive. The author wove all the threads of the story together seamlessly. Echo's memories came back at the perfect times and at a great pace. Noah's development as a person and their development as a couple was beautiful. The story was full of emotion. I cried quite a few times throughout the book. 
 Pushing the Limits is a story of forgiveness, love, and overcoming life's harsh realities. It's an emotional read that'll tug at your heartstrings. The characters are inspiring and multidimensional. You'll definitely be rooting for them throughout the entire story. It's a quick read and one that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. I definitely recommend this one! 
 *Contains some drug use, cursing and mild sexual content.* 
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 Book source: NetGalley 
 Publisher: Harlequin TEEN