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A review by legz02
Unteachable by Elliot Wake
5.0
The subject matter of a forbidden teacher/student romance (between a teacher and a student) as explored in Unteachable is one which many would consider taboo. As a self-professed New Adult author, Leah Raeder definitely pushes the literary boundaries and (attempts to make you uncomfortable). But I loved every freaking minute of it. Her heroine, Maise O'Malley is razor sharp, sassy, cynical and very much sexually empowered (even though she may be thought to have issues). On more than one occasion I found myself wishing I knew her in real life. One of the smartest and strongest heroines I've had the pleasure of being introduced to.
Sometimes as a reader it's difficult not to impose your own values and beliefs on the characters in the story and consequently pass judgement on their actions. It can make for a very conflicted and complicated sometimes uncomfortable read when attempting to divorce your personal feelings from the world crafted by the author in which the characters exist. Sometimes that was the case when reading Evan and Maise's story.
Ms. Raeder has a smooth lyrical and melodic writing style that drew me into the Maise's and Evan's story. It's pure magical poetry. I absolutely adore reading the works of authors whose every word has a vise grip on my emotions. I love when an author takes a taboo subject and turns it on its head. That's the mark of a savant in my opinion.
With vivid imagery and descriptive writing that leapt off the pages, it was an absolute pleasure reading Ms. Raeder's gem. I was in "word heaven".
Maise's relationship with her mother was also an integral subplot which tangentially colored and played an influential role to the story's main plot.
In essence, this book was utterly captivating and beautifully written. Highly, highly recommend. So check your opinions at the door and open your mind to exploring these characters and their story.
Sometimes as a reader it's difficult not to impose your own values and beliefs on the characters in the story and consequently pass judgement on their actions. It can make for a very conflicted and complicated sometimes uncomfortable read when attempting to divorce your personal feelings from the world crafted by the author in which the characters exist. Sometimes that was the case when reading Evan and Maise's story.
Ms. Raeder has a smooth lyrical and melodic writing style that drew me into the Maise's and Evan's story. It's pure magical poetry. I absolutely adore reading the works of authors whose every word has a vise grip on my emotions. I love when an author takes a taboo subject and turns it on its head. That's the mark of a savant in my opinion.
With vivid imagery and descriptive writing that leapt off the pages, it was an absolute pleasure reading Ms. Raeder's gem. I was in "word heaven".
Maise's relationship with her mother was also an integral subplot which tangentially colored and played an influential role to the story's main plot.
In essence, this book was utterly captivating and beautifully written. Highly, highly recommend. So check your opinions at the door and open your mind to exploring these characters and their story.