Don't You Wish by Roxanne St. Claire
I found this title on a list of summer must read books for teenagers. My summer vacation included a trip to Yellowstone with two teenage granddaughters and I wanted to bring along something they might enjoy reading too. I was also swayed by the fact that I am a member of SpacecoasT Authors of Romance and I know Roxanne St. Claire. Not being a typical reader of YA novels, in this case the stars were aligned so I nabbed it off the bookstore shelf.
Annie and Ayla lead very different lives. Annie and her family struggled to make ends meet. She's never been a part of the in crowd at high school and often finds herself at the brunt of their jokes. Ayla lives a life of money and privilege and has learned how to use that to the best of her advantage. When Annie ends up in Ayla's life everything begins to change.
The lessons in this story were numerous and delivered in a fun and engaging way. The bullies got their kicks exerting control over the kids deemed stupid and nerdy. A closet full of stolen designer fashions even when having an unlimited credit card with which to pay for anything they wanted, made them cool. Girls viewed losing their virginity as a prize to be won like a stuffed animal at a carnival. Annie's father's crazy invention changed all that.
This book is now in the hands of my granddaughter and I hope she takes the time to read it. Kids today are bombarded by so many things good and bad about this world. Their struggle to grow up is much harder than the one I knew. Don't You Wish is current and relevant to today's teenagers. It's a novel that's a joy to read no matter what your age.
I loved Don't You Wish. I laughed. I cried. And I adored the ending. It made me feel warm and fuzzy all over.
I found this title on a list of summer must read books for teenagers. My summer vacation included a trip to Yellowstone with two teenage granddaughters and I wanted to bring along something they might enjoy reading too. I was also swayed by the fact that I am a member of SpacecoasT Authors of Romance and I know Roxanne St. Claire. Not being a typical reader of YA novels, in this case the stars were aligned so I nabbed it off the bookstore shelf.
Annie and Ayla lead very different lives. Annie and her family struggled to make ends meet. She's never been a part of the in crowd at high school and often finds herself at the brunt of their jokes. Ayla lives a life of money and privilege and has learned how to use that to the best of her advantage. When Annie ends up in Ayla's life everything begins to change.
The lessons in this story were numerous and delivered in a fun and engaging way. The bullies got their kicks exerting control over the kids deemed stupid and nerdy. A closet full of stolen designer fashions even when having an unlimited credit card with which to pay for anything they wanted, made them cool. Girls viewed losing their virginity as a prize to be won like a stuffed animal at a carnival. Annie's father's crazy invention changed all that.
This book is now in the hands of my granddaughter and I hope she takes the time to read it. Kids today are bombarded by so many things good and bad about this world. Their struggle to grow up is much harder than the one I knew. Don't You Wish is current and relevant to today's teenagers. It's a novel that's a joy to read no matter what your age.
I loved Don't You Wish. I laughed. I cried. And I adored the ending. It made me feel warm and fuzzy all over.
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