Going Under (Volume 1) - Georgia Cates
Loved this. Can't wait for Shallow..Review:This is set in a high school setting. You have your popular girl Claire who is dating the schools quarterback, Forbes. They are the picture perfect couple, and the one that most want to be in high school. Claire is smart and beautiful, she comes from a very good family, and when Jessie (the new guy) enters the picture everything is turned upside down.I enjoyed Claire’s character, she might have been the popular cheerleader, with the popular boyfriend, but there was a lot more to her. We learn about her past and it made her easily relatable. She is quiet to a point but has a feisty side as well and her best friend Payton was fantastic, she was one of those girls that doesn’t take crap from anyone and tells you like it is. Now Claire and her boyfriend Forbes’ relationship was filled with the typical high school drama. He’s pushing for things she is not ready for, and he is. So of course they have issues. And Forbes is vengeful towards Jessie for taking his spot as quarterback. The things he does are unconscionable, and he is shows everyone his true colors.Now, Jessie. What can I possibly say about him. Well, he was the amazing “bad boy”. He has had a horrible upbringing, but still has his mind set to make something of himself. It doesn’t hurt that is hot and smart either. He begins this little game with Claire and their interactions together were intense. He grows protective for her, and doesn’t want her to learn of his past, which is heart breaking and dangerous.I really did enjoy this and it was a quick read too because you just want to keep reading about Claire and Jessie. They were a couple you want to root for till the end. Speaking of endings, the ending was wrapped up nicely, you just don’t want their story to end. Going Under take us on one consuming ride dealing realistic issues, and steamy attractions, and a love story that wasn’t simple but very real. Going Under is a fantastic contemporary romance. One that I would recommend reading. I look forward to starting Shallow and seeing where it takes us next.