Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1) in BookieNookie

Aug 23, 2012 E.M. Tippetts rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: indie, young-adult

The four stars rather than five is just a signal to people with my reading tastes that you'll probably like this one but not love it. I'm outside the target audience, but am also a former lawyer and former editor of the UCLA Women's Law Journal, so I do recommend this book because of the subject matter, specifically rape and violence against women, and the fact that it affects us all regardless of our gender.

This book examines the emotional side of it more than the legal or philosophical, and te The four stars rather than five is just a signal to people with my reading tastes that you'll probably like this one but not love it. I'm outside the target audience, but am also a former lawyer and former editor of the UCLA Women's Law Journal, so I do recommend this book because of the subject matter, specifically rape and violence against women, and the fact that it affects us all regardless of our gender.

This book examines the emotional side of it more than the legal or philosophical, and tells one story. I guess I've seen enough that I know a lot of other stories and couldn't help but notice how this one differed. I wouldn't know if that makes it unrealistic. I'm one of the lucky ones, a woman who has never faced an attempted rape (so far). I've also done the self defense class described in this book, learning from one of the creators of that system of fighting, no less. I've known a lot of rape victims, including two violent gang rape victims, and no, I don't hang with a very tough crowd. It really is that common. Actually, I probably know more than two, I should rather say that I know two who will talk about it. I've been the random stranger who found a young woman bewildered on the day after her rape by her (now former) best friend and sat down to talk to her.

Speaking to anyone who has faced a rape or rape attempt, can I just say, if you don't come out with enough self confidence that you are able to let it go and move on to a committed sexual relationship (or are comfortable with the idea of one) with someone else in a matter of weeks or months, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. But you can get to where this main character gets in the end. Don't hesitate to ask for help. Rape is one of the most personal of crimes, and there is no wrong reaction to it, other than acceptance. That one's unforgivable.

But if you want a book that will take you through this issue and give you food for thought on the subject, this is one that is well written and deserving of its ranking on the sales charts. I wouldn't consider "defense of rape" to be a great way to meet men, though, and that's why I wasn't 100% on board with the story. I don't mean to say Webber is advocating it by any means; I'm talking about emotional reaction. Emotionally, I didn't follow the main character, but it was a great way to open up the male lead's backstory. ...more

1 like · Like · see review

Jan 25, 2013 Jaclyn rated it really liked it

Shelves: hot-and-steamy-reads, recommend-to-anyone

This book deals with very strong issues, but makes for a wonderful story. The slow progression of the relationship is beautifully written and doesn't rush. The flirting between the lead characters is exceptional and kept me blushing. I would've liked a little more development at the end, but it doesn't detract from the book. All in all, one of my new favorites! ...more

Like · see review

Jan 21, 2013 MissYesx rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-favorites

Not quite the books i enjoy reading, I wish I could had given it five stars but I didn't love it like I thought I would based on the comments I read from other readers...
But, I'm glad I read it though. It touches topics of assault and abuse and it brings awareness. Which I think it's great. ...more

Like · see review