This is a well written book with a strong female character that is funny, smart
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This is a coming of age fantasy book where the main charater is a werewolf. This is a well written book with a strong female character that is funny, smart, and strong. Her beauty is not the main focus, but she is desired. Her  beauty comes from the inside out and she is a force all her own.
LOVED IT.
Karina is a beautiful storyteller ;)
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I started reading Young Jane Young because the last few books I read have been pretty serious and I was in the mood for something lighter. I'm glad I did because it turned out to be funny and well-written. I was a little sad when the first chapter ended and I realized that Aviva's mother wasn't going to be narrating the whole book. I could totally read a whole book written from Rachel's point of view. She's so clueless and annoying, but you can't help but like her anyway because she's such a mom. But I liked the other narrators too. I thought it was a great, fast-paced book, and I'd recommend it.
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Just wanted to add a quick 4 stars to this book review, as I noticed others rated it a tad bit lower-which is less than it deserves! The main character isn't a fast-talking, bitchy, leather-clad, she-warrior, like some other urban fantasy or supernatural romance novels (which I do like as well), so apparently other reviewers found her harder to immediately like-or like at all. However, I found her very amusing; she is actually quite witty and very intelligent-nothing wrong with dictionary and book smarts, as opposed to street smarts! Her profession as a tailor was unique and also intriguing-as long as you understand the concept that clothes (and their fit) can, in fact, make or break a person! :) Who knows, maybe she starts out a bit nerdy, and maybe I'm a bit of a nerd for immediately connecting with her, but I thought her character was well-developed and multi-faceted; additionally, she certainly changes and matures over the course of the book-becoming more street savvy and sarcastic-less limited by speaking only literal truths. The plot itself is unique and different-and with any such undertaking, there will be the risk of alienating some readers who simply can't get it. But if you are interesting in good writing, language, how language is used, and the ways in which truth can be used and manipulated, I am sure you will enjoy this book greatly! It was an entertaining read, truthfully.
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Minimal violence and the sexual content is not at all graphic.  What I liked best about this book was the author's writing style.  It was smart and funny with good character development.  I love it when an author can change your mind on a character midway through a story.  It remind me that we're all just human beings doing the best we can.  There is a plot twist that you will probably see coming a mile away, but that let that keep you from reading this thoroughly engaging, well written story.
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I just finished reading this book. (Despite the fact that I don't usually like the cover designs on these ebooks, I took a chance on this one based on the description.) I really got invested in the two lead female characters in this book. So much so, that I'll probably read this again now that I know the ending. The author lives in Scotland and so the dialogue is a bit different. Some of the slang will sound funny. The book is extremely funny in certain sections and extremely sad in other sections. The sexual chemistry between the two main characters is intense at times. Overall I enjoyed this book. She places the characters within the broader context of family and work. The obstacles they have to overcome are believable. The fact that one of the women is a doctor with the French version of Doctors Without Borders places her in dangerous settings in far away locals. Anyway, if you are looking for a well-written, at times heart wrenching, character driven story... I can vouch for this one.
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Maureen is a woman's woman. She is smart, funny, and ahe has a great head on her shoulders. Some stuffy people might question Maureen's morals and actions, but I am very impressed by her.  Through Maureen, Mr. Heinlein ridicules ridiculous thought and conventional thinking. This book might be difficult to grasp if you haven't read  The Number of the Beast, The Cat who walks throught Walls, or any of the books his future-history series. Its a great read, and I highly recommend it.
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The story is well developed. The characters are unique and become their own stories within. Strong writing and easy to read. Loved the book and need to read book 2 asap. I'm going to read all her works, I'm a fan.
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This is a solid book. It uses an old trope (normal person ends up in a different world) but works it well. The world is interesting and varied enough to not simply be a cookie cutter of other universes. The main character is understandable, logical, and is a strong female lead. I've pre-purchased the second in the series.
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Geek Girl: Model Misfit is the second book in the Geek Girl series.

The narrator is 15 year old Harriet Manners from the UK. I would describe the book as Young Adult Chick Lit. But the books are very British.

Harriet is a geek. She is super smart, but she is also a disaster. Everything that can go wrong seems to go wrong when she is around.

Shockingly she is a model, since she seems to always mess up every photo shoot she goes to. But she is sweet. And the book is very funny.

My favorite part about this book is that it is set in Tokyo. I absolutely loved getting to see parts of Japan and learn more about that culture.

Also, we get to see a lot of the same characters from the first book including Harriet's dad, Nick (the guy she likes) and Nat (her best friend). Also Harriet's step-mom Annabel is getting ready to give birth. We also have her friend/stalker Toby who is hilarious, her agent Wilbur (also hysterical) and fashion designer Yuka.

We also have some new characters, Harriet's flatmates Poppy and Rin. I thought that they added a lot to the story.

Harriet is so smart. But she is also a bit awkward. But she is a genuinely likable narrator. I think that this book could be perfect for teens who want a funny adorable heroine. But it is also appealing for adults who enjoy funny YA books.

If you enjoyed the first book in the series then this book is more of the same. It is charming, entertaining and delightful. Harriet Manners is a young Becky Bloomberg (The Shopaholic series)! A really entertaining sequel!

Thanks to edelweiss and HarperTeen for allowing me to read this book.
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I am grateful to Marcella Nardi for this funny and well written book. I like the way Marcella projects herself into her main character. This is a risky trick, but she manages it well. I am learning the Italian language and I found this book very readable (but not dumbed-down), modern and very witty.
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I love this book series!!  The characters are well thought out and interesting.  Like any good romance the females are strong and very intelligent.  This book is no exception.  There are some very steamy scenes but what I loved were the laugh out loud, tummy hurting from laughing so hard scenes.  Hint: men buying condoms and not knowing what they are, where they go or what size to buy.  I can't wait to read the 3rd book in the series when it comes out later this month.
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The main character was well written as not knowing herself after graduating from college.  The sub characters were just zany enough to provide wit, chuckles and strength to the main character.
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Kathleen is a very intelligent young teenage girl with severe parental issues, her "less than teen model" size and Goth look keep her out of the popular stream of high school life.  Her talent at writing and intelligence lets her see much of the world around her differently.  It seems at first she's exaggerating her issues with her mother, but in reality they're incredibly dysfunctional.  For a teenager, she's strong willed, but still prey to all the teenage girl pressures.  Her friends are likewise different but individual, including her best friend AKA.
This story is well written and interesting.  It's paced and crafted to lead you through a "misfit" teenager's life, with some really interesting twists.  Even with all the teen "angst" it's riddled with great humor and wonderfully written surprises.
The story takes you through her trials and into possible relationships, to battling her all too real demons.  I don't want to spoil the story because the surprises are worth discovering for yourself.
This is an interesting story with hopefully more to come!
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I really enjoy reading this, not just because I'm a 80's fan, but because it is a well humored and well written book. Easy reading and with hilarious moments. I would love to see this in a movie. The girl is smart and even if she sometimes makes bad choices, she seems very sensitive and funny. She is adventurous and very articulate for her age. It seemed real and interesting.
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Katherine Ashe's, Kisses She wrote is a smart, well written novel with a wonderful heroine and hero. This shorter story is well developed.

Cam Westfall, the Earl of Bedwyr is a bit of a rake and when he discovers the intimate diary of Princess Jacqueline he is intrigued because he quickly realizes she has written about him.  Her diary details her feelings for Cam and she even writes about fictional encounters with Cam which are quite steamy.  Suddenly Jacqueline becomes very interesting.

Jacqueline is reserved but not boring and she admires Cam from afar.  She is a little shy and a little plain  and writes about her longings in her diary.  When Cam begins to pay some attention to her, she comes out of her shell and develops a friendship with Cam.  She is under pressure to marry and her brother and mother do not approve of Cam.

Jacqueline becomes Cam's muse and his poetry which had been in remission suddenly comes to life.  The parallel between the heroine's diary and Cam's poetry is wonderful and it is through Cam's and Jacqueline's written words that the reader understands how special this couple is.
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For me, there are only two things that matter when reading a book: is the writing okay and do I like the characters?

Ilona Andrews' writing is excellent - not flashy in any way, but it tells the story evocatively, with enough description to make it fun but not so much that I end up skipping paragraphs of scenery (something I am unfortunately prone to doing with many authors).

The characters are lovely as well. The protagonist is Rose, who is stubborn and smart. I think the thing that really made me like her is that she is self-aware and thinks before she acts. Often in romantic or urban fantasy novels, the main character either thinks she can do anything or thinks she is absolutely useless. Rose knows her strengths and her weaknesses and acts accordingly. She is willing to admit she might be wrong; she has been hurt but doesn't allow that to stop her trusting people who deserve it. If you prefer your characters flawed, you might find Rose a little too perfect, but I really liked her.

Rose's brothers, Jack and George, are fantastic - kids who act like kids. They have their own stories (they keep turning up in books for the rest of the series, having their own adventures) and their own problems, but their relationship with their sister/foster-mother is both realistic and sweet.

Declan, the love interest, is not as fleshed out as Rose because he isn't a point-of-view character as often, but he is definitely more interesting than he appears at first. It's established early that he is hot and intimidating, but it's his idealism, the fact that he is completely out of his element in the Edge, and his sense of humour that make him a fun character to read about.

Aside from this, I should mention that the setting is interesting and makes sense; the plot is fast-paced; there is a quite a bit of exposition but it is generally integrated fairly well into the story and presented in an interesting way; and the book is hilarious.
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I enjoyed this one alot especially the female lead in this story. She is smart and has a grsat sense of humors. I would love to read the next book to continue to follow the story.