Unethical started out strong and had me hooked at the beginning. Unfortunately, the more I read the more it seemed to fall apart. The writing became weak in the middle of the book, making me think the beginning was edited much more heavily than the rest of the book. The author re-used many phrases (for instance, I'm perplexed at how often characters seem to waggle their eyebrows), included time jumps in the middle of chapters that made several scenes seem incomplete, and made some of the characters' actions and reactions seem inappropriate for their age (Was I reading about high school students or pre-med students? Hard to say).But of course, this is all my opinion. I do hope that others feel differently. As I already stated, the book started off great. I think this author has a lot of potential. Unethical is a very controversary story, and fitting with the current events of Brittany Maynard. For those that are not familiar, Brittany Maynard was the Brain Cancer patient that envoked the Death with Dignity Act, resulting in her death earlier this month. Unethical is a very creative story that offers a love story wrapped with this very controversial topic. Payton's family is forever changed after the death of her Mother. The decision of her mother to end her struggles with Breast Cancer comes at a time that this is not an lawfully acceptable act. With Payton's Father being a physician this plays on the very sensitive debate of physician ethics; resulting in his being charged with the murder of his wife after assisting her with suicide. Payton and Blake have had a very rocky past. This is one of those situations where it seems life got in the way. Overcome with grief Payton's reaction to flee is an reasonable action, but it has cost her years of lonliness. These characters are perfect for one another, and this is ultimate second chance romance. Unethical is an entertaining romance wrapped with this highly debateable topic. With this content expect a deep read that is not only enjoyable, but also reflecting. Readers will find themselves plagued with the "what if", and naturally pick apart their own opinions and values with this story.~BookWhisperer Reviewer Jax~
What do You think about Unethical (2014)?
a very different type of story. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
—laurenengels
