Thank you, Miranda Kenneally. I could not put this book down and was consistently reading it no matter where I was. That is always a sign of an amazing book to me. Even more so now, considering it's become very hard for me to read as often as I used to. Defending Taylor does not disappoint in the Hundred Oaks series. It has the drama, the breakdowns, the melt-your-heart moments, and of course some kind of physical activity (I mean soccer! Sports! Get your brains out of the gutter, reading community. *wink*) 
 Following Taylor, our protagonist, was such a roller coaster of everything I adore in a character. Firstly, she's obsessed with coffee and animals...which is exactly me. More than that, she consistently tries her hardest for her friends, family, and herself. Watching Taylor grow from the beginning to the end is always a quality I love reading about. It's inspiring. 
 With the other characters, I love that we get to revisit some of the old characters we have already fallen in love it yet at the same time meet new ones. For example, Ezra...oh yes, Ezra. First off, gorgeous and unique name but more than that he has the physical and emotional hotness to match. Ezra is every girls dream guy. He's good looking, hard-working, and loves to his fullest. Watching his and Taylor's lives intertwine couldn't have been better. Other than Ezra, I loved her new and old friends that we get to meet along the way. They each have their own unique qualities and yet perfectly fit into the story and Taylor's life. 
 I respect the fact that Kenneally always beautifully weaves family, emotions, and relationships. There is never only one focus but we get to see many sides of our protagonists and it's such a breathe of fresh air. Overall, Defending Taylor was an absolute joy to read and I couldn't have loved it more. 
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