Title: Textrovert
Author: Lindsey Summers
Genre: Contemporary YA
Format: E-Book
Length: 244 pages
Publisher: KCP Lofts
Publication Date: 2nd May 2017
My Rating: ★★ (2 stars)
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Synopsis:
It’s bad enough when high-school senior Keeley mistakenly swaps cell phones with a stranger. It’s even worse when the stranger turns out to be an obnoxious, self-centered boy named Talon … who’s just left for football camp with her phone. Reluctantly, the two agree to forward messages for a week. As Keeley gets to know Talon through their texts, she finds out he’s more than just an egocentric jock. In fact, the two fall for each other, hard. But Talon has been keeping a secret. One that makes their relationship all but impossible. Will Keeley ever be able to trust him?
This romance offers high-school drama, humor and heart, plus a love story that will sweep you away.
My Review:
This story follows Keeley, who accidentally swaps her phone with a stranger. They can’t immediately switch back as Talon is away at camp, so they relay messages they receive until they can meet up.
The story is a quick light-hearted read but it was a little too cliché for my liking. The characters fall into stereotypes and didn’t seem to grow, I didn’t really connect with any of them. Keeley is described as a shy person when not with Talon, but we don’t get to see any of that. Zach’s entire character seemed to revolve around hating Talon and not much else – which I felt is a shame because I felt that it could’ve been interesting to look into his character more. The romance plot was predictable, and I saw the “twist” with Talon’s identity coming and I didn’t like how it seemed to indicate that it’s okay that he’s a jerk because he also has this sweet side. I found some of the flirting cringy at times and don’t get me started on “baby doll”.
The concept of losing their phones and bonding through messages was a fantastic idea but there was something missing for me. I expected this bonding through texting to take up the majority of the story but it only lasted a couple of chapters.
Overall, the story is predictable but a quick and fluffy read. So, if you’re after something light this may be for you, but it wasn’t my cup of tea.
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