Easy Out

There is something about adding new authors to your read book collection. Finding a book you vibe with and then devouring, is a great feeling. That is exactly my thoughts when I found Easy Out by Ginger Walls. From beginning to end, I wanted to keep reading.

Now let me share with you the details of what I liked and didn’t about this book. Continue reading for the full review.

Goodreads Synopsis:

LAUREN:

I’ve been able to keep my personal and academic life separate for the last three years I’ve been at Newhouse University. Not even my best friend and roommate, Sydney, knows the truth about my past. I learned a long time ago the best way to stay alive is to be invisible and quiet. My hope of graduating quietly goes up in flames when James Hart gets assigned as my journalism partner. Not only do we have to work together, but he also has to write a story about me. I don’t see an easy way out of this.

HART:

I’m perceived as the typical campus prick. I don’t date. I don’t socialize. I have a small group of friends, and I’m happy with that. I didn’t come to Newhouse to fall in love. I’m here to play baseball and get drafted. That is until I see her. The little witch who put me under her spell, and I’m not sure what to do about it. The more I get to know her, the more I want to keep her around, no matter how badly she wants to run.

This book contains explicit language and sexual scenes. It is recommended for an adult audience.

Topics & Triggers: Baseball, Dance, Foster Care, Abuse, Parent Loss, Rough Family Life, Found Family

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There are times that I’m uncertain of books that deal with sports. They can be too sports heavy, but being that I’m currently writing my own sports book, I figured I’d give this one a try. Besides, I was really curious at how these two closed-off characters could possibly find their way to each other. It’s a book I’m so glad that I decided to read.

Characters

The book is written in dual POV. Lauren and Hart are the main characters. The way their stories intertwine and show their personalities is perfection. There is always something to learn and enjoy when following these characters.

The side characters are even enjoyable. From the best friends to teammates, I loved getting to know them all.

There are several characters that are mentioned and made to feel like they will be important, but aren’t. It was weird that they were mentioned once or twice and then never again.

Writing Style

I found Ginger’s writing style to be easy to read and enjoy. I like the way her words flow. My only complaint here is the way the paragraphs with dialogue are written. The character will talk and then if another character reacts, it usually is within the same paragraph as the dialogue. There were a lot of times that I was confused to who was talking. That minor confusion didn’t keep me from enjoying the book.

Plot

The main plot for Easy Out is fantastic. Lauren and Hart have their own unique reasons for being closed off, and the story delves into the reasons. Lauren has a strong sense of nurturing others. Hart is genuine and loves baseball. It was so fun to watch them develop as characters.

Then the PLOT TWISTS! I would have never EVER guessed. They were just what these characters needed to solidify relationships and to show character growth.

Just like my complaint with the characters, the plot had a few mentions that seemed like big deals but didn’t seem to matter. There are few things that seemed so important but were never brought up again.

Easy Out is a wonderful story that follows two closed off characters struggling to open up to others. These characters each grow significantly through the book. I love getting to know them and watching just how they grew from their past tramas. Though there are some characters and plotlines that seem important at the time and end up not being important, it doesn’t hinder the reading of this book. This is book one in the Newhouse University series and I honestly look forward to seeing how the other characters develop in the rest of the series.

Thanks Ginger for providing me an ARC of your book. I can’t wait to see more of these characters grow!

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