Waxed by Robert Rave

Waxed
written by Robert Rave         
published by St. Martin’s Griffin

find it here: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iBooks, Goodreads

Why did I pick this book:  I won this book from the ladies at Chick Lit Is Not Dead. 

Did I enjoy this book: In the beginning, I had a hard time getting into this book. It was kind of slow and I couldn’t connect with any of the characters. The last quarter of the book had me hooked and laughing out loud and enjoying the book. I’m glad I didn’t give up completely. 

For me, the characters didn’t seem all that real. It seemed like a guy wrote this book. (I know a guy did write this book…I’m saying you could tell a guy wrote it.) The women just seemed fake. Maybe I didn’t feel connected because I’m not a big city/lots of money/high fashion person. I don’t know. But something was off about the characters. 

Carolina had her quirks and she was a tough woman but she had a  vulnerable side she did not let show. Unfortunately, her tough exterior showed the most and it was difficult to feel for her. Anna was a trip. She was the most real out of the three sisters. I connected with her the most out of the three sisters. Sofia didn’t make any sense to me at all. I didn’t like her. I thought she was childish, spoiled, and just not likeable.

I did enjoy the scene between Anna and JJ during the photo shoot towards the beginning of the story. Their relationship throughout the book was fun. These two women really helped each other out and I almost wish this was the focus of the book. It was my favorite part of Waxed. 

As I said at the beginning, I am glad that I stuck with Waxed and finished it. The last quarter of the book is what makes me comfortable giving it:

Would I recommend it: If you like chick lit set in the big city, you will probably enjoy this book. 

Will I read it again: I will not.

About the book – from Goodreads: Waxed is the story of three relationship-challenged sisters working together at New York’s hottest waxing salon, catering to socialites, actresses, and regular folk alike.

Yank. On the surface, glamorous Carolina Impresario—big sister and owner of Impresarios—unapologetically wants it all, but secretly she is caught between her successful boyfriend and the only man she has ever truly loved.

Pluck. After a painful divorce, middle sister Anna reluctantly reenters the workforce and puts on a brave face while attempting to raise her children, one of whom is decidedly different.

Tear. Newlywed Sofia is a hybrid of her two older sisters: She loves the idea of a domestic life like Anna’s, but is entranced by New York nightlife and a new best friend, resulting in some major complications at home.

Amid the sticky confines of a perfectly manicured world, these three sisters search for love, friendship, and better versions of themselves.

Waxed is a funny and heartfelt novel that illustrates the lengths to which some women will go to present a seemingly flawless exterior, even when it involves pain. . . .