I read this book in practically one sitting- a rare feat for me. I don't know whether it was because I couldn't sleep or if it was because that this book was so adorable that I couldn't put it down. Although the plot line was a little predictable and the characters were a little bland at times, Sales made up for it with the book being downright hilarious. I cannot remember when I last literally laughed out loud at a book. I also really enjoyed the aspect of the historical village and the rivalry between the colonials and the Civil Warriors, though I feel that it could have been played out more. I also really enjoyed the relationship between Chelsea and Fiona, her best friend and their whole "ice cream connoisseurs" thing. It was a nice touch on a hilarious novel. I also appreciated the growth they both experienced. I found a little bit of the ending unbelievable, but it did end nicely. Overall, if you like history and contemporary young adult literature, I would definitely recommend it. 
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Past Perfect Review
All Chelsea wants to do the summer before her senior year is hang out with her best friend, eats lots of ice cream, and hopefully finally get over her ex, Ezra. But when she shows up for work at Essex Historical Colonial Village, it turns out he's working there as well. This makes getting over him all the more difficult, even when she thinks she might be falling for someone new. In Past Perfect by Leila Sales, we experience all the highs and lows of Chelsea's summer as a colonial reenactor.
I read this book in practically one sitting- a rare feat for me. I don't know whether it was because I couldn't sleep or if it was because that this book was so adorable that I couldn't put it down. Although the plot line was a little predictable and the characters were a little bland at times, Sales made up for it with the book being downright hilarious. I cannot remember when I last literally laughed out loud at a book. I also really enjoyed the aspect of the historical village and the rivalry between the colonials and the Civil Warriors, though I feel that it could have been played out more. I also really enjoyed the relationship between Chelsea and Fiona, her best friend and their whole "ice cream connoisseurs" thing. It was a nice touch on a hilarious novel. I also appreciated the growth they both experienced. I found a little bit of the ending unbelievable, but it did end nicely. Overall, if you like history and contemporary young adult literature, I would definitely recommend it.
I read this book in practically one sitting- a rare feat for me. I don't know whether it was because I couldn't sleep or if it was because that this book was so adorable that I couldn't put it down. Although the plot line was a little predictable and the characters were a little bland at times, Sales made up for it with the book being downright hilarious. I cannot remember when I last literally laughed out loud at a book. I also really enjoyed the aspect of the historical village and the rivalry between the colonials and the Civil Warriors, though I feel that it could have been played out more. I also really enjoyed the relationship between Chelsea and Fiona, her best friend and their whole "ice cream connoisseurs" thing. It was a nice touch on a hilarious novel. I also appreciated the growth they both experienced. I found a little bit of the ending unbelievable, but it did end nicely. Overall, if you like history and contemporary young adult literature, I would definitely recommend it. 
WWW Wednesday #2
WWW Wednesday is a meme created by Should Be Reading. To play along, simply answer these questions:
- What are you currently reading?
- What did you just finish reading?
- What do you think you'll read next?
I just started Alice in Charge by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, part of her Alice series. I probably won't review this one, but after reading this one and the next one in the series, I may do a post on the series overall.
What did you just finish reading?
Last night I finished two books, I finished Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen at a reasonable time then I started and finished Past Perfect by Leila Sales at the wee hours of the morning. The visit to Northanger was lovely, and a review for Past Perfect will be up either later today or tomorrow.
What do you think you'll read next?
As I stated last week, I often don' know what I'm going to read next even after I have finished a book. However, since I have recently started Katesbookclub's Summer Reading, I will probably read one of those books next. You can find that list of books here.
What are you currently reading? Have you read any of these books? Share in the comments!
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