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A review by babs_reviews
Cam Girl by Elliot Wake
3.0
First, I feel like it's necessary to state that my rating had nothing to do with the subject/content matter. It's a very controversial subject that is heavily seeded in current society. My opinions/views, or lack of, in regards to the subject do not reflect on my rating. The subject and the message it sends seems very personal to the author and I respect and admire that.
With that being said, my rating stands at 2.5-3.
The opening of the book wasn't a fit for me, I also don't think it meshed with the tone of the rest of the book. The writing was over the top. This happened several times throughout the book, it was overdone. It was like the author wanted something deeper but the execution was off.
I didn't connect with the main characters as well as I would have liked. In fact, I disliked Ellis from the very beginning and as the story unfolded I couldn't stand her. I lost a lot of respect for Vada in the end. There was so much more happening beyond lies and I couldn't fathom how she was able to sweep it away.
It wasn't a predictable story but I had a pretty good hunch of what was to come. Once again, execution was key and there were a few times the story dragged and others it sailed through parts that could have used some depth.
The message was a strong one. The whole book centered around the subject of who you are inside versus out and how to deal and cope with it. I think it's a great testament to how people struggle to be at peace with who they are. I commend the author for delivering the dilemma in a unique way.
With that being said, my rating stands at 2.5-3.
The opening of the book wasn't a fit for me, I also don't think it meshed with the tone of the rest of the book. The writing was over the top. This happened several times throughout the book, it was overdone. It was like the author wanted something deeper but the execution was off.
I didn't connect with the main characters as well as I would have liked. In fact, I disliked Ellis from the very beginning and as the story unfolded I couldn't stand her. I lost a lot of respect for Vada in the end. There was so much more happening beyond lies and I couldn't fathom how she was able to sweep it away.
It wasn't a predictable story but I had a pretty good hunch of what was to come. Once again, execution was key and there were a few times the story dragged and others it sailed through parts that could have used some depth.
The message was a strong one. The whole book centered around the subject of who you are inside versus out and how to deal and cope with it. I think it's a great testament to how people struggle to be at peace with who they are. I commend the author for delivering the dilemma in a unique way.