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kdurham2's review against another edition
4.0
A YA read that after completing I sit on the fence of whether I really enjoyed it or may be a little disappointed. One thought, I was confused the entire time as to the age of the character and the mishaps that she found herself in. I think her character could have been a hint older and I would have found it more believeable. But on the other side, I loved the storyline - a girl trying to tackle growing up and finding herself in the midst of an adult world, while trying to make the most of the moment of her lifetime.
I couldn't grasp the roles of her parents and their abilities to disregard her late night activities and behaviors that are well beyond her age group. Although, I fell in love with her best friend and the co workers that made up the majority of the story.
So to make it short and sweet, this was a cute read that I would pass onto my younger crowd of readers. I would say to those of my age group - a great light read in the middle of those deep reads.
I couldn't grasp the roles of her parents and their abilities to disregard her late night activities and behaviors that are well beyond her age group. Although, I fell in love with her best friend and the co workers that made up the majority of the story.
So to make it short and sweet, this was a cute read that I would pass onto my younger crowd of readers. I would say to those of my age group - a great light read in the middle of those deep reads.
kristid's review against another edition
3.0
Savvy was light, fun and fast. This was a feel good novel that was more about discovering yourself than working at a magazine.
With that said, there were a few things that did bother me. Jessica, the fashion editor, takes Chrissy under her wing, because she reminds her of her sister, which was very sweet and endearing. Jessica was also a model and when Chrissy asked her why she quit to become a fashion editor, she tells her this very touching story of how her sister was turning into someone else, struggling with her weight, smoking, etc. because she wanted to be like Jessica. Awww, what a great big sister. So, why would she take underage Chrissy to these lavish parties and let her get drunk and then not even make sure she gets home okay? Didn’t really fit the character profile I got from the model turned fashion editor to save her sister insight??!
Then two words. Michael Davies. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me! Come on, how many times does Chrissy have to run into this guy ogling model’s boobies before she realizes he is a jerk! I know having a crush and over looking flaws is completely normal behavior, but come on, seriously.
I also would have liked to gotten to know Chrissy’s friend Lily and the obvious romantic choice Graham, better. They just sort of skirted the outside of the storyline and didn’t really come into play until the end.
However, I did enjoy Messina’s writing style and think that the lesson portrayed in the novel is important. I'm looking forward to reading more of her YA novels in the future. Sometimes light, fun and fast is just what I'm looking for!
With that said, there were a few things that did bother me. Jessica, the fashion editor, takes Chrissy under her wing, because she reminds her of her sister, which was very sweet and endearing. Jessica was also a model and when Chrissy asked her why she quit to become a fashion editor, she tells her this very touching story of how her sister was turning into someone else, struggling with her weight, smoking, etc. because she wanted to be like Jessica. Awww, what a great big sister. So, why would she take underage Chrissy to these lavish parties and let her get drunk and then not even make sure she gets home okay? Didn’t really fit the character profile I got from the model turned fashion editor to save her sister insight??!
Then two words. Michael Davies. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me! Come on, how many times does Chrissy have to run into this guy ogling model’s boobies before she realizes he is a jerk! I know having a crush and over looking flaws is completely normal behavior, but come on, seriously.
I also would have liked to gotten to know Chrissy’s friend Lily and the obvious romantic choice Graham, better. They just sort of skirted the outside of the storyline and didn’t really come into play until the end.
However, I did enjoy Messina’s writing style and think that the lesson portrayed in the novel is important. I'm looking forward to reading more of her YA novels in the future. Sometimes light, fun and fast is just what I'm looking for!
anna_reads_too_much's review against another edition
3.0
This book can be summed up in one word: It's cute. It's a great beach-read. It's easy to read and once you get into the story, the book flies by.
Jessica relates Chrissy to her younger sister. She says she just wants the best for her younger sister because of her past. Then why would she be taking Chrissy out to parties? Buying her a bunch of drinks and getting her drunk? In trouble with her parents? This is the one thing that I found really... weird about this book. That one thing didn't add up.
This book is really predictable. I had pretty much the whole book figured out by the end.
Other than that, Savvy Girl is a great quick read. In the chilly winter, the hot setting will make you think of summer - and the romance will make you think of summer romance.
This book was pretty much medium-of-the-line young adult lit, but I will still read another book by Lynn Messina if she published any more.
Jessica relates Chrissy to her younger sister. She says she just wants the best for her younger sister because of her past. Then why would she be taking Chrissy out to parties? Buying her a bunch of drinks and getting her drunk? In trouble with her parents? This is the one thing that I found really... weird about this book. That one thing didn't add up.
This book is really predictable. I had pretty much the whole book figured out by the end.
Other than that, Savvy Girl is a great quick read. In the chilly winter, the hot setting will make you think of summer - and the romance will make you think of summer romance.
This book was pretty much medium-of-the-line young adult lit, but I will still read another book by Lynn Messina if she published any more.
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