Waking Olivia by Elizabeth O'Roark

Title: Waking Olivia

Author: Elizabeth O'Roark

Publication: March 14th, 2016

Publisher: Elizabeth O'Roark, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)

Read: November 11th, 2016

Summary:

"That girl isn't just trouble of the not-a-team-player, not-a-reliable-runner variety. She's trouble of the devious, manipulative, too-f***ing-hot-for-her-own good variety. She's the kind of girl who causes trouble merely by existing, and then makes sure to cause more. And the last thing I need right now is more trouble." A failing farm. His father’s debt. And a struggling college track team. Will Langstrom has too many responsibilities, and the last thing he needs is Olivia Finnegan, a beautiful but troubled new transfer student. A smart mouth. A strong right hook. And a secret that could destroy her. Olivia is her own worst enemy, with a past she can’t seem to escape, and the last person she wants help from is a cocky track coach she can never seem to please. Refusing to be pushed away, Will is determined to save her. And determined to resist an attraction that could destroy them both.

My Review:

Lou's mind stars: ✭✭✭

At first, I wasn't sure what to think about this book. It was yet another story of a troubled girl falling in love with a nice guy who was going to help her getting over every difficulties in her life. But, I was nicely surprised with the way the story turned out.

Olivia is a tough/hard girl on the outside but she hides a fragility far beyond people's imagination. I cannot say much about it without revealing a big chink of the plot but I was sort of touched by her story. Then, you have Will: the nice, loveable hero. He tries so hard not to fall in love with Olivia but it's in vain. I like the way he is with her, caring but not giving into all her bullshit either.

The story was well balanced. I just wished the end took a little more time. It felt a bit rush, to me.

*book received from the author via Netgalley for an honest review*

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