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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
Graded By: Meghan
BFF Charm: Yay!
Swoonworthy Scale: 6
Talky Talk: Straight Up
Bonus Factors: Kickass Abuela, The Prince and the Pauper
Relationship Status: Summer Crush
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BFF Charm: Yay!
Swoonworthy Scale: 6
Talky Talk: Straight Up
Bonus Factors: Kickass Abuela, The Prince and the Pauper
Relationship Status: Summer Crush
Read the full book report here.
4.8
This is the most serious work of Janette Rallison I've read yet- it's so unlike her previous books, which were light, fluffy reads with guaranteed happy endings and laughs from page one.
This could have been a better idea than execution, but it was well done. I liked it!
Good book
Book was good and an easy read. I enjoyed the story line and the authors writing style. I recommend this book if you want and easy lighthearted read.
Book was good and an easy read. I enjoyed the story line and the authors writing style. I recommend this book if you want and easy lighthearted read.
4.0 stars. Cute romantic story. It reminds me a little of the Disney movie Model Behavior. I love that the main character is from Morgantown, WV. My home state is rarely represented in novels.
This was more fun and better than I expected considering the premise but I still wouldn't say it's an amazing book.
I absolutely loved Janette Rallison's book, My Fair Godmother, and couldn't wait to read more from her. So when I saw the chance to read her newest book, My Double Life, on Around the World Tours, I had to sign up. While the plots of both books were strikingly different, there were aspects that I picked up in both books.
The first of which was the humor found in both books. While I think that My Double Life focused less on humor than MFG, there were still quite a few funny moments. During some scenes, I ended up laughing aloud (much to my embarrassment), and I found a few scenes funny because I really connected with Alexia. Alexia was a realistic, likable character. While not all girls look like superstars, I could definitely relate to some of her insecurities, and was glad to see her follow her heart. I also want to mention Kari, the singer who is struggling to put out her new album. At first I expected to seriously dislike her. She seemed like the typical mean girl, who felt entitled to the royal treatment simply because she was a star. By the end of the book, however, it was clear that she was struggling with insecurities, too.
A major theme throughout this book is the idea of the importance of family. Alexia has grown up without her father, but her mother and grandmother have done a great job raising her. They don't agree with Alexia's decision to accept the job as Kari's double, and that's mostly because they care, and worry about her. After all, Alexia is traveling to the other side of the country to work, without any friends or family there to help her. I did wish that we could have learned more about Alexia's father over the course of the story. Without giving too much away, it takes quite some time for Alexia to actually meet him, and I really wanted to know what he was thinking.
Overall, I thought that My Double Life was another great read from Rallison. It was funny, and the story had some depth to it. As the summer grows closer, I'd suggest this to people who want a read that isn't too heavy, but still has substance. Plus, there's a bit of romance, too.
The first of which was the humor found in both books. While I think that My Double Life focused less on humor than MFG, there were still quite a few funny moments. During some scenes, I ended up laughing aloud (much to my embarrassment), and I found a few scenes funny because I really connected with Alexia. Alexia was a realistic, likable character. While not all girls look like superstars, I could definitely relate to some of her insecurities, and was glad to see her follow her heart. I also want to mention Kari, the singer who is struggling to put out her new album. At first I expected to seriously dislike her. She seemed like the typical mean girl, who felt entitled to the royal treatment simply because she was a star. By the end of the book, however, it was clear that she was struggling with insecurities, too.
A major theme throughout this book is the idea of the importance of family. Alexia has grown up without her father, but her mother and grandmother have done a great job raising her. They don't agree with Alexia's decision to accept the job as Kari's double, and that's mostly because they care, and worry about her. After all, Alexia is traveling to the other side of the country to work, without any friends or family there to help her. I did wish that we could have learned more about Alexia's father over the course of the story. Without giving too much away, it takes quite some time for Alexia to actually meet him, and I really wanted to know what he was thinking.
Overall, I thought that My Double Life was another great read from Rallison. It was funny, and the story had some depth to it. As the summer grows closer, I'd suggest this to people who want a read that isn't too heavy, but still has substance. Plus, there's a bit of romance, too.
4.5 stars
This was my first time reading a Janette Rallison book and I was very impressed with her writing. She turned what could have been a cliché plot into something different and deeper. I think I'll definitely have to try another book of hers in the future.
Alexis Garcia comes from a poor background, with a caring mother and no-nonsense grandmother (who was hilarious and amazing, the kind of grandmother you usually see in young-adult books, I've noticed). Alexis also looks almost identical to pop-star Kari Kingsley. This is because, as she later discovers, she is Kari's half-sister. Alexis had always wanted to meet her father (having heard nothing about him growing up) and so when Kari's manager rings up, asking if she'll be Kari's double, Alexis agrees on the terms that she'll be able to meet Alex Kingsley, her famous father, and spend time with her half-sister Kari.
It was a sweet story, focusing specifically on family bonds and ties. There is also romance when Alexis meets Grant, another famous singer. Problem is, he thinks she's Kari and so a lot of funny situations develop. I was really impressed by the writing. It was a nice, light read that I thoroughly enjoyed :)
This was my first time reading a Janette Rallison book and I was very impressed with her writing. She turned what could have been a cliché plot into something different and deeper. I think I'll definitely have to try another book of hers in the future.
Alexis Garcia comes from a poor background, with a caring mother and no-nonsense grandmother (who was hilarious and amazing, the kind of grandmother you usually see in young-adult books, I've noticed). Alexis also looks almost identical to pop-star Kari Kingsley. This is because, as she later discovers, she is Kari's half-sister. Alexis had always wanted to meet her father (having heard nothing about him growing up) and so when Kari's manager rings up, asking if she'll be Kari's double, Alexis agrees on the terms that she'll be able to meet Alex Kingsley, her famous father, and spend time with her half-sister Kari.
It was a sweet story, focusing specifically on family bonds and ties. There is also romance when Alexis meets Grant, another famous singer. Problem is, he thinks she's Kari and so a lot of funny situations develop. I was really impressed by the writing. It was a nice, light read that I thoroughly enjoyed :)
Cute
a cute story, but it was Fairly predictable. A nice quick read during quarantine. And being free was the right price.
a cute story, but it was Fairly predictable. A nice quick read during quarantine. And being free was the right price.