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This is one of the most beautifully written books I have read in a long time. The synopsis was not something that instantly pulled me in-it didn't seem like the kind of book I would usually enjoy. Even so, I couldn't ignore the various reviews of how great the writing was, so I decided to give it a try. I am so happy I did. Raw Blue has a plot that isn't drastically different from many YA/NA novels, yet it still stands out to me as being different in its own wonderful way.

Carly is an Australian girl who was moved away from her family, dropped out of uni and leads a fairly secluded life. Her only priority is surfing, and she'll do whatever necessary to revolve her life around it. When she can't be out on the water, she's working in the kitchen of a cafe or having tea with her adorably loony housemate, Hanna. Something from her past keeps her closed off and struggling, but fellow surfer, Ryan, might be the one who can break down Carly's walls. With his own tumultuous past, Carly is unsure if it's wise to let him in, but he's a hard one for her to resist.

There were just so many amazing aspects to this story, I'm sure no review I ever write could do it justice. First off, Eagar's writing is unlike any other kind I have ever encountered. She has this impeccable way of beautifully describing scenes and surroundings, making you really feel as if you're within it, without bogging you down with too many details. The ocean is hands down my favorite thing in the world. I spend every moment I can in it, so I am bound to be quite particular about one's writing about it. Eagar did it far better than I have ever seen before. I don't surf, but goodness she made me feel as if I do. Read this story for her writing alone. The characters were also some of my favorites I have read about in a while. Carly did not seem like the girl I would relate to much, and she wasn't my favorite bit of the story, but she comes across as very real. Everything she was feeling seemed so genuine. But beyond Carly, her two best friends were hands down my favorite bit of the story. There's Hannah, the Dutch divorcee who spends her time dancing and dating. She was such a lovable character-I want her as my own best friend. Then there's Danny, the boy Carly meets surfing who sees people in color. They were absolutely perfect as Carly's friends, balancing her out in such an enjoyable way.

I could go on for ages about my love for this book but I'll just say this: Do yourself a favor and go read Raw Blue.


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Raw Blue Books Reviews

Raw Blue by Kirsty Eagar is about Carly, a cook in a café in Manly, who surfs to block out a trauma she experienced two years prior to the events of the book. It details Carly's struggle to over-come her painful experience and be able to have a normal relationships and a full life.

Eagar's writing is the standout feature of this book, but is unfortunately let down by the perplexing and unsatisfying plot. Several characters are introduced and we are given an insight into the problems in their life. However, we never find out what becomes of these characters after their troubles are introduced - they fade into the background and the reader is left in the dark. Also, after a lot of slow build up, the ending is rushed through and left me disgruntled.

What I Loved
The way Eagar writes is raw and fantastic, and I hope to read some more of her work, but this book didn't show off her talent as much as it could have.

What Was Lacking
I have to call Eagar out on the way her characters speak - I have never met any Australian under sixty who actually says any of the stereotypical Aussie phrases the way these characters do.
Quote
"Once they know they've got a hold of your shame, they can shake it out and hold it up for the all world to see. And you become less than it. You become something disgusting."

This could have been a great book, but is let down by the author taking on too much and ultimately failing to do the story justice.
I must first thank Trish Doller for suggesting this book to me. If it wasn’t for her I would have missed this one completely and that would be bordering as a travesty. Because Raw Blue was a really fantastic read and a really real read about a girl trying to hide from her past by not living life in the present. It hit on a lot of great points that left me wanting to weep and hug Carly at the same time.

Raw Blue is about Carly, a girl that has dropped out of university and has moved away from her family so she can forget a tragedy that happened to her 2 years prior. Living on her own with no support, Carly spends her days working at a café to make rent and surfing, the one thing she loves more than anything. She has mostly kept to herself not letting anyone in until she meets Ryan, a local recently released from jail that likes to surf at the safe break she does. As the two get closer and Carly starts to open herself up to him and make actual friends she has to decide how long to let the past hold on to her or she will finally let it go like she should.

Like I said, Carly made me want to just hug her, after I was done crying for her. She was so broken and really had no one to rely on. Her parents had no idea what had happened to her during schoolies week but from the sound of things they weren’t all that sympathetic to begin with. Instead Carly shut herself off and it was really sad. She had no one to trust but the water. That was her strongest relationship for most of the book anyway. Well until she met Ryan and then everything changed. Carly started to change and that was truly remarkable to see. Ryan, amazingly sweet, the kind of guy every girl needs, Ryan, who not once ran from Carly. He was never scared off by her erratic behavior. He never told her she was just too much work. He was there for her in whatever capacity she needed and that made him so unbelievably swoonworthy it isn’t even funny. But the best part about Ryan was his ability to not give up. He really was the perfect complement to Carly.

Besides Carly and Ryan I have to say one of my favorite parts of this book was Danny. Eager used him as a supporting character pretty much to perfection. He was quirky enough to lighten some of the scenes that needed to be lightened up, but he was also a good sounding board for Carly and had no problem telling her what he thought and essentially making her become his friend. Even though Carly didn’t know it she needed someone like Danny in her life. She needed a friend that would bug her and ask her the hard stuff and make her just live her life.

Basically Raw Blue is a book about self-discovery and figuring out how to not let the past rule your present. It is about falling in love and making friends and craving a life for yourself out of tragedy. It was well written with interesting characters and a story you can’t help but fall in love with. An author not really known in the states that I would definitely recommend.
This is one of the most beautifully written books I have read in a long time. The synopsis was not something that instantly pulled me in-it didn't seem like the kind of book I would usually enjoy. Even so, I couldn't ignore the various reviews of how great the writing was, so I decided to give it a try. I am so happy I did. Raw Blue has a plot that isn't drastically different from many YA/NA novels, yet it still stands out to me as being different in its own wonderful way.

Carly is an Australian girl who was moved away from her family, dropped out of uni and leads a fairly secluded life. Her only priority is surfing, and she'll do whatever necessary to revolve her life around it. When she can't be out on the water, she's working in the kitchen of a cafe or having tea with her adorably loony housemate, Hanna. Something from her past keeps her closed off and struggling, but fellow surfer, Ryan, might be the one who can break down Carly's walls. With his own tumultuous past, Carly is unsure if it's wise to let him in, but he's a hard one for her to resist.

There were just so many amazing aspects to this story, I'm sure no review I ever write could do it justice. First off, Eagar's writing is unlike any other kind I have ever encountered. She has this impeccable way of beautifully describing scenes and surroundings, making you really feel as if you're within it, without bogging you down with too many details. The ocean is hands down my favorite thing in the world. I spend every moment I can in it, so I am bound to be quite particular about one's writing about it. Eagar did it far better than I have ever seen before. I don't surf, but goodness she made me feel as if I do. Read this story for her writing alone. The characters were also some of my favorites I have read about in a while. Carly did not seem like the girl I would relate to much, and she wasn't my favorite bit of the story, but she comes across as very real. Everything she was feeling seemed so genuine. But beyond Carly, her two best friends were hands down my favorite bit of the story. There's Hannah, the Dutch divorcee who spends her time dancing and dating. She was such a lovable character-I want her as my own best friend. Then there's Danny, the boy Carly meets surfing who sees people in color. They were absolutely perfect as Carly's friends, balancing her out in such an enjoyable way.

I could go on for ages about my love for this book but I'll just say this Do yourself a favor and go read Raw Blue.