Take Me for Granted by K A Linde

Take Me for Granted (Take Me, #1)

by K.A. Linde

Grant

Manwhore. Adrenaline junkie. Lead singer of ContraBand. What you see is what you get. I make no apologies for my actions, and by now no one expects any from me. I live my life the way I want and as long as it pushes the demons back, then I'm solid. I've never needed a chick for more than a good lay. Why would I need just one when I can have a different one every night?

Until she walks into my world.

Aribel

Mouthy. Perfectionist. Princeton student. Chemistry major. Yes, that pretty much describes me. Oh, and virgin. But I'm only nineteen, and have more important things to concern myself with. What really matters is finishing my degree and getting a good job. I’ve worked hard for what I want, and do what’s expected of me. I don’t need anyone to get in my way.

Until he opens up my world.

But if I give you my world, whatever you do…don’t take me for granted.

Reviewed by Lynn on

4 of 5 stars

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Grant is an asshole but you can't help but love him. Yes he's a man-whore, drinks and smokes too much however there is a vulnerability about him that just makes you endear to him.

Aribel has had a suffocating upbringing so heads off to Princeton to study and experience life outside the protective family bubble for the first time. However she only feels completely in control of her life when she's studying. She's uptight, with a smart mouth, which is one of the things that drew Grant to her.

The plot reminds me of another book I've read, so from that perspective Take Me For Granted lacked the “wow” factor. What stands out for me the most in this book is the author's writing style and how she portrays her characters. Whilst situations are filled with angst a plenty, the overall feel is one of maturity - characters that are smart and make clear choices even of they end up being wrong. There is an array of supporting character adding humour to the proceedings too.

I'm sufficiently invested in Grant and Aribel to see where their lives lead, so looking forward to reading Take Me With You very soon.

3¾ Stars

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