Last year, I was introduced to author Cynthia Langston and her very first book Bicoastal Babe which was a fun read that I enjoyed very much. So when her second book was set to come out and I was asked to review that one too, I was all over it. I was sent a copy to check out, review and share with you. This is
The Very First Bite by Cynthia Langston
ISBN-10: 0615654096
ISBN-13: 978-0615654096
Cynthia’s hilarious new novel centers on Lanie Albers, a thirty-something that has struggled with her weight most of her life. She eats as a therapeutic measure, and suddenly decides that a mad diet is the key to happiness as she prepares for her high school reunion.
The Very First Bite is a relatable account of the yo-yo cycle many of us have been on. The journey is difficult for Lanie but, in the end, she realizes that she must deal with the negative influences in her life, and that her self-worth is not tied up in a figure on a scale.
My Thoughts:
This book talks a lot about food and dieting, a subject I know quite a lot about -LOL. The star of the book, Lanie, has a class reunion that is 10 weeks away and she is being encouraged to go by her friend. Yet she has gained 20 pounds and she has to get that off. So we are taken through all of her trials and tribulations of a classic yo-yo dieter. Much of the time I was hungry reading all of the issues about food, but I could so relate to every diet trick in the book that she tried.
Lanie is also dealing with guy issues. Her on again off again romance with her non committal boyfriend make me want to smack them both. At 30, something you really think she would have learned how not to get sucked in by guy that use you by now, but you continue through the book to hope that he really does the right thing.
Plus she is still pining for her old high school flame that she had a lovely moment with at her last reunion that she attended. Is he going to be there this year too? Is he married still or separated? Lanie does everything she can to find out. Oh and what is she going to wear. Nothing fits right with this dang extra weight. Yoga? No way. Gym… hot trainer..
Oh Lanie is also really missing her BFF that up and walked out on their friendship with no warning. They had be tight since grade school and she keeps seeing her around town… or is she? Is Candace going to be at the reunion too?
This book had me frustrated at times and laughing at times. You follow Lanie through her emotional roller coaster of her life but in the end you are still smiling! I really enjoyed this book overall. The beginning was a bit of a frustration to me with all of the dieting issues, but it picked up quickly. I enjoyed her relationships for the most part and really enjoyed reading this chick lit book. It is light, easy reading for any time.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
This book catches your attention right away with its title. It seems todeal with alot of the problems so many women face and I shall probably find it interesting to read – although at time frustrating too.
I think I would feel the same way. The title is cute and catchy and we all can relate to growing older and not looking the way we used to and wanting to impress others. I find writers often write relationships to push pull or juvenile for the situation. I am interested to read it though. Sounds like it has some fun moments.