Review: NA written for grown ups
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2014
This was a really good read that forced me to remember what it felt like to be twenty one.  Yikes.Cali, the main character is on the cusp of the rest of her life, battling with all of the insecurities and uncertainties of being a new adult.  Some NA stories I've read have me rolling my eyes and grinding my teeth with frustration at the main character, unable to understand their juvenile hang ups.  This author totally nailed those feelings and brought them to life in a way that had my belly churning anxiously on Cali's behalf.  This wasn't a comfortable read at times - we experience the full force of her insecurities after her boyfriend dumps her and she can't figure out whether the guy giving her goosebumps is even interested and whether her friend is all that she seems.  But this story is about more than that.  Cali has spent her whole life trying to make the grade for law school.  Now she's achieved that goal and she's all set to go, she's questioning everything about her goals and what she really wants to do in life. There are no easy answers for Cali and her thoughtfulness and introspection really made me reflect on life choices too.I wouldn't want to give the impression that this is a completely heavy and angst-inducing read because the real toe-curlingly good love story in this also had me completely engrossed .  Jaeger, a friend of Cali's brother is a huge, hulking viking figure with his blond good looks and naturally built physique. The chemistry between them built up to a frenzy and the sex was deliciously steamy.I really enjoyed reading this one.  This story is complete and the next in the series deals with other characters.  I'm really looking forward to reading them.  This one is recommended for anyone who likes a good NA story, but actually I think it would also appeal to people who usually avoid them - this is NA written  for grown ups.***I was gifted a copy of this book from the author via Fiona's Book Reviews in return for my honest opinion***