Review: Be Careful What You Wish For is a must read!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 1, 2014
*I was given a complimentary copy of Be Careful What You Wish For in exchange for an honest review.What happens to a relationship born out of desperation and deceit? Jade C. Jamison explores this contentious topic in Be Careful What You Wish For. Typically, I avoid cheating plot lines when choosing books to read. But I stepped out of my comfort zone with this book because I know Jade would approach this controversial plot with honesty and thoughtful insight.The book begins with a prologue from Jessica. Talking to the reader, she calls you out with all your judgements and opinions of a cheater. Jessica isn’t the type of girl who does things like this. She’s a hardworking college student struggling to keep herself afloat. Literally working paycheck to paycheck, she has no one to ask for help. Jessica is at her wits end when her car dies, her only means of keeping her life together. One night during her waitressing job, Jessica is propositioned by a woman (Fay) who is attempting to catch her husband (Kage) cheating on her. Jessica scoffs, but when Fay offers the money she needs to get her car fixed, she agrees. Jessica sets herself in a situation where she’ll meet Kage. She isn’t prepared to meet a guy who she connects with on every level. Even as her subconscious screams at her to stop, she decides to follow through on her agreement with Fay. Entrapping Kage isn’t just a means to an end for Jessica anymore. She finds that they have incredible physical chemistry, they are compatible mentally as well.The trouble with this story becomes the internal battle Jessica faces after the fact. She struggles with her decision, even as her relationship with Kage grows. She feels demonized by Kage’s friends and her insecurities grow by the day. Jessica doesn’t trust Kage and beats herself up as she is swallowed up in her new found relationship. This strong willed, determined woman almost crumbles beneath the weight of her bad decision. The internal dialogue Jessica has with herself is straightforward and brutally truthful. Jessica is honest with herself and you see the reasoning behind her actions, however irrational and paranoid they become. It’s this truthful revelations Jade brings to cheating that made me want to read this book. I knew I’d love her perspective on the subject. I enjoyed Kage’s character a lot. His integrity could not be questioned before ruining his marriage. He always did the right thing despite what his heart told him to do. But if you’re in a miserable marriage and your spouse is actively plotting against you, what would you do? I only had one issue with Kage and Jessica’s storyline. I would have like to see more dialogue between them concerning her lack of trust in him. It’s a huge issue between Kage and Fay. I think it would be natural to see confrontation between Jessica and Kage during a few key scenes. Fay’s character is pretty deplorable. She is seeking to entrap a man who has been good to her. Not to mention the way she got Kage to marry her in the first place. Personally I feel Fay has is coming.I enjoyed Be Careful What you Wish For. I will admit I was uncomfortable during certain scenes, but I think it’s a good thing. This book challenges my comfort zone and encourages me to take a deeper look into a subject that really has a large gray area, like any other human character flaw. I’m glad I took a chance on this book! I give Be Careful What You Wish For 4.5 out of 5 stars!Written by Dee McGee - Booze, Bookz, and Bad Boyz