Review - Avoiding Responsibility by K.A. Lindie

Avoiding Responsibility by K.A. Lindie

 

Series:  Avoiding #2

Publisher:  Self Published

Published:  November 29, 2012

Pages:  352, Kindle Edition

Edition Reviewed:  ebook

Source:  Bought

 

Summary *contains SPOILERS for Book #1*:

 

Lexi has finally given up her once destructive relationships and moved onto bigger and better things with a sexy new man in town. Just when she is starting to figure it out with him, her world is tilted once again with a phone call from none other than Ramsey Bridges. A year after his entrance into her life, Ramsey is trying to make amends and does the one thing she never expects—invites her to Jack's wedding.

The wedding she had evaded at all costs. But no matter what she does, Lexi can't seem to escape her past with Jack. But does she really want to?

Despite the explosive chemistry between Lexi and Ramsey, she is skeptical about trusting him after everything that has happened. When things are amiss with him, she starts questioning his motives. Can Ramsey be the one to remove Jack from Lexi's life permanently or should she move on with her blossoming new life?

 

Review *always spoiler free unless noted*:

 

On a semi unrealted note before starting the review, I WANT TO LOOK LIKE THE GIRL ON THE COVER!  Like really.  She's gorgeous.  Why would Jack choose anyone else?!?  Anyways. 

 

I don't like Ramsey.  Yeah, I said it.  I don't know why, but he just doesn't do it for me.  Even though Jack is a complete douche-hole, I totally like him better.  I do have a feeling he and Lexi will end up together at the end of the series.  So.....this book.  It's got a lot of Ramsey and Lexi in it.  If you like Ramsey, you'll love it.  For me it was alright.  I don't really feel like this one got us anywhere, as far as the Lexi/Jack/Ramsey/New Mystery Guy love square goes.  I think it definately suffers from the "Second Book Syndrome."  I really hope the next book finally gets us some form of relationship progression between the characters, because this one was lacking.  I can't remember if the mystery guy was ever revealed in this one.  Was he?  Someone please tell me who it was if his identity was revealed because I don't remember!

 

3 out of 5 stars

 

 



-Victoria Victorious

Review- Avoiding Commitment by K.A. Lindie

 

Avoiding Commitment by K.A. Lindie

 

Series:  Avoiding #1

Publisher:  Self Published

Published:  July 29, 2012

Pages:  370, Kindle Edition

Edition Reviewed:  ebook

Source:  Bought

 

Summary:

 

Jack and Lexi never had a typical relationship. After 2 years without speaking, she receives a phone call that changes everything. He unexpectedly asks her to convince the new girl, Bekah, that he's ready to commit. Jack is calling now after everything they had been through because there is another woman. She can't believe it. Follow Lexi in this heart wrenching drama as she relives her past relationship, or lack thereof, with Jack, and not just in her own mind, but to his fiance-to-be. Throw in Bekah's hot brother who always seems to be in the right place at the right time, a past with more secrets to unravel than you can even imagine, and you get a recipe for disaster. Find out what happens to Lexi as she travels to Atlanta to get the closure she so desperately desires from Jack, and how the bumps of life seem to keep getting in the way.

Review *always spoiler free unless noted*:

 

My mind is a little fuzzy on this one so forgive me in advance in this is a short review and not greatly accurate to the story details.  I remember I was very much invested in the story.  Lexi's addiction to her ex-but-not-ex was a trainwreck.  I, as the reader, simply just did not get why she couldn't not give into him.  And she didn't either.  I loved that.  She tried to be strong and gave in every time.  She knew she shouldn't and didn't really want to let Jack have that power over her.  Lexi comes off as the typical girl who lets the guy run all over her, but she isn't.  Throughout the story she is actually very strong, but the magnetic hold Jack has over her always reels her back in. Enter Ramsey, who genuinely likes Lexi despite her her tortured past with Jack.  A lot of people like Ramsey.  I don't.  I don't have a reason, but I just didn't think he and Lexi meshed well together.  Thankfully, Ramsey didn't dominate the book.

 

How about that ending?  I think Lexi showed her strength best in the ending.  It was very grown up of her.

 

The next book, Avoiding Responsibility, continues everyone's stories, not just Lexi's.

 

4/5 Stars

 

 

 

 



-Victoria Victorious