The Opposite of InvisibleLiz Gallagher
Wendy Lamb Books
Released January 8, 2008
Summary: Alice has always been invisible except to her best friend Jewell. With the upcoming Bloodbath Dance, Alice decides it is time for others to take notice of her. What she doesn't realize is that Simon, one of the most popular boys in her school has been eyeing her for quite some time. What is she to do when both Jewell and Simon express romantic feelings for her? Is it better to go unnoticed or be the opposite of invisible?
Review: With only 151 pages, this book is short, yet tells an awesome story. It is a cute novel about deeply loving someone and insecurities faced by the most unlikely people.
I love dynamic characters, and The Opposite of Invisible is full of them! Each of the characters faces internal conflicts that many teenagers can relate to. Am I good enough? Is she prettier than me? Will they make fun of me if they know I'm into something considered uncool?
Throughout the novel, most of the characters showed their insecurity, with the exception of Jewell, who is not afraid to show his true self and feelings and Mandy, the cheerleader who takes a stand. However these insecurities make characters like Simon, Alice, and Vanessa all the more beautiful and realistic.
What I enjoyed most about The Opposite of Invisible is that Liz Gallagher breaks through so many stereotypes. She features athletes and cheerleaders who are artistic and intelligent. She shares artists who are not art geeks, but talented and strong individuals. She displays a girl who is a mere painting on a poster, yet plays an important role and gives life to the story.
I highly recommend this book, as it is an impressive and relevant read.
My Score: 9-You've gotta read this one!
4 comments:
I might have to read this book to find out what the Bloodbath Dance is all about. I kept waiting for the vampires to come.
Yeah, I love this book! It's a shame that not many people know about it.
I have heard about this book and I'm glad to finally see a review on it. It is so going on my TBR list. :)
Briana
Summer: Well, there are no vampires in the book, but I loved the scenes during the Bloodbath!
Steph Su: I agree. It is a great book that everyone should read at some point. It's so cute!
Briana: I'm so glad that you are interested in reading it now. Since it's short, squeeze it in somewhere near the top.
Post a Comment