Review: Not What I Expected...In a Good Way
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 10, 2013
Title: Sneaking CandyAuthor: Lisa BursteinRating: ★★★I wasn't sure if Sneaking Candy would be my cup of tea. I love a good plot and Sneaking Candy could have gone either way. There were parts that I skimmed over a bit, but for the most part, I enjoyed this novel. There was a good story and the characters are well written.Candice is trying to make a name for herself as a writer at the University of Miami. She's working hard to be what Professor Dylan thinks a legitimate writer is. She's already made a name for herself writing as Candy Sloane, self-publishing erotic novels in her spare time. If the university found out about her secret writing life, her scholarship would be placed in jeopardy and she'd lose the respect of Professor Dylan.James is the guy that threatens everything Candice has worked for. He's a student in one of her discussion classes and a favorite of Professor Dylan. That doesn't stop Candice from trying to find a relationship balance with him, though. She's unsure of how to move forward with him while not risking what she's worked for.The main plot of the story was wonderful. There's drama and tense moments, interwoven with moments of humor and sweetness. It was interesting to read as Candice and Candy started to collide in the real world and I wanted to know how Candice would handle everything. She places a lot of pressure on herself, both academically and as a self-published writer, holding herself to a high standard. Amanda, the best friend, works hard to make sure Candice still has fun when she can.James was sweet and made me laugh. He had a sense of humor that is hard to pull off. There's a dry and sarcastic wit to him that I loved. He's not afraid of the rules, choosing to look at life as the big picture and find ways around the rules that are only temporary.Overall, I enjoyed the book. There were parts that weren't really my cup of tea, but they don't overwhelm or overpower the rest of the novel. This isn't a deep, make you examine your life kind of book, but it's a book you'll want to pick up when you just want something light and fun to read.Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled publishers for an advanced copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review.