Summary (from Amazon) : Sasah Finnegan has always had a knack for setting people up, and at sixteen, she's turned her talent into an online business, molding high school crushes into true love. But Sasah finds her toughest match yet when hottie Derek Ubran asks her to set him up with Sasha's gorgeous sister, Maddie. It's not that Derek isn't a good catch. In fact, after spending so much time with him, Sasha can't help but think he's perfect-for her that is. Can Sasah push her feelings aside for the sake of her business? Or has this miss finally found her match?
Review : This book is perfect for any teenager who wants to read a sweet, romantic love story. I thought this book was truly written in the eyes of a teenage girl, not in the author's POV. I thought the prologue was priceless and brought me into the story, automatically. You have to read the prologue, definitely. It will make you read the rest quickly.
I also loved the main character, Sasha. I found her to be spunky, funny, and not-to-mention very mature, since she is running a succesful Matchmaker business at sixteen! Most sixteen year olds are worried about their own dating life, let alone solving someone else's. Yet...that's exactly what comes in the climax.
Sasha is developing a crush for the love-interest in the story, Derek.
This book is great for any bored teenager who wants a good read! I definitely recommend it and I hope you all pick a copy up at your local bookstore. It's only $6.99, a good price for this economy.
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Friday, June 5, 2009
The Debutante by, Kathryn Williams
"Between SAT and college applications, senior year can be stressful. Throw in a massive move, a best friend's betrayl, and poofy white fresses, and you have the makings of a Lifetime original movie. Unfortunately, for seventeen-year-old Annie McRae, this is no television special...it's her life.
Mere weeks before the start of what's supposed to be the best year of high school, Annie's parents inform her they're moving...to Beauforty, Alabama, land of deep-fryers, "debs", and worst of all, her grandmother. It's enough to send this true-blue Connecticut Yankee running for the Mason-Dixon Line. And before she can say "y'all," Annie learns she'll be trading in her cords for a debutante dress-or risk losing her ticket to college and out of the south." -From, The Debutante.
First things first, I absolutely loved the summary for this book. I actually thought it was fresh, funky, and hilarious, especially the part about the "Lifetime Original Movie"; that really made me want to read the book. I also really liked how it pulled me in; yes, I know it's strange to first discuss the summary, but I believe a summary can really make a decision, and I hope, after reading this summary, you decide to read this book-It's great!
OK, so I have to admit, I absolutely love the heroine of this story, Annie McRae; Kathryn did such an amazing job working in the eyes of a young, hip teenage girl and making her come alive. I love how I felt like Annie was a real person and I felt as if she was talking to me; her own unique voice shown through the story. Her sarcasm and jokes we're pretty clever as well, and Annie is such a great character, that you'll never want to put the book down. I also liked the "metamorphosis", so to speak, of her changing into a debutante. It was pretty impressive.
I think anyone who reads this book will be very pleased; with an original storyline and unique characters, you will never want to put this book down! I loved the whole "training sequence"; it reminded me of the Princess Diaries by, Meg Cabot; not by the writing style or anything of that source, but just the character and spunkiness that spoke through the section. This book really does give Kathryn a promising future in the writing business and I hope to read more of her books again.
Mere weeks before the start of what's supposed to be the best year of high school, Annie's parents inform her they're moving...to Beauforty, Alabama, land of deep-fryers, "debs", and worst of all, her grandmother. It's enough to send this true-blue Connecticut Yankee running for the Mason-Dixon Line. And before she can say "y'all," Annie learns she'll be trading in her cords for a debutante dress-or risk losing her ticket to college and out of the south." -From, The Debutante.
First things first, I absolutely loved the summary for this book. I actually thought it was fresh, funky, and hilarious, especially the part about the "Lifetime Original Movie"; that really made me want to read the book. I also really liked how it pulled me in; yes, I know it's strange to first discuss the summary, but I believe a summary can really make a decision, and I hope, after reading this summary, you decide to read this book-It's great!
OK, so I have to admit, I absolutely love the heroine of this story, Annie McRae; Kathryn did such an amazing job working in the eyes of a young, hip teenage girl and making her come alive. I love how I felt like Annie was a real person and I felt as if she was talking to me; her own unique voice shown through the story. Her sarcasm and jokes we're pretty clever as well, and Annie is such a great character, that you'll never want to put the book down. I also liked the "metamorphosis", so to speak, of her changing into a debutante. It was pretty impressive.
I think anyone who reads this book will be very pleased; with an original storyline and unique characters, you will never want to put this book down! I loved the whole "training sequence"; it reminded me of the Princess Diaries by, Meg Cabot; not by the writing style or anything of that source, but just the character and spunkiness that spoke through the section. This book really does give Kathryn a promising future in the writing business and I hope to read more of her books again.
Ink Exchange By, Melissa Marr
Ink Exchange, by Melissa Marr, is the follow-up to the outstanding book, Wicked Lovely. While you may not have to read this book, in order to fall into Ink Exchange, it would be nice to do so, therefore you can understand the storyline, characters, etc., though there is a new heroine, but same characters.
Meet Leslie, your normal teenage girl, with a tough life. With her father not really fitting the stereotype for the Mr. Great Dad award, Leslie's dad is still hurt about his wife leaving him, while at the same time her brother is addicted to hard drugs, as he brings in some dangerous people to their home. Plus, her family can barely pay the bills and rely on Leslie for money.
Little does she know, her best friend, Aislinn (the heroine from the first book) has ordered guards to protect her and keep her very safe from the bad influences.
To break free of being the "mother" of her father and brother, Leslie decides to do something out of the ordinary for her, and that is to get a tattoo. Going to Rabbit, the story's tattoo artist, he shows her a coveted book, that's off-limits to anyone else, and she chooses one that she likes. But as she gets the tattoo, something a "little" unexpectant happens; Leslie will be apart of the "faerie world". You can see part of the dilemma.
Now, don't be fooled, that's not where it end. Basically, this story is your (not so) typical love story, where the girl falls in love with the guy she literally can't have, and there's a boy who likes her, who she has to accept, but doesn't want too. I don't want to give away to much, but this is a very exciting story.
I have to say, I absolutely loved this book. In a world of vampires and werewolves, it's unlikely in the YA market to find a love story, about faeries. Melissa Marr, has outdone herself again, with creating such real, interesting characters that almost seem real to you, in everyday life. This book really shows the world, how much of a force she is to be reckoned with. There's so many (good!) twists and turns that put you on the edge of your seat, that you will never
want to put this book down. It's that incredible.
Lastly, don't hesitate. Go out right now and buy this book! Seriously, you won't regret it. Believe me, you will crave for the next book!
Meet Leslie, your normal teenage girl, with a tough life. With her father not really fitting the stereotype for the Mr. Great Dad award, Leslie's dad is still hurt about his wife leaving him, while at the same time her brother is addicted to hard drugs, as he brings in some dangerous people to their home. Plus, her family can barely pay the bills and rely on Leslie for money.
Little does she know, her best friend, Aislinn (the heroine from the first book) has ordered guards to protect her and keep her very safe from the bad influences.
To break free of being the "mother" of her father and brother, Leslie decides to do something out of the ordinary for her, and that is to get a tattoo. Going to Rabbit, the story's tattoo artist, he shows her a coveted book, that's off-limits to anyone else, and she chooses one that she likes. But as she gets the tattoo, something a "little" unexpectant happens; Leslie will be apart of the "faerie world". You can see part of the dilemma.
Now, don't be fooled, that's not where it end. Basically, this story is your (not so) typical love story, where the girl falls in love with the guy she literally can't have, and there's a boy who likes her, who she has to accept, but doesn't want too. I don't want to give away to much, but this is a very exciting story.
I have to say, I absolutely loved this book. In a world of vampires and werewolves, it's unlikely in the YA market to find a love story, about faeries. Melissa Marr, has outdone herself again, with creating such real, interesting characters that almost seem real to you, in everyday life. This book really shows the world, how much of a force she is to be reckoned with. There's so many (good!) twists and turns that put you on the edge of your seat, that you will never
want to put this book down. It's that incredible.
Lastly, don't hesitate. Go out right now and buy this book! Seriously, you won't regret it. Believe me, you will crave for the next book!
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