Ally Ryan used to lead a charmed life. She was popular, dated the cutest boys, and was super rich, living in the biggest mansion on the Crest, a ritzy neighborhood. Of course, the plot would be sort of boring if there wasn’t some kind of big huge change. Well, friends, Ally’s dad is no financial […]
Review of The DUFF by Kody Keplinger
June 2, 2010
The premise of The Duff by Kody Keplinger is that Bianca is the DUFF of her circle of friends according to Wesley, this guy she meets in a teen club. DUFF meaning designated ugly fat friend. Interwoven throughout the novel are issues Bianca must deal with such as self-esteem, weight, alcoholism, and expression of sexuality. […]
Review of Sea by Heidi R. Kling
May 19, 2010
Imagine, if you will, a book that will melt your heart simultaneously reminding you of a 1940s black and white film, despite it being set in the present. Are you picturing? Picture an exotic location, such as say, Indonesia. Now, add in a large smattering of romance and you have Sea by Heidi R. Kling. […]
Review of The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells
May 16, 2010
The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells, no brainer, takes place over, you guessed it! The Summer! 16 year old Mia goes to visit her rich family in the Hamptons. She does not fit in very well with her cousin and her cousin’s upscale friends. One night, Mia’s cousin ditches her at a party. […]
Review of The Heart Is Not A Size by Beth Kephart
May 12, 2010
The Heart Is Not A Size by Beth Kephart is essentially a snapshot in time. Georgia, the main character, is a junior in high school. She’s this husky, solid girl who is prone to panic attacks. One day she sees this flyer for a humanitarian trip to Juarez, Mexico. She decides going to Mexico will […]
Review of The First Part Last by Angela Johnson
May 10, 2010
The First Part Last by Angela Johnson is a rather short, quick read, which made it a perfect Readathon book. I had picked this book up because of a guest post by a blogger, I forget who – curse you memory, curse you – on the books of Angela Johnson. Let me just say I […]