Review: Wanted more Jagger!  Sweet little story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 1, 2014
As I read Dazed, my mind kept drifting back to the cupcakes mentioned at the beginning of the book.  All I could think was that this story was like a cupcake.  It wasn't too much that you were overloaded on sugar, nor was it not enough that it didn't quench your appetite for a great read.  There was a delicate balance between sweet and sexy.  Just enough flavor to keep you interested but not so much that you needed a glass of milk to wash it down.I love that Aerie got to tell her story.  I often wondered why she was so independent, aloof, confident, and alone.  She was obviously a wonderful friend to Dahlia and everyone seemed to like her.  So why was she alone?  In Dazed we learn why.  Like so many of us she's a product of her environment.  She learned difficult lessons at a young age and dealt with them in her own way.  Mainly through control, she found her balance.  In fact, she was more than a creature of habit, she depended on that control to keep her sane...or so she thinks.Jagger comes to L.A. in search of a new beginning.  He was raised in New York and spent several years modeling.  Studying film in school has led him to his passion, acting.  I'm not sure that he was looking for a relationship but he and Aerie happen upon each other quite innocently, over cupcakes.  Cupcakes are innocent right?  I was immediately taken with Jagger.  He has a sweet disposition, he's flirty, quirky, and carefree.  When he started reciting Through the Looking Glass I was caught, hook, line, and sinker.  I found him adorable and I really enjoyed how much he unsettled the forever in control Aerie.The story was short, sweet, and to the point.  There was no overblown un-necessary drama.  Just heartfelt vulnerability and the blossoming of a very sweet relationship.  It was so nice to see Aerie awaken into a new person.  A person who deserved to be loved, who wanted to be loved, and who desperately needed to just let go.  Jagger brings out the best in Aerie.For me there are too many "sparks" and "electric currents" in these NA books.  Those damn electrical currencies are over rated LOL.  I have no problem with a touch causing goose-bumps or warmth or even tingling, I've felt all those things.  The only time I've felt a spark, or electric current is when I shocked someone after walking on the carpet.  My only other concern was in regards to Aerie's history.  I find myself having a hard time believing that someone can base future life experiences such as companionship/love on an event that takes place when you're a teenager.  I can see how you may become guarded, even slightly jaded.  Aerie's response to the situation felt just a tad extreme.  But that's on me as the reader.  It's my take on Aerie's story.  It certainly doesn't take away from the yummy goodness of Dazed.I was sorry to see it end, I could have used an entire story of Jagger!  Loved him!A copy of this book was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*