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adifferentreadingview's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty quick read. I read this in middle school and really enjoyed it. Anything Meg Cabot is almost always good if your looking for a simple read to enjoy
cahistorygeek's review
5.0
One of my all time favorites- this is a riot. It's so funny and sweet, full of that omg I really like this guy you felt when you were 15..., It's clearly not classic literature but it puts a smile on my face just thinking about it and what more can you ask for from fluffy teenage chic lit? This is probably Meg Cabot's best book! If you're looking for a great beach read, something to pass the time in the airport, or even a gift for the young at heart (or the grumpy teenager you know) this is a great pick.
lduran39's review
2.0
I read this book almost 15 years ago in high school. I was a huge Meg Cabot fan back then and devoured everything of hers. When I had a credit on Audible I thought I’d reread it just to see if I still liked it. Well...
Maybe it’s because I’m no longer a teenager, but the main character drives me NUTS. As an artist and teacher myself, all I see is someone who think she knows everything (but then again, don’t we all at that age?) and who is in love with an older boy, her sisters boyfriend by the way, who actively encourages her not to learn, but to fight the system. Her sister is equally self absorbed. I’m not saying that that is not typical of teenagers, but for some reason most of the characters were just grating. But, then again, I’m no longer the target audience for this book.
As a side note, I’d love to take a class from Susan Boone! She is written so well.
Anyway, I much prefer Avalon HIgh.
Maybe it’s because I’m no longer a teenager, but the main character drives me NUTS. As an artist and teacher myself, all I see is someone who think she knows everything (but then again, don’t we all at that age?) and who is in love with an older boy, her sisters boyfriend by the way, who actively encourages her not to learn, but to fight the system. Her sister is equally self absorbed. I’m not saying that that is not typical of teenagers, but for some reason most of the characters were just grating. But, then again, I’m no longer the target audience for this book.
As a side note, I’d love to take a class from Susan Boone! She is written so well.
Anyway, I much prefer Avalon HIgh.
noracalloway's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this more than I thought I did, but I thought I would DNF it for a while there.
The blantant Not Like Other Girls thing (which was not a joke when this book was written, 2002) was just really amusing by the end and all the characters were a bit strange but they all ended up being nice and doing the right thing. It was interesting to see what things have changed in pop culture and politics and what has stayed the same.
3/5 Stars
The blantant Not Like Other Girls thing (which was not a joke when this book was written, 2002) was just really amusing by the end and all the characters were a bit strange but they all ended up being nice and doing the right thing. It was interesting to see what things have changed in pop culture and politics and what has stayed the same.
3/5 Stars
bookgirl4ever's review
4.0
Samantha is an idealistic teen who just so happens to save the President of the United States from a mental assassin while she's skipping an after school art class. It also just so happens that the son of the President is in her art class (no wonder she thought he looked familiar....) and he thinks she has great boots.
Reminiscent of The Princess Diaries (the movie; haven't read the book), this story is a good pick for teen girls.
Reminiscent of The Princess Diaries (the movie; haven't read the book), this story is a good pick for teen girls.
emilymorgan02's review
3.0
This was a fun book. I picked it up last night to have a little mindless reading and ended up finishing it several hours later. It is a quick read, funny, and entertaining. I don't think I could read much more in the same style though. The main character narrates in a stream of concious like fashion, which is exhausting after a while. I loved the top ten lists and found the dialogue to be fun and realistic.
bookhoarding's review
5.0
Of all of Cabot's female leads, I believe I was most fond of this one. She deals with the typical teenage issues, plus she's a ginger and saved the president. No big deal, right? I loved the maturation that went on with characters and their use/style of art. The only downside to this is the delicious descriptions of baguettes, which only make me want to devour a million of them.