Name: Easy
Author: Tammara Webber
Publisher: Penguin
Date published: 13rd Janurary 2013
Pages: 322, Paperback
Source: For review (from publisher)
Rating: 4.5 teacups
Easy was my first foray into the genre of NA and it made such an impression on me that it definitely won't be my last. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect but I had heard nothing but praise for it so I wasn't too worried.
What I loved most about Easy was the characters. Each of them had their own flaws, their own problems, their own secrets. And that made them all the more raw, real, human. I rooted for Jacqueline from the start and it was a pleasure to watch her flourish into a strong young woman who knows where she wants to go and how she's going to get there. And Lucas played a key role in shaping her development and I fell for him instantly. He was totally sweet and so gentle with Jacqueline. I thought he'd turn out to be a bad boy but underneath the exterior, he was a true gentleman and always had the best intentions at heart. Also, the emails exchanged with Landon were terribly swoon-worthy - he was such a charmer!
It seems natural for me to move on and talk about the romance. I initially had worries that Easy would all be about love and making out and having sex (that was my impression of NA). But I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was not. It was much more than that and it gave the book a lot more substance. Yes, there were some pretty hot scenes, but the way they truly cared for each other was evident. Also, as a reader who can't decide whether I like love triangles or not, it was pleasing to see that there wasn't much of one after all (although I did figure things out pretty early one!).
Finally, Tammara Webber doesn't shy from darker, grittier themes and I applaud her for addressing them full on with a touch of sensitivity. Subjects like rape and harassment are rarely incorporated but Webber did this with style and spread the message that you shouldn't keep quiet and hide away, instead you need to face the truth and take a stand for yourself.
Easy was a wonderful read and I would recommend it to anyone who hasn't discovered the world of NA yet or is already a big fan of the genre. It combines serious issues with characters you can't help but invest in and a romance that is very swoon-worthy indeed.
I took a deep breath and exhaled it slowly before turning around. It was Lucas who stood there. His gaze was penetrating, not wavering for a moment, and my pulse hammered under his silent scrutiny. I couldn't remember the last time I'd been so full of pure, unqualified desire.
Lucas is the stranger who saved Jacqueline from an attack by a fellow student - she'd never noticed him before then, and now he's everywhere. But can Jacqueline trust him - or will the secrets he's hiding come between them?
[summary taken from Goodreads]
My Review
Easy was my first foray into the genre of NA and it made such an impression on me that it definitely won't be my last. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect but I had heard nothing but praise for it so I wasn't too worried.
What I loved most about Easy was the characters. Each of them had their own flaws, their own problems, their own secrets. And that made them all the more raw, real, human. I rooted for Jacqueline from the start and it was a pleasure to watch her flourish into a strong young woman who knows where she wants to go and how she's going to get there. And Lucas played a key role in shaping her development and I fell for him instantly. He was totally sweet and so gentle with Jacqueline. I thought he'd turn out to be a bad boy but underneath the exterior, he was a true gentleman and always had the best intentions at heart. Also, the emails exchanged with Landon were terribly swoon-worthy - he was such a charmer!
It seems natural for me to move on and talk about the romance. I initially had worries that Easy would all be about love and making out and having sex (that was my impression of NA). But I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was not. It was much more than that and it gave the book a lot more substance. Yes, there were some pretty hot scenes, but the way they truly cared for each other was evident. Also, as a reader who can't decide whether I like love triangles or not, it was pleasing to see that there wasn't much of one after all (although I did figure things out pretty early one!).
Finally, Tammara Webber doesn't shy from darker, grittier themes and I applaud her for addressing them full on with a touch of sensitivity. Subjects like rape and harassment are rarely incorporated but Webber did this with style and spread the message that you shouldn't keep quiet and hide away, instead you need to face the truth and take a stand for yourself.
Easy was a wonderful read and I would recommend it to anyone who hasn't discovered the world of NA yet or is already a big fan of the genre. It combines serious issues with characters you can't help but invest in and a romance that is very swoon-worthy indeed.
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| 4.5 Teacups for Easy by Tammara Webber! |
*Thanks to Penguin for the review copy and apologies for the late review!*
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