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Summer In Paris (2010)

by Michele Ashman Bell(Favorite Author)

3.56 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1935546171 (ISBN13: 9781935546177)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Valor Publishing

review 1: I enjoyed this book as general teen fiction. I think girls, ages 12 to 16, who like non-fantasy books will like really this one--especially if they liked that Miley Cyrus goes back to her roots on the farm movie. There's some suspense, some mystery, a little bit of clean romance. I liked the messages on being true to what you know is right, avoiding prejudice, valuing the simple things in life, etc. They came through clearly but weren't preachy.This is not a cross-over to adult book, which is why it's only getting 3 stars from me--because I'm an adult. I felt the plot was a little predictable and things worked out a little too easily in the end. BUT I think teen girls would give it 4 or 5 stars. If I had teen girls on my Christmas list, I'd consider giving it to them as a ... moregift.
review 2: Summer in Paris is your typical coming-of-age tale. It involves a romance, realization that everything may not be as bad as it seems, and growth of character. Sadly enough, while I normally love a nicely told coming-of-age tale, this one just didn't quite hit the spot for me because it lacked a certain spark that is necessary in these type of books. Though don't get me wrong, I enjoyed some parts of this just not all. When affluent Kenzie learns her father has lost nearly everything she is devastated, because not only does she have to no money or house to speak of now, she's being shipped of to Paris, Idaho, land of mountains, cornfields, and farm chores. A mix no one in their right would want for themselves, or so she thinks. Though, soon enough she meets the charming, mysterious Adam, a guy with a heart of gold who's supposedly behind a sting of fires, someone who might be able shake up Kenzie's new world in a positive way if given the chance.I found Kenzie to be a likable character because she was funny and nicer than you would think at first look. I liked how she gave Adam a chance when no one else would because it was the first step at shedding her rich girl attitude. Also, I enjoyed reading about the friendships she developed with Simon, her cute little cousin, Allison and Hover. Though, I have to say Adam was my favorite character out of the mix. He was alluring, cute, and had an intriguing background.The plot of this moved in a typical fashion, but I have to say the whole resolution to the mysterious fires was something I wasn't expecting. So, I'll give Michele props for that. Michele Ashman Bell's writing and world building was the part of Summer in Paris that failed the most in my eyes, because while I think she did a good enough job establishing the characters and the plot, she failed to dig deep and bring it fully to life. In all, Summer in Paris is a good enough book, but I have to say I've read better books with the same topic, so my advice? Get it from the library or skip it all together. Though, who knows maybe you'll see something in it I didn't.Grade: C less

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