Author: Cindy C. Bennett
Summary:
"Think I can turn that boy bad?"
High school junior Jen inadvertantly turns her life upside down when, out of boredom, she makes a bet that she can turn school geek Trevor into a someone bad - someone like her. His complete opposite in every way, the sarcastic goth-girl tries pulling him into her world of partying. Instead she finds herself sucked into Trevor's world of sci-fi movies, charity work and even - ugh! - bowling.
If that weren't bad enough, she desperately wants to become a permanent part of the foster family she currently lives with, even if it means having a cheerleader for a sister. What's up with that?
But Jen must come to terms with her past, including her now-dead abusive father and her imprisoned mother. Jen's journey will lead her to discover the true meaning of friendship, family, forgiveness, and above all, love.
My Thoughts:
I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical of this book when I first read the summary of a goth girl going playing a bet to turn a geek guy bad. I was also hesitant because of the lack of reviews or ratings available for this book.That being said I ended up forgoing my usually over analytical ways and just bought the books since I really enjoyed Bennett's other book Heart on a Chain (mentioned in my previous review).
While this book is primarily a love story, it foregoes the predictable teen romance for a story with depth. I turned page after page laughing, tearing up, and ultimately falling in love with the characters of Bennett's incredible book about a girl who turns her life around on whim.
Bottom line: add this to your reading list, you won't regret it!
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