{"id":17186,"date":"2015-05-22T20:54:07","date_gmt":"2015-05-23T00:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=17186"},"modified":"2017-01-27T21:59:54","modified_gmt":"2017-01-28T02:59:54","slug":"review-heat-elements-of-chemistry-2-hypothesis-1-2-by-penny-reid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=17186","title":{"rendered":"Review: Heat (Elements of Chemistry #2; Hypothesis, #1.2) by Penny Reid"},"content":{"rendered":"

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4 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

Part 2 of the\u00a0Elements of Chemistry<\/a> series<\/i>, this book continues Kaitlyn and Martin\u2019s story that began in\u00a0Attraction<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

The nasty cliffhanger from the last book is resolved quickly (leaving me slightly annoyed with the feeling that it had been thrown in there just to create drama), but it becomes the impetus for an important turning point for Kaitlyn and Martin, so it works. They\u2019re both very new to the whole \u2018relationship\u2019 thing, but they\u2019re both very open about their feelings for each other, and they are determined to find their way forward together.<\/p>\n

Their relationship grows deeper as they spend time together, get to know each other, share their hopes and dreams, and their demons, and they start to open up to each other on a level they never have with anybody else. Their week together is described as \u201crelationship boot camp<\/i>\u201d \u2013 yes, it moves fast but they have known each other for a year, they have both admitted to long-term crushes, and they are together all day, every day. It creates a wonderful intensity to things, and you can feel the depth of emotion between them as they fall hard for each other.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like you because you are Kaitlyn \u2014 genuine, beautiful, brilliant, amazing Kaitlyn\u2014not because you\u2019re Kaitlyn Parker. And I\u2019m in love with you because I can\u2019t help myself.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And, of course, as the title suggests, there is plenty of Heat in this book, with things getting nicely steamy. Kaitlyn has a lot to learn about sex and intimacy, but she\u2019s eager to explore and Martin is more than happy to show her, and whoa!<\/p>\n

\u201cThis, you, here, now\u2014hell, Kaitlyn. This is it, this is everything.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But more than that, this book is a journey of self-discovery for Kaitlyn as she starts to really \u2018feel\u2019 and opens herself up to finding what she is most passionate about. I really liked the development of her character as, with Martin\u2019s help, she starts to come out of her shell.<\/p>\n

I was waking up from a deep slumber, where the only two things that mattered were being smart and being safe. I was taking the first step toward leaving that behind for something infinitely frightening, for a kaleidoscope of feelings.\u00a0<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But sadly, their little bubble of happiness can\u2019t last forever, but when real life starts to intrude on their bliss, they\u2019ll be tested in ways they never could have imagined.<\/p>\n

Once again, the story ends on a cliffhanger. I was expecting some sort of drama and conflict at some point in the story, but I wasn\u2019t expecting it to hurt like it did!!! But as painful as it is to read, I thought it was a realistic turn of events and I\u2019m really looking forward to what I hope is some resolution in the next and final instalment.<\/p>\n

Smart, funny and with a lot of heart, this is absolutely gorgeous reading. Full of sweet moments, awkward moments romantic moments, and wonderful banter.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never done this before.\u201d
\n\u201cWhat? Spooned?\u201d
\n\u201cYeah.\u201d
\nI allowed this to sink in. Once it did, I grinned into the dim cabin and said with no small amount of wonder, \u201cKaitlyn Parker has popped Martin Sandeke\u2019s spooning cherry.\u201d
\nI felt his smile grow just before he said, \u201cIt\u2019s only fair. I hope to pop your forking cherry.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And even though it\u2019s definitely heavier than the last book, it\u2019s still highly entertaining! Kaitlyn is a delight, and I have to give a quick shout-out to the Kaitlyn\/Sam dynamic. Roomates and great friends, I love the relationship that these two have, and they are so freaking funny together!<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d high-five you if I could move my arm.\u201d
\n\u201cHow do you think I feel? You\u2019re already an athlete, I hurt in places I didn\u2019t know existed.\u201d
\n\u201cYou\u2019re the idiot who wanted to learn how to row. Why, Kaitlyn, why? Why would you do that? Why would you ask that sadist to teach you how to row? Why?\u201d
\nI tried to shake my heat but I couldn\u2019t. \u201cI don\u2019t know. Shut your whore mouth. I just want to die.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I loved it \u2013 4 stars.<\/p>\n

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Elements of Chemistry
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Attraction (EOC, #1)<\/strong>
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Heat (EOC, #2)<\/strong>
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Capture (EOC, #3)<\/strong>
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