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Actual rating : 2.5 stars (if you disagree with me, see my edit below)


My theory is that The Avery Shaw Experiment isn't a contemporary romance but a fairy tale.


Hypothesis : She is the perfect picture of a Damsel in Distress.

Evidence #1 : She doesn't know how to deal with emotions and loss alone. Like, at all. She needs everyone all the time. Of course I understand she has issues with social interactions. I get it, really. However I'd have appreciated if she had less seemed like a bag others must carry. If I'm totally fair, she does improve toward the end, I must admit.
Evidence #2 : She'd never been kissed and has big pleading eyes. Plus her scent is fruity mouth-watering. Oh, and she blushes! All the freaking time. I'm pretty sure that's her number one occupation. Blushing.
Evidence #3 : She's smart, yet beautiful in a doll way (aka all cute and soft) and of course she hasn't any clue about it. She's different and special .
Evidence #4 : She's annoying. I wanted to slap her at some point. Yes, that's totally a proof, duh.

Consequences : I had a hard time connecting with her and wasn't either keen on her personality or her behavior.


Hypothesis : He's Prince Charming.

Evidence #1 : He falls for the damsel in distress mentioned above faster than I read. Okay, I know what you think : he knew her before and hadn't fall for her but let's face it : the first time he sees her all heart-broken he's completely charmed.
Evidence #2 : He's such a symbol of acceptance and understanding. Seriously. Even when Avery abandon him in the middle of their date, he stands here, all adorable. Kind of wanted to both kiss and shake him. The guy spends the whole book helping Avery without never ever complaining while the girl is seriously aggravating sometimes.
Evidence #3 : He's perfectly handsome in a golden boy way. How boring. I'm sorry but golden boys without any freckles (yes, Avery says that) are only so damn dull in my opinion.

Here's how I picture him :

Yep. Frightening, I know.

Evidence #4 : He used to be a womanizer. Okay, we're never told about Prince Charming's love lives before they met the princesses but let's face it. Seriously. Handsome. Rich. Powerful. Duh.
Bonus point! He's called "the King of the school". Of course that's a clue, isn't it?

Consequences : I'm not saying Grayson wasn't cute or adorable or swoon-worthy. He was. But he was also completely unbelievable and well, he looks like Ken.


It was a cute read but certainly a fairy tale disguised as a contemporary romance. I wanted to read the later that's why I'm disappointed. And who says fairy tale also says more clichés.

And more clichés mean -


Edit 05/03 : Okaaaaaaay. I got a lot of messages about this one so I felt the urge to clarify something : I'm not saying it is bad written. I'm not saying it is a bad book. I'm not saying it isn't cute. If you're in the mood for a contemporary fairytale (of course that's your right), maybe this book is right up your alley. I mean, HEY, I'm just saying that it was too cliché and cheesy and unbelievable for me (and that's my fucking right). DEAL WITH IT. Thank you.

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