Author: Lacey Weatherford
Title: Crush
Series: Crush Series, Book 1
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date: October, 19, 2012 (Paperback, 332 pgs)
ISBN: 1479398772
Author's Site: http://www.laceyweatherfordbooks.com/
Alright, so I've had this book on my TBR list for quite some time now. The reviews and stars were so positive I assumed it was going to be another fantastic series I would instantly fangirl over. I was so, so, so wrong. I'm a bit confused as to who the author is writing for? The characters are very one dimensional and everyone is so polite and cordial. Saying 'thank you', 'please', and 'I'm sorry' after every sentence. I mean, nobody constantly thanks someone for liking them all the time right?
And this seventeen year old teenager, Cami, is so open and loving towards her parents. No disgruntled, hormonal teenager yelling and slamming doors ever. So that makes me think it's targeted for middle school readers. But then! there are make out scenes left and right. On the football field, classrooms, bedrooms, living rooms... Then I think, 'Alright, this is for high school readers.' There's also talk about drugs and a drug war, the love interest is a pot head (among other things) and justifies his drug use. Stahp!
Furthermore, there is this dark looming secret that Hunter, the love interest, has and can't tell anyone about it. This secret is talked about to death but isn't proclaimed until the book is almost over. Oh, oh, oh! I almost forgot about the creepy best friend whom Cami always professes her love for as a brother only. Really, she keeps telling this mentally crazed kid she loves him, she loves him, she loves him, but can only be his best friend and nothing more. So annoying!! THAT IS WHY IS STALKING YOU and kisses you every opportunity he gets, Cami. Bleh.
The writing itself is subpar and pretty straightforward. Pretty shocking since I did a little more research on Weatherford and she's produced several series books. I appreciate the time spent to write a book, even more so, a series. But honestly, how the author is able to pen additional books in this series is beyond me. The characters are tiresome, conversations are dragged out too long, and there were even grammatical errors throughout the book. I'm just glad I've finished this book and got it out of the way. I really was disappointed. I guess it's obvious I will not continue with the series, huh?
Rated 1/5 Owls
