Hi there! I just completed reading Jamie
McGuire’s Walking Disaster. But just because I’m finished with it,
doesn’t mean I’m done swooning over Travis’ megaultra-sweetness. Oh gosh, I
just can’t contain it! Haha! I can be boyish and naïve most times, but the
truth is, I can also be a real sucker for everything romantic. What a
cheeseball you might say, I know. Haha!
Anyways…
Walking Disaster has, as a whole, the same storyline as Jamie
McGuire’s claim to fame novel, BeautifulDisaster. As a follow-up, the only
difference is everything that’s inside it is taken from a different angle –
from Travis Maddox’s point of view! (Girls, we
all know how much of a treat that is. Harhar!) Read this blogpost to have an idea about
Beautiful Disaster’s plot.
I
knew the second I met you that there was something about you I needed. Turns
out it wasn’t something about you at all. It was just you. – Travis Maddox
Seeing everything through Travis’ eyes
was enough reason to say that I totally enjoyed this chick-lit. How could I
not? This was an opportunity to completely understand his actions. For
instance, his true concern which he chose to hold back inside and his emotions
which were oftentimes misinterpreted. It was like a backdoor into every ideal
guy’s mind. What a treat!
I
didn’t know I was lost until you found me. I didn’t know what alone was until
the first night I spent without you in my bed. You’re the one thing I’ve got
right. You’re what I’ve been waiting for, Pigeon. – Travis
As I was reading along, I always had to
give myself a chance to process what was going on. There was always a need for
me to take a break after each ooey-gooey moment (which was available at the
turn of every page) because I had to savor the mushiness
down to its last bit, which I did through silent screams and little shrieks. Haha!
I think this novel is sexier than Beautiful
Disaster but not the Fifty Shades kind of sexy, of course.J I felt like there were more steamy scenes, and
that it was more visual when it came to the thoughts of Trav. Maybe because it
was from a guy’s POV. (Does that sound sexist to you? I hope not. Haha!)
And because I’ve already read Beautiful
Disaster, it became kind of boring to read the other chapters as expected.
What mostly kept my interest were the parts
which weren’t told in the Beautiful Disaster, particularly the parts
where it used to only be Abby present. Walking Disaster filled in the
blanks left unanswered by the first book.
There were still times when their toxic affair
got exhausting, just like how I felt with Beautiful Disaster. Their
relationship had so much going on. Good thing there was Travis’ excessive
showing of love a girl could ever ask from a guy. He was the saving grace of
this all. BE MINE, TRAVIS! BE MINE! Hahaha!
Then there was the epilogue. Gosh, just when I thought the story
couldn’t get any more romantic. A perfect match job and lovely kids – how
mature! At first I thought the story jumped too far, but then I got to the
sweet part and understood.J It was the best way to end Abby and Travis’
love story.
To wrap this up, I’d say I had fallen head over heels in love with
Travis for the second time around. Aw! I’ve had an amazing time following this
beautiful tale of two people crazy about each other.J
Chick-lit fans, rejoice for this one’s made especially for you!
Are you done reading this book? Share your thoughts!
When I think about my future,
I see you. – Abby Abernathy
*Photo source: http://www.chicklitisnotdead.com
Totally agree with your review! :) Love that this book is in Travis' POV. Who wouldn't want to know what this guy is thinking? haha. Though just like you said, it became boring since it is the same story with Beautiful Disaster minus Travis' POV. By the way, Jamie Mcguire will release a novella entitled "Beautiful Wedding" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18528454-a-beautiful-wedding I'm a bit excited for this :)
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