Showing posts with label Jessica Brody. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jessica Brody. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

52 Reasons to Hate my Father by Jessica Brody - Review


52 Reasons to Hate My Father 
Jessica Brody

Reviewed by Isabella (Bellanush)

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Genres: Realistic
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Source: Publisher- Farrar, Straus and Giroux (thanks you for the ARC!)


I really enjoyed this book. It had a lot of the same humor that was in her first book. It really kept my attention for the most part and I enjoyed seeing what the world is like from the rich perspective. It really reinforced something that my parents have told me for a long time; that if you
have money, it doesn't mean it makes you happy.

I really liked how that the story showed that lesson. I liked Luke's character a lot but I had to agree with Lexington when she said he was kinda stuffy. But he proved us wrong in the end and turned out to be a really fun character.

But I didn't appreciate Lexington's whining in the beginning of the book at all. I know it goes with the whole rich, spoiled heiress thing but I really hate when people act like that so it got on my nerves. I was extremely happy when that part of the book was done. I also wish that she had spent more time on the jobs. We got in depth into some of them but I would have enjoyed it a bit more if we could have gotten a little more involved in some of the jobs that she did end up enjoying such as the florist job.

But, overall, I really did enjoy reading this book. I hope she comes out with a new one soon.

Author Stuff
Website - Jessica Brody
Twitter - @JessicaBrody
52 Reasons to Hate My Father excerpt

Crossposted on Goodreads.

 

Monday, December 5, 2011

My Life Undecided by Jessica Brody - Review

My Life Undecided by Jessica Brody
Farrar Straus Giroux
June 2011
320p.

About 'My Life Undecided':

"...Brooklyn Pierce, a fifteen year-old girl notorious for making bad decisions, enlists the help of the online blog reading population to vote on how she should live her life. But some things in life simply aren't a choice...like who you fall in love with."
(from publicist)

Pretty good book. I thought the idea of it was fun and creative. Maybe not my favorite book but it was still good. What I don't get is that she didn't learn from her mistakes, which yeah is the point of the book and why she is writing the blog but still, wouldn't you think that she might have said to herself "Hey, you know I'm not making the wisest decisions. Maybe I should think before I act..." But no she doesn't. Which is kinda stupid of her, but amusing and frustrating to the reader all at the same time. And you would also think that she would realize that she likes Brian WAY sooner, but you know, that proves just how dense she is sometimes. I liked how her sister screwed up, and showing the sisterly love a little bit. I also liked how Brian completely adored her. He seemed to be a really sweet guy who is understanding , intelligent, and really cares about the people he loves. Also, the game of Truth or Dare was...interesting. :) All in all, it was a good book and I hope other people enjoy the book like I did. (review by Isabella)

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Would you put your fate into the hands of blog readers? http://mylifeundecided.com/


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