REVIEW: Bloom by Elizabeth Scott

Everything should be great for Lauren - after all, she's going out with Dave, a guy who's perfect in every way. What's more, he's absolutely devoted to her. So why does she feel so strange around Evan, a boy from her complicated past? Slowly Lauren starts to realise that she's been holding back; that when she's with Evan everything feels different and she likes the person she is around him. But how can she give up the loyal and caring Dave, the boy everyone wishes was theirs?

I loved the central premise of this book - the way that many relationships are not what they seem on the surface, both for Lauren and the supporting characters. It's unusual to read about a boy character who's so consistently respectful and nice to everyone around him, the way that Dave is, but it still came across clearly that he wasn't right for Lauren. Lauren's friendship with Katie was also very interestingly developed. I thoroughly enjoyed the way Lauren gradually began to understand relationships and make new friends. But most of all, I enjoyed the Evan scenes, which were often swoonworthily romantic.

Comments

[Jenny]

Great review, Luisa! I really enjoyed this book too :)

[H]

I love Elizabeth Scott! I haven't read Bloom yet though.

[Janssen]

I really loved this book, despite the complaints about Lauren I've read else where. I was a total sucker for Evan.

[Chrissy]

Hey everyone. I loved this book. Does anyone recall of Lauren's last name in this book?? was it mentioned at all?

[Luisa]

I don't remember it being mentioned! I've written to Elizabeth Scott through her website and I'll let you know if I find the answer! :)

The site is:
http://www.elizabethwrites.com/books.php

[Luisa]

I've heard back from Elizabeth Scott already! Lauren's last name is Smith.

Hope that helps, Chrissy!

And we'll be interviewing Elizabeth Scott here soon. Yay!

[melissa]

Is there any chance that theres a giveaway fr this book? my library dosent have it :( and i cant find it in any book story. The review sound great!

[rachel]

are there any symbols in the book at all??