Review: Thoughts after reading "Grounded by You"
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 22, 2013
“Grounded By You,” by Ivy Sinclair was a sweet romance about two friends who realize that their friendship had slid into love. But nothing is ever easy and so it goes for Millie and Sam.I liked Millie and Sam a lot. Their characters were well written and they each had flaws and dealt with insecurities and doubts in their lives and choices, which made them feel real. They dealt with a lot of conflicting emotions, both personal and external that will resonate well with readers.The, plot was interesting. Sam looks to Millie to help him stay grounded when he lands his first real acting gig. But things get sticky, especially when Millie and Sam figure out their friendship is more than just friends. Then Sam’s beautiful co-star enters the picture…and you can figure out the rest. It was a good story, but somewhat predictable. There were a few points that were surprising, just enough to keep me invested in the story.My biggest issue with “Grounded By You” was the writing. It wasn’t that it was bad. Actually, it was written quite well. It was the language and word choice that bothered me throughout the book. I just kept thinking, “Young adults don’t talk like that.” The wordage was stilted and pretentious in most of the book and when the characters tried to talk like “normal” young adults it felt forced and awkward. It kept me from fully immersing myself in the story. The wording pulled me out of the mood, and I was never able to lose myself in the story like I wanted to.Bottom line: “Grounded By You” was a nice book. It had enough umph to keep me interested in the story and I would definitely consider reading more of the author’s work in the future.ARC received for a fair and honest review.