Review - Destined to Fail by Samantha March
My Copy of the Book
Year Published: 2011
Genre: Chick Lit; Contemporary; Women's Fiction
Blurb:
Jasmine Jones is ready to begin her new life as a college student, and is ecstatic to have best friend Abby by her side. But weeks into their new college life, Abby drops the bomb- she is pregnant, and dropping out of college. Jasmine can’t handle the fact that Abby is wasting her opportunity to get an education, and going back to her cheating, abusive boyfriend. She struggles to move on from her friendship with Abby, but befriends two new girls at college. Everything seems back on track for Jasmine- great new friendships and roommates, a strong relationship with boyfriend Nate, and excelling at her college courses. But Jasmine’s newfound happiness is shattered when her pregnancy test comes out positive. Does she have to drop out of college now and become a young mother? Will Nate stay with her? How can she afford a child? Jasmine’s life has been filled with obstacles and challenges along the way- from a missing father, sexual and physical abuse, and addictions that tore her family apart. With this latest setback, Jasmine fears her life will always be a struggle. Destined to Fail is one woman’s story about overcoming adversity in life, about taking the negatives and finding a positive, and about never giving up hope.
About the Author:
Samantha March is an author, editor, publisher, blogger, and all around book lover. She runs the popular book/women’s lifestyle blog ChickLitPlus, which keeps her bookshelf stocked with the latest reads and up to date on all things beauty, fashion and fitness. In 2011 she launched her independent publishing company Marching Ink and has five published novels – Destined to Fail, The Green Ticket, A Questionable Friendship, Up To I Do and Defining Her, and one holiday novella, The Christmas Surprise. You can also find her on Youtube sharing beauty reviews and creating makeup tutorials. When she isn’t reading, writing, or vlogging, you can find her cheering for the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs. Samantha lives in Iowa with her husband and Vizsla puppy.
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My Take on the Book:
Even though this was a light chick lit novel; it dealt with some serious topics. In the beginning; Jasmine Jones/Romney appears to have everything going for her and seems to have it all together; until a situation makes everything that goes on beneath the surface come to light. I ended up giving this lovely leisurely read a four star rating.
Last Word:
As always with Samantha's novels; I enjoyed this one. It was nice being able to compare the writing progress from her first novel (Destined to Fail) to her last one (Defining her). She's come a long way since her first book.
Enjoy,
Carmen.
Facebook: Samantha March Facebook
Twitter: Samantha March Twitter
Author Website/Blog: Samantha March Author Website/Blog
My Take on the Book:
Even though this was a light chick lit novel; it dealt with some serious topics. In the beginning; Jasmine Jones/Romney appears to have everything going for her and seems to have it all together; until a situation makes everything that goes on beneath the surface come to light. I ended up giving this lovely leisurely read a four star rating.
Last Word:
As always with Samantha's novels; I enjoyed this one. It was nice being able to compare the writing progress from her first novel (Destined to Fail) to her last one (Defining her). She's come a long way since her first book.
Enjoy,
Carmen.
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