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Jaided
Jaide Williams is young, beautiful, intelligent, athletic, and lives a charmed life. A straight-A student, good friend, and member of a well-respected soccer team, Jaide fits in surprisingly well in her unconventional choice of a school. Nobody would ever guess she spent the first half of her childhood locked in a room, a victim of the one person meant to protect her.
Blaize’s life appears just as charmed. A member of Jaide’s soccer team, Blaize’s broad shoulders, jet-black hair and piercing eyes make him the desire of every teenage girl he meets. But like Jaide, Blaize’s life isn’t as charmed as it would appear. His family has all but disowned him and his girlfriend has been lying in a hospital bed for the last year. Not at all happy with having Jaide as a roommate, he’s even less thrilled when he realizes he’s attracted to her.
Both teenagers must fight the demons of their past and learn to live in the present. Can they become friends, or will their lack of trust in each other lead to more heartache?
Blaize’s life appears just as charmed. A member of Jaide’s soccer team, Blaize’s broad shoulders, jet-black hair and piercing eyes make him the desire of every teenage girl he meets. But like Jaide, Blaize’s life isn’t as charmed as it would appear. His family has all but disowned him and his girlfriend has been lying in a hospital bed for the last year. Not at all happy with having Jaide as a roommate, he’s even less thrilled when he realizes he’s attracted to her.
Both teenagers must fight the demons of their past and learn to live in the present. Can they become friends, or will their lack of trust in each other lead to more heartache?
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 3, 2013
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November 27, 2013
Since day one there's been nothing normal about Jaide. It doesn't help that she has just moved into an all boys school. She sticks out like a very sore thumb. She has a nasty past that affects her still today.
She sure can swear like a boy, and play soccer like a winner. She's even warming up to some of the boys. It sure helps that her brother graduated as valedictorian last year, and has a killer reputation on the soccer field.
She's even rooming with another boy, Blaize. He's an emotional wreck and struggling to keep up with school, and fortunately he's paired with Jaide, who's willing to put herself on a limb for him. It definitely helps that Blaize is got sexy black hair and piercing blue eyes. Fortunately she's got a soccer team who will do anything to help her out, and they prove their loyalty many times.
It's not every day you see a girl in an all boys school. Makes this book original and imaginative. I have to admit that Jaide seems a bit flirty with a good portion of the boys at school, including people she shouldn't be. It makes it less entertaining to see a romance start up since she's basically begging for it, but fun to read none the less.
There were many parts of the book that did not seem plausible in real life. Just the fact that she's a girl in an all boy school seems a little out there. All the adults in her life seem to not care how old she is, and the fact that she is sleeping with boys. In fact, they encourage it, and are very open minded.
The romance that builds is cute and sweet at the same time, which I found to be my favorite part. Jaide does have quite a slutty side and I found it heartbreaking and angering, but that's just my personal opinion.
I did enjoy the psychological break down which I think accurately shows why she trusts only certain people. Overall I would rate this a 5/5. It's a fun and entertaining romance that I finished rather quickly.
She sure can swear like a boy, and play soccer like a winner. She's even warming up to some of the boys. It sure helps that her brother graduated as valedictorian last year, and has a killer reputation on the soccer field.
She's even rooming with another boy, Blaize. He's an emotional wreck and struggling to keep up with school, and fortunately he's paired with Jaide, who's willing to put herself on a limb for him. It definitely helps that Blaize is got sexy black hair and piercing blue eyes. Fortunately she's got a soccer team who will do anything to help her out, and they prove their loyalty many times.
It's not every day you see a girl in an all boys school. Makes this book original and imaginative. I have to admit that Jaide seems a bit flirty with a good portion of the boys at school, including people she shouldn't be. It makes it less entertaining to see a romance start up since she's basically begging for it, but fun to read none the less.
There were many parts of the book that did not seem plausible in real life. Just the fact that she's a girl in an all boy school seems a little out there. All the adults in her life seem to not care how old she is, and the fact that she is sleeping with boys. In fact, they encourage it, and are very open minded.
The romance that builds is cute and sweet at the same time, which I found to be my favorite part. Jaide does have quite a slutty side and I found it heartbreaking and angering, but that's just my personal opinion.
I did enjoy the psychological break down which I think accurately shows why she trusts only certain people. Overall I would rate this a 5/5. It's a fun and entertaining romance that I finished rather quickly.
February 22, 2017
This beauty of a book has earned the title of "Worst Romance Novel I've ever Read". I love it so much for its awful plot, poor character development, and bad writing over all. When I want to feel better about my writing, I read this book to show that if this novel can get published, I can too. I also do dramatic readings of this book as entertainment because of how awful the writing is.
Let's go further into why this book is the worst.
1. Jaide, Ablaza, Braide, and Grr. What kind of names are these? They are fan fiction names circa 2005.
2. Let's list the awful plot elements used in the book: tragic backstory including extensive abuse and murder, the only female at an all boys school (even though the all female school is across town and mentioned), she has to have a roommate who is super attractive, a girlfriend in a coma, the main character is super gifted in some aspect (in a classic Mary Sue way), getting drugged, almost getting raped, super rich adoptive father, and the love interest with a tragic secret (spoiler alert: the secret is that he has a big penis and is afraid of hurting her during sex, but it's not that much bigger than her ex's so it's fine). These are all elements to disguise the horrible character development, if there is any character development. Also, there are a few times where verb tenses and pronouns are inconsistent, which I blame both the author and editor for.
3. Victims of trauma as extensive as hers do not behave as she does. This girl should have serious PTSD after what she's been through, but she functions completely normally besides nightmares and flashbacks. It doesn't make sense psychologically, but she's not well written in the first place.
4. And now for a look at one of my favorite quotes to demonstrate the writing quality: "the soccer field spread out like an endless green seascape, but without any waves." (Chapter 2) Isn't the point of a seascape the imagery of waves? (Disclaimer: That's not a direct quote due to my memory, but when you read it, it's similar enough to get the idea.)
5. All the sex scenes are just Jaide getting fingered in the shower by Ablaza. It's like the author has a middle school understanding of sexual variety and is terrified of writing a traditional sex scene.
It's a fun read, but nothing close to decent literature. You can easily find better for free on the internet. Again, I love it for how awful it is. This is still the best $5 I have ever spent on a book.
Let's go further into why this book is the worst.
1. Jaide, Ablaza, Braide, and Grr. What kind of names are these? They are fan fiction names circa 2005.
2. Let's list the awful plot elements used in the book: tragic backstory including extensive abuse and murder, the only female at an all boys school (even though the all female school is across town and mentioned), she has to have a roommate who is super attractive, a girlfriend in a coma, the main character is super gifted in some aspect (in a classic Mary Sue way), getting drugged, almost getting raped, super rich adoptive father, and the love interest with a tragic secret (spoiler alert: the secret is that he has a big penis and is afraid of hurting her during sex, but it's not that much bigger than her ex's so it's fine). These are all elements to disguise the horrible character development, if there is any character development. Also, there are a few times where verb tenses and pronouns are inconsistent, which I blame both the author and editor for.
3. Victims of trauma as extensive as hers do not behave as she does. This girl should have serious PTSD after what she's been through, but she functions completely normally besides nightmares and flashbacks. It doesn't make sense psychologically, but she's not well written in the first place.
4. And now for a look at one of my favorite quotes to demonstrate the writing quality: "the soccer field spread out like an endless green seascape, but without any waves." (Chapter 2) Isn't the point of a seascape the imagery of waves? (Disclaimer: That's not a direct quote due to my memory, but when you read it, it's similar enough to get the idea.)
5. All the sex scenes are just Jaide getting fingered in the shower by Ablaza. It's like the author has a middle school understanding of sexual variety and is terrified of writing a traditional sex scene.
It's a fun read, but nothing close to decent literature. You can easily find better for free on the internet. Again, I love it for how awful it is. This is still the best $5 I have ever spent on a book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 6, 2016
I read this story a few years ago on fictionpress and was looking to read it again bit unfortunately the author sold the rights to Ashley rose . Ashley decided she was gonna change up the story a bit . the original had longer chapters and more detailed and. Now the chapters are short and is mostly dialouge . chapter 1-8 are okay but defiantly rushed and way too short. Chapter 9-25are just a mess and all over the place there are things that have said to have happened yet never actually happened in the chapters before . there are so many gaps in between all of the chapters that its insane . I keep calling this a story because I now consider it to be one . Before Ashley rose got her hands on it, it was a well written novel that had no gaps or confusion in it . I read the story reviews now and hear everyone complaining about how jaide is all over the place with guys .In the original jaide never sleeps with Leigh she backs out . They do end up in her car but she doesn't sleepwith him at all . aAshley rose just made jaide out to be a slut and gets jaide to push nlaize into sleeping with her and that's not right at all. I do not recomend this story to anyone. Don't buy it its just a waste of money. I'm not trying to be hateful just honest and I'm sure if you read the original you would say the same.
March 9, 2016
I have now officially given up on Ashley Rose.
While this was a smidge better than Brothers & Best Friends I still could not find it within myself to like the characters because they were all one dimensional. And a Dr. Seuss-like rhyme is all I have to describe the storyline: the plot was fraught with naught.
The topics that Rose was trying to explore were not executed well at all and not only were they completely unbelievable but they were also so skewed and emotionally lacking that I just couldn't stand anything.
I guess I just really don't like her writing.
While this was a smidge better than Brothers & Best Friends I still could not find it within myself to like the characters because they were all one dimensional. And a Dr. Seuss-like rhyme is all I have to describe the storyline: the plot was fraught with naught.
The topics that Rose was trying to explore were not executed well at all and not only were they completely unbelievable but they were also so skewed and emotionally lacking that I just couldn't stand anything.
I guess I just really don't like her writing.
January 28, 2014
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
Jaide was a character that you could love and hate at the same time. Like anybody she comes with a past but she has present day issues from those experiences. For starters she is the only girl in an all boys school. But that's just the beginning.
I did read other reviews and yes there are unrealistic situations, but isn't what reading about is getting away from reality?? Like always Ashley Rose did not disappoint me. She can tell a story so flawlessly and describe places with few words. Can't wait to read more from her!
Jaide was a character that you could love and hate at the same time. Like anybody she comes with a past but she has present day issues from those experiences. For starters she is the only girl in an all boys school. But that's just the beginning.
I did read other reviews and yes there are unrealistic situations, but isn't what reading about is getting away from reality?? Like always Ashley Rose did not disappoint me. She can tell a story so flawlessly and describe places with few words. Can't wait to read more from her!
November 18, 2013
I enjoyed Ashley's book Full Court Press so I was looking forward to this story. Unfortunately, I felt the plot and story line where just too scattered and lacked any real direction. The character development was ok, but i left wondering why Blaize had such hang ups. I will try another of her books, but this one just fell flat for me.
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November 22, 2013Dnf, totally screwed with my head because it was all over the place. What the hell is a girl doing in an all boy school.....it didn't give a reason.
December 30, 2014
After reading this a second time I've lowered my rating to 2 stars as I feel so much was missing to the story it hardly seemed to touch base on really sensitive topics :-(
April 25, 2014
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loved her other two books....this one was so ridiculous and terribly written.I hate giving a bad review but I really feel I wasted my $2.99.
No
loved her other two books....this one was so ridiculous and terribly written.I hate giving a bad review but I really feel I wasted my $2.99.
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February 28, 2014does anyone know if there will be second book for jaided?
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