Publisher: Berkley
Released: 2012
Pages: 318
Source: Publisher
Rating: 3.5/5
Synopsis:
Jacqueline chose to follow her boyfriend to college instead
of applying to a top-notch music school. Everything was going good until he
broke up with her, and caused her to rethink why she followed him in the first
place. Trying to get over the breakup, Jacqueline goes to a Frat party and ends
the night by almost getting raped by her ex-boyfriend’s friend. Things would
have been much worse if a stranger named Lucas hadn’t stepping in to save
Jacqueline. Now Jacqueline is faced with catching up with school and trying to
stay away Buck who keeps stalking her. Jacqueline starts emailing her economics
tutor back and forth and the conversation seems to be moving in a different directions.
At the same time, Jacqueline can’t get Lucas out of her head.
Review:
Easy had raved reviews, and I did enjoy the book but I didn’t
love it. I thought it was entertaining but mostly predictable. Jacqueline was a
strong character but she didn’t always react how I would expect her to. Her
relationship between Lucas and the tutor was obvious. I really liked that this
book took place in a college setting. I love books about college, because I
feel like their few and far between.
The topic of rape was interesting to read about. I wish
Jacqueline would have handled it a bit differently. I did find her choices
realistic, and she was easy to relate to. I liked her relationship with Lucas,
and I rooted for them to be together.
Easy was a good read about relationships, complicated pasts,
and hopeful futures. If you’re looking for a fast read, I recommend this one.
Great review Jennifer, this one is in my tbr pile.
ReplyDeleteKnowing your taste in books from reading your reviews, I was not at all surprised at your rating for this one. From the reviews I read I think I would have felt the same way about this book.
ReplyDeleteI think predictable is more acceptable in YA books for some reason. I probably won't seek this one out.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure about this one, as I sort of have a dislike of predictable plots. I do agree that there aren't many books out there about college, so that is one thing that interests me, but your review leaves me feeling that I am not so eager to try this one out at this time.
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