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310 pp.
| Penguin/Razorbill |
March, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59514-275-7$16.99
(4)
YA
Wish fulfillment really gets a workout in this overwrought tale about Beth, a talented but hideous-looking teenager who is transformed into a beauty; recognized as a brilliant singer; courted by a handsome but tragic swain, Derek; and consoled by a loyal and gorgeous friend. The exploration of Derek's cystic fibrosis is compelling, but melodrama drowns out some of the love story's nuances.