marianneereads 's review for:

Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen

5.0

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This was a really fun read. For once, I didn't read anything horrendously "drama-filled" which made for a light read. I must have read this book in about... 3.5 hours. The smart, good at everything girl: Juli, falls head over heals for gorgeous dark haired, blue eyed Bryce. Meanwhile, he's pretty much freaked out by this girl. They're both seven at the time. The story then narrates in alternate points of view an in a way gives us both "sides" of the story. It's really cute how they're both just trying to battle with their emotions and don't know what to do around each other. I liked how most of the characters were developed, but not overly developed. After all, the story is about both of them, not everyone else. The story DID focus on other aspects, which I appreciate, because sometimes stories shouldn't just focus on one particular theme. 4 stars.