February 20, 2008

I was so thrilled to find out about a review of Suzy by Chelsea from Young Adult Book Central… here it is:

The Second Virginity of Suzy Green by Sara Hantz

Suzy Green is completely memorable.
a review by Chelsea, 2008 Teen Demi-GoddessThe death of the near perfect Rosie left a pretty big impact on her sister, Suzy Green. Now that Suzy is moving, she wants a fresh start at life – she doesn’t want to be her old reckless self anymore. She wants to be more like Rosie. So she puts her black, semi-gothic clothes in the back of her closet in exchange for more pastel colors. And she locks up her old wild and party-crazed attitude for a chance at straight A’s and a good education.

Trying to fit in, she joins the Virginity Club, which is a pretty popular thing for the posh school that Suzy is now attending. The problem is, Suzy doesn’t exactly meet the requirements, so she throws lies in others faces to try and make herself seem like someone she’s not. It’s not like anyone knows she’s not truly a virgin. That is until Ryan, Suzy’s ex-boyfriend shows up. If Ryan exposes her lies to the public, she could lose everything she’s worked for at her new school.

This book contains so much more than what I had anticipated. Suzy is such an amazing character that I felt like I knew her on a personal level. She seems so vulnerable and yet tough at the same time, making me feel both sympathy and admiration towards her. And the background characters weren’t lacking either; they were all unique in their own way. Ultimately, this book blew my expectations out of the water and replaced them with a touching story about a girl trying to be someone she’s not, while still holding on to part of herself.

1. On February 21st, 2008 at 10:47 am
   Alyssa Goodnight Says:
   

   Really lovely review, Sara!

2. On February 21st, 2008 at 6:26 pm
   amanda ashby Says:
   

   Great review - go Suzy Green!!!!!!!

3. On February 22nd, 2008 at 1:50 am
   Christina Phillips Says:
   

   Fab review - and very well deserved! Hooray for Suzy!

4. On February 23rd, 2008 at 6:19 am
   Sara Hantz Says:
   

   Thanks, guys!!

5. On February 23rd, 2008 at 5:18 pm
   Barrie Summy Says:
   

   That is a great review! (Not that I’m surprised. )

6. On February 24th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
   Sara Hantz Says:
   

   Thanks, Barrie!

7. On February 25th, 2008 at 7:57 am
   Caryn Says:
   

   That’s fantastic. Congratulations on the great review.

8. On February 25th, 2008 at 10:50 am
   Vanessa Says:
   

   Yay, Sara! Great review.

9. On February 25th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
   Sara Hantz Says:
   

   Thanks, guys!

10. On February 25th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
    Shelley Munro Says:
    

    Congratulations on the wonderful review!

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