07/27/10
Kiss It by Erin Downing
Posted In: Book Review
Kiss It
Release Date: June 15, 2010
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 273
Source: Author
Challenge: None
Interest: Summary
Buy the Book: Amazon
A girl’s gotta do who a girl’s gotta do.
Chastity Bryan has never been shy about going after what she wants. And when sexy, mysterious, so-not-from-this-town Sebastian walks into Chaz’s life, she knows in an instant that what she wants next is him. Chaz has no intention of playing for keeps—but she most definitely has intentions. Who needs true love when you’ve got true lust?
Sebastian has no idea what he’s in for—but maybe neither does Chaz?.
Loved this book, so fun and so much more than what the summary implies. Chaz was a fantastic character, I wish I would have had the confidence and intelligence that she has in high school. And although she might seem a little flaky on the outside, she has hidden depths that you don’t discover until later on in the story.
Despite the fluffy exterior of this novel, Downing tackles some serious issues and she does it tactfully and full of grace. If you can make it past Chaz’s tell it how it is attitude and sexual innuendoes in the first few chapters… (which I found to be personally hilarious) you are in for a brilliant read!
I loved Chaz’s best friend Sadie, she was Chaz’s complete opposite and I think that is why their friendship worked so well. I love seeing strong positive friendships in young adult literature. And Chaz’s relationship with her parents… or her non exsistant relationship was something that I’m glad Downing touched on as well. I know as a teen I always assumed my parents just didn’t get it, but looking back at it now, oh…… they totally got it. Just don’t tell them I said that.
Chaz’s journey with sex was…. interesting, to say the least. I found her initial idea about sex amusing. I never knew many girls that just wanted to have sex for the sake of doing it. The girls I knew were more like Sadie, the ones that wanted a relationship and then possibly something more intimate later on. That being said, I enjoyed watching Chaz’s opinions evolve…. and can I just say that the scene in her bedroom where she ‘checks her email’ you’ll know what I’m talking about if you read it…. that was hilarious and good for you Chaz! (yes, I know she is a fictional characters, but I was so proud of her for sticking to her guns!)
Overall, this book is awesome. It’s about so much more than sex, or having sex for the sake of having sex. It’s a story about discovery, about how our decisions effect everyone around us and the power of love.
So good.
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26 Comments
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Great review! I read it and went to Goodreads to add it to my TBR, saw there was a copy available via the swap and just went ahead and ordered it! Can't wait to read it
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Love this cover! Thanks for the great review–I can't wait to pick this one up. – Stasia
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Great review! I read it and went to Goodreads to add it to my TBR, saw there was a copy available via the swap and just went ahead and ordered it! Can't wait to read it
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Great review!! I read it also and totally agree with everything you wrote. I also loved the "checking her email" scene, LOL! I felt Chaz was totally refreshing to read because so many girls, including my self, have views like Sadie. I liked how Chaz views evolved, making her a much more mature person at the end!
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Love this cover! Thanks for the great review–I can't wait to pick this one up. – Stasia
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Great review!! I read it also and totally agree with everything you wrote. I also loved the "checking her email" scene, LOL! I felt Chaz was totally refreshing to read because so many girls, including my self, have views like Sadie. I liked how Chaz views evolved, making her a much more mature person at the end!
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this book sounds hilarious, yet relevant. i can't wait to read it and find out more about chaz's "adventures"
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this book sounds hilarious, yet relevant. i can't wait to read it and find out more about chaz's "adventures"
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The cover is simple but cute^^
I didn't know about this book but it sounds really funny. Thanks for the review.
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The cover is simple but cute^^
I didn't know about this book but it sounds really funny. Thanks for the review.
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Great review. Another one to add to my list.
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Great review. Another one to add to my list.
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I loved this book!
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I loved this book!
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Wow, great review! I'm definitely adding this one to the list!
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Wow, great review! I'm definitely adding this one to the list!
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This one looks so cute!
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This one looks so cute!
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Oh the cliched irony of her being named Chasity.
Nice review. This book sounds really fun.
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Oh the cliched irony of her being named Chasity.
Nice review. This book sounds really fun.
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Great review! Even though my default read is fantasy, this book sounds like so much fun that I don't think I can resist checking it out.
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Great review! Even though my default read is fantasy, this book sounds like so much fun that I don't think I can resist checking it out.
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The cover reminds me of Easter! That alone makes me want to read it!
Thanks for the review, Kristi!
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The cover reminds me of Easter! That alone makes me want to read it!
Thanks for the review, Kristi!
Love, Hannah
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