Review: PHENOMENAL READ FROM START TO FINISH!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 1, 2014
Third Degree by Julie Cross can only be described as perfection. It’s a story of finding yourself while adapting to life’s challenges. I was glued to my e-reader and could not put this novel down. It’s a well-rounded mix of adversity, unexpected twists, and romance that will build you up, break you down, and leave you satisfied by the end.Isabel Jenkins is a child prodigy and shows promise of being a phenomenal doctor. She’s excelled academically her entire life, but her weakness is in her social skills – or lack thereof. Her immaturity and young age are apparent by her inability to connect with her peers and show sympathy towards patients. I cannot gush enough about how much I adore Isabel. Her journey is one of beauty. At times it was painfully awkward for her as she navigated difficult situations. I just wanted to shelter her from the harsh aspects in her life. As the story progressed, I loved watching her transform and gain elements in her life that were missing before.Marshall Collins is a catalyst for a huge portion of Isabel’s transformation. He’s her RA and has challenges of his own. Along with others, he teaches her how to let loose and experience life, as a college freshman should. He is downright loveable and will definitely make you swoon. My heart soared and broke for Marsh. On the one hand, he is so composed and has a solid life foundation. The further into the story I got, the more I learned about Marshall, and how his solid foundation was merely a faade covering his weaknesses and fragility.Julie Cross has absolutely nailed this story from start to finish. I was sucked in from the beginning and immersed in these characters and plot. She does a fantastic job of balancing lighthearted humor with the heavier moments to create this incredible read that will leave you with a slight hangover but immensely satisfied. Pick up your copy of Third Degree by Julie Cross today!