Review: Going Under by Georgia Cates

Jessie Boone is a self proclaimed bad boy and doesn’t march to the beat of anyone’s drum, but his own. Growing up in less than desirable circumstances has made him no stranger to the hard knock life and his determination to leave it behind is fierce. When he finds himself transferred to East Franklin High School, he sees his opportunity to use his athletic ability to snag a college football scholarship, but Forbes Henderson, the player Jessie means to replace isn’t giving up his spot willingly. In fact, Forbes is willing to go to extreme measures to retain his place as first string quarterback. When Forbes’ malicious plan to injure his replacement fails, Jessie is furious and determined to show him he messed with the wrong person; not only is he going to take the position of first string quarterback, he’s going to take his girl, too.

Claire Deveraux is perfection at it’s best. She is beautiful, intelligent and unaware she just became Jessie Boone’s conquest as revenge against her boyfriend, Forbes Henderson. Like her flawless performance as the perfect daughter and student, Claire’s production of being the perfect girlfriend has everyone fooled, except Jessie Boone, and she fears this tattooed bad boy will see her secret desire to explore his crude threats and promises to rock her perfect world. If she decides to give in to one uninhibited moment with Jessie, will she learn too late that it was all an act of vengeance or will Jessie learn the taste of first love is sweeter than that of revenge?

My Take:

4 Stars

Would I recommend to others:  yes

Appropriate for 14 and under:  maybe, life issues would maybe push it to 16+

Language and Sexual Content:  mild on both counts

I've had this sitting on my Kindle for a while and actually started reading it without knowing what it was about. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was also my first one by Georgia.

I loved the quick wit in this book. Every character was loveable and believable. I love a good book that can suck you into the world that is created for you and it's like your a bystander watching the events go on. That was the case with this book.

I loved Claire and her ability to stand up for herself and what she believed in and wanted out of life. She wasn't afraid of the consequences and took everything head on. I loved that her past wasn't perfect either, that was refreshing to not have the perfect female lead.

Jessie was just plain hot. He comes across as this bad boy, the one that every mother has warned you NOT to get involved with. He's got a hard shell and never lets anyone in, for fear of rejection and being hurt. He has minimal expectations out of life. I enjoyed watching his character grow through the book and become into someone amazing and so sweet.

If you haven't yet read this book or one by Georgia Cates, this is the place to start. Very good read!