Losing It by Cora Carmack is a comical,
romantic light read for those of us looking for a break from dark, profound classical
literature. I teach high school English, so books like The Great Gatsby, Romeo and Juliet, and the bloody aftermath of The Odyssey can leave a person begging
for some shrapnel of hopeful bliss, ironic, Bliss is the name of the protagonist
in the story. She is complete with a Cinderella meet Velma’s Scooby Doo overthinking
romantic attitude. “Yes, that is masterful.” – Velma.
I found Bliss charming, a virgin determined,
and yet not so willing to lose her V-card to a British guy who reads Shakespeare
to her on their first awkward, almost hookup where she leaves Mr. British
accent in her bed naked while she runs out on him. The plot line is funny, no
not completely original, but still complete and without holes. It didn’t leave
me pondering the world, and my place in it, but it did what it was designed to
do. The writing was solid for this New Adult strategy, balancing active and
passive voice, limited descriptive, except in the steamier moments, and
dialogue that resonated with its audience.
The premise is not an original one, but it is
one that never grows weary and it has – Spoiler Alert… a happier ending than Romeo and Juliet. Bravo! I recommend Losing It to all ladies, young and old
looking for a light romantic story with an edge of steam that will make you
laugh and appreciate love without power played Shades of Grey props that seem entirely unnecessary.
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