Ever have one of those weeks where you feel like your life is going to fall apart? This is mine. We’ve been anticipating frustrating news for a while, and this is the week that it came. Our world, even though we were sort of expecting it, has gone topsy-turvy.
Then I sat down to begin this post only to find that my mouse has decided to give up the ghost. Vamoose. Dead. Gone to the Happy Mouse House in the Sky. And the other mouse for the OTHER laptop in the house? The USB connector is missing. Glorious. Now I get to buy TWO new mice (mouses? What’s the word for plural technological clicker tools? I dunno.) So, yup, I’m plunking it out on a laptop with no mouse. You who have had to do this before know what it’s like.
That second to last sentence felt familiar. Horse with No Name? Know that song? Ahhh, I digress.
So, here we are once again. Another Throwback Books.
Looks like Jessica’s gotten her way again. Fresh from her greatest social triumph being crowned as Sweet Valley High’s fall queen, Jessica proceeds to go after Bruce Patman, the richest, most handsome, most eligible and sought-after guy at school.
But is Bruce too much for Jessica? Elizabeth notices a big change in her twin once Jessica and Bruce start dating. Suddenly Jessica’s following him everywhere, dropping everything just to spend time with him.
Elizabeth doesn’t trust Bruce one bit—he’s arrogant, demanding, and way too much of a player. Jessica can usually hold her own against any guy, but this time Elizabeth’s afraid her sister may be going too far…
Playing with Fire Q&A
WARNING: SPOILERS
As you likely saw from my review of Playing with Fire, I have seen a dramatic improvement in the writing compared to book one. However, I did find some of the content a little more risque than before.
1. What would your 12 year old self have rated this book?
Very likely 3 stars. The content would’ve disappointed me.
2. Would you want your 13 year old to read this?
No. I am conservative regarding what content I want my children exposed to. The making out scenes in the book aren’t appropriate, in my opinion, for a 13 year old to read.
3. How do you think adolescents today would feel about this book?
I think many readers nowadays would express disdain with Winston for fat-shaming Robin.
4. What’s different about life in this story compared to today’s life? (i.e. social, technological advances)
One of the characters in Playing with Fire plays a synthesizer. That word alone brought back memories of neon pants, leg warmers, and plastic jewelry.
Then another character said, “Maybe your line was busy.” With the advent of answering machines and then voice mail, it’s rare to find a busy line anymore!
That’s the end of the questions for this week. Check back next week for an Amazon gift card giveaway and a review of book four–Power Play.
Go here to read Kristin’s questions and answers!
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The Wakefield twins have taken sides—against each other!
Robin Wilson wants to join Pi Beta Alpha, Sweet Valley High’s highly selective sorority. She may not be beautiful or popular, but she’s friendly and smart. So when Elizabeth nominates her for the sorority, Jessica is less than thrilled. She is determined to find a way to keep Robin from Pi Beta. But Elizabeth is just as determined to make Robin a sorority sister, and the twins become locked in a struggle that develops into the biggest power play at Sweet Valley High. Who will prevail? Which twin will triumph? What happens when sisters go head-to-head?
Book 1 posts: Double Love Review / Q&A
Book 2 posts: Secrets Review / Secrets Pinterest Board & Q&A
Book 3 posts: Playing with Fire review
