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Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1)
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Okay, let's get right down to business: Easy is one of the best books I've ever read. I finished it almost two weeks ago and I still think about the characters because I was on such an emotional roller coaster, fully immersed, while reading. It says something about a book that can do that do you.
Easy surprised me right from the start with a very troubling scene of Jacqueline being attacked, making my heart jump into my stomach. And I'll admit to being worried about how Webber would handle such a delicate topic. But I think she did it very well and touched on many of the myths that are attached to rape. But Easy showed not only how a victim feels after an attack, but how a family copes and how a community reacts. And if there is anything I've taken away from the story it's that I need to enroll in a women's self-defense class in the near future.
This book was filled with so many moments that just made me sigh inwardly or cheer on. The playful banter between Jacqueline and Lucas during their email exchanges was incredibly sweet. The scene where the sorority leader gave that speech on rape had me in tears. And the entire ending was just sheer perfection! But I will give a warning to some: There are a few disturbing scenes and if this is a trigger for you, it may be best to skip.
It's been a while since I've added a book to my all-time-favorites shelf. This book was so powerful, so amazing, so emotional.
When Jacqueline was attacked in the beginning I was like:
Then she had to endure being harassed by that asshat again and endure shame from the student body, I was like:
Then another girl is attacked and that fucktard RUINED her and people were concerned about his reputation, I was like:
At that point, I needed to take a break, because this book was tearing me up inside. Some of this happened:
Okay, okay. Maybe some of this too:
Then Lucas and Jacqueline get into a spat and I'm like, "WHY??????"
*SORROW*
THEN SHIT GETS REAL... AGAIN and I'm like:
By the end of the book, I'm in a glass case of emotions and I'm like:
So basically, what I'm trying to say: The highest of recommendations.
More reviews and other fantastical things at my blog Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.
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Steph Sinclair's review
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Aug 20, 2012
bookshelves: 2012-release, new-adult, contemporary, 2012-reads, 2012-favs, all-time-favorites, awesome, best-characters, books-that-changed-me, cried-my-eyes-out, deserves-every-one-of-those-stars, didn-t-disappoint, ebook, i-loved-it, i-own-it, indies-are-rockstars, left-me-in-a-sad-emotional-state, made-me-think, mind-blowing-good, oh-yeah-baby, original-and-creative, pass-me-my-tissues, pure-win, realistic-fiction, so-glad-i-read-this, surprised-me, yeah-baby-5-stars, just-take-my-heart-already, bea-2013
Okay, let's get right down to business: Easy is one of the best books I've ever read. I finished it almost two weeks ago and I still think about the characters because I was on such an emotional roller coaster, fully immersed, while reading. It says something about a book that can do that do you.
Easy surprised me right from the start with a very troubling scene of Jacqueline being attacked, making my heart jump into my stomach. And I'll admit to being worried about how Webber would handle such a delicate topic. But I think she did it very well and touched on many of the myths that are attached to rape. But Easy showed not only how a victim feels after an attack, but how a family copes and how a community reacts. And if there is anything I've taken away from the story it's that I need to enroll in a women's self-defense class in the near future.
This book was filled with so many moments that just made me sigh inwardly or cheer on. The playful banter between Jacqueline and Lucas during their email exchanges was incredibly sweet. The scene where the sorority leader gave that speech on rape had me in tears. And the entire ending was just sheer perfection! But I will give a warning to some: There are a few disturbing scenes and if this is a trigger for you, it may be best to skip.
It's been a while since I've added a book to my all-time-favorites shelf. This book was so powerful, so amazing, so emotional.
When Jacqueline was attacked in the beginning I was like:
Then she had to endure being harassed by that asshat again and endure shame from the student body, I was like:
Then another girl is attacked and that fucktard RUINED her and people were concerned about his reputation, I was like:
At that point, I needed to take a break, because this book was tearing me up inside. Some of this happened:
Okay, okay. Maybe some of this too:
Then Lucas and Jacqueline get into a spat and I'm like, "WHY??????"
*SORROW*
THEN SHIT GETS REAL... AGAIN and I'm like:
By the end of the book, I'm in a glass case of emotions and I'm like:
So basically, what I'm trying to say: The highest of recommendations.
More reviews and other fantastical things at my blog Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.
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August 20, 2012
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August 20, 2012
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August 20, 2012
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September 9, 2012
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September 22, 2012
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"I love how Jacqueline's favorite singer is Esperanza Spalding. I love her too. Such a rock star. :)"
September 26, 2012
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September 26, 2012
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September 26, 2012
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all-time-favorites
September 26, 2012
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September 26, 2012
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awesome
September 26, 2012
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books-that-changed-me
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September 26, 2012
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deserves-every-one-of-those-stars
September 26, 2012
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didn-t-disappoint
September 26, 2012
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ebook
September 26, 2012
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left-me-in-a-sad-emotional-state
September 26, 2012
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i-loved-it
September 26, 2012
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September 26, 2012
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indies-are-rockstars
September 26, 2012
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made-me-think
September 26, 2012
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mind-blowing-good
September 26, 2012
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oh-yeah-baby
September 26, 2012
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original-and-creative
September 26, 2012
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pass-me-my-tissues
September 26, 2012
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pure-win
September 26, 2012
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September 26, 2012
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September 26, 2012
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March 13, 2013
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June 11, 2013
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Sep 10, 2012 04:03PM
I've seen so many positive reviews for it. I hope I love it!
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Kala wrote: "I loved it :)"That's what everyone says! I'll be getting to it soon. :)
Love It <3 Happy Reading :)
Can't wait to know what you think. I'ts on my wish list to buy.
I am super excited to read this based on all the good things I'm seeing about it
Looking forward to your review, I've been wanting to read this book for ages!
My sentiments exactly.
The beginning was so freaking scary, my heart was hammering in my throat and I couldn't breathe until Lucas saved her. And OMG, Lucas story is so scary and sad, his mom, damn it his mom.
I really loved this book.
Man, it was so amazing. I didn't expect the book to begin to strongly like that. And when the sorority president gave that speech on rape, I just fell to pieces. "That's rape ladies." MY EMOTIONS.
Stephanie wrote: "Man, it was so amazing. I didn't expect the book to begin to strongly like that. And when the sorority president gave that speech on rape, I just fell to pieces. "That's rape ladies." MY EMOTIONS."I honestly wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did, it blew my mind.
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i kind of had the same emotions as those in ur gifs.. i soo hate buck.. he deserved what he got, but poor Mindi.. and everyone trying to get her to shut this thing up, i mean how could they do that.. i liked when the sorority president told her story, and when she snapped at mindi for being confused.. and when lucas learned that jackie knows about his mother and he just told her to go away .. yeah that hurt.. and when he cryed :( :( :( OMG .. i looved his last sentence.. "it's easy, incerdibly easy" AAHHHHHHHHHHHH
Awesome review of an awesome book!
Fafiliebe wrote: "i kind of had the same emotions as those in ur gifs.. i soo hate buck.. he deserved what he got, but poor Mindi.. and everyone trying to get her to shut this thing up, i mean how could they do that..."YES, exactly!!
@Fred, Thank you!
@Kayla, LOVED it!
Great review!! I don't care for the YA genre, but this one is soooo far beyond that. It's just a great story, with great characters, and some great writing. Put me through the emotional ringer, too. I was laughing, swooning, and crying. The full range of possible emotions! I recommended it at any chance I get.
I fell in love with this book too. It was fantastic.
I havent read it but you just made me want to read it! Ugh your pre-review was so good I wanted to read it and cry with you. I'm so reading this book once I finish What A Boy Wants
I kept passing over this as not for me, and you're making me reconsider this! Damn you, Stephanie!! ;)
Ugh I can not wait to read this!
♡KarLynP♡ wrote: "Great review!! I don't care for the YA genre, but this one is soooo far beyond that. It's just a great story, with great characters, and some great writing. Put me through the emotional ringer, too..."Thank you! I was really surprised with how much I loved it, but like you said, FULL RANGE OF EMOTIONS! lol.
@Margaret, Jessie and Jenn, READ IT! You will not regret it.
Stephanie wrote: "Oh lord, I have to read this soon. So overwhelmed by books!"You would love it. Beautiful, beautiful story.
☆Jessie☆ (Ageless Pages Reviews) wrote: "I kept passing over this as not for me, and you're making me reconsider this! Damn you, Stephanie!! ;)"
What Jessie said. O_O
What Jessie said. O_O
Kara wrote: "☆Jessie☆ (Ageless Pages Reviews) wrote: "I kept passing over this as not for me, and you're making me reconsider this! Damn you, Stephanie!! ;)"What Jessie said. O_O"
Get on it woman!
Ok, I have the advice of you and multiple others and I am now halfway through this book. And so far, everyone was right <3
Jenn wrote: "Ok, I have the advice of you and multiple others and I am now halfway through this book. And so far, everyone was right <3"Yay! So glad you are liking it!
This book made it onto my all time favorites as well. I think it's the only book from the mature YA genre on the list. :)I'm glad you enjoyed it too!
@Pauline, it's actually not uncommon for victims to not want to report an attack for a lot of reasons, one being embarrassment. But I'm glad you're enjoying it! :)@Mithrendiel, it's the same for me too! It's just an awesome book!
Easy was one of the books I have read
I just bought this book, and your review makes me even more excited to read it :D
Lia wrote: "I just bought this book, and your review makes me even more excited to read it :D"I hope you like it!
I added it to my list. Maybe I'll put Cinder on hold and finish it later to read this first. =)
Love & Giggles to all these gifs
After reading it, I too felt like I should enroll in self-defense classes. It wouldn't hurt to know how to use your body as a weapon. Good review!
Alexandra wrote: "After reading it, I too felt like I should enroll in self-defense classes. It wouldn't hurt to know how to use your body as a weapon. Good review!"I agree! Thank you! :)
I am about to download this to my kindle... I love books that bring you into the story and take you out if real life. I hope I love it!
Wow, that was a lot of emotional trauma for me just reading your review. Am I going to need a therapist after reading this?! I've read one other book that sounds similar to this and I'm still shaken up. And that was months ago! But what's life without a little risk? Ahaha
It was a very emotional read, so definitely read it when you are prepared for that roller coaster!
Okay, I will definitely follow your advice!
Awesome review Steph!!! This book had me nearly in tears also!
I have a completely off-topic question. What movie/show are the Jennifer Lawrence gifs from?
Thanks! By the way. I love the cuddlebuggery blog. So glad I found it.
You're welcome! And thank you! I'm glad you enjoy the blog!
Hey! Lucas' second match is on going. please vote for him. If he wins, we have a surprise from Tammara :) http://www.naalley.com/2013/07/match-...
This book was filled with so many moments that just made me sigh inwardly or cheer on.
Yes, I know exactly what you mean. There were so many ::::sigh::::: moments that I lost count. I just loved this book to pieces and Lucas/Landon was one of the yummiest heroes I've read. Great review.
Shesawriter wrote: "This book was filled with so many moments that just made me sigh inwardly or cheer on.
Yes, I know exactly what you mean. There were so many ::::sigh::::: moments that I lost count. I just lov..."
Thank you! Wasn't this book just too perfect. I feel like I need to reread soon. I'm so glad you enjoyed it too!
I read this book months ago, but it's due for a re-read. Yup. It was THAT good! :-)
Flippin' awesome review...I feel EXACTLY the same way and your gifs just expressed exactly how I was during the whole book. Nice job!
