10/22/09

The Espressologist by Kristina Springer

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The Espressologist by Kristina Springer

Release Date: October 27th 2009
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 192
From: ALA
Interest: debut author

What’s your drink of choice? Is it a small pumpkin spice latte? Then you’re lots of fun and a bit sassy. Or a medium americano? You prefer simplicity in life. Or perhaps it’s a small decaf soy sugar-free hazelnut caffe latte? Some might call you a yuppie. Seventeen-year-old barista Jane Turner has this theory that you can tell a lot about a person by their regular coffee drink. She scribbles it all down in a notebook and calls it Espressology. So it’s not a totally crazy idea when Jane starts hooking up some of her friends based on their coffee orders. Like her best friend, Em, a medium hot chocolate, and Cam, a toffee nut latte. But when her boss, Derek, gets wind of Jane’s Espressology, he makes it an in-store holiday promotion, promising customers their perfect matches for the price of their favorite coffee. Things are going better than Derek could ever have hoped, so why is Jane so freaked out? Does it have anything to do with Em dating Cam? She’s the one who set them up! She should be happy for them, right?

Three words; frothy, fun, flavorful!

Move over Cupid, the Espressologist is in!

The Esprossologist is a very fun and cute story. The characters weren’t quite developed enough for me. Even Jane the MC, felt a little two dimensional. I didn’t feel any connection to her at all. Which was disappointing, because I really enjoyed what little we did learn about her.

Her relationship with Cam was another aspect that I think fell flat. I could see it happening, but it didn’t have any real development. I needed a little bit more interaction between the two characters.

I loved the premise of the novel, match making with your favorite coffee drinks! That was incredibly fun!

Overall, an entertaining debut novel!

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22 Comments

  1. brizmus
    10/22/2009

    I hate it when relationships fall flat in books; but this just looks so cute!

  2. brizmus
    10/22/2009

    I hate it when relationships fall flat in books; but this just looks so cute!

  3. Thao
    10/22/2009

    Not what I expected, but still okay. I like the cover for this book real much though.

  4. elnice
    10/22/2009

    Sounds like a cute, easy read. Great review.

    Elie (Ellz Readz)

  5. Thao
    10/22/2009

    Not what I expected, but still okay. I like the cover for this book real much though.

  6. elnice
    10/22/2009

    Sounds like a cute, easy read. Great review.

    Elie (Ellz Readz)

  7. Raspberry
    10/22/2009

    You said you got this from ALA – I've never been, but my husband and I are going this year. Everything sounds great, but I'm curious about the exhibits. Are they really as great as I've heard? Any recommendations?

  8. Raspberry
    10/22/2009

    You said you got this from ALA – I've never been, but my husband and I are going this year. Everything sounds great, but I'm curious about the exhibits. Are they really as great as I've heard? Any recommendations?

  9. Ursina
    10/22/2009

    I really really want to read this. Hopefully I can make it to the city to get myself a copy at some point soon. Or maybe I can convince the library that we should get that book…

  10. Ursina
    10/22/2009

    I really really want to read this. Hopefully I can make it to the city to get myself a copy at some point soon. Or maybe I can convince the library that we should get that book…

  11. TheBookShopaholic
    10/22/2009

    I heard it was great! And, I am sure to buy it.

  12. TheBookShopaholic
    10/22/2009

    I heard it was great! And, I am sure to buy it.

  13. Bookworm
    10/22/2009

    I cannot WAIT to read this one! The cover to me is just OK, but doesn't the model remind anyone of Taylor Swift???

  14. Bookworm
    10/22/2009

    I cannot WAIT to read this one! The cover to me is just OK, but doesn't the model remind anyone of Taylor Swift???

  15. Belle
    10/22/2009

    I LOVE the premise of this one – it sounds like a fun read even though it didn't quite live up to its potential.

  16. Belle
    10/23/2009

    I LOVE the premise of this one – it sounds like a fun read even though it didn't quite live up to its potential.

  17. Lost In Lit
    10/23/2009

    I've been waiting for this book to come out. Sounds like a fun read, for when I'm in the mood for something light and quick.

  18. Lost In Lit
    10/23/2009

    I've been waiting for this book to come out. Sounds like a fun read, for when I'm in the mood for something light and quick.

  19. Lana
    11/22/2009

    I thought this was a fun premise and a cute read, but it was just a bit light on substance. I would have liked to have something more fleshed out – her relationship with her friends, with Cam, with the frat boy, her school/parent issues.

    I ended up wanting more out of this.

    I enjoyed your review – and I've linked to you here.

  20. Lana
    11/22/2009

    I thought this was a fun premise and a cute read, but it was just a bit light on substance. I would have liked to have something more fleshed out – her relationship with her friends, with Cam, with the frat boy, her school/parent issues.

    I ended up wanting more out of this.

    I enjoyed your review – and I've linked to you here.

  21. Ashley
    12/1/2009

    I read it based off your review. I felt the same way. I really really liked it, but there wasn't any character devlopment. Still a good book to read.

  22. Ashley
    12/1/2009

    I read it based off your review. I felt the same way. I really really liked it, but there wasn't any character devlopment. Still a good book to read.

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