Book Review and Giveaway- Waxed

I just finished reading Waxed by Robert Rave for a TLC Book Tour.

From Goodreads:

Waxed is the story of three relationship-challenged sisters working together at New York’s hottest waxing salon, catering to socialites, actresses, and regular folk alike.

Yank. On the surface, glamorous Carolina Impresario---big sister and owner of Impresarios---unapologetically wants it all, but secretly she is caught between her successful boyfriend and the only man she has ever truly loved.

Pluck. After a painful divorce, middle sister Anna reluctantly reenters the workforce and puts on a brave face while attempting to raise her children, one of whom is decidedly different.

Tear. Newlywed Sofia is a hybrid of her two older sisters: She loves the idea of a domestic life like Anna’s, but is entranced by New York nightlife and a new best friend, resulting in some major complications at home.

Amid the sticky confines of a perfectly manicured world, these three sisters search for love, friendship, and better versions of themselves.

Waxed is a funny and heartfelt novel that illustrates the lengths to which some women will go to present a seemingly flawless exterior, even when it involves pain. . . .

Wow.  I don't know what to say about this book.  There is so much going on, that I don't think that I really get a feel on any of the sisters or the full story of things.  I felt that the book just skimmed the surface of the sisters and we didn't get the real story on them. 

Carolina just seems cold.  There are times when a nicer girl shines through, but not really.  I wish we could have gotten a background on why she was that way.  Anna just seemed like a middle child--she easily got lost in the other two sisters.  But I would have liked to have known more about her daughter Ariel--we only get a little glimpse of what makes her daughter different and I would have liked to have known more about her.  Sofia is the sister that I most closely identify with and whom I felt we got to know best.  Her story was one that I definitely didn't see coming.  But my favorite character by far was JJ.  I loved how spunky she was and that she didn't let her age or her illness slow her down.  And that while she seemed tough, she was really a softie.

This book had some definite shockers in it.  And while it was definitely entertaining, I was left wanting more details of the stories of the sisters.

I gave this book a rating of 3/5.

Waxed will be released on August 3, 2010.

This book fulfills items in the following challenges:
2010 100+ Reading Challenge: 99

More about Waxed and Robert Rave

Waxed on Amazon.com
Robert's website
Robert on Twitter

Robert Rave’s TLC Book Tours TOUR STOPS:

Tuesday, August 3rd: Books, Movies, and Chinese Food
Wednesday, August 4th: Trashionista
Thursday, August 5th: Bellas Novella
Friday, August 6th: Chick Lit Reviews
Monday, August 9th: Novel Whore
Tuesday, August 10th: Chick Lit Club
Wednesday, August 11th: The Brain Lair
Thursday, August 12th: Rundpinne
Friday, August 13th: Luxury Reading
Monday, August 16th: Simply Stacie
Tuesday, August 17th: Chick Lit is Not Dead
Wednesday, August 18th: Book Club Classics
Thursday, August 19th: A Novel Menagerie
Monday, August 23rd: Pop Culture Junkie
Tuesday, August 24th: Starting Fresh
Thursday, August 26th: Ask Miss A

I am also lucky enough to give away one copy of Waxed.  The contest will end on Monday, August 9th at 11:59 pm.  US/Canada only, no PO Boxes.  To enter, fill out the form here.
 
*FTC Disclosure: I was given this book for free for an honest review as part of the TLC Book Tours.