The only person poetry-loving Cali Monroe hates more than herself is Logan Waters, the geeky kid who lives in the dorm building next to hers.
Ever since Cali’s parents told her she would amount to nothing, she has felt entirely inadequate. Friendless and alone, she takes on the mean girl role in hopes it will make her feel better–and Logan serves as the perfect target. He infuriates her with his obnoxiously long lashes, his all too perfect dimpled smile, and his complete lack of personality outside of his intelligence. It doesn’t hurt that he’s part of the reason her brother is dead, either. So Cali hates him, and he returns the favor. Thus, their prank-filled, insult-driven rivalry is born, and torturing Logan quickly becomes the highlight of her life.
But when Cali’s parents set them up on a blind date, she begins to realize Logan might not be as boring as she always thought. He shares her love of poetry, takes a sadistic pleasure in making fun of crepes, and he makes her blush when he calls her smile pretty.
And hey, maybe those long lashes of his aren’t that obnoxious after all…
Two Roads is New Adult Romance about finding love, standing out, and learning to embrace who you are. It contains some language and mild sexual content.
About the Author-
L.M. Augustine is a YA romance author who is obsessed with writing about dorky teenagers, love, and happy endings. He currently lives in New England, where he spends far too much time reading books and screaming at his computer, and he believes that the solution to the world’s problems can be found in chocolate cake. Click To Subscribe is his first novel, but it won’t be his last.
Cassy’s Review:
I’ve never been a big fan of poetry. I dabbled a little in writing some in my teen years after some break-ups, but when I took an Intro to Literature class in college and the professor wanted us to break down the poems and tell her what they mean, I was lost. I think I still have nightmares. I wasn’t sure if this would be a book that would interest me. There are a lot of references to poems by Robert Frost, E.E. Cummings, and other poets. I was pleasantly surprised. I Loved this book! I loved the characters. I loved the emotion. I even loved the poetry.
We have Cali Monroe. On the outside, she is a strong, confident young woman who other girls her age idolize. The typical “mean girl” who “hooks up” with different guys all the time without giving them a second thought. The girl everyone wants to be. What people don’t see, is the inner turmoil and guilt she carries within her. The shell of a person the suicide of her brother 4 years ago left behind. Cali created this “mean girl” persona, most likely, to keep people at a distance. After all, why would she want to lose anyone else close to her? She doesn’t let anyone see the real Cali. The lonely girl who doesn’t really “hook up”. The girl who loves to read and write poetry.The girl who secretly thinks her followers are shallow and annoying.
Then there’s Logan Waters, Cali’s brother’s best friend who just happened to transfer to the same university 6 months ago. Logan, who Cali feels, deserted her after her brother’s death. Logan who has just moved on and forgotten. Logan, who she now hates with the whole core of her being. Cali and Logan start a rivalry full of insults and pranks on each other. Hating Logan seems to be the only thing that makes Cali feel alive. The only thing that gives her some degree of happiness. After all, her parents don’t care about her. They think she is a failure for not wanting to be like them and work for their company. Then Cali agrees to go on another blind date her mother has set her up on. To her surprise and horror, it’s none other than Logan Waters. She is forced to actually have lunch with him and talk to him. Who knew that they may just actually have more in common than she thought. Maybe the boy she loves to hate is actually the one that may be able to help her find herself again.
This story was a breath of fresh air. I love it when authors have the ability to make you feel what the characters are feeling with their words. Sadness, heartache, anger, love, frustration, tension, and laughter. This book has all that and more. Even the poetry makes sense! I look forward to reading other books by L.M. Augustine to see what other surprises may be in store. FIVE HUGE STARS for me!
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