Jenn Cooksey

I never thought my movie and music education would come from books, but I'll take it. Nice to know I'm more or less up to date with the Classics. All those refs? Yeah, I get them

This is a light fun read. But I kind of resent Kate doing the explanations (sort of?). No, no, I understand the necessity but I'd like Cameron to figure out some things in her head too - not that she doesn't, mind you.
Oh right, I'm halfway through. "A Piece of Red Licorice". If you are wondering.

EDIT 2013/09/25
One word: OVEREXPLANTION. So gods help me, but this book has been trying my patience for long enough. I skimmed mercilessly.

There's some fun things here. I loved those conversations-on-the-wall. Totally hilarious! And I absolutely adored Jill. I'd totally be her comrade-in-arms!

Which makes me want to bash my head repeatedly into some random surface. Because I'm totally too spoiled by well-written YA books to waste my time here. Really.

FINAL VERDICT: GO FISH!
That is, find some other fish to fry. Believe you me, there's lots to choose from.
Now outta here before I drown. Ugh.… (més)

I am in deep book like with Camie, Tristan, Kate, Jeff and their amazing parents and other friends but I LOVE Jillian. That sexy evil genius is the heart and soul of this series. It is so hard to review this book without extensive spoilers and this is the kind of book/series you want to read cold. It flows so well and the different POV's increase your understanding of this wonderful group of friends.

I hate a cliffhanger. I usually will down grade books that have frivolous cliffhangers to extend a story that can and should be one and done. This is NOT that kind of story. This is a story you cannot wait to get back to despite the raging, horrid, awful cliffhanger. To add insult to injury, I have no actual idea when the next book will be released. This typically leaves me ready to throw a huge toddler on a sugar high tantrum. This is one of the few series that breaks all my rules. shatters my angry reader fantasies and sends me into a book happy place. I love the author note at the end...basically a "you'll get nothing and like it." moment that had me laughing through my shock and awe moment. I would still read this series all over again. I will have to angry read a few other titles to get over this awesome book hangover. I have so many questions about how this love at first sight story will play out. Tristan and Camie work it out...right? To all that is holy, I crave a happy ending for them. With six, yes I said six, books in this series I have a bad feeling about books 3 and 4. BTW...Camie was the smartest girl ever to turn him down. Tristan needs to check himself before he wrecks himself. ahhh too late.
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Tristan and Cameron(Camie)are perfect for each other. I love this series so much. I hate spoilers and want those invested in this series to enjoy this one as it unfolds. If you are new to this series stop reading right here and go and buy book 1 Shark Bait. You will be so happy you did.

Unicorns, love notes, charm bracelets, and baby books. This book sealed the deal for me, I am in love with these characters. I have never connected with a supporting cast as much as the hero/heroine in a series.… (més)

This was the best book I have read in a very long time. It is going up there with Twilight, Harry Potter, and the Hunger Games as one of my favorites!

Shark Bait follows Camie (Cameron) as she moves to San Diego and starts at public high school after being homeschooled all her life. On the first day, she sees Tristan and immediately falls in like. From there, she goes about trying to fit into high school and to land Tristan.

This book is realistic in its portrayal of teenagers, but more importantly, it is HILARIOUS! Some of the things that happen and/or come out of characters' mouths had me literally cracking up laughing out loud to the point that my kids thought I was crazy!

I don't want to give too much away, but I really loved this book. It's supposed to be part of a series, which both excites me and makes me nervous. It excites me because I want more of the story, but it makes me nervous because I loved this book so much that any sequels have VERY big shoes to fill!

In short, I loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone who likes YA!… (més)