Monday, February 4, 2013

Review of Easy by Tammara Webber and New International Giveaway

As usual, you guys know the drill. I'll post the review of my next book giveaway, and you loyal blog followers can sign up a little early!

Easy
Goodreads Book Description: Rescued by a stranger.
Haunted by a secret
Sometimes, love isn’t easy…


He watched her, but never knew her. Until thanks to a chance encounter, he became her savior…

The attraction between them was undeniable. Yet the past he’d worked so hard to overcome, and the future she’d put so much faith in, threatened to tear them apart.

Only together could they fight the pain and guilt, face the truth—and find the unexpected power of love.


My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My Review: This book resonated with me strongly, and I'm giving it a well deserved 4.5 stars.

I received this book from Goodreads First Reads giveaways in exchange for an honest review.

Easy by Tammara Webber has been floating around cyberspace for a while, and so I was excited to get a chance to read it. This book stars Jacqueline, a college girl, who has been dating the all American guy for three years, and has a charmed life. This all ends when said guy dumps her to spread his wild oats and she gets attacked by one of his frat brothers. Then she meets Lucas, a hot bartista, and also starts a flirty conversation train with her new Econ tutor whom she's never met. And not to mention, she has a kick butt best friend and roommate, Erin, who is probably one of my favorite characters of the year.

I think that any woman can tell you that being attacked is something we all think about when we are heading to our cars at night, and one thing that we are all nervous about, even if we don't say it out loud. The fact that someone can go through such trauma and then end up on top is really empowering. That's all that went through my head-- with great, loving friends and support, you can protect yourself. Jacqueline grows and develops throughout the book, initially powerless, but then finds ways to stand up for herself. Erin helps her every step of the way. I know I've already started the love fest about Erin, but she is totally awesome. She is unwavering in her support to Jacqueline, and the fact that she is a sorority girl that parties and Jacqueline is a bookworm makes no difference in their relationship. In fact, in many instances, she totally stands up for her instead of standing with her sisters. She is incredibly insightful and very protective of Jacqueline, and I think she is as much of a heroine in this book as Jacqueline. Not to mention, the boys in this book are very hot. The novel is fast paced, and I blazed through it from beginning to end.

The only issue I have is that there must be so much more in Erin and Jacqueline's history that is just not there. I know it's not their book, but they must have gone through a lot in their friendship to be so close, and all we get is a one liner that they've come a long way.

Overall, a worthy read with an even worthier message. For any woman who wants to read a GIRL POWER book, this is the one for you.


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27 comments:

  1. I LOVE this book! A signed copy would go nicely with my book collection. I also am dying to read anything else by Tammara Weber. This book was seriously one of my favs of 2012.

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  2. Loved your review. This is one of my favorite books of 2012 also. I would die for a signed copy.

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  3. Great review! I like that you also included the thing that you didn't like about the book even if you gave it a 5 out of 5.

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  4. I have heard errr... I mean read, many good things about this book... A signed free copy would be great. Thanks for this.

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  5. I'm ready to read this book just based on the review! It was well written and very insightful.

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  6. I really enjoy books where the best friend is such an awesome addition to the story! Great review!

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  7. I'm totally with you that Erin is a standout character. The support she lent, the way she believed her friend, for me she stole the show (aside from hunka Lucus). I thought Webber did a great job portraying women who stand behind each other.

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  8. Great review! I have a copy of this arriving soon but a signed one would be fantastic!:)

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  9. Thanks for the review! I've been hearing so many good things about this book and this just made me want to read it even more!

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  10. I would love to have the chance of reading "Easy" as it sounds just fantastic, and thanks for such a great review of the book.

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  11. Actually, I've added this book yesterday on my TBR list, since everbody's talking about it lately. Loved the review!

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  12. Hmmm....I've been seeing a lot of this book, so I better read it. Yes, I should. ;)

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  13. Haven't read this one yet...but I cannot wait!
    Great giveaway!

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  14. I also read about this book a little while ago from another blogger who reads New Adult and I thought I had put it on my wishlist. Well now it's definitely there ;D

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  15. great review & interview!! im looking forward to reading this book!! thanks for the giveaway!!

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  16. I have not yet had a chance to read this. Thanks for the giveaway. :)

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  17. I read this last year and it is awesome!

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  18. great review! sounds like a good book!

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  19. A signed copy of this book would be pretty AWESOME!!

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  20. I love this book and I really want a signed copy

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  21. I'd love to know what other books this author is planning!

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  22. Thank you for the review! I can't wait to read it.

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  23. Awesome review! Sounds like a great read! I can't wait to read it!!
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  24. This book is on my critically-needed-to-read list. Thanks for this giveaway and awesome review :) I CAN'T WAITTTTTT! :D

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  25. I haven't read it but your review makes it sound great! I hope to win so I can read!! Thanks!

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  26. Nice review about the characters.

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  27. I loved your review. It said everything I forgot to say in my review and reminded why I loved the book so much.

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