lbgray530 's review for:

Every Exquisite Thing by Matthew Quick

4.0

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A book about the power of a book--makes sense to me! Nanette is given a copy of The Bubble Gum Reaper and is no longer interested in making everyone else happy. She quits the soccer team, much to the disappointment of her team and co-captain and parents. She is a senior in HS and wants to break free of the mold that others have made for her. It just so happens that the author of this eye opening book lives close by, and she meets him. He becomes a friend that she frequently visits, as long as they do not talk about the book. The author introduces her to another fan of the book, and they fall in love. Don't think this is a sickly sweet romance, however. This new boyfriend is only part of the story, just as he is only a part of her learning what she wants to do in order to be happy. I recommend this book for grades 9 & up.