My Last Batch of Summer Books

     So as August came to a close I found that I was having a harder and harder time choosing books to read. After visiting three different libraries, however, I was finally able to compile five titles to read before summer vacation ended.  I spent my time with these titles:

     Here is how I ranked these books:

5. Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick by Joe Schreiber.  A high school senior discovers that the foreign exchange student staying at his house is actually a trained operative intent on revenge, and Prom Night ends up being a crazy adventure through New York City as the foreign exchange student, Gobi, tries to complete her mission before the night is over. This book was fast-paced and well written but seemed to be missing depth.  3 1/2 stars.

4.  Project Sweet Life by Brent Hartinger.  Three friends spend the summer trying to earn enough money so they can fool their parents into thinking that they actually spent their time working at summer jobs. The book includes nice references to the history of Tacoma, but I had already figured out the ending when I was halfway done with the book.  As I was reading I kept thinking that the book would make the perfect Disney movie, but I doubt if Disney would keep the book's homosexual uncle and his partner as characters in the movie version.  3 1/2 stars.

3.  The Accidental Genius of Weasel High by Rick Detorie.   Half novel and half comic book, this book chronicles aspiring filmmaker Larkin's freshman year of high school.  This is a nice, quick and clever read. 4 stars.

2. Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina.  New student Piddy Sanchez becomes the target of a bully, who thinks that Piddy is after her boyfriend.  The bully makes Piddy's life a living hell, but luckily she has friends and family to watch her back. 4 1/2 stars.

1. I Am J by Cris Beam.  Born female, J is a transgender teen intent on becoming a boy, even though it may ruin relationships with friends and family. A heartfelt and realistic look at what it feels like to be trapped in the wrong body.  5 stars.

Now that I'm back at work I won't be reading or posting as much, but I'll still update when I can!