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When Cyd's rebelliousness gets out of hand, her parents ship her off to New York City to spend the summer with "Frank real-dad," her biological father. Trading in her parents for New York City grunge and getting to know her bio-dad and step-sibs is what Cyd has been waiting for her whole life. But summer in the city is not what Cyd expects -- and she's far from the daughter or sister that anyone could have imagined.
Simon Pulse, $7.99
I found this in a local charity shop so didn’t realise it’s an American publication – it’s available if you are able to order online.
This was my first Rachel Cohn book and I enjoyed it. Cyd Charisse certainly has a very unique voice – at first I wasn’t sure I was going to like her she was so ‘in your face’ but she soon grew on me. I liked her no holds barred attitude and the way she spoke.
The book is really quirky – one of the characters is a doll called gingerbread (hence the title)! – but is great fun too. The main drew of the book for me were the different relationships – Cyd and Shrimp, Cyd and her family and Cyd and her ‘bio dad’ (and his family). The dynamics of these were really interesting and I especially liked her banter with her half-brother.
I have already bought the second book called Shrimp (which is available in the UK) and there is also a third called Cupcake
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3 comments:
I really enjoyed this. It was really quirky and cute.
I think I'd like this, and I know this author creates unusual and strong female characters. Thanks for the great review!
I think I'd like this too, it sounds fun and I love the cover.
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