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Trouble's Brewing (2012)

by Juli Alexander(Favorite Author)

3.87 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1481092863 (ISBN13: 9781481092869)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Createspace

series

Stirring Up Trouble Trilogy

review 1: Meh, I thought it would be better. At least I hoped, but alas, it didn't turn out as good as I hoped. Zoe is now so flipping annoying. THE. ENTIRE. TIME. Ok, so I understand, she wants everyone to be happy. Especially her mom, but the way she shows it is just so dumb. "Oh she can't like my teacher, I'll just zap up a potion and hope it works." Absolutely annoying, and the whole not-standing-up-to-your-friend gets old really fast. And then there was the ending. The ending was just so abrupt, they go to a dance and kiss. The End. HOLD IT!! Was that it. I put myself through that for nothing? Really... There was absolutely no closure to this book it just went on, and then suddenly ended. I think it might have been better if I had read it when I was younger, it seems to appeal ... moreto a younger audience. Meh
review 2: More of a 2.5...Mrs. Beamer's Review:I really wanted to like this book...I really, really did. It's the first book I received as a result of my blogging, and I was flattered and excited beyond words. BUT...I just couldn't get into it. At first, I thought my struggle to get through the book was related to pre-Christmas "crazies". Silly me. We all know nothing...nothing...keeps us away from a book we are dying to read :) While I'm not saying teens won't enjoy this book...I am saying that I, as an adult, found it lacking in many areas.What I liked about this book:The author continues with some of the witty dialect I fell in love with in Stirring Up Trouble. However, there was less in this book...which is a shame because she has a talent for making me laugh. Also, I enjoyed Finn. I thought his mannerisms matched perfectly with his character. What I didn't like about this book:Pretty much everything else :( I really hate saying that. I'm hoping there is a book #3...that would change my opinion (slightly). As no story lines came to a close, I'm keeping my fingers crossed :) My major disappointment with this book is the lack of excitement in the story of Zoe/Finn/Jake/Milo. I see SO much potential there!! Also, the supporting characters (so vividly captured in Stirring Up Trouble) played very little part in Trouble's Brewing. Tell me more Ms. Alexander! While I was disappointed in this book, I feel my teen students will like it for what it is...a fun story. I look forward to having both books in the library collection, and trust they will circulate well. My Favorite Quote (from this book): "I could identify with the love-sick dogs who'd jumped on Mom because I was ready to lick his cheek and drool all over him."Mrs. Beamer’s advisory rating: 0-5 (0=none, 5=lots) click here for more infoLanguage: 0Violence: 0Sexual Content: 0Drugs/Alcohol: 0Potential Controversial Topics: none***This e-book was given to me by the author...many thanks!*** less

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