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Scott, Kieran
12 Reviews
(4)
YA
True Love Novel series.
Goddess of love Eros, disguised as New Jersey teen True, is running out of time: she must make a third couple fall in love or Zeus won't return her and her love, Orion, to Mount Olympus. Worse, Artemis and Apollo are on a mission to exterminate True. The series remains predictable, but alternating first-person voices give life to various teenage personalities.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(3)
YA
Horror fans will not be disappointed with this cinematic and suspenseful novel. New girl and former urbanite Callie consents to go camping with her new friends and boyfriend. Despite familiar tropes--a terrible accident, getting lost in the woods, a mysterious stranger, a stalker, and a series of gruesome discoveries--readers will be on edge throughout this page-turner.
Reviewer: Grace Enriquez
(4)
YA
True Love Novel series.
Teenager True is really Eros, the Goddess of Love, who was banished to Earth by Zeus in Only Everything. Here, True's goddess powers are slowly returning, but she's afraid to use them for fear Artemis and Apollo will find her--and kill her. The fate of this story's highlighted couple, Peter and Claudia, is predictable, but there are some engaging plot twists.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(4)
YA
True Love Novel series.
Love goddess Eros can unite soul mates with no problem, until Zeus banishes her to Earth. Now she's human "True," with bad skin, a bad wardrobe, and a limited amount of time to match up three perfect couples--without her powers. The predictable mythology-flavored romance novel's first-person perspective changes from True to Charlie and Katrina (a targeted couple), offering readers three distinct voices.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(4)
YA
This book picks up where the trilogy's second book (He's So Not Worth It) ended: Chloe is pregnant with (supposedly) Jake's baby. In alternating narration, on-and-off-again Jake and Ally describe trying to make their relationship work despite the situation. The almost too-dramatic plot and some unbelievably neat resolutions strain credulity but make this novel deliciously readable.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen
(4)
YA
This sequel to She's So Dead to Us is told from three perspectives: Ally and Jake (who are in love but hardly speaking) narrate while outcast Annie's "field journal" observes their town's richest social circle. The soap opera–style web of love, cliques, hookups, and deceit--of both teens and grownups--is entertaining, but convoluted; a cliffhanger ending indicates another installment.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen
(3)
YA
When Ally Ryan's father made some bad investments, it nearly bankrupted her friends' parents, forcing the privileged girl and her family out of town. But now, eighteen months later, Ally is returning to the scene of her father's crimes to start again. Will her ex-friends let go of the past? In this successful blend of class struggle, betrayal, and forbidden romance, Scott creates an unpredictable and timely story.
Reviewer: Lana Barnes
(4)
YA
Tama, star of the school musical, takes stage manager and narrator KJ under her wing, convincing KJ that the only way to be free of her geek posse is to be nasty to them. It takes a family crisis for KJ to realize she has bigger problems than nerdy boys following her around. The story's predictable, but distinctive characters keep it interesting.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(3)
YA
In this sequel to I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader, Annisa's boyfriend, Daniel, quits the wrestling team and unexpectedly joins her on the cheerleading squad. Initially thrilled, Annisa swiftly learns that having boys on the squad complicates the team dynamic. Soon the girls are taking sides against the boys and against one another. Likable characters and a well-paced plot will hook readers.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(3)
YA
Transplanted mid-year to Florida, brunette Anissa struggles to fit in on the all-blonde and mostly all-cruel cheerleading team. After inadvertently making fast enemies with most of the squad, a resilient Anissa relies on the strength of knowing herself to overcome obstacles. The lesson is a familiar one, but the likable characters and above-average writing recommend this book.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(4)
4-6
Latinos in the Limelight series.
The formulaic books in this series profile well-known Latinos in the arts. After a chapter about the subject's childhood and early years, each book provides basic background information about the individual's career. The quality of the photos is uneven, but fans will be interested in these offerings. Each book includes a chronology and a list of accomplishments. Bib., ind. [Review covers these titles: Freddie Prinze Jr., John Leguizamo, Carlos Santana, Salma Hayek, Enrique Iglesias.]
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(4)
4-6
Latinos in the Limelight series.
These formulaic biographies profile well-known Latinos in business, the arts, and sports. After a chapter about the subject's childhood and early years, the books provide basic background information about his or her career. The adulatory texts are accompanied by average-quality photos. A chronology and, where appropriate, lists of accomplishments and awards are appended. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman
12 reviews
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