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A review by allisonbree
Washed Up by Kandi Steiner
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This isn't your typical age-gap romance (or what at least what I'd describe as typical). Greg was childhood best friends with Amanda's son, David. This would normally turn me off immediately. But, when I realized that Amanda had David as a teenager, my mindset changed. Amanda is in the process of finalizing her divorce from David's father, an abusive alcoholic, and is back in school to earn a degree in psychology. She really does embody the "age is not important" attitude.
When Greg and Amanda are out on their 'adventures,' the age difference doesn't exist. They already had a connection years ago, and it's like they pick up right where they left off. Passion and angst included. They joked together, experienced new things together, and found it easy to be open with one another. The ups and downs of Amanda and Greg's friendship and romantic relationship goes through pretty much every extreme imaginable.
I'm so glad I didn't let the age difference prevent me from reading this book. I've never read anything written by Kandi Steiner, but I will absolutely be exploring more of her titles this year. If you're looking for a slow, slow, slow burn, Washed Up is absolutely for you!
When Greg and Amanda are out on their 'adventures,' the age difference doesn't exist. They already had a connection years ago, and it's like they pick up right where they left off. Passion and angst included. They joked together, experienced new things together, and found it easy to be open with one another. The ups and downs of Amanda and Greg's friendship and romantic relationship goes through pretty much every extreme imaginable.
I'm so glad I didn't let the age difference prevent me from reading this book. I've never read anything written by Kandi Steiner, but I will absolutely be exploring more of her titles this year. If you're looking for a slow, slow, slow burn, Washed Up is absolutely for you!