Review: Great Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 12, 2013
I was really excited to read Sneaking Candy by Lisa Burstein and I’m happy to say I wasn’t disappointed. I really like Lisa’s writing style. The characters and story are easy to connect with and has a great flow.There were a few things that I thought were really interesting about this story. The fact that it’s from a writer's perspective was definitely one. Candice started off the book by pointing out all the clique story type things that go on around her. I thought it was funny because even though I don’t write books I do that myself sometimes. I think well if this was in a book this would be the next thing to happen. Plus I just really liked how it showed the struggle of a writer. It also dealt a bit with self-publishing versus traditional publishing. Not in a crazy in-depth political way but just kind of the prejudices that can go along with that. I thought it was very creative to pull all of that into a story. You don’t often think about writers writing about writers (wow that’s a tongue twister). I really enjoyed having that insight into what it’s like.I also found that the love story wasn’t completely what I expected. I thought there would be more things going on with her Professor/T.A. relationship then there was. It threw me off a little bit but in a good way. I liked that she was lusting after someone different before James enters the picture. Plus the whole love story was complicated in so many different ways. I liked how James doesn’t really take Candice crap and I also like Candice figures some of the idiot things she does on her own. It’s more learning together. Plus the things with Professor Dylan are also intriguing. Just because it’s not black and white at first, which things seldom are. There is also a lot more put on chemistry and sexual tension then just doing the deed. As much as your like just kiss already! I love that build up.I absolutely adore her bff Amanda (Mandy)! Can Mandy have her own book please! Their relationship and interactions are some of my favorite parts of the book. They crack me up.I really like the issues that are presented in this book. There are so many issues in this world that can cause people to be closed off and scared but are more subtle. Candice has some self-esteem issues and things that stem from her parents and a past boyfriend. James has some things that stem from having high pressure and expectations on you.Overall I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it.