Review: Loved it
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 1, 2014
What Not To Bare was an all out delightful read that will have you smiling insanely page after page. There has never been a female lead quite like Charlotte with her sense of style (or lack of), utterly charming curiosity and wonderful sense of self. While David is the epitome of all gorgeous male leads who had the audacity to question the usefulness of said looks when you have nothing else to offer. This was one love story you wouldn't have imagined between two people who thought that the other wasn't entirely for them. This book will have you on your toes, expecting what's next and getting something else entirely. Engaging and entertaining, with its witty dialogue, relatable and very likable characters and a romance that will sweep you off your feet. I love Charlotte, I love how defiant she was in her own way, of trying to assert her sense of self in a time where women were expected to behave in a certain manner. Her self esteem might be low due in part to society's perceptions but she was still flaunting her colorful, mix-matched clothes and refusing to be bowed down by expectations. David is the perfect foil, his discontent with being known only for his looks, typically attributed to female leads before, has him defying convention as well preferring to live in India where he is more than that. What Not Bare is a historical, romantic comedy that will definitely fit in today or in any time period.*The ARC was provided by the publisher in return for an honest review*