Title: PlusAuthor: Veronica Chambers
Publisher: Razorbill
Release: August 5, 2010
Source: YA Addict ARC Tours
So begins the Cinderella story of Beatrice Wilson, whose life changes overnight when she’s discovered by a scout for the oldest, most prestigious modeling agency in America—for their plus-sized division. Now she must find the confidence to vanquish skinny rivals, fend off sleazy photographers, and banish scheming frenemies in her rise to superstardom, all while trying to get her ex-boyfriend back. But Bea learns that to win prince charming, you first have to find a way to love yourself.
At first, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like Plus. It didn’t really seem like something I would really enjoy. But after I finally got into it, I couldn’t stop because I was, plain as can be, addicted. I was up for hours saying to myself just one more chapter, just one more chapter until it was over.
Bee is a very likeable character. She is a little odd, but that makes her so much more relatable. There is only one problem: she loves a huge jerk, to put it nicely. This was probably my only problem with the book, she kept going back to Brian. Her friends that she meets along this extremely entertaining journey were all fantastic and delightful. I would want each and every one of them as my own friend.
The writing style Chambers used in Plus was very unique and very cute. It made this book a very smooth ride, which I enjoyed thoroughly. The writing makes it all that more cute, which I definitely enjoyed. It made it a funner (yes I know it’s not a word, but it should be) book to read.
The story in Plus was so fun. A perfect book for a lazy summer day at the beach. Or any day, actually. It’s that good. I thought it was going to be pretty girly, which it was, but I still loved it. It was really cool to see a whole new world that actually a reality in this world. I have never read or seen anything about modeling so I came into this with a fresh eye, which probably made me enjoy it more.
Plus is a fantastic book that I really loved, though I didn’t think I was going to. It has entertaining and likeable characters, a unique and cute writing style, and a very addicting story, one that kept me engaged nonstop for hours on end. This is a perfect book for anyone looking for something light, fluffy, but undoubtedly fantastic.
Girlie, light, and funny. Sometimes that's exactly what I want to read.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading this. Thanks for a great review! I like the fact that she's a plus sized mc that we like.
ReplyDeleteLisa ~ YA Literature Lover
Great review! Like you, this is a book I wouldn't look at and think "That's for me!", but I'm pleased to have more insight into the novel.
ReplyDelete"There is only one problem: she loves a huge jerk, to put it nicely." - Oh, yes, and huge jerks are so romantically fascinating. I hope she ends up learning something from what I imagine is a terrible experience (learning the guy you're drooling over isn't worth your slobber. ;D)!
And funnier really should be a word (although my dad begs to differ).
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review! This one has been on my TBR list... I may just have to bump it up a bit.
ReplyDeleteHey Alexander,
ReplyDeleteThis is Bernadette, blogger for Plus over at beewilsonplus.posterous.com. Thank you so much for your awesome review! We wanted to spotlight you as a male reader of Plus and show off your unique perspective. Thought you'd like to see it & spread the word:
http://beewilsonplus.posterous.com/rockin-review-boys-love-plus-too
Thank you again for your wonderful post -- in the words of Bee, keep "Doing You!"
Best,
Bee, Other Bee (Me, Bernadette!) & Vee (Veronica, Creator of Bee)
beewilsonplus.posterous.com
Sounds like a book I would enjoy! I don't know much about modeling and love seeing the underbelly of a new industry, so that could be fun.
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