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“I really liked this book i read it in a day so it must be good. I liked how i had no clue about the ending and what her big secret was. I loved Parkers humor even though sometimes i wanted her to just stop being so mean all the time. I loved Jake and Chris...both great supporting characters. I understand Parkers guilt but she shouldve helped her friend (when you read it you'll get what I mean), idk she couldve done something granted she was drunk but idk. I would recommend.”
Deanna M wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A confuzing ending. I didn't understand. Jake is still a sweetheart and him and Parker should have otten together. A sequel to this book would be greatly appreciated. An intriging novel and i loved how Parker's entire life wasn't given to you on the first page. The intro was amazing, but i don't think this one will be in my top 5 for the White Pine award. Sorry, Ms. Summers.
Celery Blackthorn wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Happy Reading,
Celery Blackthorn
Team Werewolf/Jacob
"I have not gone to the dark side, but merly stepped deeper into the shadows"
R.I.P. Jason Haley ='(”“awesome=)”
Jay.R wrote this review Friday, December 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This looks good from the cover and I like the author! All of her books pretty much are about the dead or the undead or something and it seems interesting.”
~!LiSa!~ wrote this review Monday, November 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Pure genius.”
Maya A wrote this review Saturday, November 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is confusing. you wont get it at the begining but when she reveals the whole flashback youll understand. i loved it at the end.”
Linda G wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was kind of boring and depressing. but it was okay, i guess. i couldnt put it down even though there wasnt much going on in the book.”
Caitlyn P wrote this review Monday, September 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Didn't want to put it down. Enjoyed it.”
brookewagner wrote this review Tuesday, August 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Parker Fadley embodies a college admissions office's dream: Cheerleading Captain, 4.0 Honor Student 3 years running, and high scores on any form of IQ test. Her Type A personality scares her worshippers at her private school, St. Peter's High, and keeps them worshipping.
Haley S wrote this review Wednesday, August 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
But what happens when the chosen one falls from grace? And why?
Well, she's not telling anyone. She's shutting herself out as punishment, to make sure no one can touch her. To be left alone. To alienate her friends. To let total bitchiness let loose to accomplish all of the above.
Unfortunately for Parker, it doesn't quite work out that way.
I feel like all the comments on this book have already been made. Here are some I agree with:
"Told beautifully in rendered, spare, haunting prose..."-Alyson Noel
"A novel that will keep you on edge."-K.L Going
"Summers expretly navigates the dangerous waters of high school..."-Martha O' Connor
"Gives you Parker, her world, her friends, straight up, no chaser. You won't forget her."-Kathe Koja
It begins with a hook:
"Imagine four years. Four years, two suicides, one death, one rape, two pregnancies(one abortion), three overdoeses, countless drunken antics, pantsings, spilled food, theft, fights, broken limbs, turf wars- every day, a turf war- six montsh until graduation and no one gets a medal when they get out. But everything you do here counts.
High school."
...and doesn't let you go till the end”
“ Reviewed by Cana Rensberger for TeensReadToo.com
TeensReadToo.com wrote this review Thursday, July 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Parker Fadley was captain of the varsity cheerleading squad. She'd been on the honor roll for the first three years of high school, and Chris, the most popular guy at school, was in love with her, the most popular girl in school. Now, no matter how awful she is to him, she knows he still loves her, but she's not worth it.
Not since the party. Not since her life took a radical one-hundred-and-eighty degree turn.
Her parents have her on a tight leash. Early curfews. Weekly meetings with the guidance counselor. Dinners with sad, yet hopeful eyes turned her way, yearning for a glimpse of the Parker they used to know. Everyone has her on a suicide watch, but nobody knows why. What could have caused Parker Fadley to turn away from everything and everyone?
It's Jake who begins to get under her skin with his unnerving presence and constant questions. How can she possibly be that interesting to him? When Evan comes back to school, she can no longer keep the memories of the events of that night at bay. Whether she wants to or not, she's going to have to find the real Parker Fadley, or risk losing her forever.
The restful cover of CRACKED UP TO BE belies the unrest and turmoil that is Parker. The voice is incredible, similar to that of SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson. Courtney Summers doles out the secrets in small portions, teasing the reader, and when the events of the party are finally revealed with nothing held back, the tension is palpable.
And no matter how many hints Ms. Summers drops, you'll never be able to guess Parker's terrible secret. This debut author is just that good.
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