Rating: - Hmmm quite good
This book was a typical American teen book but it was quirky and really funny in places. Could relate to the character, a good book for any teen girl that enjoys a good gossipy romances chick lit
Rating: - pretty good book
Vegan, Virgin, Valentine Judging by the title I really didn't expect to enjoy this book, I thought that the central character would be a total loser who had no friends, but as it turns out she had some character traits which everyone can identify with- she feels guilty when she goes out with her friend's crush, she stresses about exams and feels really pressured by her parents. This makes it sound like a really angsty book, but its not, mostly she's really positive and has a good time (but sometimes doesn't realise it) despite the fact she feels really stressed. I read this just before my exams and it really helped me put things in perspective and chill out a bit- I reccomend this book to all teenage Read More:
Rating: - Vegan virgin Valentine
My review of the book, 'vegan, virgin, valentine' By Carolyn Mackler
When I received this book I couldn't wait to get started, I've already read 'The earth, my butt, and other big round things' and it was fantastic, so I was expecting the same from this. To start of with the book cover was eye-catching, it was different with a good use of bright, colourful words that immediately draw your attention. Then to make the book even better by the end of the first page I was completely hooked. I finished the book within 2 days after enjoying a funny story with a fantastic plot, characters and a special similarity to some peoples lives. In this story Carolyn Mackler manages to look upon a teenagers life with humour and light heartedness. ... Read More:
Imagine, you live a perfect life. Straight A student, perfect job, so smart your about to start Yale in the second year...
That is life for Mara Valentine, that is, until her 16 year old niece V comes to stay. V's mother, Aimee, is Mara's 35 year old, irresponsible older sister, who is heading for Costa Rica in search of one giant orgasm (or to cook traditional South American Cuisine), while chasing her "love" of a surfer dude boyfriend.
Cue the weed-smoking, boyfriend stealing, "ho". Mara's life is about to come crashing down, when her niece, yes, niece V moves to her school. First thing on the agenda: steal Mara's old boyfriend Travis, for a "one period stand" in the showers. Something which Mara ... Read More: