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eggjen's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a nice end to a really great series. It had a lot of the usual hijinx that we've come to expect from the mother daughter book club and some clever story lines that did a good job of tying everything together by the end. I'll miss checking in on the Mother Daughter Book Club but I also felt like they ended it on a good note.
sallyavena's review against another edition
4.0
As much as I hate to admit it, I'm sad to see this series end. While the entire series is somewhat cliche, idealistic and not quite in touch with reality (I mean there is a internationally recognized fashion designer, published author, member of the hockey team that won nat'ls and one that is acing calculus and dating a 3 star athlete who was also the valedictorian--all in one group of 16 year olds), I did like the innocence of how the whole series came across. While there were catfights and problems with boys and even their moms, they still did not seem to be bogged down with it and they could enjoy being normal teenagers. I liked how the romance aspect of it remained innocent as well. I also liked how when they made poor choices there were consequences and they were resolved (again, somewhat idealistically). Plus the whole series introduces classics that I think many are skipping over to get to things like Twilight and Hunger Games. Hopefully, it will help turn the interests of girls towards those books as well.
eyreguide's review against another edition
4.0
When I picked up this book, I didn’t realize it was the last book in a series. The Jane Eyre reference interested me, and I didn’t even check what the whole story was about. I decided to read it anyways, without knowing what happened with the characters beforehand. I probably wouldn’t recommend doing that, but for someone purely interested in reading this book for the Jane Eyre content, I found this a very enjoyable read.
The Mother-Daughter Book Club includes a core group of characters who all seem well written and fleshed-out. Each chapter in the book in from the point of view of one of the daughters, and they each have their own parallel drama to relate. The book is full of light-hearted teen drama and angst - from jealousy and insecurity to studying for tests and participating in school events. The events unfold during a year in the life of these girls - and I loved how well the author involves the reader into their lives. This book reminded me of when I was a teen and of the kinds of books I would read at that age. After a few chapters, it was also easy for me to understand who the characters were, and their individual quirks.
The book also managed to immerse me thoroughly in the setting. The story takes place in Concord, but one character travels to Minnesota, while another visits Paris. Their experiences there were so well described that I felt like I was there too. The author obviously did her research on these places. It was nice to reminisce on my time in high school, while also getting a sense of travel while reading this book.
The book club is reading Jane Eyre in this story, and the references to Jane Eyre is light, but enjoyable. This book seemed more of a way to introduce new readers to Jane by referencing the strength of her character and the backstory of the Brontes. The girls in the book remember Jane’s strong moral fiber more than once to help themselves get through some issues, and with one character she meets her own “Mr. Rochester” with a secret in his room.
I found this book an extremely fun and light-hearted read - perfect for teens, and a delightful homage for anyone fond of Jane Eyre.
The Mother-Daughter Book Club includes a core group of characters who all seem well written and fleshed-out. Each chapter in the book in from the point of view of one of the daughters, and they each have their own parallel drama to relate. The book is full of light-hearted teen drama and angst - from jealousy and insecurity to studying for tests and participating in school events. The events unfold during a year in the life of these girls - and I loved how well the author involves the reader into their lives. This book reminded me of when I was a teen and of the kinds of books I would read at that age. After a few chapters, it was also easy for me to understand who the characters were, and their individual quirks.
The book also managed to immerse me thoroughly in the setting. The story takes place in Concord, but one character travels to Minnesota, while another visits Paris. Their experiences there were so well described that I felt like I was there too. The author obviously did her research on these places. It was nice to reminisce on my time in high school, while also getting a sense of travel while reading this book.
The book club is reading Jane Eyre in this story, and the references to Jane Eyre is light, but enjoyable. This book seemed more of a way to introduce new readers to Jane by referencing the strength of her character and the backstory of the Brontes. The girls in the book remember Jane’s strong moral fiber more than once to help themselves get through some issues, and with one character she meets her own “Mr. Rochester” with a secret in his room.
I found this book an extremely fun and light-hearted read - perfect for teens, and a delightful homage for anyone fond of Jane Eyre.
missbryden's review
4.0
Not so much reference to the book they're reading as in previous books in the series: only to wanting to find one's own Mr. Rochester and having a backbone like Jane Eyre, also Emma's reference to Adele Varens as an "annoying plot device" which I don't really understand. Cassidy seems to have the most response, which surprises her and her mother, which I appreciate.
Maybe it shows I don't read many modern teenage girl centered books, but I find it somewhat unbelievable and even annoying that practically all of this group of 15/16 years old girls have boyfriends.
Despite these I do really enjoy this book and this series.
Maybe it shows I don't read many modern teenage girl centered books, but I find it somewhat unbelievable and even annoying that practically all of this group of 15/16 years old girls have boyfriends.
Despite these I do really enjoy this book and this series.
reddyrat's review against another edition
4.0
The ending of a wonderful book series is always a bittersweet thing. Actually, often more bitter than sweet. Wish You Were Eyre is the sixth and final book of Heather Vogel Frederick's wonderful Mother Daughter Book Club series.
When the series began, the four girls in the book club, Emma, Cassidy, Jess, and Megan, were in the sixth grade. Now, they are sixteen years old and have added a fifth member to the book club, Becca, their former frenemy. It's rare and wonderful to see a book centering on sixteen year olds innocent enough to be read by middle grade readers. The cleanliness and relatively innocent dramas of the girls' lives is more representative of a lot of sixteen year olds' lives than the risque, edgy YA books that are so prevalent.
Each of the Mother Daughter Book Club books focuses on a different story that the club has chosen to read over the course of a year. The plot also vaguely follows the book's. Sometimes, the book has more influence than others. Jane Eyre is the focus of this novel and the connection between the plots is pretty light. That's fine with me. I was much more interested in saying goodbye to girls I'd known for six books than seeing their lives twisted to fit the plot of a book.
What sets this series apart from so many others is the amount of mistakes our heroines make. It's not that they are messed up people, but rather they are very human. This includes the parents as well as the kids. In Wish You Were Eyre, the girls are judgmental, jealous, and mean towards a foreign exchange student who moves in with Megan. You also have a lot of insecurity about boyfriends and various petty feuds. This can be frustrating to read at times. I wanted to shake the girls for being such idiots. But I love how the author shows that characters who are indeed delightful people can also be real jerks at times. Because isn't that so representative of life - high school especially?
Wish You Were Eyre isn't my favorite of the Mother Daughter Book Club series, but it still ends the series on a strong note. If you like books featuring strong but human characters with a wide variety of personality types, that emphasize a love for reading, and that always have a strong message, you really should read The Mother Daughter Book Club. Although advertised as a middle grade read, it doesn't feel too juvenile for an adult or older teen to read. I love The Mother Daughter Book Club and I miss it.
Rating: 3.5 / 5
When the series began, the four girls in the book club, Emma, Cassidy, Jess, and Megan, were in the sixth grade. Now, they are sixteen years old and have added a fifth member to the book club, Becca, their former frenemy. It's rare and wonderful to see a book centering on sixteen year olds innocent enough to be read by middle grade readers. The cleanliness and relatively innocent dramas of the girls' lives is more representative of a lot of sixteen year olds' lives than the risque, edgy YA books that are so prevalent.
Each of the Mother Daughter Book Club books focuses on a different story that the club has chosen to read over the course of a year. The plot also vaguely follows the book's. Sometimes, the book has more influence than others. Jane Eyre is the focus of this novel and the connection between the plots is pretty light. That's fine with me. I was much more interested in saying goodbye to girls I'd known for six books than seeing their lives twisted to fit the plot of a book.
What sets this series apart from so many others is the amount of mistakes our heroines make. It's not that they are messed up people, but rather they are very human. This includes the parents as well as the kids. In Wish You Were Eyre, the girls are judgmental, jealous, and mean towards a foreign exchange student who moves in with Megan. You also have a lot of insecurity about boyfriends and various petty feuds. This can be frustrating to read at times. I wanted to shake the girls for being such idiots. But I love how the author shows that characters who are indeed delightful people can also be real jerks at times. Because isn't that so representative of life - high school especially?
Wish You Were Eyre isn't my favorite of the Mother Daughter Book Club series, but it still ends the series on a strong note. If you like books featuring strong but human characters with a wide variety of personality types, that emphasize a love for reading, and that always have a strong message, you really should read The Mother Daughter Book Club. Although advertised as a middle grade read, it doesn't feel too juvenile for an adult or older teen to read. I love The Mother Daughter Book Club and I miss it.
Rating: 3.5 / 5
carpentd's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
50bookgoal's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sheepishreader's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series. This one is probably my favorite out of them all, especially now that I’m their age.
emmarichmond's review against another edition
5.0
I <3 this book! All FIVE stars from me! What a great way to end the series!