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Grounding Quinn (Grounding Quinn #1)

by Steph Campbell (Goodreads Author)

3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 · rating details · 1,782 ratings · 166 reviews

Eighteen-year-old Quinn MacPherson's biggest fear has always been turning out like her mentally unstable mother. (Solving algebraic equations comes in as a close second).

That is, until she meets Benjamin Shaw. Quinn thinks hooking up with Ben over summer vacation will be nothing more than a quick fling. She can't even commit to a nail polish choice, much less some guy. Unf...more

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Published June 15th 2011 (first published June 12th 2011)

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Nov 15, 2012 Jude rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: in-my-shelf

Here We Go Again. It looks long but it goes fast ;)

The Story is the most cliché thing you’ll find. Girl afraid to fall in Love. Boy that Loves her. She pushes him away. They get back together. End of the story. A lot of books have this plot and I LOVE IT! It's my favorite subject – I think… - and so when I read the summary I knew I had to read it. Sadly, my relationship with this book didn’t turn out nearly as good as I hoped :/ This is not a hate review whatsoever, it’s just a take on my person...more

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Mar 13, 2012 The Holy Terror rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: foot-in-mouth-disease, guilty-by-association, attacks-reviewers, ya-author-wankfest-of-2012, wish-i-could-give-less-than-1-star

Sooooooooo sick of this shit.

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Jan 07, 2013 Andrea rated it 2 of 5 stars

Ok my earlier review was horrible...I wasn't feeling ok and I took it out on the book...now this is my real review...

When I saw the cover of this book it automatically grabbed my attention (don't ask why) and when I read the description I thought this will be good! I absolutely love this kind of books where the guy fights for the girl and they stay together and live happily ever after. But this one I don't know what happened.

The first part was really good we got to know Quinn and Ben and I thoug...more

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Feb 04, 2013 Steph Sinclair marked it as unlikely

Shelves: due-to-author

Well, didn't take long for more shit to hit the fan, huh?

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Jun 11, 2012 Michael Burhans rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, favorites

A poignant and powerful book about the relationship between two people in many ways opposite. One from the mythical perfect family who always does what is right, and the other from a hot mess of dysfunctional family who cannot even follow the rules, such as they are, it has.

I found this book very moving, and the lead female character reminded me in a lot of ways of my first love. I'm not ashamed to admit that tears were running down my face several times during this book. It brought back some...more

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Apr 18, 2013 Steph Campbell added it · (Review from the author)

Shelves: things-i-may-have-written

Both the US and UK ebooks have undergone cover makeovers!
Check out all of the new covers here: http://stephcampbell.blogspot.com/201...
The Simon & Schuster UK edition (in both ebook and paperback) releases May 9th, 2013, and contains updated and new content! :)

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Sep 14, 2011 Krystal rated it 4 of 5 stars

If you need a great read, pick up this novel. The characters have depth and will become friends with the reader. The reader will be rooting for Quinn and Benjamin, the main characters, throughout the novel. The plot itself, while nothing otherworldly or extra special, is very interesting. Not too many books are about a girl having a fear of relationships and not chasing after the guy.

Quinn makes for a great, complex character. She has a safe where her heart should be. However, she doesn't make...more

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May 28, 2012 Sue Tint rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This has been added to my TBR list mostly because of the type of person this author seems to be. Someone who sticks up for herself is ALWAYS someone I admire!

finished... It was okay, but the ending was so abrupt, which made it unsatisfying.

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May 13, 2013 Elizabeth rated it 2 of 5 stars

I enjoy books about misunderstood, gritty, angsty girls who meet loveable, sweet, supportive boys. It restore my faith in "good guys". But this book didn't work for me.

Quinn was okay as characters go, however, I didn't feel she was fleshed out enough. I kept waiting for more substance, something that would push me beyond seeing her as someone manufactured, that simply never happened. Part of the issue had to do with her drug use. It seemed almost as if the author wouldn't fully commit to Quinn h...more I enjoy books about misunderstood, gritty, angsty girls who meet loveable, sweet, supportive boys. It restore my faith in "good guys". But this book didn't work for me.

Quinn was okay as characters go, however, I didn't feel she was fleshed out enough. I kept waiting for more substance, something that would push me beyond seeing her as someone manufactured, that simply never happened. Part of the issue had to do with her drug use. It seemed almost as if the author wouldn't fully commit to Quinn having a habit. On the first page the reader is told by Quinn of her pill raiding routine of her mother's drugs. But from there, little is mentioned about it until this habit is needed as a plot device. Here's the thing, I know a few people who are or have been addicted to pain meds, it's a huge part of their lives and drives almost all decision-making, and I never saw any of those behaviors in Quinn. So I quickly ruled her out as an addict which left the pill-popping thing as an unneccessary plot device. Her "stealing" was also quickly dumped as something true as I never really saw an instance of her doing any such thing in the entirety of the novel. There's a scene where she describes having stolen her parents' Macy's card to buy a shirt, which she later returned, and then some mystery about a gas card (which was never resolved) but no real thefts. So, this vice, too, was eliminated. This left just Quinn who, in my honest opinion, just acted like a brat. Okay, I get that her parents were messed up asshats but truthfully, it did little to justify her outrageously self-indulgent and self-destructuve behavior. I expected more grit here. Had the addiction or thieving behavior been more tangible, I totally could have gotten behind her as a character and her behavior would have made more sense.

Then there was Ben, the sweet love interest. Yeah. Um, no. He was okay in the beginning, though I wished the author spent more time on their budding relationship instead of fast-forwarding through it to get to the drama, but whatever. To be frank, this couple spent more time broken up than they did together and the whole situation had me screaming for Ben to run for the hills. But, no, he didn't. He was a doormat. A momma's boy doormat. I just couldn't, simply could not get behind him. I found him to be weak and uninteresting. And to make matters worse, his utter abandonment of self-preservation and integrity (view spoiler) left me with no respect for the man.

So here's the plot in a nutshell: Boy meets and falls in love with girl; girl does something selfish and stupid; boy and girl breakup; girl acts like an ass toward boy who wants her back; drama, drama, drama; girl has an epiphany that comes in the eleveth hour; girl runs back to boy; HEA. The End. Only, nothing is ever resolved in this novel. Yes, Quinn kind of confronts her dad about his philandering ways, wow, big whoop. But that's it. These parents, who have drastically altered their daughter's sense of self so much that she can't function normally, are simply forgotten about and the plot thread is dropped. No. Just no.

I like books that make sense. I like to see the puzzle coming together and getting to watch the picture emerge. That never really happens with this book, it feels as though only part of the puzzle was complete before the author walked away. And knowing there's another book doesn't help me at all because based on what happened in this novel, I have no interest in seeing what's next. Had the drama between Ben and Quinn been truncated to allow for more storytelling about their growing relationship and the exploration of Quinn's issues with her parents and the subsequent resolution of their issues, perhaps this would have made for a better read. But none of those things happened and I was left feeling rather empty.(less)

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Feb 07, 2013 Pat Santander rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: personal-favorites

I want to punch her! Like, seriously! I do get where she's coming from but she's..ugh!

“You can’t just stop living because you’re hurting”

Anyway, I do hope Ben is real. A man can only handle so much. Ben is definitely part of my book boyfriends. Why?

“Shit, Quinn, we’re all flawed. I’m not looking for perfect. I don’t care if it’s messy. I’m just looking for real…I thought that’s what we had.”

“I don’t need you to rescue me, Ben.”
“Well, maybe I need you to rescue me.” I say.
She snorts, and I can’t...more

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Sep 28, 2012 Heather Adkins rated it 1 of 5 stars

I really dislike giving books negative reviews. Really. As a writer myself, I know how difficult it is to put yourself and your work out there. This is also why I almost never abandon a book; I know how hard writers work, and want to give the book every opportunity to redeem itself.

That being said, I found this book to be a huge disappointment. Often the narrative jumped from one point to weeks or months later, with no explanation as to what was happening in the interim. I don't need or want a...more I really dislike giving books negative reviews. Really. As a writer myself, I know how difficult it is to put yourself and your work out there. This is also why I almost never abandon a book; I know how hard writers work, and want to give the book every opportunity to redeem itself.

That being said, I found this book to be a huge disappointment. Often the narrative jumped from one point to weeks or months later, with no explanation as to what was happening in the interim. I don't need or want a day by day accounting of the characters, but such lapses made it difficult to see their growth. It also caused (I think) major character traits in Quinn and Ben to go undeveloped. Her gymnastics and fondness of dropping the color of her nail polish? His photography and music? They are glossed over at best, and while these could tell us something significant about the characters, they lack of attention given them makes them seem random. The same is true of some of the relationships. Quinn's little brother seems to be a huge part of why she plans to stick around, yet their is no real interaction between them until the very end.

But perhaps my main issue with this book is its lack of editing. There were MANY typos, left out words, etc. The error that really bugged me was the characters constant use of the nominative pronoun in a prepositional phrase (The space between he and I. (not an actual line from the book, just an example)). I'm an English teacher, and certainly more grammar aware than most, but what bugged me about that is that teenagers, if anything, over use the objective pronoun. So not only is it incorrect, but it's inconsistent with the voice of the characters. If a character uses incorrect grammar that fits them, it does not bother me in the least; in fact, I expect that the voice matches them. In this case, I felt it was a lack of understanding of language on the part of the author, which I do have a problem with.

I might give Ms. Campbell another chance, but I won't have high expectations going into the reading.(less)

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Sep 13, 2012 Barbara Donskoy rated it 3 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a quick and easy read, then this book is the one for you. Steph Cambell does a fantastic job adding depth and complexity into the personalities of each of the characters in the book, especially Quinn and Benjamin, the two protagonists of the book. You will find yourself cheering on both Quinn and Benjamin for something you hope they will successfully accomplish together. This is not your just so typical love story of how a girl meets a boy over the summer, falls in love, t...more

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May 10, 2012 Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Oh my, what a rollercoaster that was! I loved the book but there sure were a lot of ups and downs!

The story follows Quinn, the female main character. She has a dysfunctional family and believes herself to be a damaged, unloveable product of that. Her mum drinks way too much and takes a vast amount of medication each day leaving her spaced out. Her dad likes everyone to see them as a happy family but that doesn't stop him doing things he shouldn't. Her parents constantly argue with each other but...more

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Mar 26, 2012 Ellen rated it 5 of 5 stars

If you enjoy contemporary romance, then this is a great novel to read. I love a good romance, but Grounding Quinn is so much more than that. Stephanie Campbell has done a wonderful job writing this novel. Quinn is a beautiful young girl who comes from a very dysfunctional family. Her mom is mentally unstable, and lives on prescription meds, and her dad certainly has a plethora of his own issues. Growing up in the midst of all this has left Quinn a very insecure girl, though she tries desperately...more If you enjoy contemporary romance, then this is a great novel to read. I love a good romance, but Grounding Quinn is so much more than that. Stephanie Campbell has done a wonderful job writing this novel. Quinn is a beautiful young girl who comes from a very dysfunctional family. Her mom is mentally unstable, and lives on prescription meds, and her dad certainly has a plethora of his own issues. Growing up in the midst of all this has left Quinn a very insecure girl, though she tries desperately to mask it, and her coping mechanisms are not the best of choices. She is afraid to open up to anyone, and has presented the facade that everything is great, good, and normal with her friends. Then things change when Quinn meets Ben over the summer, and hottie Ben is not just a summer fling, she really cares about him.

Ben is a totally swoon worthy guy. He is protective and caring, and he falls hard for Quinn, even telling her that he loves her, and Quinn is afraid of love. She cares deeply for Ben, and has opened up to him more than she ever has with anyone, yet her insecurities and fears of letting someone past the walls she has built up cause her to make some really bad choices. Those choices lead to some painful consequences, but the judgement and punishment Quinn places upon herself is far worse than anyone else could do. Quinn has to come to terms with the things she has done, the choices she has made, her own lack of self-worth and inability to forgive herself and accept forgiveness from others, especially Ben. Ben continues to love and accept her through all of this though she continues to push him away. He is one of those absolutely dreamy guys every girl would love to have, but even he has his limits, and has his own issues with his family, though his family dynamic is entirely different from Quinn's.

Stephanie Campbell has written the book in such a way that you get to experience the whole gamut of emotions going on and you feel elated and heartbroken as you journey though real life experiences with real-life characters. The situations they face deal with genuine issues, and the characters and supporting characters are far from perfect, which makes them so believable. I was hooked from the first page and totally engrossed through the whole novel, waiting to see if the love Quinn and Ben have could stand the tests that face them. This is an amazing novel and I would definitely recommend reading it. Enjoy it, oh yes I did. (less)

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Jan 28, 2012 Ciara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Quinn is the product of an overachieving accountant with so much professional success it outshines his family obligations, and a mother who masks her entire world by being constantly absorbed in alcohol and prescription medication. No wonder this poor girl is so distraught! Quinn finds herself at a stand still in life. A senior in high school and already 18, Quinn has no motivation and no ambition because she somehow assumes she will end up like one her parents regardless of what she does. Choos...more

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Jan 05, 2012 The Sweet Bookshelf rated it 4 of 5 stars

I've been wanting to read this, and so when I finally saw it on sale in the Kindle Store for £0.86 (99cents) I grabbed it! Yay!

This book was a lot heavier than I thought it would be. Quinn's family is dysfunction all around. But, who's family doesn't have a little bit of dysfunction? I know mine does! Quinn takes it to another level though. She thinks because her family isn't perfect and she has many problems, that she isn't worth loving.

That's when Ben comes in. Ben makes Quinn feel normal. O...more

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May 11, 2012 Charles Sheehan-Miles rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: new-adult

Grounding Quinn is the story of eighteen-year-old Quinn MacPherson, a pill popping product of an extremely dysfunctional family. Her mother is a bit crazy, her father is banging the girl the next door, and Quinn has learned that the only safe way to live is by keeping people at a very safe distance. Then she meets a guy, Ben, and falls for him. She doesn’t exactly handle it very well.

I enjoyed the book on a lot of levels. Witty, believable dialogue, characters with real problems, and some laugh...more

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Mar 31, 2012 Megan rated it 4 of 5 stars

I found this book well written while at the same time frustrating as hell!
The, messed up girl meets good boy who wants to do nothing but save and protect messed up girl while messed up girl doesn't believe she deserves good boy and believes she'll mess up him too, plot is nothing new... in fact I've read so many books like this recently they're all starting to turn into one very frustrating memory but still I read on.
I wanted nothing more than to reach into Grounding Quinn and slap every charac...more

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Apr 15, 2013 Kaza rated it 1 of 5 stars

I was expecting good thing from Grounding Quinn because it was recommended by Jamie McGuire for reading after Beautiful Disaster. Unfortunately, it didn't fulfill my hopes. It didn't seem anywhere near as good as Beautiful Disaster or in anyway similar enough to compare them. The authors must be friends...?

The biggest issue I had was the main character: Quinn. I really felt for her but I really hated her attitude. She did very little but complain and then acted no better than those she complaine...more

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Dec 09, 2012 Kirsty (overflowing library) rated it 3 of 5 stars

One of the better new adult books I've read for several reasons.

This book revolves around Quinn. Quinn is a really broken character but tries to hide how damaged she is from everyone around her as she is terrified of turning out like her mother. She messes up and screws things up and generally just gets it wrong. Her relationship with her parents is not good and she feels alone in the world. That is until she meets Ben. Ben is gorgeous and quickly falls in love with her but things don't go smoo...more

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Mar 24, 2012 Fred rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of Lauren Strasnick, Jennifer Jabeley, Kody Keplinger

Recommended to Fred by: Chrystle

For those of us who prefer dysfunction to dystopia, relationships to spaceships, cupid's darts to bows and arrows, and real emotions to EMOTING, this is an awesome book. When we first meet MC Quinn, she's in the principal's office, sneakily blacking out her father's smarmy class photo smugface with a sharpy. And Quinn spends most of the rest of the book trying to obliterate herself, as well. She's actually doing a pretty good job of it, too, what with the prescription drugs she steals from her w...more For those of us who prefer dysfunction to dystopia, relationships to spaceships, cupid's darts to bows and arrows, and real emotions to EMOTING, this is an awesome book. When we first meet MC Quinn, she's in the principal's office, sneakily blacking out her father's smarmy class photo smugface with a sharpy. And Quinn spends most of the rest of the book trying to obliterate herself, as well. She's actually doing a pretty good job of it, too, what with the prescription drugs she steals from her wacked out mom, her "fake it till you make it" relationships with various frenemies and faux boyfriends, and sliding through school with the minimum possible effort (and results). But then this guy Ben shows up ...

Ben is a wonderful male YA character. He's open and vulnerable, without being a creampuff, thoughtful, creative and kind of innocent without being naive. Ok, he's not without his flaws, he's a bit dominated by his GCB mom, and he lets Quinn pull a lot of shit that maybe he should have called her on (I'll grant that I'm not exactly sure how, but still). Quinn is also an awesome character, possessed of a wry, sarcastic wit - she really knows her way around a smart-ass quip, that's for sure - but those of us equipped with internal dialog vision know that she's not without her softer side as well. The first half of the book is really fun, clever, funny, warm and even sweet. Thank goodness we've already fallen in love with Quinn's self-destructive little self by the time she steers the ride out of the Tunnel of Love into the House of Mystery, because it gets pretty darn dark in there. There's one moment in particular (trust me you'll know when you get there) where you want to reach in and shout, "Quinny, no, don't, you're already regretting this!" But alas, she didn't listen, to me, or even to her broken little heart.

The basic story is not unfamiliar to YA readers, especially the "I'm too effed-up for you to love me," theme. But in capable author Stephanie Campbell's hands, it's treated so cleverly, with such literary skill and depth, and with such warmth and compassion towards her characters, that it glows like a nightlight in a dark place. The kids in this book are like many of the kids I know in real life. They are so privileged in so many ways ("You don't know how good you've got it," Quinn's father screams, just when she's at her lowest), but still bereft, after so many nights of "working late," parental affairs and alcohol issues, that they are hollowed out inside. This is a look at how some of them, sometimes, find their way out, despite all that. Stephanie does a masterful job of portraying them, and their world, with humor, style, warmth and compassion for her character and the reader. There is catharsis here, although it's a night light, like I said, not an all consuming sunny glow. And that feels real, just like the rest of this extremely well-done and lovely book.(less)

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Jul 22, 2011 Reading, Eating & Dreaming rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 4-stars

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Grounding Quinn by Stephanie Campbell was a well-written, engaging story. This story was good and it made an impression, however, it was what the author, Stephanie Campbell, did that made me like this book so much: In so many different ways, she made this story REALITISTIC AND AUTHENTIC!

Grounding Quinn was a marvelous modern-day romance and extremely hilarious at times. I loved that it was current and relatab...more

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Nov 18, 2012 Marjorie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook

It was great. It was heartbreaking and inspiring. Quinn is a girl who comes from a dysfunctional family and she has always thought that there is no chance that she could truly feel happy since her parents failed to give her the unconditional love that she deserves. She made a lot of stupid decisions along the way and I understand why she acts the way she does because she's going through a rough time. Then came along Ben, a sweet and understanding guy, who made Quinn feel all the emotions she nev...more

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Oct 20, 2012 Lori Loves Reading rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2012

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I enjoyed this book. Quinn wasn't the easiest person to like, but the more you learned about her family and home situation, the more you understood how she ended up like she did.

When Quinn went to work for her father's young associate, I could see the writing on the wall. I was suprised how far Quinn went with the guy, but I could understand her reasons for doing it.

And poor Ben. The shock of finding out the way he did... my heart broke for him. He seemed like such a genuine guy, a real gentle g...more

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Sep 11, 2011 Savannah (Books With Bite) rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a beautiful and amazing book! Let me tell you people that this book rock my socks off. It is beautifully written, amazingly told and a great book that I can read over and over again! From the very first word on the page, I was hooked and done for.
What got me hooked on this book is the amazing plot line. I loved that Ms. Campbell created greatly flawed characters. I love seeing characters grow and become new. Seeing characters open their eyes to what they thought they were to someone they ar...more

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Feb 04, 2013 Sofia Lazaridou rated it 3 of 5 stars

I am not sure if I liked this book. A)Somehow I expected Ben to be her teacher or something and B) I didn't like Quinns attitude at all.I dont like cheaters and people who push the others away thinking that they don't deserve them or that the others are better of without them.

Seeing the story through Ben and Quinn's eyes didn't sit well with me.I wanted only hers for some reason.

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Mar 24, 2012 Tara rated it 3 of 5 stars

Heavy sigh... So there was great potential here, I live for a good gritty tale however this one left me with a huge "WTF". Girl has messed up family, girl abuses prescription meds and almost OD's, girl falls for the obvious great guy-gets scared due to her emotionally distressed up bringing-ends up screwing up relationship with said perfect guy. Months pass by and girl has an epiphany, goes crawling back to perfect guy, he forgives her. Happily ever after. The end. No back lash from over dosing,...more

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Aug 11, 2012 Celeste rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I loved this book a lot! But Quinn did get quite confusing at times and I found myself at some points screaming at my kindle at Quinn because of what she was doing.... And I'm not sure I liked the way it ended.. Like I understand that they got back together but just the way that it just kinda cut off. Not a big fan on that.

Also I like books that change point of view but at some points when it was in Ben's point of view I really wanted to know what Quinn was thinking....more

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Mar 29, 2012 Rebecca Espinoza rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, need-a-box-of-tissues

This has been a really good month for books for me and this one is no exception! Wow, loved this book. I liked the change in POV from Quinn to Ben, liked the inner conflict with Quinn, and the justification for her actions and feelings. I started this one this morning and already finished it, I just couldn't put it down! I went through so many emotions while reading, happiness for Quinn and Ben's relationship, nerves over the situation with Mark, devestation with Quinn's situation at home, I lau...more

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Aug 09, 2012 TinasBookReviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

Eighteen year old Quinn MacPherson spends most of her time avoiding her mentally insane mother and her business man sleeps with all the neighbors father. The family unit is messed up, even with the love of her older brother and the naivety of her younger brother, Quinn can't escape the dynamics of her failed teenage life. Her parents ignore her most of the time, shout unrealistic expectations and disregard how life really is. How she copes: she pops her moms pills, stays high on a regular basis...more Eighteen year old Quinn MacPherson spends most of her time avoiding her mentally insane mother and her business man sleeps with all the neighbors father. The family unit is messed up, even with the love of her older brother and the naivety of her younger brother, Quinn can't escape the dynamics of her failed teenage life. Her parents ignore her most of the time, shout unrealistic expectations and disregard how life really is. How she copes: she pops her moms pills, stays high on a regular basis and displays all the classic signs of a dysfunctional child raised by negligent parents.

When Quinn meets Ben its love at first sight, yes we have insta-love and of course Ben is the level headed good guy who stakes his claim in the book as being the "one" who is going turn Quinn and the her ways around. Sadly for Ben though he doesn't know or understand the extent of Quinn's emotional baggage. Her self esteem is so low she doesn't think she deserves Ben, he's to good for her and Quinn's shovel of doom that stays with her 24/7 slowly but surely digs itself a huge hole to fall into and break Ben's heart in the process. After Quinn's betrayal Ben is mad, he gives it a few weeks but decides he just loves her too much and for the duration of the novel he attempts to win Quinn back as she wishes and washes through every emotion known to man. Can Quinn get over it? Can she set aside the unfairness of her upbringing and finally see her own value? Can she see Ben for what he is, a gift brought into her life to experience happiness? Only Quinn can decide if she will clean up her act and move forward to hope or throw herself in that huge hole and pile the dirt on top.

Beyond that small synopsis, I can't really tell you anymore about this book, outside of Ben chasing Quinn and Quinn running from Ben. It was nice to see Ben's perspective in the beginning and middle of book, but his POV got lost somewhere towards the end and the reader remains in Quinn's brain while she sorts her problems out. I did not like Quinn, not even at the end when she wakes up a bit from her self depreciating immaturity, I found her extremely unlikable and I found more problems dealing with the story then actually enjoying it.

In the end, Grounding Quinn offered a fast read that Im not sorry I read and I would really love to try this author again, but unfortunately while I found the writing very much enjoyable, the story line overall did not work for me.(less)

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