Something, Maybe Review

Title: Something, Maybe 

Author: Elizabeth Scott 
Publisher: Simon Pulse 
Publication Date: March 24, 2009 
Pages: 224 
My Edition: Hardback 
Reading Level: Young Adult 
Where I got it: Library 

Summary from Elizabeth's website:
Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she's got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showing pretty girls--and his "party" lifestyle--all over the Internet, and her mom, who was once one of her dad's girlfriends, is now the star of her own website. After getting the wrong kind of attention for far too long, Hannah has learned how to stay out of sight...and that's how she likes it.

Of course, being unknown isn't helping her get noticed by gorgeous, confident Josh, who Hannah knows is her soul mate. Between trying to figure out a way to get him to notice her, dealing with her parents, and wondering why she can't stop thinking about another guy, Finn, Hannah feels like she's going crazy. She's determined to make things work out the way she wants....only what she wants may not be what she needs.
Read the first two chapters!

Review:

Wow this is such a cute, romantic, quick read! I've been wanting to read Something, Maybe since it came out, because I love Elizabeth Scott's first three books. I have never been disappointed by a book she's written, and this one is probably my new favorite by her. It is a unique story line and very hard to put down. It didn't take me very long to read, but I wish it would have lasted a little longer. It is such a cute story that made me smile at the end and think I wish I was her! I kind of expected what was going to happen, but that just made me like the ending even more. I love when books make me feel for the characters, and this one did just that.

Hannah's father is kind of like a Hugh Hefner and is very distant and an attention seeker. It's sad that she has to deal with mean classmates and even neighbors because of having a show-off mom and a crappy, old father. She keeps to herself and likes being invisible because of her parents, so I was happy at the end when she finally opens up and ends up with... (I won't spoil the ending). The story is well written and very fun to read. I highly recommend reading this or any of her other books because you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to read more from Elizabeth Scott who is such a nice and amazing author!

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Friday Firsts (9)

The first line can make or break a reader’s interest. Just how well did the author pull you in to the story with their first sentence? To participate in this weekly book meme is extremely easy.

• Grab the book you are currently reading and open to the first page.
• Write down the first sentence in the first paragraph.
• Create a blog post with this information. (Make sure to include the title and the author of the book you are using. Even an ISBN helps!)
• Did this first sentence help draw you into the story? Why or why not?

One book I'm currently reading is Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott. I just started, so the first page is pretty much all I've read so far. I love the two books I've read previously by Elizabeth Scott and finally got this one at the library. Here is the first sentence:

"Everyone's seen my mother naked."

 

Wow, this is a hilarious first sentence! It totally got me attention and made me keep wanting to read on. This first sentence has to be my favorite out of all the other Friday Firsts sentences I've done. Something, Maybe sounds really good, and I can't wait to read more of the book.

What's your current book's first sentence?

100th Post! IMMB (14)

IMMB was started by The Story Siren. This week was pretty good! For review from HenryHolt, I got the Espressologist. From contests, I got Bad Apple from Princess Bookie and Leviathan from Teen Libris. Also, I got some Hollow swag from Jessica Verday and Something, Maybe at the library. 

The Espressologist By: Kristina Springer
Summary from Espressologist.com:
What’s your drink of choice?
Is it a small pumpkin spice latte? Then you’re lots of fun and a bit sassy. Or a medium americano? You prefer simplicity in life. Or perhaps it’s a small decaf soy sugar-free hazelnut caffe latte? Some might call you a yuppie.

Seventeen-year-old barista Jane Turner has this theory that you can tell a lot about a person by their regular coffee drink. She scribbles it all down in a notebook and calls it Espressology. So it’s not a totally crazy idea when Jane starts hooking up some of her friends based on their coffee orders. Like her best friend, Em, a medium hot chocolate, and Cam, a toffee nut latte. But when her boss, Derek, gets wind of Jane’s Espressology, he makes it an in-store holiday promotion, promising customers their perfect matches for the price of their favorite coffee. Things are going better than Derek could ever have hoped, so why is Jane so freaked out? Does it have anything to do with Em dating Cam? She’s the one who set them up! She should be happy for them, right? With overtones of Jane Austen’s Emma and brimming with humor and heart, this sweet, frothy debut will be savored by readers. 

Bad Apple By: Laura Ruby

Summary from Amazon:
"If I really wanted to open up, I'd confess that I really am the liar everyone believes I am."
High-school junior Tola Riley has green hair, a nose ring, an attitude problem, and a fondness for fairy tales, which are a great escape from real life. Everyone thinks she's crazy; everyone says so. Everyone except Mr. Mymer, her art teacher. He gets her paintings and lets her hang out in the art room during lonely lunch periods. But then rumors start flying and Tola is suddenly the center of a scandal. The whole town is judging her—even her family. When Mr. Mymer is suspended for what everyone thinks is an affair, she has no choice but to break her silence. Fairy tales won't help her this time . . . so how can she tell the truth? And, more importantly, will anyone believe her?

Leviathan By: Scott Westerfeld
Summary from Amazon:
It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ fabricated animals as their weaponry. Their Leviathan is a whale airship, and the most masterful beast in the British fleet. Aleksandar Ferdinand, prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is on the run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battle-torn Stormwalker and a loyal crew of men. Deryn Sharp is a commoner, a girl disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She's a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered. With the Great War brewing, Alek's and Deryn's paths cross in the most unexpected way...taking them both aboard the Leviathan on a fantastical, around-the-world adventure. One that will change both their lives forever.

Something, Maybe By: Elizabeth Scott
Summary from Elizabeth's website:
Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she's got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showing pretty girls--and his "party" lifestyle--all over the Internet, and her mom, who was once one of her dad's girlfriends, is now the star of her own website. After getting the wrong kind of attention for far too long, Hannah has learned how to stay out of sight...and that's how she likes it. Of course, being unknown isn't helping her get noticed by gorgeous, confident Josh, who Hannah knows is her soul mate. Between trying to figure out a way to get him to notice her, dealing with her parents, and wondering why she can't stop thinking about another guy, Finn, Hannah feels like she's going crazy. She's determined to make things work out the way she wants....only what she wants may not be what she needs. 

What great books did you get this week?