Review: Grant is Too Perfect!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 2, 2012
Lately authors have been using their stories to empower abused females to seek help.  Many have websites and phone numbers at the end of their books to encourage victims to end their suffering and know that someone cares.  Kailin Gow'sSaving You Saving Me (You & Me Trilogy)uses a call in center in her story to address some of the abuse, and now Stephanie Campbell is addressing another common problem.  In this story an insecure girl allows herself to be physically abused by her boyfriend, going through all the typical excuses for his behavior and finding that love will not make it stop.Sydney is a ranked gymnast whose mother died in a hit and run accident several years ago.  She is a people-pleaser who puts everyone else's desires above her own, running herself ragged in the effort.  Her boyfriend Trevor is gorgeous and popular, making people question what he sees in her and making her even more insecure.  A new guy shows up named Grant who begins to take care of Sydney's needs and makes her start to feel protected.  Trevor becomes insanely jealous and demands that she stay away from Grant, harming her every time he hears about them talking.  While Sydney tries to make excuses for his hurtful behavior, she also realizes he is changing her feelings for him also.The book is well written, but frustrating to experience.  The main character is insecure and selfless in a stupid way. It is frustrating to read about her accepting her boyfriend's crap or taking the blame for his actions. The book never addresses the emotional turmoil girls normally experience when losing their virginity and it does not give her enough time with her girlfriends, which would have really added to the story.  In fact, everything is written from Sydney's point of view which is, at times, boring.This is a story about abuse so don't read it expecting a love story.  Most of the book is about Sydney and Trevor's relationship slowly declining and her growing feelings for Grant.  Maybe there will be a sequel that will be the love story?Would I/Did I buy it? Yes (2.99)Would I read it again?  MaybeWould I recommend it to friends? Yes