So Smart Ya Stupid
Oh, where do I begin…
I enjoyed this book from
cover to cover. The characters were interesting, well-developed, and (in the
case of Shawn) downright infuriating! As far as books go, this one is very
well-written. The author obviously put a great deal of thought into the
characters and plot, from Kay’s figure to the breath of the neighborhood drunk,
Brian. The storyline is expertly woven, with enough detail to paint a picture
but not so much that the original vision is lost. Beautifully typeset and
edited. Five stars all around! And the cover is ok.
I love when a character
evokes real feelings. Shawn took me from three to thirty eight (angry) really
quick with the way he treated Kay. I kept hoping she would get him from under
her skin.
They are the tragically
mismatched couple—two damaged halves trying to make a whole with no clue how to
begin. Their relationship—wait, codependency is a better word—is so gritty and
raw at times. I could feel Kay’s frustration when she begged Shawn to stay in
those nights. I could feel his agitation when he went out anyway. Their
feelings are tangible that way; it almost makes you want to put the book down
for a moment to clear your head. Alas, this page turner is not easy to set
down.
I found myself crossing my
fingers and almost praying that either Shawn would leave Kay alone for good OR
that Kay would wise up and break the detrimental cycle of their codependency.
She eventually acquires physical distance but her heart is still there. There
is progress. There are steps forward and steps backward.
By the end of this series of
well-written debacles (and by debacle, I mean the messes the characters
continually find themselves in!)…I won’t give away the ending, but know you
will be both riveted and horrified. It was a pleasure and privilege to review
this. Again, five stars.
I give this novel 5 Pens
- Rani Titali
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