-C.S. Lewis
ROMANCE NOVELS – GOTTA LOVE THEM!
I think after this week’s foray into Young Adult romance novels, they have more appeal to me than adult romance novels (sorry Harlequin, although in all honesty, I’ve never been a huge fan of the traditional adult romance novel involving a raven-haired green-eyed lass, yet unaware of her true beauty). Two of the selections I have chosen blend in a fair amount of humor which I think is essential in dealing with romance in the teen years.
Swoon at Your Own Risk
By Sydney Salter
Located at the Marlborough Public Library.
Polly has sworn off all boys after a junior year of dating disasters. Having a less than perfect teenage dating life is even more difficult when your grandmother, yes grandmother, is a syndicated advice columnist for the teenage lovelorn. Polly’s plans to take a summer to recuperate from her romance dramas doesn’t quite work out as she had planned when she takes a job at the local water park. As it turns out, her ex’s turn up at the theme park quite a bit. I chose this book because I love a good summer time romance..especially when you add in eccentric family members.
The Secret Life of Prince Charming
By Deb Caletti
Nashoba Regional High School Library
Despite the cover illustration, this book isn’t so much about a particular teen dating experience, but more about how the main character, Quinn, learns about relationships. Due to the misdeeds of her father, the women in Quinn’s life decide to enlighten her in the ways of relationships, in part by embarking on a journey to return articles to Dad’s past loves. I chose this book because it is unique in that it is not a specific plot about one teen’s specific girlfriend/boyfriend relationship but more an over-all study on relationships and how complicated they can be.
To Catch a Pirate
By Jade Parker
From Nashoba Regional High School Library
This book is a romance novel for those readers who may want something different than the contemporary fiction romance novels. It’s a little bit Pirates of the Caribbean, a little bit Historical Fiction with a fair amount of romance and adventure thrown in. The story takes place in 1720, when Analisa Townsend’s ship from England is attacked by pirates. Throughout her adventures, she finds a soft spot in her heart for her pirate captor. I chose this book for its appeal to a different reader base. It has the elements of a traditional star-crossed lover romance with adventure and intrigue.
To Catch a Pirate does sound like it has it all...action, adventure, romance...and of course who doesn't like a pirate. Thank you Johnny Depp!
ReplyDeleteWow - this is a first! Three books that are not even on my radar! Well, I know Deb Calletti from FORTUNES OF INDIGO SKYE - but this one is new to me. Thanks for the great new titles!
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