Books From the Backlog is hosted by Carole's Random Life in Books and it's a way to feature our neglected books on our bookshelf.
I just recently whittled down my TBR on Goodreads from over 750 books down to 242, only leaving books I really want to get to someday. Here's one from my list.
I bought Vain back in 2013 after a friend recommended it and then never got to it. Vain was published in 2012 and still has a high average rating (4.23 on Goodreads) which I take as a good sign.
Have you read this book? If so, what'd you think?
I bought Vain back in 2013 after a friend recommended it and then never got to it. Vain was published in 2012 and still has a high average rating (4.23 on Goodreads) which I take as a good sign.
Publication Date: December 24th 2012 by Author
Pages: 392
Source: Purchased
About the book:
If you’re looking for a story about a good, humble girl, who’s been hurt by someone she thought she could trust, only to find out she’s not as vulnerable as she thought she was and discovers an empowering side of herself that falls in love with the guy who helps her find that self, blah, blah, blah...then you’re gonna’ hate my story.
Because mine is not the story you read every time you bend back the cover of the latest trend novel. It’s not the “I can do anything, now that I’ve found you/I’m misunderstood but one day you’ll find me irresistible because of it” tale. Why? Because, if I was being honest with you, I’m a complete witch. There’s nothing redeeming about me. I’m a friend using, drug abusing, sex addict from Los Angeles. I’m every girlfriend’s worst nightmare and every boy’s fantasy.
I’m Sophie Price...And this is the story about how I went from the world’s most envied girl to the girl no one wanted around and why I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.
Love the cover.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I have one by Amelie on my Kindle but I know it's not this one. The MC doesn't sound like the most likable character s I'm interested in how Amelie will make that work.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind unlikable characters if they have positive changes coming. I read a few reviews and sounds like that's the case here. Now if I can squeeze it into my schedule somehow! :)
DeleteI haven't heard of this one. That's great it has some high ratings though!! I hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
I know, that's one of the reasons I kept it on my TBR. Thanks, Lauren. :)
Deletethe book and author are new to me. hope you enjoy it
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Thanks, Sherry!
DeleteI am not familiar with this author, but the MC sounds like quite a character.
ReplyDeleteShe does, doesn't she?
DeleteNever heard of this one
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have either, but a GRs friend read and loved it. I hope to get to it soonish. :)
DeleteI'm already in love with the character! Way to buck conventions!
ReplyDeleteI know, right?
DeleteShe's so brassy that I am way curious about her story. I think it will be a good one for you in the right mood.
ReplyDeleteYeah, usually I'm not one for an unlikable character, but I think there's some positive character growth here.
DeleteI have not heard of this book before (or if I have then I have forgotten). Wow, this sounds like quite the character. I hope you enjoy this one when you get the chance to read it, Rachel!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carole! Me too!
DeleteYeah my TBR on Goodreads has little chance of decreasing since I am in the thousands. But I love that were you able to, and this one sounds fabulous. Looking forward to your thoughts on it
ReplyDeleteIt felt really good to clean it out! I hope I can get to it soon. Thanks!
DeleteI remember hearing a lot about this book back in the day---I'd still like to read it sometime.
ReplyDeleteNicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I haven't read this one but it does sound interesting.
ReplyDeleteWell, that sounds different! I hope you enjoy it! I don't think I've ever heard of it before.
ReplyDeleteThis is new to me. Sophie sounds like she has an interesting story to tell. I hope you love this when you read it.
ReplyDeleteI loved that whole series! It was excellent. I hope you get to it Rachel :)
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape