Rival
Brooke I don't like Kathryn Pease. I could pretend everything's fine between us. I could be nice to her face, then trash her behind her back. But I think it's better to be honest. I don't like Kathryn, and I'm not afraid to admit it. Kathryn I saw a commercial where singers used their voices to...
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Brooke I don't like Kathryn Pease. I could pretend everything's fine between us. I could be nice to her face, then trash her behind her back. But I think it's better to be honest. I don't like Kathryn, and I'm not afraid to admit it. Kathryn I saw a commercial where singers used their voices to shatter glass, but the whole thing is pretty much a myth. The human voice isn't that strong. Human hatred is. Anybody who doubts that should feel the hate waves coming off of Brooke Dempsey. But I don't shatter; I'm not made of glass. Anyway, the parts that break aren't on the outside. Brooke and Kathryn used to be best friends . . . until the night when Brooke ruthlessly turned on Kathryn in front of everyone. Suddenly Kathryn was an outcast and Brooke was Queen B. Now, as they prepare to face off one last time, each girl must come to terms with the fact that the person she hates most might just be the best friend she ever had.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780061827624 (0061827622)
ASIN: 0061827622
Publish date: 2011-02-15
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages no: 336
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Teen,
Novels,
Realistic Fiction,
Romance,
Contemporary,
Womens Fiction,
Chick Lit,
Music,
Young Adult Contemporary,
Fiction
I didn't really like any of the characters. I mean there's Kathryn, who pretty much ignores the one friend who's been there through everything in order to enjoy being popular. Plus, she uses him in a really wrong way, then there's Brooke, who has some serious issues with her father and temper, Chloe...
This is a wonderful book! I loved the exploration of Kathryn and Brooke's tumultuous relationship. A love of music drew them together, but a misunderstanding drove them apart. I couldn't put this down today once I got back into the story. Full review soon at www.mangamaniaccafe.com
There are two sides to every story and boy does this book prove it. I was all geared up to completely side with Kathryn because she sounds more like me--shy and not part of a-list crowd, but as the story progressed I felt more and more for Brooke too and her story and voice was able to shine. I feel...
I love that this focuses on the wonderful complexity of adolescent female friendship. Sure, at that age boys and crushes can seem all-encompassing but to most girls crush concerns are just one of the many things they are dealing with daily. There is just usually SO much more going on--school, extrac...
Overall I liked it. Well what do we have? Read Review at Bewitched BookwormsWe have two girls that couldn't be any more different, the one rich, beautiful and popular. The other one although beautiful, she's a loner has only one friend and has a very poor family. Yet, both share a passion for music...