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The Wrong Side of Right by Jennifer Thorne
4.0
I enjoyed "The Wrong Side of Right" more than I expected. While the plot was a bit unbelievable (a presidential candidate learns that his infidelity 17 years ago resulted in a child, and asks her join his family immediately on the campaign trail), Kate (said child) is both likable and realistic. She never knew her father's identity, and has been living with her aunt and uncle after her mother's untimely death a year ago. She's a good student, without the typical teenage angst we often see in girls her age, thus increasing her likability factor.
Kate faces many obstacles winning over both her new family and the public. As expected, her father's wife, Meg, is initially a bit cool towards Kate, but she--and Kate's eight-year old twin siblings--soon warm to her due to her genuine sincerity. Her life has been turned upside down, too, and she struggles with adapting to the changes.
Of course, her father's (or rather, "the senator's") staff watch her every move, and quickly berate her for her mistakes when they impact the public's opinion of her father. But Kate never forgets herself, both where she came from and who she wants to be. I enjoyed seeing her blossom throughout the process.
Kate befriends the current president's son (from the opposing party, no less), and things get a bit interesting. He certainly understands what she's going through, and gives her a bit of guidance along the way.
While I'm not fond of reading political novels, this one didn't annoy me too much. I liked that while Kate didn't initially associate with her father's party, she supported him. It helped that he was an extremely likable guy whom she could truly believe in.
I'll definitely read more from this author!
Kate faces many obstacles winning over both her new family and the public. As expected, her father's wife, Meg, is initially a bit cool towards Kate, but she--and Kate's eight-year old twin siblings--soon warm to her due to her genuine sincerity. Her life has been turned upside down, too, and she struggles with adapting to the changes.
Of course, her father's (or rather, "the senator's") staff watch her every move, and quickly berate her for her mistakes when they impact the public's opinion of her father. But Kate never forgets herself, both where she came from and who she wants to be. I enjoyed seeing her blossom throughout the process.
Kate befriends the current president's son (from the opposing party, no less), and things get a bit interesting. He certainly understands what she's going through, and gives her a bit of guidance along the way.
While I'm not fond of reading political novels, this one didn't annoy me too much. I liked that while Kate didn't initially associate with her father's party, she supported him. It helped that he was an extremely likable guy whom she could truly believe in.
I'll definitely read more from this author!