Review: Flirting with Boys by Hailey Abbott

Flirting with Boys

by Hailey Abbott

Paperback, 304 pages

Published May 1st 2009 by HarperTeen

characters: Celeste, Travis and Nick

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How to Run a Resort:

-Make sure employees arrive on time with a positive attitude. (check)
-Remember that the customer is always right. (check)
-Keep your boyfriend and your most valuable guest from trying to kill each other. (oops)

Celeste Tippen can't imagine a more perfect summer. Her boyfriend, Travis, has a job at her family's resort, which means lots of quality couple time. Unfortunately, she forgot about Nick Saunders, the hot son of the resort's wealthiest customers. Every year, Nick flirts with Celeste, and apparently this year is no different, despite the boyfriend who's watching their every move. She assures Travis that hanging out with the resident bad boy is the last thing she wants to do. If only she believed that herself....


REVIEW:

One of those books that's a decent read, but ultimately forgettable.

I enjoyed this book, and still think Ms. Abbott writes very well. But, I really did enjoy her other book, "The Other Boy", a bit better than this one.

Review: The Other Boy by Hailey Abbott

The Other Boy

by Hailey Abbott

published

June 1st 2008 by HarperTeen

details

Paperback, 272 pages

characters

Maddy, David and Brian

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Maddy's Boy Pros & Cons . . .

Brian—Super cute / hangs with my friends / goes to my high school / my boyfriend!

David—Says I'm a spoiled princess / hates my friends / has amazing blue eyes / cooked me an unbelievable dinner / annoyingly irresistible!

Summer for Maddy Sinclaire starts as a blur of house parties and dips in the pool—until she's caught throwing an unauthorized beachside bash. As punishment, her parents send her off to Napa Valley, where she'll spend her free time working on the family vineyard. Even with her boyfriend, Brian, miles away, Maddy's about to discover that the vineyard is a very romantic place. It's vast, sunny, magical . . . and there's another boy just waiting to steal her heart.

REVIEW:

This was definitely the perfect summer read. Light, fun, and romance-filled -- what girl could resist? While it was your classic clichéd story, I thought it was super-cute and wish that I could be as lucky with guys as Maddy!!! I enjoyed seeing Maddy’s character develop from a rich snob to a down-to-earth girl who could appreciate the beauty of nature.

I’m not going to lie, at first I despised Maddy; she was whiny and stuck-up, but as the book progressed she became very likable and relatable. The book was also very funny. The author created a ton of humorous situations where I found myself laughing out loud. For fans of Hailey Abbott’s previous books, THE OTHER BOY will not disappoint!