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Vibes (2008)

by Amy Kathleen Ryan(Favorite Author)

3.63 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0618995307 (ISBN13: 9780618995301)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

HMH Books for Young Readers

review 1: I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway, including inside the box Amy’s sci-fi trilogy (Sky Chasers). I decided to read this one first, to get a hang on her writing, and explore her narration style before jumping into her trilogy.The premise of this book, sounded interesting. The idea of a contemporary located in High School, where the main character can read people mind caught my eye. But it wasn’t exactly was I expecting. Instead of our character dealing with life issued, and knowing that everyone around her is lying. The story turns out to be a journey of a girl, dealing with her own inner thoughts.There is a love triangle involved, but it isn’t because Kristi can’t decide which boy to love, instead it’s between the new boy at school, and a guy that thi... morenks that Kristi is sick. Mallory, the new guy on school is the person in which Kristi sees possibility of a relationship, and Gusty, the brother of her ex-best friend, thinks Kristi is seek, and she doesn’t seem a way they would end together. And still they are force to work in a school project, where they help each other to discover their inner character.The way it is written, it makes the story flow nicely. The chapters are short, and that is something I always seem to enjoy in a book. And also the words used, are simple and at the same time they help composed metaphor to describe Kristi’s inner thoughts. It’s a beautiful written story, and at first it takes time to really appreciate the way it’s narrated. At first glimpse it seems simple, and telling, but then you discovered the narration is actually showing in a very simple way the ideas.This is a unique contemporary; it deals with typical High School subjects. But not in a cliché way, instead it’s very different. What makes the story different mainly, are the characters. Especially the one who is narrating the events, Kristi. Who is a girl, with very unique thoughts on life, that are a bit negative, and the way she sees life is amazing. Her thoughts flow nicely on page. Overall, I did enjoy this book. It wasn't what I expected, but it was enjoyable. I cannot wait, what else this author has in stores.
review 2: The book Vibes is amazing. Amy Kathleen Ryan perfectly captured how devastating it can be to be able to read someone’s mind and their thoughts about you, and how hard it can be to shut it out. This was the case for Kristi Carmichael, who has this supernatural power. She goes to an unconventional school and is a very unique person which she finds many people don’t appreciate. Kristi has a crush on the most popular guy in school, but it doesn’t help that his sister who used to be her best friend totally ignores her now. Once her dad comes back into the picture, things get more complicated. I loved this book so much because I normally don’t like many fiction books but this one really got me involved. One of the best aspects of this book was character development. Through her trials and struggles, Kristi changed and was helped by her friends and she became a more open person. The only thing I did not like about the book was the ending, it didn’t really leave the reader with a solid conclusion with what actually happened and it was too short and abrupt. This book met my expectations; I knew it was going to be amazing once I picked it up. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fiction books and a book from a different perspective filled with drama but happy endings. less

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