It was good

This was a quirky and funny young adult read. I enjoyed it very much. If you like this genre you will enjoy this book ☺ ( )

This book was not really what I was expecting from the title and blurb, though I did really appreciate the characters and the values they held.

I loved seeing high school characters who actually cared about the real world and life past high school. I felt like they were a little too self-obsessed at points though; the girls could sometimes seem overconfident and cocky.

The romance aspect was super sweet and absolutely adorable and I appreciated that again, both of them had character and it wasn't just hormones and attraction.

I did really appreciate that they tried to live life. In high school, I felt a lot of similar pressures to succeed and to get into a good college, and I think a lot of current students can relate a lot. It's very powerful to finally have a book that advocates for trying to have a life in addition to being an academic success.

This was a fun read, but relatively forgettable. I wouldn't advise against reading it, but there was nothing spectacular about it.
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OMG! Pure bliss.
I loved this book!

It's perfect for inspiration and morale boosting.
It's purrfect.

One word review? AWESOME! ( )

Just finished this fabulous young adult debut novel from the already widely published favorite chick lit and mystery writer, Sarah Strohmeyer. Strohmeyer's voice is pitch-perfect for the genre. Her ability to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of her audience always leaves me waiting for her next book, regardless of the genre.

In this book of smart teens, Gigi, Bea, and Neerja vow to be not only smart but memorable as high school students. They struggle to break the stereotype of the geeky, nerdy girl who does not fit in and become part of the larger world of high school. Their challenges are met with creativity and courage, and the obstacles are both internal and external.

With what my daughter calls "a sweet ending," Strohmeyer will have you rooting for smart girls everywhere. Highly recommended for both teens and adults.
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3 Smart Girl Best Friends, with
No Ranking on
1 Unhygienic and Vaguely Misogynistic Popularity Indicator
3 Fears of Failure to Be Perfect
2 Handsome Love Interests
2 Long-Term Unattainable(?) Crushes

1 Unfair Cheating Policy
1 Team-Building Science Project
1 Romeo and Juliet Audition
1 Student Representative Election
1 Ski Team Race ( )