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dinnureads's review
5.0
A very empowering book for teenagers. The book is about finding yourself and the things that make you happy and accepting yourself the way you are. I liked it a lot, although I had moments, when I hated some of the characters so much and felt sorry for Virginia...
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
3.0
At the beginning of her sophomore year, Virginia Shreves suspects she was switched at birth and some chubby blonde family is raising the skinny brunette that should be a Shreve. Her parents ignore her in favor of her popular accomplished older siblings, her best friend has moved away, and she's managed to find a regular makeout partner, but do the aforementioned chubbiness doesn't want to push her luck and hope for a real relationship. After all, the guy's name is Froggy.
While I've tried to start this a million times, once I finally sat down in earnest, I read the vast majority of it in under 24 hours. I don't quite understand because I didn't love this book. It was good, but I don't really feel like anything about it stood out, except that the use of technology makes it clear that this book is over 10 years old. If you're looking for a contemporary-ish YA about a girl who feels invisible, this should work for you.
While I've tried to start this a million times, once I finally sat down in earnest, I read the vast majority of it in under 24 hours. I don't quite understand because I didn't love this book. It was good, but I don't really feel like anything about it stood out, except that the use of technology makes it clear that this book is over 10 years old. If you're looking for a contemporary-ish YA about a girl who feels invisible, this should work for you.
jeslyncat's review
3.0
I'm a big fan of the style of writing that Mackler has used here, dynamic characters thrown into an turbulent plot and left to come out the other side makes for a great read.
cheesygiraffe's review against another edition
4.0
Nice coming of age book. Not everyone is perfect even in a "perfect" family.
liketheday's review against another edition
4.0
I was totally pulled in by this title. It's pretty much the only reason I wanted to read this book — I didn't know anything about it going in. And I'll tell you this: the book lives up to its title. I read almost all of it in one very quick sitting, and was highly amused when I finished. Good work, book!
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mellabella's review
3.0
Cute, quick read about a high school girl named Virginia. She comes from a "perfect" family. Perfect, of course on the outside. the inner workings are decidedly not. Mom and dad are workaholics. Mom is supposed to be an expert on teenagers. with the exception of her own. Virginia feels ostracized at home and school. She's chubby, her family (mom, dad, sister and brother vary between fit and slim). She's not popular. Her best (and only) friend Shannon is living in another state for a year. Another reviewer said Virginia was "pathetic". She is. Only realizing her attributes when her brother falls from grace and the pedestal she put him on. Granted, there's more to it then that. All in all very fast read. The author created a real teenage voice.