TITLE: This Girl is Different
AUTHOR: JJ Johnson
PUBLISHER: Peachtree Publishers
RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2011
PAGES: 288
MY RATING: 3.5/5
GOODREADS SUMMARY: This girl is different… That’s what Evie has always told herself—and it’s true. Home-schooled by her counter culture mom, she’s decided to see what high school is like for the first time—for her senior year. And what a year it is.
As it turns out, it’s not just Evie who’s Different. Lots of people are. Many of her assumptions about others are turned on their heads as she makes friends with kids her own age for the first time, discovers what’s good and what’s bad about high school, and learns lessons about power and its abuse—both by the administration and by Evie herself.
OVERALL IMPRESSION: This was a good book. I have recently started watching the show Gossip Girl, and this book reminded me of it what with the whole online gossip blog. This book was a good example of standing up for what you believe in, but also figuring out the right way to do that without hurting people along the way. Overall, a great story with a good lesson.
CHARACTERS: I liked all of the characters in this book. While they got into some petty arguments, they were all honest with each other for the most part.
COVER: 3/5 This was an okay cover. I'm not sure if it would catch my attention on a shelf next to a bunch of other books, but it definitely ties into the story line.
*I received a copy of this book from netgalley.
Just came across this one the other day and I really like the sound of it. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard much about this one so I'm glad to read your review! I like the message it has and despite the petty arguments it seems like you enjoyed the characters:) I'm with you on the cover though, I probably would have passed right by it.
ReplyDeleteHey saw on your profile that your from goldsboro, small world I am from greenville/winterville, nc
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