Review: Crash by Nicole Williams

                                               E-book: Crash by Nicole Williams
                                               Pages: 215
                                               Genre: young adult, romance
                                               Source: Bought

Short Synopsis: Lucy is the new girl at Southpointe High, and it's her senior year. When she becomes involved with Jude Ryder, resident bad boy, her whole life turns upside down, with rumor after rumor.

My Thoughts: I bought this novel awhile back and had set it aside for sometime. I don't know why it took me so long to get into it, but I'm glad I got into it eventually.

Southpointe High is the last place Lucy wanted to wind up her senior year of school. Right up until she stumbles into Jude Ryder, a guy whose name has become its own verb, and synonymous with trouble. He's got a rap sheet that runs longer than a senior thesis, has had his name sighed, shouted, and cursed by more women than Lucy dares to ask, and lives at the local boys home where disturbed seems to be the status quo for the residents. Lucy had a stable at best, quirky at worst, upbringing. She lives for wearing the satin down on her ballet shoes, has her sights set on Juilliard, and has been careful to keep trouble out of her life. Up until now.
Jude's everything she needs to stay away from if she wants to separate her past from her future. Staying away, she's about to find out, is the only thing she's incapable of.
For Lucy Larson and Jude Ryder, love's about to become the thing that tears them apart.
--From Goodreads

It took me awhile to get into this novel. I wasn't a fan of the opening. Lucy does all she can to get Jude's attention. She believes in being old fashioned and having the guy come to her, but apparently doesn't believe in morals as she does just about anything, short of taking her clothes off to get his attention? Seems a bit mixed up if you ask me. If you have to work that hard to get a guy's attention, I'd just rather work up the nerve to talk to him. I was also a bit annoyed with Lucy's attitude. When rumors start flying around, Lucy doesn't do much to defend her reputation, and she hides herself. I felt that she should have taken some type of action rather than Jude standing up for her. 

I did enjoy reading about Lucy's and Jude's relationship though. Apart, they are all right. But together, they stir up a lot of interesting scenes, and a lot of drama. Jude has a bit of a temper on him, when it comes to Lucy. Though he means well, he is hot one time and cold the next. He's a ticking time bomb that only Lucy seems to be able to control. Their relationship together however somewhat destructive, also seems to compliment each other.

There are also a lot of surprising and interesting scenes that definitely caught me off guard. There was a crucial point in the novel where I had to get the sequel. Overall, this novel is very intense, with characters that will leave you wanting more. 

Would I recommend this book: Yes

Rating: I give this book a 3.5/5. 

Teaser Tuesdays!

Hey readers. It's time for Teaser Tuesdays. Hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading, this week's teaser is...

Allie's world is falling apart...
She hates her school. Her brother has run away. And she's just been arrested.
Again.
Now her parents are sending her away to a boarding school where she doesn't know a soul.
But instead of hating her new school, Allie finds she's happy there. She's making friends. And then there's Sylvain, a suave French student who openly flirts with her. And Carter, the brooding loner who seems to have her back.
Soon, though, Allie discovers Cimmeria Academy is no ordinary school. Nothing there is as it seems. And her new friends are hiding dangerous secrets.
--From Goodreads.

My Teasers: "'Adults," Isabelle said carefully, "can't tell young people everything they know. That isn't how things work. They tell them as much as they can to keep them safe. So, yes. I'm keeping some things from you until I think you're ready to know them. But please believe that I will tell you when you're ready."
--P.g. 372, "Night School," by C.J. Daugherty

To play along with Teaser Tuesdays, all you have to do is:


• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Be sure to leave your link to your teasers so I can check them out too :)

Review: The Submissive by Tara Sue Me

                                             E-book: The Submissive by Tara Sue Me
                                             *May contain spoilers
                                             Pages: 304
                                             Genre: Fiction, Erotica
                                             Source: Bought

Short Synopsis: Abby King indulges in the world of BDSM with millionaire Nathaniel West. But will Abby be able to handle Nathaniel's strict ways, or ultimately use her safe word and depart ways?

My Thoughts: Very 50 Shades of Grey ish, with a twist of its own. I enjoyed reading Abby's and Nathaniel's world.

Book One of the Submissive Trilogy
More than 8 Million Reads Online
The first in Tara Sue Me’s seductive and scandalous series that has enthralled millions…
Abby King has a secret fantasy.
New York knows Nathaniel West as the brilliant and handsome CEO of West Industries, but Abby knows he’s more: a sexy and skilled dominant who is looking for a new submissive. Yearning to experience a world of pleasure beyond her simple life as a librarian, Abby offers herself to Nathaniel, to fulfill her most hidden desires.
After only one weekend with the Master, Abby knows she needs more, and fully submits to Nathaniel’s terms. But despite the pleasure he takes in Abby’s willing spirit, the Nathaniel hidden behind the rules remains cold and distant.
As Abby falls deeper into his tantalizing world of power and passion, she fears that Nathaniel’s heart may be beyond her reach—and that her own might be beyond saving…
--From Goodreads

Set in the world of erotica, Abby King is your typical goody two shoes librarian who wants to experience something more. At times I was a bit annoyed with Abby. She seemed like the little perfect girl. Even set in this exotic world, it felt like she was a quiet, rule follower, that wasn't really daring enough. I was disappointed that the author didn't do more with her character. I was expecting that by indulging herself in this world, Abby would have broken out of her shy, quiet, demeanor. 

Nathaniel West reminded me a bit of Christian Grey. Serious love issues involved, domineering, rich, and handsome. He's also very tortured, and it isn't until he becomes involved with Abby, that he starts to open up. I enjoyed reading about the relationship the two had. Together, they complemented each other well. Abby knew what was to be expected of Nathaniel, and Nathaniel knew what Abby needed. I wasn't fond of how they had departed in their relationship. They obviously had a connection and when Nathaniel didn't go after her, it sort of felt like a cop out. It wasn't until Nathaniel and Abby meet at a different event, that he feels he has to do something. It felt delayed, and I wished that Nathaniel had done something else, rather than being egged on by Abby's friend. The ending was a bit of an interesting twist. Nathaniel's explanation of how he knew Abby before hand, made him seem like a bit of a stalker. Overall, it was still a pretty enjoyable read, but I'm still a bit on the fence of getting the sequel.

Would I recommend this book: Sure. For older, mature audience

Rating: I give this book a 3.5/5. 

In My Mailbox!

Hey readers! It's time for In My Mailbox. Hosted by The Story Siren, this week I got...

From Library:

Night School -- C.I.D. Daugherty

Our Song -- Jordana Fraiberh

Chosen at Nightfall -- C.C. Hunter

Bought:

Dear John -- Nicholas Sparks 

The Undomestic Goddess -- Sophie Kinsella

And though it's not book related, I also bought this week:

The Samsung Galaxy 4 in white. I absolutely love this phone! 

That's all the things I got this week. Be sure to leave your link so I can check out your awesome stash too! :)