A review by voya_k
Teenie by Christopher Grant

4.0

Really good first novel about a smart, responsible young lady who gets in over her head socially. I really enjoyed the details about her Caribbean family, especially her loving but old-fashioned dad. She faces challenges that seem realistic for the NYC setting, but as a whole her life is really stable, even a bit sheltered. The tone is lively and fast paced, with lots of funny remarks from the supporting characters. At the same time, I really worried about Teenie and how she was going to get through the worst week of her life. Keep writing, Mr. Grant!