FIRST OF ALL, this book is NOT YOUNG ADULT. Though the main character acts like a very immature 14yo at best, her REACTIONS to sexual activities are FFIRST OF ALL, this book is NOT YOUNG ADULT. Though the main character acts like a very immature 14yo at best, her REACTIONS to sexual activities are FAR from what is realistic in YA.
There is a fine line between girls exploring their sexuality in YA books, or even being completely promiscuous and confident sexually, and girls acting out of character for their age. The sexual situations in STALK ME were what I imagine the author dreams about, NOT what any teen girl actually experiences. There were none of the insecurities or awkwardness that come with discovering your sexuality, or being intimate with boys for the first time. Keatyn handled each situation like a PRO, and I had a very hard time believing anything in this book.
UPDATE 4/28: I rarely leave a book unfinished, so I forced myself to finish this one in hopes that the only likable character would win in the end. Poor Cush.
I'm sorry, but I can't rate this book. PLEASE do not let your young adult daughters read this book....more
Well, color me disappointed. I wanted to love this book. I truly did. I've been obsessed with all things paranormal for as long as I can remember. I lWell, color me disappointed. I wanted to love this book. I truly did. I've been obsessed with all things paranormal for as long as I can remember. I love YA. I LOVE love triangles. And I honestly don't even hate Mary-Sue heroines like so many have referred to Evie as. Hell, I'm pretty sure I write Mary-Sue heroines! lol
BUT ... I had to set PARANORMALCY down on page 45.
I'll come back to it later, for sure, because I hate not finishing books. And since I'm in editing mode right now, maybe I'm being overcritical. But this reads like upper middle-grade to me, which is fine, if it's meant to be an upper middle grade book (which it isn't). Honestly, I may pick it up again sooner rather than later so I can see if my 10yo can read it....more
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