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izzyy914's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
bookworm2209's review
4.0
'It all started with a poo in a flower bed.'
This book follows the story of Rosie Bloom, and her best friend Titania DeFuria. The book has a lot of teenage drama going on. Different characters with the usual high school roles.
Titania DeFuria is quite a brave daring girl while Rosie is quite the opposite - red-face, and more reserved.
They compliment each other very well.
When Rosie turns back on Ti without warning, Ti is expelled from school, and Rosie tries to make things right and she can't because her situation at home wasn't looking up either with her mother.
Ophelia DeFuria who is Ti's twin, is also an interesting character, madly in love and confusing character. But I sympathised with her. Teenagers lives aren't as easy as people may think, this book can be one of the ways I could explain why.
This book has a natural flow of a teenager's life, and I was surprised when at certain points I could relate how Rosie or Ti was feeling. The author conveyed the character's feelings quite well.
The addition of Alisha, Kiaru, Charlie, Alex, Mia, were also drama enthralled, and I was also surprised how the development of a character such as Alex was maintained, cause in the end... you'll see.
My favourite character was Joey, the sweet 8-year-old brother of Rosie, who she could rely on, the book also shows the luck of having siblings, and I couldn't be any more grateful for my 3 siblings.
The book is the narration of the drama of a teenager's life, it is very interesting being a person who doesn't realise what's going on around her, this story reminds me of all the hilarious dramas in my teenage life and how much more is to come. The book all in all was nostalgic, I liked it 😃 Cause it reminded of the sweet friends that I have and that I know I should trust them with my life and never risk anything for something else equally important.
This book follows the story of Rosie Bloom, and her best friend Titania DeFuria. The book has a lot of teenage drama going on. Different characters with the usual high school roles.
Titania DeFuria is quite a brave daring girl while Rosie is quite the opposite - red-face, and more reserved.
They compliment each other very well.
When Rosie turns back on Ti without warning, Ti is expelled from school, and Rosie tries to make things right and she can't because her situation at home wasn't looking up either with her mother.
Ophelia DeFuria who is Ti's twin, is also an interesting character, madly in love and confusing character. But I sympathised with her. Teenagers lives aren't as easy as people may think, this book can be one of the ways I could explain why.
This book has a natural flow of a teenager's life, and I was surprised when at certain points I could relate how Rosie or Ti was feeling. The author conveyed the character's feelings quite well.
The addition of Alisha, Kiaru, Charlie, Alex, Mia, were also drama enthralled, and I was also surprised how the development of a character such as Alex was maintained, cause in the end... you'll see.
My favourite character was Joey, the sweet 8-year-old brother of Rosie, who she could rely on, the book also shows the luck of having siblings, and I couldn't be any more grateful for my 3 siblings.
The book is the narration of the drama of a teenager's life, it is very interesting being a person who doesn't realise what's going on around her, this story reminds me of all the hilarious dramas in my teenage life and how much more is to come. The book all in all was nostalgic, I liked it 😃 Cause it reminded of the sweet friends that I have and that I know I should trust them with my life and never risk anything for something else equally important.
kirstysbookshelf's review
4.0
Actual rating 3.5
This book follows Rosie Bloom as she learns about herself and her friendships. From the start of the book we know that her best friend Titania has disappeared the story then goes back in time and we get to see the build up to the disappearance.
Titania seems to be a bad influence on Rosie as she gets into a lot of trouble which causes them to spend time apart. During this time Titania's behaviour seems to get worse and there is nothing that Rosie can do to help as her parents have forbidden her from seeing Titania.
Overall this was an enjoyable contemporary read. There was a slight romance elements but the main focus of the book was friendship. I did find it a little difficult to understand why Rosie went a long with a lot of the stuff that Titania did as I didn't really connect with Titania and I couldn't understand her motives for doing some of the things she did.
I did like this book and I would be interested to read more from the author in the future.
This book follows Rosie Bloom as she learns about herself and her friendships. From the start of the book we know that her best friend Titania has disappeared the story then goes back in time and we get to see the build up to the disappearance.
Titania seems to be a bad influence on Rosie as she gets into a lot of trouble which causes them to spend time apart. During this time Titania's behaviour seems to get worse and there is nothing that Rosie can do to help as her parents have forbidden her from seeing Titania.
Overall this was an enjoyable contemporary read. There was a slight romance elements but the main focus of the book was friendship. I did find it a little difficult to understand why Rosie went a long with a lot of the stuff that Titania did as I didn't really connect with Titania and I couldn't understand her motives for doing some of the things she did.
I did like this book and I would be interested to read more from the author in the future.
jessicasophie's review
4.0
Actual Rating: 4.5 stars
I thought this was going to be a book about friendship and it was, but it was also so much more. Because of the opening chapter the entire novel is wracked with suspense and I loved every second. Easily devoured within a day!
Full review to come.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster for this review copy. All thoughts are my honest own.
I thought this was going to be a book about friendship and it was, but it was also so much more. Because of the opening chapter the entire novel is wracked with suspense and I loved every second. Easily devoured within a day!
Full review to come.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster for this review copy. All thoughts are my honest own.
frannyhaha's review
4.0
A compelling novel about friendship, sisterhood, secrets and the importance of being true to yourself. A must read! If you liked we were liars or beautiful broken things, you will love this!
Received from lovereading4kids.co.uk
Received from lovereading4kids.co.uk
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