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Llewellyn/Flux
4 Reviews
(4)
YA
Hotshot Brandon entrusts band geek Kevin with the senior ritual of obtaining measurements of the girls in their class. Kevin's newfound popularity comes at the expense of the women in his life, including his mom and the pretty girl next door. The book gets across its message without being too preachy, but cardboard characters--virtuous girls vs. juvenile boys--reinforce stereotypes.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(3)
YA
Full of small-town charm, this entertaining sequel to Tips on Having a Gay (Ex) Boyfriend finds Belle dealing with her senior year of high school, her insecurities about her boyfriend, and the scary news that her best friend is pregnant. Humorous and touching, this story will appeal to readers with its wit, wisdom, and sometimes brutal honesty.
Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear
(4)
YA
Emma is having a difficult time getting over her high school crush; attending the same college with him doesn't help. When her family wins the lottery, she decides to drop out of school and find herself. It takes a lot of navel-gazing for Emma to learn that money can't buy happiness, but readers may relate to her inner conflicts.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor
(3)
YA
Eighteen-year-old Grace's strict Christian father maintains a chokehold on her life. When his actions threaten her secret relationship with Michael, a (rather snobby) professor in his twenties, Grace rebels by getting engaged. Soon overwhelmed, she realizes that she's left one controlling relationship for another. Sympathetic, multifaceted characters allow the plot to rise above its After-School-Special dimensions.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
4 reviews
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