Review: Sooo much better!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2014
I am a big fan of the Fallen Series and several other books by Abbi Glines, But I am not in love with the Sea Breeze series. They were all good books, but they didn't grab me the way Rush and Blaire's story did. Bad for You was by far my favorite Sea Breeze book, for several reasons.One, the characters. Blythe was so lovable, it was almost sickening. Her past sucked, royally, but she didn't let it make her bitter or mean. Her innocence was believable and endearing, and her growth as a person was admirable. Even though she never stopped being the sweet, quiet girl she was at the beginning, she showed sides to her personality that made her even more likable. She was protective, strong and kind no matter the circumstances, and she is probably one of my favorite female characters ever.Krit definitely had some less than likeable qualities, like his relationships with women, but he grew on me quickly. One thing that bothered me was the lack of information on his background. I didn't read Jess's story (the sample didn't draw me in enough to purchase it) so if it was explained there I wouldn't know. Since this was his story, it should have been detailed so that his behavior was more understandable, but even without it I loved Krit. Once he finally realized Blythe was the girl for him he became the kind of book boyfriend every reader loves. He was protective (a tad possessive, too) and gentle in a way that only a man in love can be. I didn't enjoy reading about his sexual relationships with other women because from the beginning I considered him Blythe's man, but he became a better person as the story continued and I loved watching him grow. (That's what she said! Sorry, couldn't resist.) ;)I have to say, the drama surrounding Blythe's past was well done. It was bit rushed, but for once I felt that Glines made the characters actions completely realistic for what they were going through. Blythe didn't naively forgive anyone for their past wrongs but she didn't dwell on them either. She was a "it is what it is" kind of person and I loved that.Bad for You was definitely an enjoyable read and I could easily overlook the parts that weren't perfect because the overall story was well written. A little more filler (especially where Krit's background is concerned) would have been nice but this was solid 4-4.5 read for me!