Note to Readers: this book's plot centers around sexual abuse, teen bullying, eating disorders, and suicide. Also strong language. Read at your own risk

PROMISCUOUS is a story told by Natasha "Tash" Bohner, an eighteen year old who at a very young age learns to distrust everyone. Tash is angry at the world and how she feels it views her, as a slut, trailer trash, and dirty. But after her best friend "checks out" of life, Tash decides to get revenge. Through this, she meets a boy, Grant Blue who in her estimation is perfect in every way. And it is Grant that helps her see herself for what she could be, not for what everyone believes her to be.

First let me just say I loved this book, I hated this book, and then I loved it even more! The writing is outstanding. It's funny, ironic, and at times I feel like I'm gabbing with my best friend. Throughout the story Tash is talking to you the reader, she even insults you many times making it very hard to like her. But in spite of those things, I loved her! I related to her struggles even though I personally have never experienced the horrors that she did as a child.

The author creates a world of high school hell, one I remember well. And with Tash's words, I felt like I was right back there. Her best friend Margot is lovable, frail, and so relatable to many of the girls I went to school with. Then there's the perfect guy, Grant Blue who "seems to deserve a classification apart fom everyday human beings." He's valedictorian, her tutor, and for some reason she can't fathom he thinks she deserves "better." I think we all had a Grant Blue! I know I did. Oh and Becca Foster!!! The penultimate mean girl......the way this character is described by Tash made me want to find this person and shove her head in a toilet (and I am not a violent person, but she would so drive me to it)! I hated her with a passion! Not sure I've ever felt that kind of hatred towards a fictional character, yet maybe it's because we all knew a girl just like her in high school. Ugh! and Trent Gibson....yuck! That's all I'll say about him.

This book, for no better way of explanation, is somewhat of a modern day telling of Cinderella, without the fairy tale part. It sends a good message to young women to stand up for yourself, that you are worth it, and you did not ask for it.
So my parting thought, Tash deserves a second chance and a happily ever after!

I received a copy of this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.