This might be the worst new adult book I have read. The writing is terrible. The characters are terrible. The plot is terribly executed. I feel like the author wanted there to be some overall purpose, but I had absolutely no idea what that was. I was under the assumption that the student would have been at least 18. I am not sure anybody wants to read a book about a 22 year old girl having a "mid-life" crisis despite the fact she has never grown up. The experience of reading this book is just turning each page waiting for everything to blow up. Overall? Terrible.

Dramatic, risky, and filled with drama. This book takes the best kind of risks while establishing the issues

I will admit the synopsis is what grabbed me right away for this book. I was excited about a taboo read- but unfortunately, I couldn't get into the characters, the storyline, the writing, or pretty much any of it. I didn't make it past 20% and was either bored or confused.

Okay this book was kind of awesome. Not the subject matter because the idea of teachers and students getting it on is disgusting but the book is pretty good.

Temptation can lead you to behave in a manner that is irrational, out of character, and tarnishes your reputation. Indecent by Corinne Sullivan follows one teacher-in-training's struggle with a tantalizing and indecorous situation. 

Imogene Abney has long been enamored by the world surrounding prep schools and when she is hired as a teaching apprentice at the all-boy's prep school Vandenberg she finally has an opportunity to indulge her life-long fantasy. With little experience with boys herself, twenty-two year old Imogene quickly succumbs to the charming attention of a fourth year student Adam Kipling, known as Kip. As he pursues her and she returns his attention, a dangerous affair begins between them, escalating until the inevitable plummet from the high of attempting the forbidden that affects their futures in an unequal manner.

Well-written, this narrative captivates with the depiction of an illicit affair between a student and a young teacher and takes you along for the turbulent ride. Exploring issues of gender and class, the story demonstrates perspectives on relationships that develop between various people, as well as the views on victimhood associated with particular social combinations, which illustrates society's thoughts on student/teacher relationships. While my attention was consumed by the affair and I appreciated the flawed characters presented in both Imogene and Kip, I was unsettled by many of Imogene's actions and attitudes toward Kip; however, her behavior highlighted her own relative immaturity and inexperience, which, while no excuse, did further develop her pitiable character.

Overall, I'd give it a 4 out of 5 stars.

Wow.....What a book!  There wasn't a point in the book where I didn't want to reach through the pages to slap Imogene upside the head....and giver her a hug.  Her bad decisions while working at an all-boys boarding school are absolutely painful, but the book is so well-written that you truly understand her character and feel that you are right there with her throughout all of the highs and lows.  A must read.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

At first glance, you think Imogene will be just fine. Then quickly you see, she is in way over her head. It seemed a  bit innocent at first, and you know that it really isn't. Not at all. It didn't have a pretty bow on this book, and truthfully, that's ok. 
Great book!

This is the kind of story that leaves your heart still aching long after you've turned the last page of the book.

And when I say 'ache', I mean it literally - like I could feel my entire heart clenching and unclenching the entire time I was reading this book. I am not joking. It was a painful experience that had me dissolving into tears.

Imogene, oh Imogene. Where do I even start with you? You were sweet and beautiful - the angel with the golden halo around her head - but so deeply flawed, that you tore off your own wings and became the very reason for your own destruction. I can't count how many times I've cried for your character. Your weakness frustrated me, but at the same time it grieved me, as I could understand where it was coming from. 

And Kip. I should've been angry at your character, but I couldn't be. I DIDN'T HAVE THE HEART TO BE. You were still just a BOY, after all. You had your own demons, and you dealt with them in the only way that you knew possible. I'm actually hoping that the author will write a follow-up story told from your point-of-view. It would be nice to be able to get inside your head.

Student-teacher relationships are just messy - illegal in the eyes of the law, and HORRENDOUS in the eyes of society. More often than not, the teacher is seen as the very embodiment of evil for taking advantage of the student. Pertaining to age and experience, of course he/she would be wiser, and just KNOW better. 

In this story, however, it's more complicated than that. With Imogene and Kip, I couldn't exactly pinpoint who took advantage of whom. Or if "taking advantage" is even the right term. They were both just looking for something... hungry for something... close to love. And that - well, that just makes me dissolve into tears again.

My heartfelt thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.