The Promise by Chandra Sparks Taylor
The Lip Gloss Chronicles Book Club recommends The Promise by Chandra Sparks Taylor.
About the book:
Since she broke up with the hottest basketball player in school, seventeen-year-old Courtland Murphy has been the subject of a million rumors. The fallout from her relationship with Allen Benson has made Courtland more sure than ever that waiting to have sex is the right decision. But the drama’s not over, especially with her own father acting strangely and Allen out to make her life hell—with his teammates’ help. All except Aidan Calhoun, the new star player who’s just moved from Atlanta. Aidan supports her involvement in the Worth-the-Wait club and the upcoming purity ball, and despite vowing to never date another baller, Courtland’s falling fast. But can she trust her feelings for someone new when the people she’s closest to may not be what they seem?
Lip Gloss Rating: 4 Lip Gloss
What we liked: Courtland Murphy’s character was not only likable but believable. Her actions and thoughts mimicked teens. Her and Brees relationship showed the true meaning of being a friend.
Courtland is hesitant on revealing her feelings to a new boy, Aidan, due to being hurt previously. She not only deals with her newfound feelings for Aidan, but she’s dealing with her father’s indiscretions that could threaten her family structure.
What we didn’t like: I wanted to know more about Courtland and Allen’s past relationship. I regret that I didn’t read The Pledge, the first book in the series, prior to reading The Promise.
Lesson Learned: Everything is not always what it seems.
Overall review: Just like life, The Promise has a few surprise twists in the story that will keep the reader entertained. ~ The Lip Gloss Chronicles Book Club Reviewer
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Thanks for the review, Shelia. Definitely sounds worth getting.
Thanks for the great review. You’ve made my day. To find out more about The Promise and my other books, you can find me online at http://www.chandrasparkstaylor.com or http://www.facebook.com/booksbychandrasparkstaylor.