{Review} On The Fence by Kasie West
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Title: On The Fence
Author: Kasie West
Published: 1st July 2014
Age Group: Young Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Source: Paperback ARC provided by Harper Collins Aust for fair & honest review
Rating: 5/5
BLURB:
She's a tomboy. He's the boy next door…
Charlie Reynolds can outrun, outscore, and outwit every boy she knows. But when it comes to being a girl, Charlie doesn't know the first thing about anything. So when she starts working at a chichi boutique to pay off a speeding ticket, she finds herself in a strange new world. To cope with the stress of her new reality, Charlie takes to spending nights chatting with her neighbor Braden through the fence between their yards. As she grows to depend on their nightly Fence Chats, she realizes she's got a bigger problem than speeding tickets-she's falling for Braden. She knows what it means to go for the win, but if spilling her secret means losing him for good, the stakes just got too high.
Fun, original, and endearing, On the Fence is a romantic comedy about finding yourself and finding love where you least expect.
On The Fence was the perfect mix of humour & heart and is one of the most heartwarming YA contemporaries of the year!
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The story:
One The Fence is such a sweet story, it left me with a warm fuzzy feeling and a grin n my face!
Growing up without a mother in house with her father and three brothers, Charlie has had some strong male influences in her life. She loves sport, never wears makeup and loves to match it with the boys in any challenge. But after getting a job in a local clothing store and modelling some makeup for a new 'girly' friend, she starts to discover a new side to herself she never knew she had. Charlie's also hiding the fact that she's having nightmares about her mother dying in car crash.
If her nightmares & identity crisis wasn't enough, Charlie's also starting to look her best friend Brandon differently. And after several late night conversations over their back fence, her feelings for Brandon grow and confuse her even more. The question is does he feel the same way and is it Old Charlie or the new 'Girly' Charlie that he likes?
The characters:
The romance between Brandon & Charlie is simply adorable. You can really see how much he cares about Charlie - the real Charlie. But what I loved the most about him, was that he loves to challenge her in everything they do. He respects her and her abilities, never doubting her strength - physically or emotionally. They are equals in the relationship and love each other for who they are.
The romance:
The romance between Brandon & Charlie is simply adorable. You can really see how much he cares about Charlie - the real Charlie. But what I loved the most about him, was that he loves to challenge her in everything they do. He respects her and her abilities, never doubting her strength - physically or emotionally. They are equals in the relationship and love each other for who they are.
The writing:
What was so brilliant about West's writing is that she didn't just focus on the romance between Charlie & Brandon, but also on Charlie's relationship with her father & brothers, and most importantly Charlie's self discovery. This book was so well rounded it was just beautiful.
FINAL WORD:
On The Fence was the perfect mix of humour & heart and is one of the most heartwarming YA contemporaries of the year!
CONTENT:
Sexuality: mild / some kissing
Violence: mild / mention of some domestic violence
Language: mild
Drugs & alcohol: mild / mention of alcoholic father
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Hmmm I think you may have left Garrett and Bia in from another review, but yes I loved the fence chats and the way you described the romance between Charlie and Braden. They were an adorable couple and I loved how they developed over time.
ReplyDeleteOoops thanks Jeann, that will teach me to assemble my posts late at night lol. If only I had a sweetie like Brandon to chat to at night instead ;)
DeleteFantastic review Amy. My friends have been telling me I need to try West. I have this on my wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteOMG this looks like something I need to read!!
ReplyDeleteRIGHT?! This book was just perfect. The romance, the writing, the characters. Definitely one of my favourite contemporaries I've read this year! :D
ReplyDeleteIt was adorably cute, I liked it but couldn't love it. Just seemed a little too average for me. Loved those boys though and Charlie was a brilliant character <3 Fabulous review.
ReplyDeleteWow this book seems to be ubber popular this week. I am so glad you enjoyed this story and now I so have to read it asap!!! I haven't read anything by this author before so I can't help you with that but I am really glad you enjoyed the story. Great review!!
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