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A review by genthebookworm
From the Jump by Lacie Waldon
4.0
Thank you to Putnam Books for my gifted review copy.
From the Jump was my first book by author Lacie Waldon. The story follows a group of long-time friends, one of whom follows the rules a little too closely and could stand for a little more fun (or so her friends think...) When she finally joins them on one of their annual trips, her tendency towards perfection is tested.
As she starts to slow down, let herself relax, and stop trying to impress for the future, she uncovers a side of herself that has been there all along- a side that one of her friends has been drawn to all along.
I really enjoyed the focus on friendship turned romance and that there was also just as much focus on Liv's self discovery journey as well. Happiness vs perfection was a great theme in this one. I do wish more of the book took place during their vacation which was such a fun reading escape. That part felt quick to me and I would have liked to see more happen there. Overall, I look forward to seeing what this author writes next!
From the Jump was my first book by author Lacie Waldon. The story follows a group of long-time friends, one of whom follows the rules a little too closely and could stand for a little more fun (or so her friends think...) When she finally joins them on one of their annual trips, her tendency towards perfection is tested.
As she starts to slow down, let herself relax, and stop trying to impress for the future, she uncovers a side of herself that has been there all along- a side that one of her friends has been drawn to all along.
I really enjoyed the focus on friendship turned romance and that there was also just as much focus on Liv's self discovery journey as well. Happiness vs perfection was a great theme in this one. I do wish more of the book took place during their vacation which was such a fun reading escape. That part felt quick to me and I would have liked to see more happen there. Overall, I look forward to seeing what this author writes next!