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FindingJane
Feb 18, 2016FindingJane rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Reversing the usual gender dynamics in having the girl being the commitment-phobic half of a possible love duo, Ms. Echols shows that keeping things light and easy doesn’t necessarily make life more negotiable. Tia Cruz is adept at getting out of heavy responsibility but the novel shows that she doesn’t always manage as well as she’d like. It’s refreshing to see a female protagonist who’s comfortable with her sexuality, doesn’t get labeled a “slut” and engages in sex without the urge to hurt other girls or simply break the hearts of boys. The story remains mostly on the light and fluffy side, although moments of painful introspection leak through—much like Tia herself. It does show how REALLY complicated relationships can get, especially when one person isn’t entirely sure she wants to be in one. As YA romantic fictions go, this one gets insightful and remains playful without getting crushingly painful in spirit.