I finished the book because I finish all books, but from about 10% I was irritated, which only grew throughout the story. This is where I lost track of the love story and began to boil. However, he soon became mean, cold and abusive. In the beginning, he was a womanizer, but I could have forgiven him, because he seemed to be trying his best to grow up to his unexpected task with a good portion of performance anxiety that spilled over and affected his behavior. Putting your silly personal feelings before your very likely Olympic championship is just beyond stupid, especially that it was not just about fame, but changing her family's life from hardship and poverty. She then developed into stupid and immature to the point of behaving like a spoiled child, and not just in her personal life, but her professional life as well, that she was supposedly so good at. I hated the heroine from the beginning for being disrespectful, spoiled and full of herself. Let us get the performance out of the way: I did not like the female narrator at all, that's why I gave only 2 stars, but it was a matter of personal taste. I usually like the books of this Author, but this one sorely missed the target. I hope none of the abused Olympic gymnasts ever stumble upon this book.

I think the author was intending to be sexy and edgy, but the product is just down right creepy. Lassar's justified his abuse to his gymnasts. Erik's rationalization that this session would help Brie become a better gymnast was way too reminiscent of how Dr. The yoga session ends with the coach leading his athlete into sex. The most disturbing scene unfolds when Erik prescribes yoga as a means for Brie to gain better trust in her body.

Erik clearly sees her as a 'girl', (as he constantly reminds her) and his other love interests as woman, yet he continues to engage in sexual activity with her.

The creepiness begins early in the plot as the 30 year coach initiates a conversation about sex with his 20 year old athlete. He is constantly telling her he is trying to control her, messing with her head and treating her like garbage in front of other people. He is clearly in a position of power with the immature student/gymnast and his actions are pretty creepy. IMO Erik crosses the line from alpha male to sexual abuser. Lassar of being found guilty of sexually abusing hundreds of gymnasts. The plot of this book is fairly disturbing, especially considering the recent events of Dr. Brie is immature, indignant and lacks respect for the authority of her coach. The Summer Games Out of Bounds A young olympic gymnast and a coach come to together to train for the final weeks leading up to the Olympics.

Out of Bounds by R.S. Grey