It's Not You, It's MeKerry Cohen Hoffman
Delacorte
Published June 9, 2009
Summary: Zoe has found her first love. All seems perfect, until Henry dumps her. Told over a period of thirty-one days, It's Not You, It's Me shares with readers Zoe's plan to win back Henry's affection.
Review: After reading several unfavorable for reviews for It's Not You, It's Me, I was unsure of what to expect. While I was not blown away by this book, I really enjoyed it.
The plot of this book (girl loses boy, girl tries to win boy back) may seem familiar; however, this book is anything but typical. Zoe's plan to make Henry miss her includes multiple hilarious stunts, actions, and outfits. Not only will they make you laugh, but you'll also feel Zoe's embarrassment.
Kerry Cohen Hoffman's writing is clear and her characterization is crisp. Zoe truly is your girl next door experiencing her first bit of heartbreak. Although her actions are sometimes on the verge of desperate, her pain showed throughout, which made Zoe an easily relatable character. In addition, secondary characters, like Zoe's teacher, shine throughout the novel.
It's Not You, It's Me is a cute, short read. As this novel deals with the loss of a first love, it is relevant to today's teens. Kerry Cohen Hoffman has created a well written, fast paced novel with an important message that will put a smile on readers' faces.
Score: 7-Good, enjoyable, but not great
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1 comment:
Sounds really cute. I'd love to read this at some point. I've read a lot of various reviews, like you said.
-Lauren
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