xoxo, Kelly Nina: Think Pink {Charged Blog Tour and Giveaway}

"That's why you find something or someone that guides you,
someone that won't lose you,
and someone that you don't mind getting lost with when that inevitably happens."

--Jay Crownover, Charged

Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks

Pages: 361

Publication Date: May 24th, 2016

Source: ARC provided by Ink Slinger

Previous Books in Series: Built
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My Thoughts
The Belle
What I love most about Jay Crownover's books are her ability to take two people who should not fit together but do. And in spectacular fashion. Charged is no exception to this rule. A defense lawyer and an arrested criminal, this story could not have been easy to write but Avett and Quaid, without a doubt, had a story to tell.

What I was most surprised and impressed with while reading this book was Avett and her characterization. The saying goes that not everything is as it seems and that is not more true than when I think of Avettt. Based on my perception of her from previous books, I expected to read about a petulant pseudo adult who wants to rebel against everyone and anyone, who doesn't care who gets caught in the crossfire. What I found was a very intelligent, selfless, caring young woman who just didn't know how to manifest her kind heart into action. Her journey through the book was my favorite part of the story. You all know how much I love a good heroine!

The romance and dynamic between Quaid and Avett was hot. Maybe it's just me but I felt that Jay stepped up her heat factor in this one and that's saying a lot. And while their steps to a HEA wasn't paved smoothly, I felt like they were able to connect easier than I would have expected prior to reading. The focus of the conflict was more on their individual hangups rather than their background and past. I mean, that played a part but it wasn't the whole focus which I appreciated.

The Beast
While I enjoyed this book, I do think it lacked a little of the deeper characterization I've come to know and love with Jay's characters. I think Avett was spot on but there was something about Quaid that I felt was a little superficial. I also thought there was just a bit too much sex in it when I would have rather had them discussing their feelings. It was hot, don't get me wrong, but it just seemed a bit excessive to me.