08/19/10
My Invented Life by Lauren Bjorkman
Posted In: Book Review
My Invented Life by Lauren Bjorkman
Release Date: September 29, 2009
Publisher: Henry Holt
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 240
Source: Publisher
Interest: Theme
Challenge: None
Buy the Book: Amazon
With Roz and Eva everything becomes a contest—who can snag the best role in the school play, have the cutest boyfriend, pull off the craziest prank. Still, they’re as close as sisters can be. Until Eva deletes Roz from her life like so much junk e-mail for no reason that Roz understands. Now Eva hangs out with the annoyingly petite cheerleaders, and Roz fantasizes about slipping bovine growth hormone into their Gatorade.
Roz has a suspicion about Eva. In turn, Eva taunts Roz with a dare, which leads to an act of total insanity. Drama geeks clamor for attention, Shakespearean insults fly, and Roz steals the show in Lauren Bjorkman’s hilarious debut novel.
My Invented Life is another one of those novels that has been sitting on my shelves waiting to be read…. for far far to long. I’m glad I finally took the time to read it because it was fantastic!
Hands down the one thing that made this novel was Roz. She was witty, imperfect, hilarious…. sarcastic. I loved her. I loved reading about her… I loved watching her and this story unfold. Roz loves her sister, and even though she wants to hate her, you know that she loves her….. which is often how relationships with sisters can be. I loved watching these two sisters work out their problems.
I couldn’t stop reading it, I didn’t want to stop reading it either.
The characterization in this novel was great! Usually I get so focused on the main character that the supporting characters are an afterthought. Sure… they are there… but they don’t really make a lasting impression. This cast of characters definitely made a dent. That being said, there were some characters that could have been explored a little more, but overall I was satisfied!
If your looking for a satisfying, hilarious read, with an in your face character and an interesting way at looking beyond the labels of gay, straight, bisexual…. I think you’d enjoy this one.
I’m looking forward to more from Bjorkman!
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32 Comments
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I agree, the cast of characters in this book are fantastic… this is such a fabulous read!
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Added to my list! This one looks so good, thanks.
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I loved this book when I read it. Glad you enjoyed it too. Great review!
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I agree, the cast of characters in this book are fantastic… this is such a fabulous read!
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Added to my list! This one looks so good, thanks.
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Thank you for this review. I'm so glad that you mentioned the characterization because that is such an important component of a good novel. I'm definitely adding this to my TBR list.
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I loved this book when I read it. Glad you enjoyed it too. Great review!
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I'm so glad to see this book featured! I loved it because it was funny and quirky and different, definitely not a cookie-cutter book. Great characters.
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Thank you for this review. I'm so glad that you mentioned the characterization because that is such an important component of a good novel. I'm definitely adding this to my TBR list.
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I'm so glad to see this book featured! I loved it because it was funny and quirky and different, definitely not a cookie-cutter book. Great characters.
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Hmmm it sounds really well….
I'd like read it…
it's in my wish list right now!!! -
Hmmm it sounds really well….
I'd like read it…
it's in my wish list right now!!! -
YA PLUS funny PLUS sisters? Gotta read this one. Thanks for the review!
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YA PLUS funny PLUS sisters? Gotta read this one. Thanks for the review!
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I've only heard the highest praise for this book so far! And what a great review. You really make me want to read it.
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I've only heard the highest praise for this book so far! And what a great review. You really make me want to read it.
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It sounds great and I love to read mean girls story.LOL.
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It sounds great and I love to read mean girls story.LOL.
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Oh I loved this one, too! Roz was hilarious, and the sister dynamic is really authentic.
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Oh I loved this one, too! Roz was hilarious, and the sister dynamic is really authentic.
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The cover design reminds me of the vampire diaries. (or at least, the title)
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The cover design reminds me of the vampire diaries. (or at least, the title)
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This looks pretty good, I'll have to check it out!
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This looks pretty good, I'll have to check it out!
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The cover looks really awkward…but the story looks good. I'll check it out
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This one looks good!
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The cover looks really awkward…but the story looks good. I'll check it out
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This one looks good!
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That one is definitely going on my to-read list. Thanks!
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That one is definitely going on my to-read list. Thanks!
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This book has been in my shelf since December. I can't wait to read this now. Grreat Review!
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This book has been in my shelf since December. I can't wait to read this now. Grreat Review!
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