Review: Weights of Wrath

Weights of Wrath by M.E. Carter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Joey is the ridiculously funny trainer at Weight Expectations, if you have read Weight Expectations or Cutie and the Beast you will remember him. He is always bantering with Abel, the other trainer, and the older ladies from the exercise classes at the gym. Joey is a pretty happy go lucky, live life to it's fullest, take things as they come kind of guy, so when Cherise the stripper he had a one night stand with tells him she's pregnant he's thrilled about it. Cherise aka Rosalind isn't so thrilled. She's worked hard to gain independence from her family and everyone else. She makes good money and has a pretty fabulous body. Having a baby was not in her plans right now. Since life has decided to change her plans for her she has to work together with Joey to figure out a co-parenting situation that works for both of them.

This is filled with banter and humor, and some pretty ridiculous situations. Joey and Rosalind's relationship was not traditional in any way but they made it work. Their personalities are so opposite that you'd never think that they would work together but this is one case where their opposing personalities really do compliment each other. Their relationship as a couple is fairly slow burn, and they have some communication issues, but once they figure each other out it is hard not to cheer for them. I think this was a great realistic portrayal of a couple trying to figure out real things. They had to talk about money, child birth, family, and their feelings. I really appreciate when that ends up on the page.

I think M.E. Carter did a great job putting the fears and insecurities that we all have as first time parents, and even now with soon to be teenagers on the page. These kids really should come with a manual or something. I still remember finding out I was pregnant, unexpectedly, being in denial and telling my husband I wasn't ready yet. Fortunately you have lots of time to come to grips, get prepared, and figure it out. I think Elliot gave some great advice about babies and kids in the book. We are all just winging it and hoping not to screw up.

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