“Ana Dominguez is miserable in her new life in Half Moon Bay. She didn’t want to move in the first place, hasn’t found any friends, and has managed to upset Riley, the most popular girl in school. A huge mistake lands her in detention where she discovers that she and Riley, along with two other girls, have a unique, life-changing event in common. This realization gets Ana two new friends, but despite all their attempts, Riley is not interested in becoming a Miracle Girl. Will Riley ever forgive Ana for her original blunder?
I winced all through chapter one. I couldn’t believe Ana! I can’t imagine anyone doing something as bold as she did, let alone not having any proof. Talk about a great way to never make friends…
As I read on, however, Ana’s personality captured my heart. I loved her struggles to obey her near-tyrant parents and her confusion over which boy she likes. The scenes where she volunteered with the Alzheimer’s patients were my favorite. I just hope Mrs. Slater doesn’t develop that picture of Ana and Dave, or Ana’s papa will kill her for sure! Highly recommended.
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