Expected Publication: September 8, 2013
Format: E-Arc via NetGalley
Publisher: Flux
Rating: 4/5
Summary via Goodreads
Smart girls aren't supposed to do stupid things.There's only one problem. Bennett is Madelyn's college professor, and he thinks she's eighteen - because she hasn't told him the truth.
The story of their forbidden romance is told in letters that Madelyn writes to Bennett - both a heart-searing ode to their ill-fated love and an apology.
My Thoughts
I’ll be honest I didn’t know how I was going to feel about this novel.
You know the told again tale of teacher falls for student. In many cases it can
be…honestly….creepy. However this tale was different. It was different in the
sense that the relationship was based on lies from the beginning. You see
Madelyn never told her professor that she was of college age so in her eyes she
didn’t actually lie, she just admit it. She kind of justifies her lies by
saying “well he never actually asked, he just assumed.”
I gave this book a 4/5 not because of the storyline so much, but
mainly for the writing. The author tells this tale in a very careful matter. This
could’ve gone really wrong if it was told another way. You know creepy old
teacher and young student. It’s told in letter
form from Madelyn to Bennett. She tries to explain why she did what she did. While
I can understand Madelyn letting things get out of control, I never think she
truly understands how her actions hurt everyone around her.
The one I felt for was Bennett. He was an honest stand up kind of guy
who just fell for the wrong person, or shall I say maybe the right person just at the
wrong time. Call me crazy but I did believe and buy into their “love” story. I just
feel they were at totally different times and paths in their lives.
While I enjoyed this book it may not be for everyone. I’ve read mixed
reviews and while I can understand why you have to go into this willing to
give it a chance. Although it’s a tale that’s been told over and over again, I totally
got this one.
I have to agree with you. The teacher falls for student thing can be pretty creepy. I am glad that this turned out to be different. In fact, it sounds quite good. Thank you for your review.
ReplyDelete-Dilettantish Reader
Yeah it can be. However this one was quite good.
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