Don't miss this fantastic debut novel - Keris Stainton is a fabulously contemporary, witty and fresh new voice who teen girls will adore.
Della’s over the moon when she kisses her long-standing crush at a party – but then she discovers her diary has disappeared...
When scans of embarrassing pages are sent to her mobile and appear on Facebook, Della’s distraught – how can she enjoy her first proper romance when someone, somewhere, knows all her deepest, darkest secrets?
Review:
After reading Crank by Ellen Hopkins I needed something on the lighter side to perk me up shall we say ;) I couldn't have picked anything better : D I started reading this book while sat in my garden on Saturday evening, the girlies were riding their bikes in the drive and all was peaceful with the Davies household. I LOL'd from the very beginning of this book, in fact I snorted with laughter so much that the neighbours now think we have a pet pig *snort*
As you would expect from the title this is in first person narrative; Della is so wonderfully 3 dimensional I imagined this would be my oldest daughter in a few years time *HELP*. At 16 Della has the usual angst regarding sexuality, body image and family/friendships. All dealt with in a frank yet humorous manner that makes it so easy to relate to.
Having been a teenager in the 80's myself I found the 80's reference amazing bringing the story to vivid life within my imagination (the down side of this was that it made me roughly the same age as her parents *feels old*). The writing is typically British with the reference to the trip to the seaside and fish & chips. Truly realistic imagery.
I adored Della's parents and am now creating a role-model plan to follow in order to be like them ;) Anyone fancy a movie & meal theme night?
All the characters were superbly well developed and there interactions completely believable. I was concerned about the relationship between Sid, Leo and Maddy. Odd to say the least!(Re: the sharing) Plus the early sexual activity (yes I know it happens, I may be old but I was a teenager once and that's the problem *has 3 girls*). I completely adored Dan, he certainly is The Man. A completely 'modern man' at that. Who wouldnt want a boyfriend that is in touch with his feelings and helps you believe in yourself and be comfortable with who you are. Can I have one please : D (Shush, don't tell J).
Throw in a bit of a mystery plus a plot twist and you have a truly great Summer read. Go and enjoy : D
Thank you! Funny that you say you found the Maddy, Sid, Leo thing odd. I thought it would be perfectly normal for her to want both. When I mentioned it to my editor, I said, "Do you think it would be weird of her to think she could have both?" and she said, "I think it would be weird if she didn't!"
ReplyDeleteThis book seems so funny! I really want to read it, but I can't find it anywhere :(
ReplyDeleteKERIS, please ask to your editor to call some editor in Brazil and publish the book! Haha.
I loved Della's parents as well! And I think that whole movie night with a theme is an -excellent- idea. When my kids are older, I hope I'll be just as cool. (HA! I really won't be!)
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