I think I might have found another favorite back up boyfriend. I love how their relationship progressed in a non forced manner and like I said before I absolutely love Elec. Her appearance was scarce but every time it happened, she was front and center. Sully was definitely one of the standout character in the book. I do like Greta and what she did/didn’t do was admirable but there were times I wish she was more assertive.

I love that we got to learn about his past and his feelings/actions when they were apart (the New Year in NY scene was particularly moving) but the times when they were together and the same dialogue didn’t need to be rehashed. However, it was too much because it pretty much recapped everything from the moment they met until he left. I love that we got a peek into Elec’s mind towards the end of the book and I love how it was incorporated in the book in that way. One of my favorite scenes was the “elevator truth” scene. From that point on the book was serious and angsty, but there were still cute, fun moments between them. They were both grown up trying to be their own person, but facing each other again was a torment when they were trying to move on. When the story progressed to the reunion the vibe changed. He acted like what a rebellious teen would. The moment he dropped that towel in front of Greta, I was sold haha! He may be an annoying little prick but he was very lovable. Not come back and leave you all over again. The “one that got away” was suposed to stay away, After he left, it took 7 years and a tragedy to bring them back together and they were forced to face and resolved the unfinished business from 7 years ago. The last night he was there, things happened and the aftermath broke her. But as things progressed he had to suddenly return home. Over time he learned to (barely) open up to Greta. He always had a problem with his dad and the only way he knew how to cope with it was by acting out.

Yes, he was 17 with tattoos and pierced all over including you know where! But he’s also a major prick.

Elec’s mum had a job abroad for a year so Elec reluctantly had to endure living with people that he hated.Įlec was a problem for Greta because not only he was “So… fucking… hot.”. The story revolved around Greta whose life changed after her stepbrother Elec came to live with her family when she was 17. “I’ve been ready since the day I walked in the door, took one look at you and realized I was fucked.” The relationship might be weird, but not exactly taboo. It turned out, this was a pretty good read. I’ve never read Penelope Ward’s works before so I didn’t have any idea how the book was going to be. It sounds illicit and dirty and oh so tempting. I have to admit, the first thing that got my attention to this book was the title.

Step brother penelope ward