Review: Jade is a cool gem.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 21, 2013
I liked Olivia Regal's 'Jade'  more than I thought I would. This story is in fact Jade's and all from her point of view. So Regal's work becomes a snapshot of a character study in what it is like to be the different, very smart and somewhat detached young Jade. Her character is what holds this book together and her interaction with everyone around her is weird, funny yet surprisingly sweet. Her first love affair with the handsome, older and worldly Oliver is sexy and very cute. I also liked the supporting characters, Chanlina and her grandmother. Ultimately this goes to my argument of wanting to see more story there.I liked the ending even though the story wrapped up a little too quickly for me. I'm a fan of Jade because her awkwardness speaks to something in us all and she reminds me a lot of myself sometimes. Olivia Regal has done a good job of capturing her quirks. My only complaint is that the ending came to quick and as a result the HEA package was wrapped too tight. I would have liked to see 'Jade' extended so we could meet her mysteriously absent family and she could have a little more time with Oliver in Florida. Overall this book is a great quick read and Jade is one of the more highly original female characters of the romance genre.