Imperfect Women and Forever Yours are proud to bring you our first installment of Book Crush Monthly! Every month we will bring you a new book review with chances to win ebooks and paper copies! 25 winners will be chosen each month. Let’s get started with our first review. Introducing Elite by Rachel Van Dyken!
Jen received a free copy of Elite by Rachel Van Dyken. The opinions expressed are her own and were not influenced by the method in which she received the book.
How much torture should one girl have to put up with? Elite is definitely NOT your typical romance novel. If you like dark and gritty with some steamy make out scenes this book is for you. I found my heart racing not only from the make out scenes but also from violence! I wasn’t expecting that but I liked the originality of it. I liked Elite because it wasn’t the typical boy-meets-girl-falls-in-love-happy-ending type of book. I was actually a bit scared for the characters at times.
Trace (Tracey) hit the proverbial lottery when she won the only slot to attend the Eagle Elite College. All she wanted to do was make her grandmother happy and get her college education. She is your typical good girl from a farm in Wyoming; unassuming and naive. What she gets on day 1 at her new school is a swift slap upside the head from the mean boys.
Nixon leads the charge against the new girl. He is the bad boy leader and, man, he is a piece of work. I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to smack that guy upside his egotistical head! The things he did to Trace made me sick. And how his friends followed him made me even sicker. Nothing ticks me off more than when I’m hating on a character and then they do something to redeem themselves. Nixon was no exception. I went from wanting to throttle him to feeling sympathetic towards him. UGH.
His buddy Chase is also a douche to start off with. He quickly got on my good side when he chose to do the right thing by Trace instead of following Nixon. So I told you that this isn’t your typical romance novel – and it isn’t. Normally, this is the part where the boy realizes he loves the girl and then does everything in his power to get her to forgive him for being such a jerk. That doesn’t happen here. This is the part where the story takes its dark, violent turn. This is where I really got sucked into the story. Things aren’t what they seem at Eagle Elite. Trace has no idea what is coming for her. And Nixon can’t stop it.
I’m not sure when the 2nd book comes out but you can bet your sweet rear end that I will be 1-clicking that bad boy to see what happens with Trace, Nixon and Chase.
My review: 4 heart-racing stars!
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I’m a book reviewer so it would not be fair of me to answer this question. I average one book every one to two days… if not more than one book 🙂
My favorite so far this month… ummm… I can’t say that! Did I mention I review books? lol I couldn’t do that to my authors!
I can not keep up with Jen and I could not do one to two books a month…I just can’t read that fast, but I am currently reading Hapless by Colleen Hoover…
Jen…this book sounds like a real page turner. I just finished reading the Sunday Paper! 🙂
Another great review, Jen and another book to add to my TBR list!!!
I read about 3 a month, but I haven’t read any in July! No favorites yet!
So, this review has me very curious about the violence angle…
This is pretty exciting! Free books and also reviews and by Jen. I don’t think it gets much better than that!
I’m not sure when the 2nd book comes out but you can bet your sweet rear end that I will be 1-clicking that bad boy to see what happens with Trace, Nixon and Chase.
Love it. You crack me up Jen.
I sure don’t read as many books as I would like to read. With summer here, I am lucky to read one a month. Elite sounds like a very good book.
Oh man, This is a must read for me.
Jen your review got my heart racing for more.
My problem with reading is I can’t put it down and turn off the lights.
Next day at work I find myself with a (perfect description) reading hangover.
Jen,
I love your reviews, can’t wait for winter months to catch up on all your great books!
Ok Jen, you sold me on Elite.
What I can say about your reviews, Jen, is you have never steered me wrong.
I don’t read many books at all(maybe one to two a year), but I am commenting on here because Jen threatened to beat me up if I didn’t comment.
@ Jen. Just kidding on the previous comment. The review was great. I think I will get back into reading again. Well written. Great job.
This book sounds interesting to say the least! I am sitting here trying to decide if I should run and buy it or put it on my TBR list!!
What’s this book deal about with Grand Central and Imperfect Women?
Oh BTW good review.
Wow what a great review thank you 🙂 I’m finally getting back into reading after a long break I read 3 or 4 in June I think – my favourite has to have been The Long Midnight of Barney Thomson by Robert Lindsay it had me gripped from the beginning looking forward to starting the next one.
I read 3 or 4 books a month, Mostly on weekends.
I probably read one book a month, simply because I don’t have more time 🙁
Elite is one of my favorites and I cannot wait for Elect. Guessing, I probably read 15 books a month. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Right now I am in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series.
Great beach read! Adding it to my reading list.
Ok, now I must know what happens! You made me really want to read the book!
This sounds like a great book. Thanks for the review.
I probably read 3 or 4 books a month. Fave so far this month has been The Red Tent.
Great review! Sounds like one roller coaster of a book!
I read anywhere from 1-4 books each month. It really depends on what I have going on. I love to read though. It’s my escape. This books sounds interesting!
Sounds like a great book! I will definitely have to check it out 🙂
This sounds like such a good book! I will definitely be giving it a shot!
Thanks for the review! I don’t read a lot of book reviews because they’re just as lengthy as the book! lol. Thanks for providing a great description of the book….and not over doing it! Kudos!
Now that my baby is a few months old I am back to reading 3 or 4 books a month. My favorite this month was the one just released, left drowning. I read it in less than a day, it was fantastic!
Usually 1 a month.
Love teh review! This looks interesting. I need a good summer read.
I’ve heard a bunch of good things about this book. I hope I win a copy!
Do you have to have a Kindle to win one of these books?
Julie,
You don’t have to have a Kindle. Kindle has an ap that can be downloaded on pretty much any phone. You can also read from your amazon/kindle account on your computer in the Kindle Cloud.
Feel free to email me Jen@imperfectwomen.com with any specific questions of if you need any help with that!
Jen
This review has sucked me in. I will be reading this one for sure!!
I read a lot for school but my favorite is Harry Potter.
I read about 4 books a year but I wish I could read more. I would like one of these ebooks. I have a kindle.
I mainly read textbooks right now since I’m a student. Sometimes the reading is articles, but it averages to about 3 books a week. Occasionally I sneak in a fun read so I don’t go crazy!
I read about 5 a month and my fav was 50 Shades!
I guess 1 every 2 days… specially if I’m hooked and I can’t put it down. Right now I’m obsessed with Scorched Treachery by Rebecca Ethimgton
LOVE ME SOME RVD! GREAT REVIEW! i AM DYING FOR ELECT AS WELL! I READ ABOUT 25 BOOKS A MONTH MIN, BUT HAVE BEEN A BIT TIED UP WORKING ON MY DEBUT NOVEL. I LOVE ALL THINGS BOOKS! MY FAVORITE THIS MONTH IS… :-?… TO REF– — USE A RAKE BY RVD’S SISTER KRISTIN VAYDEN
I read around 15 to 20 books a month.
I am in love with this author, book, and series! I have enjoyed every Van Dyken series so far, and completely get hooked on the characters! However, this is by far my favorite of her series. I am totally Team Nixon (as if there were any other possible choices), and am going nuts waiting on the next book!
Awesome review! Oh I read about 20 books a month I’ve always been a book nerd 🙂 I love it!
25 winners…that’s fabulous!
I can’t even think how many books I read a month…TONS!!! Love Rachel mucho, she’s awesomesauce and is one of my very fave authors! Thanks for the awesome contest!! 🙂 Fave book Ive read this month so far…oh geez, probably Beautiful Broken Rules by Kimberly Lauren…very sweet, liked it a lot!! I’m TeamChase by the way…hehehe
Too many to count… I basically spend all day reading 😀 and right now I’m obsessed with Touching Melody by RaShelle Workman
If I stay in a reading “zone” I can read 1-2 everyday/everyother day per month. If i’m not in the “zone” then maybe 2 a month
Well since I review for several places and do Beta reads I don’t think I can answer this questions because I just don’t know. I read 2-3 a day if my kids will leave me alone. I usually stay up all night reading. I can’t say which is my favorite. Thank you for having this giveaway!!
I definitely don’t read as many books as I would like to each month, but the last book I read was DIVINE UPRISING by Rachel Van Dyken. I’m a huge fan and am on a reading marathon of her books. 🙂
Thanks for hosting the giveaway and posting the review. 🙂
I read about 15 books a month. My favorite book this month was Elite. I absolutely loved it and I can’t wait for the next book.
I read garden magazines, does that count? 🙂 I love to read, just too much going on in the summer for me, but I am reading Freedomland, by Richard Price that my sister gave me. I have my Kindle full of Jen’s picks. It will snow! LOL.
I love Rachel’s work! She has writing some wonderful books 🙂
I’ve found some new book suggestions from all of your favorite reads listed here!
Rachel Van Dyken is an amazing talented person. I have read almost every book she has published. I have to say Elect is by far my most favorite book. If you haven’t read, then you are most definitely missing out.
Oh, I forgot. I usually read a book a day. sometimes a book every two days.
I would have to say that elite was probably my favorite read this month–it gave such depth that I actually felt that I was there–on doublin street would have to be a very close second fore though…
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I am just finished two books in three days, both by Rachel Van Dyken. I am seriously craving Elect to come out. I was so engrossed in Elite.
this looks like a really good book to read i’m a bit of a book worm myself
I’m reading Lord of the Rings now. Typically I read a book or two a week but I’ve been slacking off this summer. 🙂
I have read 12 book this month and chasing paradise was my favorite.
I read five to six books a month. And my favorite book I am reading right now is Lover at Last…I love the black dagger brotherhood series.
another great giveaway good luck
I’m a bit behind right now in my reading because of all the hours I’ve been putting in at work, but I’m still able to read at least 2 books a month. (when I work less hours it’s 4 to 5 a month). Right now I’m reading Meet Me at the Cupcake Café. Loving it!
I think I read 6 or 7 books a month.My favourite is Mortal Instruments:City of Bones” by Cassandra Clare.
Depending on the month, I can do 10-20 books. I read about 700 words a minute so books go quickly (not sure how I do this because I never took a speed reading class). My favorite book this month is a Universal Studios vacation planner. We are heading there next spring break.
Probably around 10 and my favorite this month is Biting OZ
I read atleast 10 a month if not more than that. I’ve become a bit of book junkie 🙂 My favorie one I’ve read this month would have to be Losing Hope by Colleen Hoover
I can not wait to read this book. It’s right up my alley. Bad boy, innocent girl and drama! Pure awesomeness!!
I read 10-12 books per month. My favorites this month were Claimed by Stacey Kennedy and Muse by Mary Novik, both will be released in August 🙂
I read 6-10 books a month. I loved Mangled Hearts by Felicia Tatum
How many books do you think you read in a month and what is your favorite one this month?
I could probably read 8 books in a month if I put my mind to it 🙂 Fave book this month would have to be Legend by Marie Lu
I read at least 9 books a month. I LOVE Elite —it is a fantastic book! My favorite book this month would have to be Rachel’s sister, Kristin Vayden’s To Refuse A Rake. That was a fabulous book!!
I sometimes read a book a month, lately I have been slower and busy with other things. My current favorite reads are The Rosie Project and Divergent.
I read anywhere between 10-15 books a month depending on size. Favorite this month was Pulse
I read at least 1 book a month, depends on what I have going on.My favorite this month is The Haze 🙂
I read probably 5-6 books a month usually. Sometimes more! But my favorite this month was probably Forever Too Far by Abbi Glines! 🙂
I’ve sent emails to the winners, and still haven’t heard back from a few of you. Make sure you check your spam folder, just in case! 🙂
Marlene, I need you to respond to one of the emails I sent to you. jen@imperfectwomen.com
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