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A review by lauraanne9
Pitch Perfect by Sierra Dean
5.0
This book was a favorite of mine from page one. Tucker and Emmy. Oh my. The chemistry. It's scorching, and it is present from the first meeting. But, what I love about it is that the chemistry, and the attraction, is also mixed in with a genuine like and respect for one another. Tucker wants Emmy, from day one. And, the feeling is mutual, but she has a boyfriend. And, he respects that. The story reminds me of "Break Up With Him" by Old Dominion. If you aren't a country fan, it's worth checking out...and it really is Tucker and Emmy. The friendship, the attraction that is mostly un-acted upon (there is this moment in Chicago that is, well, Emmy sums it up quite well) and the general pull they have to one another.
The moments of friendship between them are great, and they let you get to know Emmy and Tucker as people. And, you like them both. If you can read this book and not fall in love with Tucker, read it again, you accidentally skipped a chapter.
Tucker is great. From the initial meeting with Emmy all the way to the end, he is the guy you want to see win, the guy you cheer for. The good guy. And, his actions show it. Yes, he is a little down on his luck, but she is the new girl on the team, he is well-respected, the pitcher, and not new. But, from the beginning, he respects her. He respects her job, that she is in a relationship, all of it. And, the forbidden element of their relationship keeps the build up to the start of their relationship intense but also realistic.
The scene with her in his house, when there is finally more than friends between them is always going to be one of my favorites. His reactions, especially, to the things she tells him, the things she says and does, are priceless.
Their entire relationship is real. You like both of them, they are interesting and they are real. By the end, which I will not spoil, you are pulling so completely for both of them that you are teary. That takes talent on the part of the author.
So, let's talk about Sierra Dean. She can write. She tells a great story, you believe the characters, the pacing is strong and there is nothing left out. At the end of the book, you feel like you got the whole story. And, you are satisfied with the ending, even if all of the things aren't 100% tied up neatly and happily...the things that really matter are, and that is the point.
Some books just work, they are the kind of books that stay with you, that you can't put down, that you MUST read, and tell others about, and swoon over, and remember years after you finish it the first time. And, then there is the begging of the author on Twitter to write another baseball book.
(Which I might add is happening later this year, I like to credit myself for that...ok not really, but it was fun to say.)
This book. Seriously. Read it. You will be glad you did, and you will want to read it again. And again.
I recommend this book.
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The moments of friendship between them are great, and they let you get to know Emmy and Tucker as people. And, you like them both. If you can read this book and not fall in love with Tucker, read it again, you accidentally skipped a chapter.
Tucker is great. From the initial meeting with Emmy all the way to the end, he is the guy you want to see win, the guy you cheer for. The good guy. And, his actions show it. Yes, he is a little down on his luck, but she is the new girl on the team, he is well-respected, the pitcher, and not new. But, from the beginning, he respects her. He respects her job, that she is in a relationship, all of it. And, the forbidden element of their relationship keeps the build up to the start of their relationship intense but also realistic.
The scene with her in his house, when there is finally more than friends between them is always going to be one of my favorites. His reactions, especially, to the things she tells him, the things she says and does, are priceless.
Their entire relationship is real. You like both of them, they are interesting and they are real. By the end, which I will not spoil, you are pulling so completely for both of them that you are teary. That takes talent on the part of the author.
So, let's talk about Sierra Dean. She can write. She tells a great story, you believe the characters, the pacing is strong and there is nothing left out. At the end of the book, you feel like you got the whole story. And, you are satisfied with the ending, even if all of the things aren't 100% tied up neatly and happily...the things that really matter are, and that is the point.
Some books just work, they are the kind of books that stay with you, that you can't put down, that you MUST read, and tell others about, and swoon over, and remember years after you finish it the first time. And, then there is the begging of the author on Twitter to write another baseball book.
(Which I might add is happening later this year, I like to credit myself for that...ok not really, but it was fun to say.)
This book. Seriously. Read it. You will be glad you did, and you will want to read it again. And again.
I recommend this book.
***This and other reviews featured on our blog “Booked All Night” http://bookedallnightblog.com/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/BookedAllNight/***