The List (College of Charleston, #1)

This was my first Kate L. Mary’s book, and won’t be my last. This is the first book in the College of Charleston Series. This is a great coming-of-age story. Annie, Chris and Ryan are great character. My favorite is Ryan! Cami, Annie’s best friend, is also a beautiful character. I like the friendship in this story. I loved to follow Annie in her quest. The storyline is original and captivating. Lucy Emerson did a great job with the narration. I enjoyed listening to this story. Now, I can’t wait for the next book in the Series, No Regrets, Cami’s story.

4 Learning Stars!!!
This is my 2nd book by Kate Mary and it’s not my last. Anybody who grew up with an overprotective parents/parent or older siblings. You will relate to Annie. I grew up with strict parents. And, even had my own list of things. But…There was certain things Annie did that would blow my mind. Have me saying “Why”.

Annie grew up with her father and 4 older protective brothers. They let her do nothing. The only time she was allowed out was if she was with 1 or more of her brothers. She had her clothes picked out for her. Annie had no idea who she was. Had no idea what she liked and didn’t like. She was really just lost. So, when she got into college she picked the farthest college from her dad and brothers and swore to start living for herself and figure out who she was.

Annie lucked out when she got Cami as her roommate. She was a total girly-girl. And, Annie trusted her instantly. She told Cami about never being out alone and not knowing much. They write up a list of 20 things she wants to do before she turns 20. She has a year to do them. Luckily for her Cami is down to help her do them. While showing her how to do the girly stuff like makeup, hair and dress. It should be easy. LOL

The 2 guys that Annie becomes friends with make it anything but easy. Ryan and Chris are best friends. Ryan is Cami’s cousin/brother and she’s good friends with Chris. The 4 of them will spend a lot of time together. It wouldn’t be such a pain if they were all just friends. Both Chris & Ryan like Annie. But, Chris saw/met Annie first. Ryan backs off. Annie likes Chris. But, whenever Ryan’s around she’s always feeling something in her stomach that’s not there when Chris is there. There is a definite chemistry between Annie & Ryan. They have more in common. But, Chris put his claim on Annie and Ryan won’t loose another person.

It drove me crazy the back & forth between Ryan and Chris. Why she just didn’t go with what her head and body told her. But, I kinda feel like because she was so sheltered her whole life she really didn’t know how she was supposed to act. Or what feelings she should follow. The guys knew her story. Yet, guys being guys didn’t make her life easier.

Annie drove me crazy at times. I get you have a list of stuff you want to do. But, she let too many people tell her when they were going to do stuff. There were times she didn’t want to do what other people wanted. She never stood up for herself and said no. And, she had a year to cross of 20 things. Who said you must cross of 5 things off the first night. Seriously??!! Even with my parents being super strict I’d never be OK with leaving a bar with a random guy. ESP with being a virgin and lucky if I’d have been kissed. She was very quick to let Cami tell her what was what and use her as her real life Barbie doll. I loved Cami but if she was my friend she’d be put in her place a few times. I just thought there were times that Annie was wreckless. And, too wreckless!!

I was glad when she finally made her decision and kept it. I was glad it was the guy I liked lol. But, the guy she didn’t choose. I’m not telling you who btw 😉 I will tell you this. I was very disappointed! There was no real closure. Yes, there was the whole “We’re friends” thing. But, we have no idea whatever happened between the guys friendship. ESP since it was such a big issue and point in the book. They’re all friends & hang out still. How is that happening? I really hope in his book we get the answers to those. If you’re looking for a fast paced book. This is it. Between Cami & Annie always having me laughing. To rolling my eyes at the other crazy stuff. Annie is stronger then she realized. It was nice seeing her come into her own. She came in as Annie but didn’t realize who Annie was. By the end she def did. It was great to see!! I’m really looking forward to Cami and Liam story.

This book is about a young lady who has been very sheltered all her life, so now that she away at college she plans to experience many of the things a teenager usually experiences growing up. She creates a lists of all 20 things she wants to do, like first kiss, get a piercing, have sex, etc. Needless to say she hits a few bumps in the road while trying to experience all she can. This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone although you have characters from each book show up. I truly enjoyed this book and felt for the main character as she experienced the ups and downs while trying to have fun and be the young adult she so wants to be. The romance & sexy moments are very hot. I recommend reading all the books in this series, the stories are well written and the romance is hot with HEA’s or at least HFN. I had the audiobook version of this book, the narrator did a great job, I felt she portrayed each character very well.

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