Title: Picture Imperfect |
Picture Imperfect by Jelsa Mepsey
Sixteen-year-old Max Prescott knows all too well the joys of cheating girlfriends and traitorous friends. He’s not eager to have his heart trampled again, but money and a fresh start can mean the difference between happiness and a dark path with his name on it.
So when Melly Hewson, a perky and enigmatic classmate, asks him to be her model for a year-long photography project, Max agrees. Melly Hewson is everything Max isn’t. She’s outgoing, witty and always knows the right words to say. And despite his best efforts, Max finds himself drawn to her. Still, he isn’t stupid. He knows a girl like Melly will only use him and then never speak to him again. Besides, he’s been to that rodeo. As long as he keeps his feelings off the market, he won’t make the same mistakes as last time. Yet underneath Melly’s sweet smiles lies a secret she’d rather kept hidden. And as the year goes on and the photos pile up, Max and Melly will find themselves developing through the negatives, a story that when told could push them to opposite ends of their world. But the only thing worst than the truth is, the facade that surrounds them. |
Review
Loved this story! First off let me say that contemporary romance isn't my favorite genre. The first book I ever read for "pleasure" was a contemporary....it was dreadful and almost made me swear off this so-called "reading for fun". Soon after that however, I discovered dystopian, paranormal and science fiction....and I knew I was a real bookworm. Now though, whenever i read a Contempary....i usually keep waiting for the vampire or werewolf or robot...lol. So yeah, contemporaries arent my thing. With that being said. id like to reiterate that I loved this story.
Let me just say this now, In this first few pages, my lips did the "Oh" as in OMG. The reason for this is becasue oof the rawness in the language used. When we first meet Max....his actions and the language in which he thinks wow. I can't say I've ever read a book where a character was afraid the get a fly (or ant) on his d*ck or up his *ss. Lmao. I think i may have even giggled out loud and said omg a few times in the presence of others.
The sorta rawness is throughout the whole book. I gotta say though....at first it sorta kinda made my feel...weary of Max. I mean...hes quite far from Prince Charming. The more i read of him though and he with Melly the more he grew on me. There are some ups and downs in the book and with him...but in the ending, i can definitely say that I have a favorable opinion of him.
As for Melly and the other characters, I liked them all. Melly was super cool and seemed to be thoughtful for the mostpart, which i like the see in characters. Tina was great too. My favorite character was Waffles though. I actually have a dog and his name is actually Max...lol. Small world indeed as but not full of sh*t. lol!!
Overall, I give this book 4.75 stars. For being a genre I don't care much for, this book kept me surprisingly entertained. The story was sweet(ish) and unique. I liked the setting and characters. I did still slightly hope Max was a vampire though....Or if Melly was a witch...that'd be an awesome twist. Lol, just joking guys. It was really great the way it was. There were only a few instatnces where i had to re-read the a page or so back because I was slightly confused.....but lets be real, that was probably my issue and not the writing. (points--> bemused bookworm) I'll be on the lookout for more books from this author and will probably reread this one again to see if the wow factor remains on the second time through.
Let me just say this now, In this first few pages, my lips did the "Oh" as in OMG. The reason for this is becasue oof the rawness in the language used. When we first meet Max....his actions and the language in which he thinks wow. I can't say I've ever read a book where a character was afraid the get a fly (or ant) on his d*ck or up his *ss. Lmao. I think i may have even giggled out loud and said omg a few times in the presence of others.
The sorta rawness is throughout the whole book. I gotta say though....at first it sorta kinda made my feel...weary of Max. I mean...hes quite far from Prince Charming. The more i read of him though and he with Melly the more he grew on me. There are some ups and downs in the book and with him...but in the ending, i can definitely say that I have a favorable opinion of him.
As for Melly and the other characters, I liked them all. Melly was super cool and seemed to be thoughtful for the mostpart, which i like the see in characters. Tina was great too. My favorite character was Waffles though. I actually have a dog and his name is actually Max...lol. Small world indeed as but not full of sh*t. lol!!
Overall, I give this book 4.75 stars. For being a genre I don't care much for, this book kept me surprisingly entertained. The story was sweet(ish) and unique. I liked the setting and characters. I did still slightly hope Max was a vampire though....Or if Melly was a witch...that'd be an awesome twist. Lol, just joking guys. It was really great the way it was. There were only a few instatnces where i had to re-read the a page or so back because I was slightly confused.....but lets be real, that was probably my issue and not the writing. (points--> bemused bookworm) I'll be on the lookout for more books from this author and will probably reread this one again to see if the wow factor remains on the second time through.
Jelsa Mepsey |
Jelsa Mepsey writes young adult contemporary romance fiction, drawing inspiration from daily life. With her work, she is dedicated to spurring people to think about what they have taken for granted and to shed light on the issues people avoid talking about. As an Asian-American in her 20s, she is excited to explore more of the human experience as she herself journeys through life. Writing, rock climbing 5.12 routes, and playing various instruments have resulted in the formation of many calluses on her hands over the years. When not engaging in her previously mentioned hobbies, Jelsa can be found at her local library with a stack of at least ten books, naming her various pens, or staring at her dog Waffles for inspiration. |