I've read both of Kody's other books, and I met her at a signing when she came to Seattle, so when I asked for an ARC of her next book from Little Brown/Poppy I was really pleased when it showed up in the mail with another ARC. I managed to read the whole book in less than a day even with school and everything, and I think that's because Kody's books are just so much fun. They can be a little heavy in places and they include some explicit content (this one not as much as her other two in my opinion) and vulgar language, but I think the nice thing about her books are how real they are. Yes, some of her characters are a little more troubled then most people but they are real. For some reason I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as her other two books, maybe because it reminded me a little of The DUFF but it was still a really fun and quick read. There were a few things that I really did love about the book though. First was the guy. The guy in this book is just perfect. He's like, my dream guy, smart, funny, nerdy, and a little athletic (of course I don't think I can find a guy like that). Second, I loved that we saw some characters from her other books. I love when authors add little cameos of characters from their other books in their new ones, even if it's just a few lines out of the book. If you enjoyed Kody's other books I highly recommend you check this book out when it releases next week. It's probably not the most appropriate thing for anyone under the age of say...14, but it is a really good summer read. With her classic wit and charm Kody does it again, and I can't wait to read her next novel.
Out June 5, 2012
4.5/5 dust spirits
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