Big Man on Campus. Athlete. Attention Seeker. Frat Boy.
Outcast. Scholarship Girl. Blend into the Background. Mouse.
At face value, these are the terms that define Roman “Romeo” Anderson and Rimmel Hudson in Cambria Hebert’s newest release #Nerd, and they’re also the reasons they don’t belong in each other’s worlds, at least according to the mandates of college social standards. In a place where reputation and status mean everything, Romeo and Rimmel will have to fight against others’ judgments, societal expectations, and their own insecurities in order to become who they’re truly meant to be and be with the person who understands them more than anyone else.
Rimmel Hudson’s past defines her and keeps her from allowing anyone in. She tends to be overlooked because she’s merely there to blend in, standing out is not something she wants to have happen because it doesn’t lead anywhere positive. She prefers animals to people because they never let her down, and she would much rather study than socialize, which alienates her from everyone around her. Until him. When Rimmel’s assigned to tutor Alpha U’s quarterback in order to keep her scholarship, she knows it isn’t going to be an easy assignment due to the attention Romeo receives and his popularity, but never in her wildest dreams would she have thought he’d truly see her and want to be with her as anything more than someone to do his homework.
Romeo Anderson is the “It” Man on campus. Guys want to be him and girls want a piece of him. He’s living the life of football, women, and partying, and he’s enjoying every minute of it. Who would have thought a mousy, petite girl would turn his life upside down and make him question everything he’s ever thought he wanted. But Rimmel does exactly that and shows Romeo that there’s more to life than fraternities, football, and a good time, and even though his intentions weren’t exactly pure when he sought a deeper connection with Rimmel, she’s everything he never knew he wanted.
#Nerd is a sweet and sexy read that sheds light on how judgmental society as a whole can be and the courage it takes to fight against the stereotypes and pave one’s own path regardless of the backlash. Status isn’t everything; in fact, it’s inconsequential because when everything’s said and done, life is about living for oneself and being the best version of that person despite what others may say.
The more I read from Cambria Hebert, the more her versatility as a writer comes through – she’s definitely not afraid to go outside the box and take chances, and even when she writes a story with a commonly used storyline, she always puts her own spin out, allowing readers to look at things a bit differently, and as a reader, that’s all we can ask for.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
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