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Published: December 29th, 2009
Publisher: Point
Pages: 285
Overall Rating: 4/5
Penny is sick of boys and sick of dating. So she vows: no more. It's a personal choice. . .and, of course, soon everyone wants to know about it. And a few other girls are inspired. A movement is born: The Lonely Hearts Club (named after the band from Sgt. Pepper). Penny is suddenly known for her nondating ways . . . which is too bad, because there's this certain boy she can't help but like. . . .
This book was recommended by Stephenie Meyer. Many people are upset about it not living up to their expectations of what they thought Meyer would be recommending. Lucky for me, I didn't know she had even recommended it until after I had read it. So none of those high expectations got in the way of me enjoying it.
I thought it was a cute book. Nothing about it blew me away, but I enjoyed it. Eulberg kept me entertained, and I liked Ryan a lot. Overall, it was just--fun.
I personally didn't care much for the dialogue. I don't believe that's really how teens are talking these days, but very few authors really get that right. Then again, maybe that just varies in different parts of the world/country.
Putting the not-so-believable dialogue aside, I think she hit home with what's going on in the lives of teens. Most teenagers are slaves to their hormones. This shows in every single one of their actions.
Anywho, I enjoyed the book. Not blown away, but not disappointed. Like I said, it was a fun read!
Cover
4/5
Plot
4/5
Characters
4/5
Pace
4/5
Ending
4/5
Writing Style
3/5
I went into reading this book thinking that it was just going to be a nice, light, fun read - which it was. But I agree with you, it was nothing all that special.
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy the Beatles references though!
I agree. It was a cute book but nothing great. I knew why Stephenie recommended it - Elizabeth is her publicist - so I wasn't expecting it to be just like her books. It was good enough that I can remember the plot a few months later, but it didn't truly capture me.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a cute cozy read, maybe on a cold winter day.
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