#Nerd by Cambria Hebert Pages: 302
Published by Createspace Independent Pub on November 3, 2014
Series: Hashtag Series #1
Genres: contemporary, Love & Romance, New Adult
Source: eARC from Author
Two people from completely different worlds are about to be thrown together…
In more ways than one.
She wants to keep her scholarship. He wants to stay on the team. An awkward alliance doesn’t even begin to cover Rimmel and Romeo’s relationship.
But that’s about to change.
It starts with a dare. An initiation. A challenge.
Quickly, it turns into more. But when you’re a victim of your status, there is no room for anything real. The rules are clear and simple.
Stick to your circle.
And never fall in love with anyone on the outside.
#Nerd is the first book in the #hastag Series, which is a new adult series that mostly focuses on the same couple! Do you even know how exciting that is? I don’t have to say goodbye to Rimmel and Romeo just yet. They have at least two more books about them. I love that. The books are told in dual narrative between Rimmel and Romeo. I love the name Rimmel, by the way. Romeo is the star football player, and Rimmel is a scholarship girl who seems to only study and volunteer at the animal shelter. She is forced to tutor him and he is forced to go to tutoring three days a week. Throw in a secret fraternity initiation challenge for Romeo where he has to use Rimmel in some way, and it looks like you have a typical new adult “bet” story. But I would implore you to look past that, because I normally find those books enjoyable, but very predictable. #Nerd was not like that. It handles the situation in a very different way, and I really liked that.
The hashtag series idea is so great, and I am honestly surprised this is the first time we are seeing it. (or at least the first time I am) There is a campus wide app that every student seems to have to get school updates and info called Alpha Buzz. But there is one person called the Buzz Boss that seemed like gossip girl. They were always texting the latest gossip and the hastags they used were so funny. There are little #AlphaBuzz texts at the start of each chapter. It was a great addition to the story. If anything, the texts showed me just how popular Romeo was to this school. Everyone seemed to know everything about him, and most of the buzz boss’ texts seem to center around him. I wish we found out who the buzz boss was.
Rimmel is a great girl. I felt so bad for her that she really didn’t have anyone. She moved from out of state, so she didn’t have her father, and between studying, and her animal shelter work she didn’t make any time to make any friends. Her roommate actually ended up pleasantly surprising me. Rimmel is shy, and you know she is haunted by something in her past, but we don’t find out just what for a while. It was nice to see her finally get close to someone and slowly let her guard down. Romeo really took the time and effort to get to know her. And to me, it never really was about the initiation. I’m not telling you more than that, you just have to read and experience it for yourself.
Romeo was a breath of fresh air for me. He has this gooey marshmellow center that I love so much when it came to Rimmel. I loved that she brought out his tender side without either of them really even noticing. It was effortless between the two of them, and I am so excited that this is only the start of their story. I really liked Heven and Hell series by Cambria Hebert and now that I have gotten a taste of what her new adult contemporary is like, I really, really want to read her take it off series. If you like new adult, you will really enjoy the hashtag series. #IKnowIt #ReadItLoveIt
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kindlemom1
I seriously want to know how I missed that Cambria has a new series out! Gah! I love her work. I am so reading this one. I loved loved your review! I am so excited now. It has been forever since I have read something really fun in this genre and I look forward to reading it. Winter is my favorite time of year for these reads.
cambria hebert
Hey lady!!! haven’t seen ya around! I hope you enjoy #Nerd if you get the chance to read it!
Megan McDade
This book sounds good and I love the hashtag idea. Adding to my 2015 NA book challenge (I have set this for myself lol)
cambria hebert
Good luck with your challenge! Thanks for adding #Nerd!
cambria hebert
thank you for being part of the blog tour!! your post looks great! Thanks for taking the time to read #Nerd and write a review!
Lily B
been excited about this one since seeing it a few weeks ago on goodreads 😀 glad you loved it, the characters sound fun
Heidi
This sounds so darn cute. I love the idea of it and you know I already love Cambria. I am not sure why I missed the tour sign ups, but I must contact Cambria and get this on my blog!
Nurmawati Djuhawan
already put NERD on my TBR list …sounds a great series..
Maria Theresa Santos
i have not read any Cambria Hebert .. thank for your review im gonna read the book
Anita Powers
I loved Penny’s Knitting in the City books, wasn’t sure about this book but now I can’t wait to read it, great review
lea
Can`t wait to start reading her books. Thanks for the review!
Sabrina Fox
This sounds like an amazing book! Added it to my TBR list. 🙂
Stephanie
Thanks for the review. I can’t wait to read this book.
Lisa Coomer Queen
I can’t wait to read this. I bet it will be a good series. Thanks for the review!
Sabrina Fox
This sounds like a nice fluffy read. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Fee Roberts
This is a cute title.