Official Review: Shoe Fetish 2

stoppoppingtheP · Post by **stoppoppingtheP** » 11 Apr 2016, 14:02

[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Shoe Fetish 2" by Sharon Bennett & Beatrice Moore.]

3 out of 4 stars

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Shoe Fetish 2 - Grown into High Heels - is a follow up of the book Shoe Fetish by authors Sharon Bennett and Beatrice Moore, and is published by Outskirtspress. The first book is about the growing up and journey though life of three best friends. The second book carries on from where the first book left off, however, only two friends are left. The book is considered Other Fiction, although there is quite a bit of romance in it.

Carmen Robertson is the main character in the book, and she narrates most of the story. She is a successful physician and has a wonderful family which consists of her two kids, Jerrick and Sharena; as well as the newest addition to her family – Keon. Carmen had taken The Letter De’LaRue’s son, Keon, into her responsibility and care after her friend was brutally murdered. Another thing that complicates Carmen’s life is her love life-or lack thereof. She has been avoiding getting into relationships for the sake of her children, however, things soon begin to change...

Her other friend Bethany Childs is also going through a crisis of her own; she has been having an affair behind her husband’s back, while everybody thinks that she has a picture perfect life.

A lot of the book is about life and all its problems, how to take one step at a time and overcome all of the issues that you will face. This book deals with issues regarding family, friendships, work, romance and of course the big question of “Which shoe to wear today?”. With regard to the romantic aspects of the book, some readers might not prefer such in depth descriptions, and may tend to avoid this type of book.

I particularly liked the set out of the book, each chapter beginning with the name and description of a shoe and what it is most suited for, then in that chapter that same shoe will often be used or mentioned.

In the foreword of the book, the authors outline the history of shoe wearing and how it became one of the most essential parts of our wardrobe. It also describes the SHOE FETISH MOVEMENT, how each shoe has a story behind it and how the choices of our shoes are also a reflection of the choices that we make in life.

At first I found the grammar of the book to be a bit disconcerting, as there was often a conflict of tense. However, after a while I realized that this is the way in which they speak in that part of America, and that the authors purposefully wrote in that way to add to the authenticity of the story.

In the beginning I did not fully understand some parts of the book because I had not read the previous book, such as what had happened to their friend The Letter De’LaRue. However, by the end of the book the pieces fell into place.

Overall, the book was a pleasant read. I would recommend it to those readers who like to read books that deal with life issues, and of course, those that love shoes! I am rating this book a three out of four stars because it is an enjoyable read. I was considering giving the book a two out of four stars, because it does not clearly summarize what happened in the previous book at the beginning of this book, therefore leaving me confused at times, however, if one read both the books there would not be this confusion.

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Shoe Fetish 2 · Post by **Shoe Fetish 2** » 15 Apr 2016, 12:20

This book is based on the lives of inner city girls growing up in South Texas. The topics & speech are based on how they communicated to each other. As we all know, speech is different across the world. If you have areas of inner concern or self-esteem certain topics will strike a feeling in you. Take it and work on it. Most of us know someone in our lives that come off as preaching or condemning. There's reasons for that and the journey that one of the characters is making within themselves. When reading fiction, don't take it personally. If you can learn from it--cool! If not, okay. Not all series give an overview of the prior book. Possibly, so that the readers can go back and read & enjoy the beginnings. However, it's not a bad idea nor a requirement. Authors recognize that everyone is different and have varied viewpoints based on their on values, upbringing, beliefs. And, it's from that viewpoint that reviews are done. That is wonderful and accepted.

stoppoppingtheP · Post by **stoppoppingtheP** » 15 Apr 2016, 13:13

Thanks for pointing that out. I am not from America, so I don't really have much experience in all the accents and different ways of talking, other than what I watch on TV.

Post by **bookowlie** » 15 Apr 2016, 13:23

Nice, balanced review! I am glad you enjoyed the book. I like books that have a distinct setting with the characters speaking in a regional dialect. I will have to take a look at the sample.

Shoe Fetish 2 · Post by **Shoe Fetish 2** » 15 Apr 2016, 17:49

But, you are awesome sauce. I love the quotes by the way!

shelley_soetosenojo · Post by **shelley_soetosenojo** » 16 Apr 2016, 09:44

Thank you for the clear review! Congratulations to the author for getting a good review. I hope to read the book some day.

Heidi M Simone · Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 19 Apr 2016, 02:35

Thank you for a great review, stoppoppingtheP! I was curious how the shoes tie into the story, so thank you for explaining that. It sounds like an interesting read!
Congratulations to the author for a receiving a great review!