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Roxy and Meli couldn't be more different. They're not friends - at all. But their parents are in love and are engaged. Roxy and Meli can't believe how fast everything is changing. This summer, they all move in to a new house together. Life isn't the same and they're not happy. They come up with a brilliantly terrible idea. They're going to split up their parents and then their lives will return back to normal.
My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book; I wanted to like it more but I just...felt badly for the parents. I didn't feel much sympathy for the girls, even though their lives were being upended. There were so many misunderstandings between them that made them unhappy with each other. I did like how they started to trust each other and balance each other out. I loved the Benjis and how they were so happy to hang out together. Meli has scoliosis and has to wear a brace. Meli's Abuela is super sweet and of course smart. I love how she influenced the girls at the end.
Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: A fun family drama filled read, recommended for your school and public library
6 comments:
Did love the scoliosis representation. In the last few years, I've had THREE girls in braces, for the first time in my career. I wore a back brace, so love that there's something other than Blume's very dated Deenie. It was a bit mean spirited, which I think the students like more than I do. Ms. Yingling
All the drama that may come with blended families can be difficult. Thanks for the review.
Sounds like an interesting story, thanks for sharing it today. Happy MMGM
I enjoyed this story, especially how the girls worked past their differences. Thanks for featuring your review on this week's MMGM!
Sounds like a book kids may enjoy more than we old folks :) That's not a bad thing.
I always like a book with a good grandparent character. This sounds like something a lot of kids could relate to. I'll put this one on my list. Thanks for the review.
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