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Revenge Of A Not-So-Pretty Girl (2013)

by Carolita Blythe(Favorite Author)

3.5 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

038574286X (ISBN13: 9780385742863)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Delacorte Books for Young Readers

review 1: I didn't much enjoy this book when I first picked it up, but Faye really turned it around by the end of the novel. For every recycled plot line in the book, there is also an equally unique message unfolding. Faye is the real embodiment of youth crime and broken, destructive homes. She never comes off as a stereotype, and her growth as a character is touching. I'm a bit confused, though, about whether or not she fully redeems herself for valuing beauty too much. She sees Gerald differently in the end, but only after he praises her looks. The end seems hopeful though; she just still needs time to grow.
review 2: Unless you happen to be a shoplifter or petty thief, this is not your everyday YA read. That's just what I liked about it—Blythe's protagonist, Faye, a... moressumes that the reader will take such activities in stride. I love stories that pair young characters with seniors, and due to the flaws that become apparent in both characters over the course of this story, the relationship between Faye and the elderly woman she attacked is particularly touching. Surprisingly, considering her gruff upbringing by a needy mother, Faye is not portrayed as angry—in fact, she comments on her life somewhat dispassionately. That's a strength for Faye, but it also creates a psychological remove that, along with an ending that felt a tad rushed, is the only thing keeping me from giving it five stars. A great debut from a promising new author. less

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