Review: Book Boyfriends is Right!  Sizzling hot, enjoyable read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2013
Metamorphosis, the debut novel by Erin Noelle, has me on the fence.  This story had so much that I really enjoyed and some that made me cringe a little, and so started my love/like relationship with the book.Metamorphosis is about Scarlett, the sheltered, virgin college freshmen who is away from the control of her parents for the first time in her life.  She moves into a dorm with her best friend Evie and begins to experience life for the first time, spreading her wings and morphing into a young, independent woman.  Cue the hot guys!  Scarlett meets man-whore, Ash; all-American guy, Dylan; and bad boy rocker, Mason.  Ash and Mason were so HOT, sexy and yummy that they really scorched the pages for me.  Dylan, I felt just was an unnecessary element to the story and only expanded the triangle to a love square.  Pointless.  Scarlett can’t decide between all the drool worthy guys she suddenly has in her life.  Can’t say I blame her, because I would be hopping between their beds!  She finds herself exploring her unexpected connection and friendship with Ash, who turns out to be more than meets the eye, the safe occasional get together with Dylan and the undeniable attraction and attention of the amazing bad boy, Mason.Many elements of the storytelling were very “formula”, but it can be said that when a formula works, don’t change it (remember New Coke???).  I loved the angst, tension, the panty dropping hot guys, the best friend, who was fun, full of spunk and what every girl needs.  I also liked Noelle’s added element of  booklovers who drool over and escape with their book boyfriends.  The connection that Scarlett and Evie had over reading was something I could definitely relate to.  I wasn’t crazy about the extent other books were referenced, as I felt it veered to slightly cheesy.  Also, there were a couple of key parts of the story and a twist which I saw coming like a freight train.  While it added that angst and emotional roller coaster feeling I enjoy, there was no proper build-up to allow it to be savored.  My favorite part of the story was toward the end, although it felt a little rushed.  The epilogue was fantastic and now has left me wanting more.  Overall, I would recommend the editing be tightened up.  This is important and really is an important element to a book (for me).  While it doesn’t necessarily take away from the story, I don’t want it to be a distraction either.Being that this was Erin Noelle’s first book, I can see the need for some things to be worked on.  Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the book; it entertained me!  I recommend it and found it worth reading.  It flowed well, was an easy read, I couldn’t put it down (even when I was rolling my eyes a little), the characters were interesting (except Dylan, who did nothing for me) and the author has great potential and will keep me coming back for more.  Bottom line, give it a try!!  3.5-4.0~Stars