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So Over It Nikki Carter
It may be winter, but there's nothing colder than getting dumped on Facebook! That's exactly how Zoey discovers her boyfriend, Mario, is now with Dorie, the most popular girl in school—or so he thinks. 'Cause Dorie has other plans. And when Mario comes crawling back into Zoey's forgiving arms, her BFFs decide it's time to prove he's a dog, and show Zoey that she deserves better. . .
Swag Kevin Elliott
Zori Neal is torn between two very different guys: DeMarco, a cool thug from the 'hood whose swagger excites her, and Jay, a smart, cool athlete from a good family. All Zori knows is that she's looking for fun, not a husband. So she decides to date both guys. But when DeMarco gets in some very serious trouble with the law, Zori realizes there's a price to pay for swagger—and her choices matter a lot more than she thought. . .
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Release date
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780758273871
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780758273871
- File size: 791 KB
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Languages
- English
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September 1, 2011
Two more novelette-length bittersweet romances portray African-American teen girls embracing their independence after painful breakups.
In Carter's (Not a Good Look, 2010) "So Over It," Zoey is devastated after her boyfriend breaks up with her via Facebook. Zoey, who narrates in a believably insecure and high-strung voice, is first in denial, then angry, then desperate to get Mario back. In adult street-lit author Elliott's heavier "Swag," rich suburban girl Zori dates DeMarco Mobley, a drug dealer who puts pressure on her to break rules. Zori accepts expensive gifts, invitations to sneak out of the house and double dates with DeMarco's dangerous and disrespectful friend Jimmy, hurting and scaring her friends and parents in the process. Both stories thoughtfully address class conflicts between suburbia and the hood, and both feature supportive friends and family who show the narrators both compassion and tough love. A portrayal of an attempted date rape in "Swag" realistically addresses the issue (it is unfortunate, however, that the word the girls use to call out the perpetrator is "faggot"). Contemporary communication media, including texting and Facebook, are seamlessly integrated into the characters' social lives. Though neither story is at all preachy, conclusions that leave the protagonists strong and happy on their own send a welcome message.
Offer these affirming stories to any teen leaving a relationship, or starting one. (Fiction. 12 & up)
(COPYRIGHT (2011) KIRKUS REVIEWS/NIELSEN BUSINESS MEDIA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.)
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