Review: For someone who wants a better life, Jess doesn't make the best decisions in the beginning of the book...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 1, 2014
3.5 StarsI received a copy of this book via NetGalley.Jess has a complicated family life, and wants nothing more than to get out of the wrong side of the tracks. Her family isn't very supportive of her goals, but when you have two brothers that steal cars for a living, they don't understand the need to educate yourself further. Not only that, but Jess is caught up in a on again, off again relationship with a drug dealer.It may not seem like she has any insecurities, but Jess struggles with where she comes from until she meets Sebastian. A cellist who lives in a wealthy neighborhood, and has ambition is exactly what Jess needs. He teaches her how a man should treat a lady, and encourages her to go after her dreams.Ashamed of where she's from, Jess tries to hide her background from Sebastian since they come from such different environments. This causes some tension in their relationship. I wish the book was a bit longer, so I could connect with Jess and Sebastian more.For someone who wants a better life, Jess doesn't make the best decisions in the beginning of the book. It was frustrating at times, and I think that's why I wish the book was a bit longer-so I can connect better to Jess towards the second half. Her partying and drunken ways didn't convince me that she was working towards her goal of getting her act together.I'm happy Sebastian helped to change her life around, but I wish it had happened sooner in the book so I could enjoy their relationship. Other than that, it was an easy and enjoyable read.