The Stillburrow Crush
Linda KageYoung adult
Available from The Wild Rose Press
ISBN: 1-60154-651- 3
February 2010
| Carrie Paxton is the editor of her school paper but she doesn't think she's anything special. In fact she knows she isn't the most popular girl in Stillburrow, after all her best friend is the school nerd, but she doesn't care. When she interviews Luke Carter, she fall into his beautiful blue eyes and before she knows what's happening she's got a crush on the star quarterback. Now Luke is showing an interest in her and she can't believe the Stillburrow poster boy might have feelings for her. If Luke's attention isn't enough to deal with, her family is acting anything but normal and her life is taking a series of changes she isn't sure she wants to take.
This was a hauntingly beautiful young adult novel. I loved the fact that it was such an authentic representation of life. The setting was wonderful, the whole community came vividly to life with each word. The characters were compelling because they were average small town residents with typical issues. I found I was easily able to relate to everyone. It was refreshing to have a heroine who was not stunningly gorgeous, rich and popular, not someone with too much money and not enough sense. I loved how the relationship between Carrie and Luke developed; it was so genuine and sweet. There's nothing I like better than a good cry while reading and this book gave me that. It also gave me moments of laughter, and it gave me a happily ever after. This was such a poignant novel that I just know I will read it again and again. This author is definitely going on my must-read list. I highly recommend you pick up this book and be sure to get a copy for any young woman in your life.
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Reviewer: Theresa Joseph |
