Book Review 

Metamorphosis by Erin Noelle

 

Scarlett MacGregor has lived a very sheltered life courtesy of her over-the-top controlling parents. Having never been to a co-ed party, much less on a date, Scarlett has relied on her books, her music, and living vicariously through her best friend Evie to keep her sanity as she's patiently awaited her freedom from their rule.

When Scarlett and Evie go away to college, Scarlett quickly meets Ashton, Dylan, and later, Mason, and is thrown into a crash course of like, love, and lust. With Evie's help, she must figure out the difference in the three and which one she wants before she ends up without any of them.

Metamorphosis is the story of Scarlett's transformation from a young, naive girl to a strong, mature young woman and her search for self-discovery and true love.

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Spoiler Warning:

I rather enjoyed this book the only problem I had with was how much they talked about books. I didn't have a problem when they mentioned Taking Chances or Beautiful Disaster, that was pretty cool but it was when they said things like "...ya’ll will end up together with a magical, fairy-tale, happily-ever-after. But you know as well as I do that it takes a bunch of other bullshit in between to get that point - a bunch of unnecessary angst, some preventable misunderstandings, and you both need to make some ill-advised and senseless decisions." That was just really annoying and unnecessary. Life isn't a book and no one is going to better understand that then book lovers.

It also bothered me that it was a story of insta-love. It happened with both boys, they met Scarlett and they were instantly in love with her, I understand they were attracted to her but there wasn't a need to mention soul mates. I also didn't like how Scarlett up and leaves with no warning and doesn't come back. That's just ridiculous.

The parts I did like were the unexpected plot twists, the death of Evie, Mason taking care of Scarlett, and the book boyfriend challenge. I wished that would have been played out more Scarlett never really got the full experience. I know that would happen, you could like one of the first few boys you meet but to experience the freedom college gives you the challenge is a great idea to figure out what you like in a guy. It also helps you get past the stereo type of bad boy, preppy boy or nerd. The ending also leaves you wanting more. I also like how the title is incorporated into the story I think that fit perfectly. 


A.B.