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My (Not So) Boring Life
'So boring she was forgettable' will be my epitaph, so why is Jaxon Lewis eyeing me like candy?
Having a massive unrequited crush on the same guy for four years was not how aspiring poet Rachel had envisioned spending high school. Blending into the wall and being the most forgotten person in high school, sure, but pining after a guy for years?
She's her mother has made her well aware of a fact that Rachel has known for years, guys like Jaxon will never give a girl who has to hide her figure in baggy jeans and big t-shirts the time of day. And he never has. But now that they are paired up in half their classes for her senior year and she's having to spend way more time with him than is comfortable for her, he seems to be noticing her. Is that such a good thing?
Jaxon knows everyone and is more observant than people give him credit - he also also has a closely guarded secret that might destroy his reputation as one of the most popular kids in school if it came out.
He's never been serious about anyone because high school, but he loves how Rachel blushes when he flirts with her. Suddenly it's not all fun and games anymore and the girl he thought was a harmless flirtationship is putting him at risk for getting in over his head.
In this tale of insecurity and love, Meg Danale explores how people can surprise us in all the best ways and how faith in our fellow humans can sometimes lead to something more.
**This book contains sweet romance between late teenagers, some kissing, some humor, and a lot of angst. To experience the intensity and drama of young love all over again, pick up your copy today!**
Look for Books 1-4 in the Believe in Us Bk 1: My (Not So) Boring Life - Rachel and Jaxon Bk 2: My (Not So) Perfect Plan - Claire and Evan Bk 3: My (Not So) Secret Crush - Raven and Lucy Bk 4: My (Not So) Grand Adventure - Blain and Tamara Bk 5: My (Not So) Worst Reid and Isabel (sign up to my newsletter to receive this one for free!)
Having a massive unrequited crush on the same guy for four years was not how aspiring poet Rachel had envisioned spending high school. Blending into the wall and being the most forgotten person in high school, sure, but pining after a guy for years?
She's her mother has made her well aware of a fact that Rachel has known for years, guys like Jaxon will never give a girl who has to hide her figure in baggy jeans and big t-shirts the time of day. And he never has. But now that they are paired up in half their classes for her senior year and she's having to spend way more time with him than is comfortable for her, he seems to be noticing her. Is that such a good thing?
Jaxon knows everyone and is more observant than people give him credit - he also also has a closely guarded secret that might destroy his reputation as one of the most popular kids in school if it came out.
He's never been serious about anyone because high school, but he loves how Rachel blushes when he flirts with her. Suddenly it's not all fun and games anymore and the girl he thought was a harmless flirtationship is putting him at risk for getting in over his head.
In this tale of insecurity and love, Meg Danale explores how people can surprise us in all the best ways and how faith in our fellow humans can sometimes lead to something more.
**This book contains sweet romance between late teenagers, some kissing, some humor, and a lot of angst. To experience the intensity and drama of young love all over again, pick up your copy today!**
Look for Books 1-4 in the Believe in Us Bk 1: My (Not So) Boring Life - Rachel and Jaxon Bk 2: My (Not So) Perfect Plan - Claire and Evan Bk 3: My (Not So) Secret Crush - Raven and Lucy Bk 4: My (Not So) Grand Adventure - Blain and Tamara Bk 5: My (Not So) Worst Reid and Isabel (sign up to my newsletter to receive this one for free!)
- GenresYoung AdultRomance
155 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 19, 2018
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August 31, 2023
It takes a lot to wrote a book, and I hate giving a bad review when the story has potential, but honestly, this book is a hot mess.
The good-it has a great message. Body image and dealing with assault is something a lot of teens and adults face. Though, it was kind of brushed upon, and not the central theme. Also, psychological abuse is prevalent as well. Trigger warning is mild though, which I'll explain later.
Now the bad.
First off, the two authors on the book, and the jumping back and forth between who actually wrote it, is not just confusing, but makes you wonder if it's legitimately either person's work. Maybe it's the same person using a pen name, but this needs full disclosure to avoid confusion.
Next, the grammar issues. This gets me worked up, so bear with me. Tense mistakes, misspelled words, punctuation, missing and added words, and ellipse issues. The whole story suffered because of it. Editor. Editor. Editor. Please get one. Physic is not physique. Masses is not massive. They are completely different words, with completely different meanings.
There are also several inconsistencies in the timeline. For example, one minute they've known each other since elementary school, and the next it's only since freshman year. And what school takes a 5 minute break in the middle of class.
I also didn't feel as if Jaxon was authentic. The voice and style didn't feel different enough, and I often questioned whose pov it was. As for the trigger warning, there wasn't enough emotional charge over the assault. She cried more about the breakup than the attempt to rape her. Just doesn't resonate enough to seem real. Almost like it was glossed over, though the sexual innuendos were all over.
Again, it has potential, but still needs work. I can't bring myself to read anything further by either author.
For my clean readers: language-but no f-bomb. Violence-attempted rape and assault. Romance-kissing. Abusive parent over body image who also blames child for being the victim, as if she asked for it. Talk about v-cards and hooking up. Jokes about sex and sexual innuendos.
The good-it has a great message. Body image and dealing with assault is something a lot of teens and adults face. Though, it was kind of brushed upon, and not the central theme. Also, psychological abuse is prevalent as well. Trigger warning is mild though, which I'll explain later.
Now the bad.
First off, the two authors on the book, and the jumping back and forth between who actually wrote it, is not just confusing, but makes you wonder if it's legitimately either person's work. Maybe it's the same person using a pen name, but this needs full disclosure to avoid confusion.
Next, the grammar issues. This gets me worked up, so bear with me. Tense mistakes, misspelled words, punctuation, missing and added words, and ellipse issues. The whole story suffered because of it. Editor. Editor. Editor. Please get one. Physic is not physique. Masses is not massive. They are completely different words, with completely different meanings.
There are also several inconsistencies in the timeline. For example, one minute they've known each other since elementary school, and the next it's only since freshman year. And what school takes a 5 minute break in the middle of class.
I also didn't feel as if Jaxon was authentic. The voice and style didn't feel different enough, and I often questioned whose pov it was. As for the trigger warning, there wasn't enough emotional charge over the assault. She cried more about the breakup than the attempt to rape her. Just doesn't resonate enough to seem real. Almost like it was glossed over, though the sexual innuendos were all over.
Again, it has potential, but still needs work. I can't bring myself to read anything further by either author.
For my clean readers: language-but no f-bomb. Violence-attempted rape and assault. Romance-kissing. Abusive parent over body image who also blames child for being the victim, as if she asked for it. Talk about v-cards and hooking up. Jokes about sex and sexual innuendos.
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October 29, 2024
2.5 🌟
This started off great but I didn’t like the second half much (silly conflict and unnecessary sexual assault). I lost interest after a really long text conversation.
There were a lot of typos and if I never see the term “flirtationship” again it’ll be too soon.
That said, it was enjoyable enough and better than some of the other ya romances I’ve been reading lately. I’d be happy to read more from this author.
This started off great but I didn’t like the second half much (silly conflict and unnecessary sexual assault). I lost interest after a really long text conversation.
There were a lot of typos and if I never see the term “flirtationship” again it’ll be too soon.
That said, it was enjoyable enough and better than some of the other ya romances I’ve been reading lately. I’d be happy to read more from this author.
December 9, 2018
Good book kinda sad but in the end he was her hero ( in really life and not like he can fly like superman kind of way glad they worked out they deserved a chance at a happily ever after
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