AGAINST ALL ODDS
By Aliaa El-Nashar
THIS STORY REVOLVES AROUND:
- A BOY called Damien who seems to have it all. He's rich, good-looking and athletic. He's also arrogant, obnoxious and a major player. Damien is one of five children who seem to not get along, until one day Damien meets Alexis and his life is turned inside out.
- A GIRL called Alexis who has trust issues due to her parents. Her best friends mean the world to her, and she refuses to date anyone that doesn't fit completely into her 'Perfect Guy' list.
Thrown together, they are forced to face the inner demons they have hidden for so long.
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~MY REVIEW OF AGAINST ALL ODDS~
Against All Odds has received three wonderful stars from me! Aliaa El-Nashar is a first time author and has produced a charming young adult story.
The plot is simple yet it packs a punch. The reader is quickly immersed in the struggles Damien and Alexis face. Some of it is ordinary teen struggles but both characters also have some strong inner demons they are forced to face as well.
The characters are real and relatable. I enjoyed the way they interacted throughout the story. The dialogue makes them seem like any young adult.
This is an aspect of the story I am sure teen readers will find enjoyable as well.
Alexis' character is sweet and has such a great heart. Seeing her grow and overcome some of her insecurities is a wonderful addition to the story. Damien as well grows as a character. He goes from your typical stuck up jerk to a compassionate young man.
Together Damien and Alexis support each other and their relationship begins to blossom. I wish we got a little more about them in the story! Aliaa has really created an adorable romance!
It was interesting to see the inner working of Damien's family as well. They are a complicated mess but, seeing them come together and rebuild themselves was another aspect of the story I really liked.
I am hoping for a followup to this book, so we get the chance to experience more from the supporting characters.
Aliaa has a good strong writing style, perfect for the audience she is targeting.
It is apparent this is her first book and that it still needs some fine tuning. There are grammar and spelling errors but once you get into the story they are easily forgotten.
Against All Odds is a great, easy read and I would recommend it for any young adult. If you love Girl meets Boy types of stories this one is definitely for you!
Seems like a sweet, yet simple story.
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