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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
I don't remember much about this book because I read it in 2008 or something? It was a very long time ago and I don't even have a copy so it's not like I can reread it. What I remember is it wasn't as good as the first book but I gave it four stars anyway for the sake of nostalgia. I remember this book about Sam and David going away to spend thanksgiving (if I'm not mistaken) at camp david. And then Sam freaked out about having sex with David. Basically that's the whole book: Sam freaking out about Sex. And I think it didn't have a very interesting plot or any character development at all like in Princess Diaries so this one is basically a flop and I read tons of negative reviews about this one. So if you want to read All American Girl, go and do that because that book is super good and it's my fave ever but don't bother with Ready or Not because this book is an unnecessary sequel.
Note some content may not be appropriate for all readers.
It was alright. Still great quality writing. Don't know if I'm actually going to spoil something, but just in case, POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT!!
Good Things First:
LUCY: I loved Lucy. She's so much more.... her. I like how we get to see a new side of her, the side that really does love her sister.
HAROLD: He's a really interesting character. I'm glad Lucy falls for someone that's a decent kid. (Who isn't really a kid.... oh whatever.)
Things That Annoyed Me:
THE STUPID POLYGAMY IN UTAH: I noticed this in both books, and it was mentioned in her Princess Diaries series. WHY are you talking about polygamy in Utah? Seriously?!!? What does this have to do with the story?!
I read this a month or so ago, so I don't remember everything. But... oh, one more thing:
PRACTICING IN THE BATH: That's just gross. And creepy. BLEH.
Good Things First:
LUCY: I loved Lucy. She's so much more.... her. I like how we get to see a new side of her, the side that really does love her sister.
HAROLD: He's a really interesting character. I'm glad Lucy falls for someone that's a decent kid. (Who isn't really a kid.... oh whatever.)
Things That Annoyed Me:
THE STUPID POLYGAMY IN UTAH: I noticed this in both books, and it was mentioned in her Princess Diaries series. WHY are you talking about polygamy in Utah? Seriously?!!? What does this have to do with the story?!
I read this a month or so ago, so I don't remember everything. But... oh, one more thing:
PRACTICING IN THE BATH: That's just gross. And creepy. BLEH.
Hate. That’s the only word I can describe this book in. This book should be the modal for bad sequels everywhere. The plot takes place around a year after the first book. Almost seventeen year old Sam and her boyfriend David, the first son. You once again get to see Sam screw up, freak out, and whine of how much she hates her life. Yet there is one new aspect the book features around. Sex. That’s right ladies and gents Sam spends Thanksgiving at Camp David with the president and his family. This is where Sam think she is about to lose her virginity, to her true love David.
From the first book Sam does not change at all. She’s older now, with a part time job and being the teen ambassador. Yet she is still the artistic rebel child. And as an artist she gets to go to the ‘adult-only’ life drawing class. Sadly though she does not know what that really means.
Her family is more or less the same. Up until the big changes in the end her parents are mostly absent and have no idea what’s going on it Sam’s life. Her sister Lucy boyfriend Jack is away at collage, making Lucy opens up to Sam more. You soon realize that even though they are completely different, Sam and Lucy share a close relationship with each other.
Unlike the last book this one screams high school. So you grade 6-8 out there, do not read this. For this grade 9, 10 and maybe 11, would be best. I’m in grade 10 and at some part I was still cringing.
Meg Cabot I do not know what you were going for in this, but please do not do it again. For the best do not read this, it would be best to lover the first and not ruin your image of Sam. For most of this book I was scream “Sam! Stop being so stupid!” The way it works was that you knew from the beginning that Sam was going way too far with it. The whole book was centered on one word that David said to Sam. Parcheesi.
From the first book Sam does not change at all. She’s older now, with a part time job and being the teen ambassador. Yet she is still the artistic rebel child. And as an artist she gets to go to the ‘adult-only’ life drawing class. Sadly though she does not know what that really means.
Her family is more or less the same. Up until the big changes in the end her parents are mostly absent and have no idea what’s going on it Sam’s life. Her sister Lucy boyfriend Jack is away at collage, making Lucy opens up to Sam more. You soon realize that even though they are completely different, Sam and Lucy share a close relationship with each other.
Unlike the last book this one screams high school. So you grade 6-8 out there, do not read this. For this grade 9, 10 and maybe 11, would be best. I’m in grade 10 and at some part I was still cringing.
Meg Cabot I do not know what you were going for in this, but please do not do it again. For the best do not read this, it would be best to lover the first and not ruin your image of Sam. For most of this book I was scream “Sam! Stop being so stupid!” The way it works was that you knew from the beginning that Sam was going way too far with it. The whole book was centered on one word that David said to Sam. Parcheesi.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
-Rated a 4.5-
What? I read ANOTHER book? When I have an exam tomorrow???????? TWO BOOKS IN ONE NIGHT????
PHOEBE WHAT ARE YOU DOING ARE YOU TRYING TO FAIL YOUR CLASS?????
No conscious. I am not, I just have a serious procrastination problem I KNOW I'M SORRY.
Did I enjoy this book?
Obviously.
Do I regret reading it?
Talk to me after I find out my score on this exam.
Look I just wanted something fluffy and cute and something that just.... wasn't school, okay?
Ready or Not has the same humor and the same lovable characters as the first one. I had put off reading this book because of the poor ratings and also plus because I felt All American Girl didn't need a sequel.
I agree with the ratings that while Ready or Not is super funny and I love seeing everyone again- it wasn't quite as good as All American Girl, but it was still fantastic for so many reasons.
And the reasons it is so fantastic are the same reasons this book got poor got a poor rating.
Sex.
The discussion of sex in this book is a powerful one. While I think Sam should definitely be a little older in actually having sex (I would have liked if she didn't actually have sex with David, but oh well) and while I can see how parents wouldn't want their kids reading a book that..... Doesn't exactly encourage kids to wait for sex, I think the message in this book is still something girls need to hear. TEENAGE girls- as in girls in HIGH SCHOOL. Not middle school. But it's still a message that needs to be heard.
Slut shaming is a big deal in this book. I think it's a topic that really needs to be addressed. Slut shaming was never a big deal in my school- everyone's sex lives were pretty much their own. But Sam encounters girls that make other girls feel like shit for living their lives. For having sex with their boyfriends- boys they've been with for a long time. That isn't right and it makes me sick to my stomach when I see/hear of girls treated like scum for things that are their own private business and not for others to judge.
There's also the discussion in how involved are parents supposed to be in your sex life? Now, I think when you're a teenager it's important to remember you are in fact- NOT an adult. But there has to be a line drawn in making kids not even able to confide in doctors about birth control. It's one thing if a 13 year old or even 15 year old is asking for birth control. But a 17 year old? I think that topic was handled really well and I love the way Sam stood up for what she believed in- no matter what.
Then again, Sam tends to let her anger direct her actions, but her anger has never steered her wrong before, sooo....
It's also important for kids to be equipped with the knowledge of how sex works, and how to be prepared, which is another topic heavily discussed in the book. You can encourage kids to wait for sex- but make sure they know what they're doing at the same time because teenagers tend to go with their feelings and their feelings tend to be impulsive and you never know what could happen.
Really great discussions going on. The book really stresses just how stressful sex can be, especially for girls. And how it really isn't a big deal. Now I don't mean that losing your virginity is some casual thing- but after sex happens, it may just be not that scary.
I still think that 16 is young to be having sex. But again this book also shows that it's not always the older ones who have sex first- such as Lucy and Sam (still wish Sam would have waited a little longer because it really felt like she wasn't ready).
All in all, I would've given the book a 4/5 stars, but I bumped it up to 4.5 because of that EPIC scene in which Sam stands up to Kim about slut shaming and her sister and the rest of the school stands with her. I thought that scene was so badass and again- super powerful. I wanted to be right there with her, cheering her on and standing as a slut with the rest of the student body.
If only things happened like that in real life....
I think this book got a rating it really didn't deserve. The messages in this book are so important to teen girls today. It's powerful and funny and filled with a really great female lead that I think is super relateable and super likable.
Definitely pick this one up!
What? I read ANOTHER book? When I have an exam tomorrow???????? TWO BOOKS IN ONE NIGHT????
PHOEBE WHAT ARE YOU DOING ARE YOU TRYING TO FAIL YOUR CLASS?????
No conscious. I am not, I just have a serious procrastination problem I KNOW I'M SORRY.
Did I enjoy this book?
Obviously.
Do I regret reading it?
Talk to me after I find out my score on this exam.
Look I just wanted something fluffy and cute and something that just.... wasn't school, okay?
Ready or Not has the same humor and the same lovable characters as the first one. I had put off reading this book because of the poor ratings and also plus because I felt All American Girl didn't need a sequel.
I agree with the ratings that while Ready or Not is super funny and I love seeing everyone again- it wasn't quite as good as All American Girl, but it was still fantastic for so many reasons.
And the reasons it is so fantastic are the same reasons this book got poor got a poor rating.
Sex.
The discussion of sex in this book is a powerful one. While I think Sam should definitely be a little older in actually having sex (I would have liked if she didn't actually have sex with David, but oh well) and while I can see how parents wouldn't want their kids reading a book that..... Doesn't exactly encourage kids to wait for sex, I think the message in this book is still something girls need to hear. TEENAGE girls- as in girls in HIGH SCHOOL. Not middle school. But it's still a message that needs to be heard.
Slut shaming is a big deal in this book. I think it's a topic that really needs to be addressed. Slut shaming was never a big deal in my school- everyone's sex lives were pretty much their own. But Sam encounters girls that make other girls feel like shit for living their lives. For having sex with their boyfriends- boys they've been with for a long time. That isn't right and it makes me sick to my stomach when I see/hear of girls treated like scum for things that are their own private business and not for others to judge.
There's also the discussion in how involved are parents supposed to be in your sex life? Now, I think when you're a teenager it's important to remember you are in fact- NOT an adult. But there has to be a line drawn in making kids not even able to confide in doctors about birth control. It's one thing if a 13 year old or even 15 year old is asking for birth control. But a 17 year old? I think that topic was handled really well and I love the way Sam stood up for what she believed in- no matter what.
Then again, Sam tends to let her anger direct her actions, but her anger has never steered her wrong before, sooo....
It's also important for kids to be equipped with the knowledge of how sex works, and how to be prepared, which is another topic heavily discussed in the book. You can encourage kids to wait for sex- but make sure they know what they're doing at the same time because teenagers tend to go with their feelings and their feelings tend to be impulsive and you never know what could happen.
Really great discussions going on. The book really stresses just how stressful sex can be, especially for girls. And how it really isn't a big deal. Now I don't mean that losing your virginity is some casual thing- but after sex happens, it may just be not that scary.
I still think that 16 is young to be having sex. But again this book also shows that it's not always the older ones who have sex first- such as Lucy and Sam (still wish Sam would have waited a little longer because it really felt like she wasn't ready).
All in all, I would've given the book a 4/5 stars, but I bumped it up to 4.5 because of that EPIC scene in which Sam stands up to Kim about slut shaming and her sister and the rest of the school stands with her. I thought that scene was so badass and again- super powerful. I wanted to be right there with her, cheering her on and standing as a slut with the rest of the student body.
If only things happened like that in real life....
I think this book got a rating it really didn't deserve. The messages in this book are so important to teen girls today. It's powerful and funny and filled with a really great female lead that I think is super relateable and super likable.
Definitely pick this one up!
I loved this sequel to All-American girl. It was a quick read and I thought it was very funny.
I was pretty shocked to see all these bad reviews on Goodreads. I mean, I might think different about sex than Americans, but still. I think this book gave a good view on the subject. It's not controversial or something. Meg Cabot actually stimulates that if you'd Do It, then Do It safely only when you're ready. It might just be me to think this way, but I thought this book brought up the subject in a very funny and relaxing way. Thought she doesn't make sex look casual.
I was pretty shocked to see all these bad reviews on Goodreads. I mean, I might think different about sex than Americans, but still. I think this book gave a good view on the subject. It's not controversial or something. Meg Cabot actually stimulates that if you'd Do It, then Do It safely only when you're ready. It might just be me to think this way, but I thought this book brought up the subject in a very funny and relaxing way. Thought she doesn't make sex look casual.
I remember really liking the first book when I was a teen, so decided to give this one a try. Other than the nostalgia factor there wasn't much going for it. Felt like bonus one-shot instead of a stand-alone book and Sam's voice felt especially whiny.
Not nearly as good as the first. It was still entertaining though.