Author Vicki Williams has given readers a book they can’t put down. Her ability to make the characters so life-like that each of us is able to relate to what is going on. We get caught up in their lives and it brings back memories of those we know in real life. Maddie and Avalon, friends since childhood, have a lot in common; they both came from homes that were dysfunctional to say the least. The difference in the two, however, is quite apparent. Maddie is beautiful, successful and has everything she wants, while Avalon is low on self-esteem, rather plump and has a non-existent life. Maddie rules the friendship, while Avalon’s job is to make Maddie feel better than she does.
For years Maddie has been telling Avalon she needs to get a life, make changes and be who she really should be. But Avalon is set in her ways and doesn’t want to make changes. That comes to an abrupt halt when Maddie dies of cancer from years of smoking. Little did Avalon know that her best friend has given her an inheritance – but, it has many strings attached - Avalon has to change: lose weight, get cosmetic surgery and a good life. Avalon who is addicted to sweets and fat foods doesn’t know if she wants to make this commitment, however, she will give it a try.
Wallace Evans, the attorney overseeing the request of Maddie is handsome and intriguing. He captures Avalon’s heart right away. However, during the time of their friendship and stolen kisses, Avalon finds out that he is separated from his wife and has just as many problems as she does. Yet she can’t get him out of her mind. Even if she moves into a new, richer neighborhood and finds a man attracted to her, she remains on the roller coaster of Wallace’s attention.
Right from the beginning of this book, the author has readers hooked. I read this book in one day as I couldn’t put it down. Readers are placed right in the real world of Maddie and Avalon. Each of us can relate to the characters. Many readers struggle with self-esteem issues, weight problems and relationships; this is a book that readers can feel touched by.
Your task as a reader is to get involved with this reading. “The Breakout Year” by Vicki Williams will capture your heart and spirit.
The Breakout Year
Vicki Williams
Outskirts Press (2009)
ISBN 9781432739751
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (9/09)
For years Maddie has been telling Avalon she needs to get a life, make changes and be who she really should be. But Avalon is set in her ways and doesn’t want to make changes. That comes to an abrupt halt when Maddie dies of cancer from years of smoking. Little did Avalon know that her best friend has given her an inheritance – but, it has many strings attached - Avalon has to change: lose weight, get cosmetic surgery and a good life. Avalon who is addicted to sweets and fat foods doesn’t know if she wants to make this commitment, however, she will give it a try.
Wallace Evans, the attorney overseeing the request of Maddie is handsome and intriguing. He captures Avalon’s heart right away. However, during the time of their friendship and stolen kisses, Avalon finds out that he is separated from his wife and has just as many problems as she does. Yet she can’t get him out of her mind. Even if she moves into a new, richer neighborhood and finds a man attracted to her, she remains on the roller coaster of Wallace’s attention.
Right from the beginning of this book, the author has readers hooked. I read this book in one day as I couldn’t put it down. Readers are placed right in the real world of Maddie and Avalon. Each of us can relate to the characters. Many readers struggle with self-esteem issues, weight problems and relationships; this is a book that readers can feel touched by.
Your task as a reader is to get involved with this reading. “The Breakout Year” by Vicki Williams will capture your heart and spirit.
The Breakout Year
Vicki Williams
Outskirts Press (2009)
ISBN 9781432739751
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (9/09)
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