Review: Sweet New Adult Story
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2014
One Broke Girl is a New Adult riches to rags tale. Anna's world is turned upside down when her mum abandons Anna and her father, taking their money and their rich lifestyle with her. Anna has to leave the bright lights of New York behind as well as her fancy car, huge wardrobe and perfect boyfriend Steven. Returning to her father's hometown in Ohio seems likes Anna's worst nightmare but in time, it turns out Anna is exactly where she should be.Anna was a likeable character and grew over the course of the story. Gavin was a sweet book boyfriend, he was also a kindergarten teacher *let the swooning commence*. I wish I got to know Gavin more, the romance was a small sub-plot as Anna's situation and new circumstances were at the forefront.I loved Bianca, her no-nonsense attitude had me laughing and I really can't wait for her book. Anna needed real friends who wouldn't judge her circumstances, she found that with Natalie and Bianca and Bianca was always on hand with great advice!"Talk or don’t talk to him—I won’t push. But if he’s impacting you this much, you shouldn’t ignore that to stay with someone who doesn’t put a tingle in your vajingle.”"That was hot. I almost had an O just watching you two."I liked the message behind the story; it took Anna losing her wealth for her to evaluate her life and her attitude. She had to work hard in order to make ends meet and in turn she realised life was more fulfilling this way. Sure we all know that but for a New Adult book, it was a good message. I love the cover; I think it captures Anna perfectly. I just thought the story would have an edgier feel to go with it.This was my first book by Rhonda Helms, I thought it was very well written, my interest was held throughout the story. I did begin to tire at the end when Anna was going back and forth with Steven; I just wanted her to take action already. As far as New Adult stories go, it wasn't the most gripping or exciting but it was good nonetheless.One Broke Girl is a quick, fun read and you should check it out today. ~Ava*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*