Leveled Mind Confused Heart

by Angelique

Reviewed by: Delonya Conyers
November 2011

In Leveled Mind Confused Heart author Angelique narrates the story of Adrienne Whitney a college student experiencing the heartache that is usually found when trying to discern love from lust.  At the onset of the story Whitney is a sophomore at a university in Florida trying to maintain a long distance relationship with Elliott, her boyfriend of seven months who’s back home in their home state of Georgia.  Although the relationship is fairly new Adrienne has already begun to fill indifferent for Elliott; as evidenced by her lack of excitement upon seeing him again for the first time in months. 

Adrienne knows that her relationship with Elliott has run its course but she doesn’t know how to end it.  She stays with Elliott although she’s clearly unhappy and almost every conversation leads into a petty argument as a result of this unhappiness.  It takes a newfound interest in another student at her university that she meets on-line named Zephyr for Adrienne to finally sever all ties with Elliott.  There’s an undeniable chemistry between Adrienne and Zephyr and an easy friendship ensues.

However when the friendship blossoms into friends with benefits confusion rears its ugly head because Zephyr is hesitant to define their relationship as boyfriend/girlfriend.  Although Adrienne really desires more she’s willing to accept less and this willingness will end up defining their entire relationship. The back and forth and endless emotional strain that Adrienne places upon herself to hold on to Zephyr drags on for the majority of the novel making for a tedious and at some points redundant read.

What did you like about the book?
The subject matter is very relevant to young women who are entering into relationships especially the way it demonstrates how settling for less can be very detrimental. 

What did you dislike about the book?
The concept of the novel was good but it was negatively impacted by the poor developmental aspects.

What could the author do to improve the book?
Consulting an editor to repair the developmental issues. 

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