Is it summer 2014 yet....?

reread 2015: I know I already know what happens in the second book. But I am STILL frustrated.

I should start by disclaiming that, even though I'm not a huge fan of chick-lit genre, that fact did not affect my review. Rather, I even brought a paperback copy of this book, thinking that, as the summery promised a fun story and the whole book screamed summer, it will be a fun ride. My main problem with this book, however, the ending. Because it was not a proper ending! The story didn't wrap up in order to move on to explore other adventures with Tess. Rather, it even opens up new tabs!

Also, Tess, even though she is a likable character, she can get annoying. She has no depth, acts irresponsibly when she is presented as a stick to the rules kind of girl and she her love life is a mess. Poor choices, predictable decisions and, of course, a oh too easy outcome, were all factors that messed up a good story on paper at least. Also, the love interests were both terrible, good looking but d*bags both.

The writing, on the other hand, is light and fun.

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I think I may have just fell in love.... From the location to Tess to Kekipi to Nick.

Where do I start.

At first I felt like I might be cheating on Angela (I Heart series) a little bit but I soon realised Angela and Tess would be besties if they ever met.

Tess is a LOT like me. Firstly we are both big boobed, huge issue when it comes to shopping but lets not go there. I have also been the hopelessly in love girl that is waiting for the guy to realise she's the one, let me tell you it did not work out so well.

Anyway back to the story....When Tess arrives in Hawaii she meets Nick (the gorgeous journalist) and he does nothing but infuriate her from the minute she meets him.

Now I have a little confession. I am a little bit in love with Nick. I know he's a bad boy but I think that may be part of the fun.

I loved every page. I am a little sad I have finished already. I envy everyone who is yet to read this book.

It was funny, romantic and just down right loveable. I am excited that this will be a new series. I CANNOT wait for next summer and the release of What A Girl Wants.

(Lindsey if you read this I'm totes #TeamNick)

No, tohle bylo takové... prostě průměrné.
Ona to v podstatě není špatná kniha, i když je příběh hodně předvídatelný, je to oddechovka, kterou přečtete za jedno odpoledne u vody. Co je knize poměrně na škodu, jsou ploché, nevyhraněné a ničím nezajímavé postavy, díky kterým kniha neurazí, ale ani výrazněji nezaujme a rychle na ni, po dočtení, zapomenete.

Funny light summer read.

‘I never meant for things to get so out of hand. I’d lost my job. I’d lost the love of my life. My mum wasn’t talking to me. My best friend was epically pissed off. My flatmate probably had a hit out on me by now, and in twenty-four hours I would be homeless. But, you know, swings and roundabouts.’

These are the opening lines of About a Girl. How can you just not want to keep reading to find out how this poor girl is going to survive? And how on earth did she get herself into this mess?

Tess is a great character who is tired of her life and when an opportunity presents itself for her to shake things up in her life, why wouldn't she take advantage of that? The story is a great adventure as we see Tess trying to 'be' Vanessa and the predicaments she gets herself into.

‘”I find the more you get to know about a person, the more disappointed you end up,” he replied. “Right now, I like you, you like me, we’re having a good time. A very good time. I say we leave it at that before someone finds out something they don’t want to know.”’

When Tess is faced with some serious life choices, she isn't really sure what she wants anymore. And I'm not sure which direction I would advise her to take either. Luckily, Lindsey has a sequel planned for Tess, What a Girl Wants. I can't wait to read it and to venture back into Tess's world. I really need to find out which choice she made.

I loved it! And I love how all the books are connected through characters etc, but I really want a sequel so I can find out what happened to Tess