Sexual Awakening
About
Cassandra “Cassie” Economos has a full plate: There’s Kurt Cobain, for starters – a permanent fixture on her bedroom wall and in her teenage heart. Then there are her friends. Oh, and let’s not forget her big, fat, gloriously dysfunctional Greek family. And simmering beneath it all is a burning desire to escape to Chicago.
But hold on, because Cassie’s about to add another item to her ever-growing list: sex. There’s just one tiny, insignificant, Mount Everest-sized problem — Cassie is strictly forbidden from dating. Her family, bless their well-meaning, overbearing hearts, has a list of rules longer than a CVS receipt.
But Cassie is determined to break free from the shackles of her family’s rules, and, armed with a healthy dose of teenage audacity, embarks on a hilarious and often cringe-worthy journey into the world of dating. Expect awkward encounters, disastrous dates, and enough mortifying moments to make you want to crawl under a rock and never come out.
With a quirky cast of friends cheering her on, ambitious dreams tugging at her heart, and a whirlwind of humorous misadventures to navigate, Cassie grapples with the complexity of desire and identity. Will she be able to balance the expectations of her family while discovering her true self?
So buckle up, grab your headphones, and get ready to laugh, cry, and maybe even cringe a little as Cassie navigates the messy, hilarious, and ultimately unforgettable journey of growing up, falling in love, and finding her place in the world.
Sexual Awakening is the first book in The Rock Star’s Wife series, following Cassie through the rollercoaster of life from her awkward teen years to her (hopefully) more sophisticated 40s. With music as a constant backdrop, Cassie will explore the profound connections that shape her life, both romantic and platonic.
Praise for this book
Sexual Awakening by Melina Druga is a very well written steamy romance novel which is so well written it could double up as a Women's Fiction/Coming of Age Literary Fiction novel. This is rare for Steamy Romance novels and commendable. The writing is a real pleasure.
Melina Druga creates a realistic view from the perspective of a teenager with Cassandra’s writing. Her actions are typical of the rebellious adolescent who lacks parental supervision. The high school activities and interactions are realistic. I could easily imagine the rumors and ridicule that take place between teenage cliques. Every character is well-developed. I look forward to the sequel to see what direction Cassandra picks next. I recommend Sexual Awakening to readers who enjoy realistic stories involving young adults who are finding their paths.
This book was so amazing and full of action that will have you laughing at how Cassandra views private issues including her body parts.
Ultimately, reading about Cassie’s struggles to fight for her own opinion and make her own choices reminded me of my personal struggles growing up in a strict conservative family whose values conflicted with mine. I wish I would have had this book as a teenager, because I would have deeply identified with Cassie.
I am not one to read and book and immediately believe it should be a movie if I absolutely loved it. Not that I am against what I have read to be silver-screen worthy, it is only a concern of mine when the marvelous books get butchered by plot changes and complete twists from the original creation. However, this book has become a rarity for me.
This book - in my opinion - should be made either into a film or mini series. The plot, characters, ideas and setting are fantastic.
There is so much to love about this story that anyone who reads this book will instantly be awaiting the next book in this series.
I loved this book! It was so fun and entertaining. Cassandra and her friends were so hilarious. Overall, I really loved this book and I can’t wait to read more of Cassandra’s story!
I love the journey of Cassandra and how she was trying to find herself it was really amazing how the author has written this book. I loved the story and can't wait for the next book. It was a refreshing read for me.
OH MY GOD! I loved Cassandra journey, I can't believe this book was going to be so amazing. I love how Cassandra was finding herself. Excited for the next book of the series.
Brilliant piece of writing!