Rush

by Lisa Patton

[Sam@WLABB]

Rating: 3.5 Stars

I don't tend to read a ton of women's fiction (I usually gravitate towards romance), but I was interested in the book as a sorority woman. My years as an active were spent in the northeast, but I served as an advisor when I was living down south. I must say, Greek life is quite different in that part of the country, and I felt like Patton captured the parts I knew of it quite well.

The story of told from three points of view. I instantly liked Wilde and Pearl. Both had very clear voices, yet both were warm and caring and I wanted to know both of them better. It took me a little bit longer to buy into Calie. What can I say! I am always suspect of someone that perfect, but she grew on me. I found that I cared about the fate of all three of these women. When they were wronged, I was angry. When it seemed there was some sort of imminent threat, I was worried for them.

I am always a fan of female friendships, and I especially liked the kinship that developed between Jasmine, Calie, and Ellie. It was fun being an undergrad with them again, going through recruitment, and attending tailgates, but I really, really enjoyed the Woodcock family.

Wilde's husband was a star, and I their interactions brought smiles to my face. I got a tiny romance fix, when she shared their meet cute with us. It was a precious as those two. I also like the way all three Woodcock's were together. Ellie, her mom, and her dad were a great family unit and such a contrast to Whitmores.

I was not expecting this book to take a social justice route, but I respect that Patton had ideas she wanted to explore.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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