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This story is a fascinating look into the fashion industry with all of the positive and negative aspects. It has interesting characters and some dysfunctional family issues. It also has a great romance . It is entertaining and a good read.


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Halfway Perfect Julie Cross Mark Perini Books Reviews

This solidly young adult novel drops into my ‘teen read’ options for the older teen readers, most especially for its honest portrayal of the drawbacks and disadvantages to what seems to be a ‘dream career’ for many fashion modeling.

Eve and Alex both are stand-out characters in their own right. Eve was a model with some pretty horrible experiences, but she’s survived it all, and now wants to make a name for herself as a photographer. Intelligent, determined and independent, she is an ‘eyes on the prize’ sort of person, not allowing the many difficulties or distractions prevent her from reaching her dream.
The inclusion of Alex was interesting for two reasons first as a character he has a solid voice and a plan for his life, not to mention his obvious (and displayed) love for his often crazy family. Secondly, he’s solidly a “good guy” with a genuine regard for Eve, even before the romance started to develop. The perspective of a male model was an interesting one, giving readers a look at the industry in a fresher way, and seeing the similarities and differences for both Eve and Alex as they navigate the minefield.

I loved that the romance was developed and not instant while the attraction was obvious, the banter and gentle transition through collegial interactions to some steamy romance was paced with care, and never felt pushed or rushed. And the support that they provided for one another when the wholly greasy and despicable antagonist started to worm into events gives readers a chance to cheer and jeer with equal measure.

A surprising read that wasn’t what I expected yet it hit every element, A touch of darkness and grit add a plausible tone that brings the real world difficulties and struggles that are behind the pretty advertisements, and gives readers an opportunity to learn as both Eve and Alex meet and confront those challenges head on.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Eve Castle was an up-and-coming supermodel at the tender age of 15, but on the eve (haha) of gaining a major campaign, she suddenly quits modeling and disappears. The press say she was in drug rehab, but what no one knows is that Eve had a secret affair with her much older agent, Wes Danes. Now Eve is back in the city, following her dream of being a photographer, and she ends up smack in the middle of a shoot with Alex Evans, an up-and-coming male model whose agent happens to be Wes. To complicate things more, Alex has been told that he needs to pretend to date French model Elana, who is only 14 years old (even though the tabloids say she’s eighteen). Meanwhile, Eve and Alex are attracted to each other and not sure what to do.

I’ve read a lot of stories about models and the darkness of the industry – Melissa Walker’s Violet on the Runway series comes to mind – but this one had a unique take – that is, the vulnerability of very young, underage models, and the mentally, emotionally and sometimes physically abusive relationships they can find themselves in.

The strength of the book is in the portrayal of this theme and how the characters in the book deal with and learn about what is okay and not okay in relationships. Eve characterizes her relationship with Wes as extremely intense, and makes it clear that she thinks it’s because of their combative personalities that the relationship falls apart. Eve seems to brush over the fact that Wes would occasionally hurt her physically (not to mention emotionally and mentally). And as the story goes on, you can see history repeating itself. It’s a dark take on the modeling industry, but it’s one that I think needs to be told – whether you’re a model or not.

But there are moments of lightness in this novel – Eve’s past with Wes contrasts fully with Alex and Eve’s relationship – these are two people who have found each other at just the right time, and it’s wonderful to see them grow together – there’s a lot of nuance in this relationship, with discussions of the silly and the smart all mixed together. There’s also a lot of heat to their relationship – this is definitely mature YA, and man, does Julie Cross get me with her romance scenes.

I did have a qualm with this book, which is that the back half of the book, while exciting, felt a bit unrealistic to me. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I did feel like things were wrapped up a bit too neatly for real life - I actually felt that the authors could have taken things even darker.

That said, the writing is clean and neat, and it’s a book I read in a few hours. A good, fast read.

Bonuses

Family Matters The contrast between Eve and Alex’s family is pretty interesting to read – Eve is from a very dysfunctional family, while Alex’s family is a more traditional American family. I especially enjoyed Alex’s visit home and his siblings – that part read very, very true.

Models, Inc Obviously a book about the modelling industry will have some serious insider looks at what happens at shoots, and I'm sure Mark Perini's background was huge in this, because it felt very real. I really liked learning about creating the concept for shots, but I also liked that this part wasn't heavy-handed - the focus was on the characters, and the environment was just a part of that.

The Final Word

Halfway Perfect is a compelling, slightly gritty take on romance and the modeling industry. It’s a fun and fast read, and it’s got some strong character development. I would recommend this to YA romance readers who like a little bit of maturity in their books.

Review originally posted at http//www.mostlyyalit.com/2015/05/halfway-perfect-julie-cross-mark-perini.html
Julie Cross is a new author to me I'm really enjoying myself with Halfway Perfect. I love the modeling storyline and of course the fact that it takes place in NYC.
I thought this was very well written and told a great story of a sensitive topic that is very important. I will definitely be reading this author again.
Quality work and definitely worth the cost. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Definitely worth the read. As a male model now in my mid-20s, I found this book to be entertaining and applicable-- not just from someone in the modeling world, but to anyone finding his or her way in life (aka everyone). On a more structural note, the chapters are short with quick transitions in between; this made it easy to read. The inner dialogue and banter between characters made them real and relatable to the reader, especially the protagonists. If you're looking for a great read that will bring truth from a fictional story of fashion, romance, and coming of age, Halfway Perfect is it!
I enjoyed this. It gives good insight to the world of modeling and the effects/pressures it can have on young teens. It touches on some heavy subjects, but not in a way that makes it too depressing. At the heart though, it is a coming of age, YA romance novel. Overall, a cute story.
This story is a fascinating look into the fashion industry with all of the positive and negative aspects. It has interesting characters and some dysfunctional family issues. It also has a great romance . It is entertaining and a good read.