Perfectly You
(The Perfect #2)
by Robin Daniels
by Robin Daniels
YA Contemporary
ebook, 326 Pages
Summary
Ivy Nixon is the student body Vice President at Franklin High School. Each year, the school holds a date auction to raise funds for the senior class graduation party, and this year, Ivy’s in charge. Planning the event is a huge task and Ivy is determined to prove she can get the job done right. Unfortunately, she’s still one participant short and her deadline is looming.
Andy Walker, her cute but socially reclusive art class table mate, is her last resort. He may not be popular, but he’s funny, talented, and full of surprises. With a makeover and some major social marketing, Ivy is sure he could fetch a decent price at the auction.
Andy reluctantly agrees to help, but the more time Ivy spends with him, the more her feelings shift from professional to romantic in nature. To top it off, she’s done her marketing so well, that other girls are starting to notice Andy too. Come auction time, will Ivy be able to let him go to the highest bidder? Or will she find a way to keep him for herself…
Content Description: This is a stand-alone YA contemporary romance with companion novels set at the same high school. It contains minor language, innuendo, and crude humor, some steamy kissing, a party scene where underage drinking is taking place, and a brief but tasteful conversation about sex. The author has attempted to write characters who make good choices in questionable situations, in effort to keep the content appropriate for teens. This book contains no sex, written or implied, and no explicit language. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
Andy Walker, her cute but socially reclusive art class table mate, is her last resort. He may not be popular, but he’s funny, talented, and full of surprises. With a makeover and some major social marketing, Ivy is sure he could fetch a decent price at the auction.
Andy reluctantly agrees to help, but the more time Ivy spends with him, the more her feelings shift from professional to romantic in nature. To top it off, she’s done her marketing so well, that other girls are starting to notice Andy too. Come auction time, will Ivy be able to let him go to the highest bidder? Or will she find a way to keep him for herself…
Content Description: This is a stand-alone YA contemporary romance with companion novels set at the same high school. It contains minor language, innuendo, and crude humor, some steamy kissing, a party scene where underage drinking is taking place, and a brief but tasteful conversation about sex. The author has attempted to write characters who make good choices in questionable situations, in effort to keep the content appropriate for teens. This book contains no sex, written or implied, and no explicit language. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
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My Review
PERFECTLY YOU is full of fun, snark, and romance. This story has a set of entertaining characters and a plot that is equally engaging. Recommended to contemporary young adult readers.
The first half of this story was pretty much perfect. I loved the characters, the witty banter, the friendships, the swoon-worthy lines from Andy (he has some serious charm and moves), and the family dynamics of the story. There were so many places where I couldn't help cracking up, making for a very entertaining and fun read!
Then the second half was more dramatic. I felt Ivy was much too interested in what others thought and cared too much about Rob. I didn't even know why she was talking to him. Then Andy had his own issues with other people and I felt like his character was inconsistent with some of his actions in the second half of the book. I saw him as confident and even if he had a past with Rob and Sophie, it seemed like he too cared a lot more than he should have about what they thought or did.
Moving past what I didn't like... I did like how Lilly and Jake rallied and also how their relationship kept changing. They were so much fun! Then I thought it was so adorably sweet how Ivy's family acted, especially her dad waiting up for her at one point. I also liked how things eventually ended. It was sweet and swoon-worthy.
The first half of this story was pretty much perfect. I loved the characters, the witty banter, the friendships, the swoon-worthy lines from Andy (he has some serious charm and moves), and the family dynamics of the story. There were so many places where I couldn't help cracking up, making for a very entertaining and fun read!
Then the second half was more dramatic. I felt Ivy was much too interested in what others thought and cared too much about Rob. I didn't even know why she was talking to him. Then Andy had his own issues with other people and I felt like his character was inconsistent with some of his actions in the second half of the book. I saw him as confident and even if he had a past with Rob and Sophie, it seemed like he too cared a lot more than he should have about what they thought or did.
Moving past what I didn't like... I did like how Lilly and Jake rallied and also how their relationship kept changing. They were so much fun! Then I thought it was so adorably sweet how Ivy's family acted, especially her dad waiting up for her at one point. I also liked how things eventually ended. It was sweet and swoon-worthy.
In the end, was it what I wished for? I enjoyed this story! I can't count all the smiles and laughing out loud that this one pulled from me and the romance was super sweet. The drama was a little much, but that would be my only complaint. I'll definitely be reading this author's other books!
Content: Some innuendo and mature subject matter, but clean for the genre.
Source: I received a complimentary copy from I Am A Reader Tours, which did not require a review nor affect it in any way.
Excerpt
“Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you.” I lunged forward in an exaggerated show of gratitude and threw my arms around his waist, embracing him tightly. He flinched and tensed up for a moment. I’d caught him off guard. Eventually he relaxed and put one arm around me, awkwardly patting my back in some semblance of a hug.
For a moment, I forgot what I was doing and leaned into him. Wow, he smelled unbelievably good. Like soap and dryer sheets and something a little sharper that I couldn’t identify. I needed to ask him what cologne he wore, because it was incredible. I could smell him all day. Not to mention that his chest was a lot firmer than one would guess, since he hides it under baggy button-down shirts all the time.
Andy cleared his throat and I pulled away. He looked embarrassed again. He really needed to get over that, and I was going to help him, starting right now. “Sorry.” I grinned. “You smell amazing. Your cologne is yummy enough to eat. I could sit here and sniff you for the rest of the class.”
He choked on his spit and quickly put his fist over his mouth to stifle his laughter. “Please don’t.” He was trying to sound horrified, but his face gave him away. He appreciated the compliment.
“Ok.” I threw my hands up in surrender. “But fair warning…if I’m having a bad day, I may lean over and smell your neck to induce a calming effect. When that happens, don’t punch me.”
Andy shook his head, bewildered by the turn our conversation had taken. “I’ll try not to punch you, if you decide to randomly press your face against my neck.”
“When you say it like that, I sound like a psycho stalker.”
“Psycho and stalker are your words, not mine. But, if the shoe fits…” He trailed off, and I smacked him on the arm.
“Ouch!” Andy rubbed the place I’d just hit. “I’m only kidding. I don’t think you’re a psycho stalker. I’ve never seen any indication that you’re a stalker. You’re more likely a plain old psycho.” He was grinning nice and big now, and I couldn’t help but grin back.
Other Books in the Series
(The Perfect #1)
May 31st 2017 by Bluefields Publishing
by Robin Daniels
YA Contemporary
Paperback & ebook, 330 Pages
Summary
Cameron Bates (Cam) could have almost any girl at Franklin High School…except for the one he wants. Unfortunately Bebe seems to be immune to his flirty charm and good looks, which means one of two things: a) she’s completely oblivious to how he feels, or b) she’s just not into him. If that’s the case, declaring his love would be disastrous for their friendship.
Bianca Barnes (Bebe) has a huge problem: the universe hates her. Every time she admits feelings for a boy, he ends up falling for her sweet, popular, and beautiful sister Beth. To avoid a broken heart, Bebe has sworn herself to secrecy. Nobody can know how she feels about Cam…Ever!
Neither person wants to confess their feelings, but the universe has its own plan. Out of the blue, Bebe is courted by a secret admirer. Cam has to step up his game and Bebe has to make a choice. Play it safe and accept the affections of her mystery man or challenge fate and take a chance on the boy she loves.
Content Description: This is a stand-alone YA contemporary romance with companion novels to follow. It contains minor language, innuendo, crude humor and steamy tension but is generally very clean. No sex. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
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About the Author
Robin Daniels is a wife, mother of five and avid consumer of books. She loves reading SO much that she was actually grounded from it as a twelve year old. No Joking! Her mom caught her reading when she was supposed to be cleaning, which was a common occurrence. At that point mom took the books and instructed her to go watch TV or play outside like a normal kid.
Robin is a sucker for home design shows and magazines, watches way too much Netflix and has a very codependent relationship with with a certain diet soda who’s brand shall not be named. (Though anyone with a similar problem could probably guess which one.)
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