Review: Review via Pretty Little Pages Blog
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2014
Ex-Factor packs a punch, and I was not expecting it to grip me like it did. I'm guilty of thinking cheerleader means mindless entertainment. Ex-Factor had a lot of depth that surprised me and tugged at my heart. The formula for the story is very much a cookie cutter example for contemporary young adult right now, but I feel like Elisa Dane was able to carve out a unique story with remarkable characters.Sometimes I struggle with YA books because they're full of too much teenage angst. But I feel like Ex-Factor captured it in an authentic way that I really enjoyed. Insta-love is something that always grates on my nerves, and that was one of my few faults with this novel. The relationship between Nevaeh and Bodie did a one-eighty in a short span. Eventually their relationship became believable, though.The message in this book touched my heart. It was something that everyone could be reminded of. I think Elisa Dane did a wonderful job at highlighting drunk driving and bringing it to attention. This book had a profound impact, and I loved it. Young adult fans will adore this one. **I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to Elisa Dane, Swoon Romance, and YA Bound Book Tours.