Effortless

Book Details

Author: SC Stephens

Format: ebook, 510 pages

Published June 13th 2011 by S.C. Stephens (first published March 15th 2011)

Book Summary

A continuation of the novel, Thoughtless... 

A lot can happen in a year. You grow, you change, you learn from your mistakes. And Kiera had made a lot of mistakes to learn from. But she had learned, and she was determined to never cause a man pain again, especially the amazing man who currently held her heart. But life offers new challenges for every relationship, and when Kiera’s love is put to the ultimate test, will it come out the other side unscathed? 

Love is easy…trust is hard. (taken from goodreads.com)

Book Review

I am torn AGAIN from hating or loving Effortless!!!

I could’ve given a 5 for effortless if not for Kiera. She’s still:

1. Paranoid
2. Annoying
3. Insecure
4. Hypocrite
5. Flirt
6. Self-Centered

Not to mention

1. What’s keeping secrets and flirting with Denny?!!!
2. I think Kiera was in love with the rockstar Kelly, and not the real Kelly.
3. Kelly is so in love with her, and Kiera is somewhat just infatuated

I love this because

1. Plot. Amazing. What is not to like? It is all about love, friendship, trust issues, not to mention some mind-blowing sex
2. Little notes that Kelly made for her before they left for the tour. They were so sweet, and I love the effort he made to make Kiera feel secure.
3. The bathroom scene – it was jaw dropping! WOW! WOW! WOW!
4. Anna, being the good sister
5. Anna and Griffin
6. Griffin being a dad – it was weird that he accepted being a dad so fast. Or probably it didn’t really sink in until the end of the story??! I love it nevertheless.
7. Kelly and family reunion.
8. Denny’s happy-ending. He deserves to be happy and finally found someone who wouldn’t cheat on him.

I heard there is a third installment, so I hope

1. Kiera wouldn’t be that annoying
2. Hear Kelly’s Voice – because it is tiring to be inside Kiera’s brain constantly repeating her mundane thoughts about her caffeine and Kelly addiction.
3. A REALLY HAPPY ENDING

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Book Details

Author: S C Stephens

Paperback: 364 pages

Publisher: CreateSpace (June 16, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 146109111X

ISBN-13: 978-1461091110

Book Summary

For almost two years now, Kiera’s boyfriend, Denny, has been everything she’s ever wanted: loving, tender and endlessly devoted to her. When they head off to a new city to start their lives together, Denny at his dream job and Kiera at a top-notch university, everything seems perfect. Then an unforeseen obligation forces the happy couple apart. Feeling lonely, confused, and in need of comfort, Kiera turns to an unexpected source—a local rock star named Kellan Kyle. At first, he’s purely a friend that she can lean on, but as her loneliness grows, so does their relationship. And then one night everything changes…and none of them will ever be the same.

Book Review

I am torn between loving and hating Thoughtless. I have never met a more annoying and bitchy character among my YA reads. If I am making a list of it, Kiera would be on top. The whole book is an emotional roller coaster, I couldn’t wait to see the end part of it. Thoughtless is really long. How did the whole charade would end? It was a relief that I was finally on the last page.

The characters are complex and you’d love at the same time hate them. Denny, the boyfriend, is caring, sweet, and a-near-perfect boyfriend. I really don’t get it why Kiera cheated on him. It was okay if he was a cheater or abuses her, but he isn’t! There was no justification of Kiera’s actions. I couldn’t believe she jumps from one bed to another under the same roof! She isn’t thinking – more like ruled by hormones. I wished she chose early to save everyone all the trouble rather than going in circles. Kellan, on the other hand, is your typical handsome bad boy who can knock everyone off their feet and take them to his bed. It was nice that he held on to his desires for a while, in respect for Denny. At least, he had a conscience.

Thoughtless is not that bad, I find it okay. Maybe because it is too long for a simple story of falling in love, trying to stay in love, falling out of love with another person. It would made you rethink about cheating – whether it is right or wrong, worth it or not.

Favorite Quotes

“There were so many secrets between us now, it was hard remembering a time when things had been simple & easy, when it had felt like pure puppy love. I suppose all love eventually comes back down to earth.” 

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