|  | Author: Sarah Quigley
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 284171
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.8 x 1.3
ISBN: 0525479082
EAN: 9780525479086
ASIN: 0525479082
Publication Date: April 16, 2009
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Condition: minor shelf wear
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 The Story Siren Reviews: April 25, 2009
The Story Siren (Indiana)
I think everyone has had a TMI moment at one time in their life. Becca unfortunately has a ton of them! The girl had me rolling on the floor. Well I guess Sarah Quigley had me rolling on the floor!
I felt like I was stepping back in to my small town high school when I was reading this book. The characters held a overwhelming sense of deja-vu. I'm not exactly sure it that made this a more enjoyable read, but it did hold a more realistic aspect for me.
Personally I related more to Becca's friend Katie. I'm not a big talker, I usually won't initiate a conversation and have a hard time butting in unless I've been spoken too directly. So the fact that Katie and Becca were able to maintain such a close friendship wasn't a surprise to me.
The blog entries where a little out there for me. They were funny, but at times it was a little too much for my liking. Even so the overall message was well displayed.
Great characterization, witty dialogue, and an original plot make this a notable debut novel.
 Awesome blossom, extra awesome April 19, 2009
Danger (Hicksville, MN USA)
So good, could definitely relate to the small town hype! Anything that makes you different is always exaggerated ten times more than it should be. Good use of word play and imagery as well. I thought that all the characters were very relateable especially Katie and that Becca was highly entertaining. I also liked the description of the Rod and Gun club who are typical townies. I have already recommended this book to my friends and look forward to future books, perhaps a series?
Fantabulously Funny! April 17, 2009
Eunice B. (Hicksville, MN, USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Really enjoyed reading this book. I have read many a teen novel and I have to say this one is fantabulous! One of my favorite books I have read in a very long time! I found it was a perfect read when sitting outside in the sunshine sipping on a smoothie today. Also, what a cute cover!
Fun and thoughtful April 16, 2009
Mint910 (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
TMI was a fun and thoughtful book. I found it easier to relate to than most other books set in high school. Most of the things that happen in this book happen everyday in the halls of high schools. Also the characters seemed like people I know, definitely.
So while I myself related more with Becca's friend Katie (I personally tend to undershare) I definitely got a kick out of Becca, let's just say I have a few overshare queens in my own family! I definitely know what it's like to hear things about yourself from other people, nothing bad but not exactly something you wanted out there! But at the same time I know how easy it is to say too much and then realize well maybe I shouldn't have said that! I really liked all the other characters as well, especially Becca's crush Matt, her friend Jai, and her family!
A good chunk of the book revolves around a high school musical of Grease! Boy did I love that, I was totally a set painter in high school! I never wanted to be on stage though! About a year and a half ago I actually got hired by my former high school to do set painting, sound, and graphic design. It was a ball, mostly because my sister was in the musical! Where we went to high school the theatre is a big deal so it's great to see that reflected in this book!
And of course, I loved the blogging part of the book, gotta love it! And I definitely appreciated the author's descriptions of the evil that is a Minnesota winter, it's true y'all! Getting back to how realistic I found most of the book, I thought the ending was perfect, it was very believable for me. I can't wait to see what the author has in store for us next!
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