Why I picked it up: I was looking for a western for a reading challenge and this came up as set in a western-themed water park, so I thought I’d try it out.I stopped reading partly because I didn’t think it was western-themed enough to qualify for what I needed and partly because I didn’t care. Polly seemed very cardboard, I could tell from the first 3 chapters the basic outlines of what was going to happen (and based on reading the last 2 pages, I was right) and it just felt very much like a book I’ve read many times before. 2.5 stars - I HATED this book at first, but it ended up growing on me a little bit later on.At first, I couldn't stand Polly. She was self-centered and bugged the crap out of me. I hated how her world revolved around guys - and I'm not talking about the I have a guy, I'm going to lose myself in him - which she did also. I'm talking about not being able to think about anything but how hot the boy is and how she wants to make out with him. Get a grip! You're acting like a sex-crazed 14 year old boy!But the book ended up surprising me as I learned to like Polly a little more - just a little more but at least it's something. I find out why Polly is the way she is, but still doesn't give her a good excuse to act like a total bitch. And she's a HORRIBLE friend.I do like Xander, though I think he's a bit TOO sappy for my taste. Swoon-worthy I like. Romantic I like. I can't put my finger on it, but Xander crosses that grey, undefined line just a little bit.Still not a bad read after I got through about the first third of the book - and just a warning, it's really LONG for your typical light, fun read..
What do You think about Swoon At Your Own Risk (2010)?
Polly works at Wild Waves water park where her ex, Sawyer, works as well.
—Celes
what a fun witty pre-summer read. Polly Martin charmed the socks off me.
—kjo87
