Review: A Season of Eden by J.M. Warwick

I recently finished reading the novel, A Season of Eden by J.M. Warwick, and really enjoyed it.

Summary: Eden is an 18 year old high school senior. She's lived her life as one of the popular ones, and always seems to get what she wants. On the inside, though, life isn't all that perfect: her mom died, her dad doesn't notice her anymore, and her step-mom is wicked. When she meets her new choir teacher, 22 year old Mr. Christian, she seems to think he could be the one to make her life better. She immediately feels attracted to him, and starts pursuing him. She comes in early and stays after class to help with the sheet music and blatantly flirts. At first, he is resistant to her charms, but eventually, she convinces him to meet her out at Starbucks, though they both know it's wrong. Some semblance of a relationship ensues, but will it be what either expected? Can it go any further?

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I thought the characters were well drawn out, and despite Eden's poor actions, I really began to feel for her and sympathize with her. I've always enjoyed reading about forbidden relationships and romances, and this book met my expectations. I think the author wrote an excellent story about a very controversial and touchy subject. The book held my interest and kept me intrigued the whole way through.

My Rating: 4/5

10 comments:

  1. This sounds kind of scandalous and fun to read. hmm...thanks!

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  2. I just received and started to read this, as well. Your review is so good, and I'm loving it already! :)

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  3. Now I'm curious about what happens between Eden and Mr. Christian! Good review! :)

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  4. Even I like to read something a bit naughty or scandalous--I just put it in a brown paper wrapper to preserve my grandma image--LOL!

    Nice review Steph!

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  5. Looks like a good one Steph. Thanks for the recommendation. I am sure to check this one out.Not the one to miss controversial themes :)

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  6. I have added this book to my tbr list a long while ago, but just didn't feel like reading it. But now after reading your review I want to read it. Thanks for the great review.

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  8. wow, i love read your review nowadays. how did you keep it short and sweet? i have hard time to compose my opinions about books i've had read..

    btw, did i mention the review is great steph? LOL*

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