Author: Emmaline Andrews
Rating: 5 stars
Source: Review Copy
Synopsis:
Where things are not always as they seem…
My name is Kris Jameson and I’m a student at the Royal
Academy. I’m at the top of all my classes, what they call a “model student.”
There’s only one problem—the Academy is an all boys school and I’m a girl.
It started as a prank when I took my brother’s place. But
things got complicated when I caught Broward, the school bully, in a
compromising position. They got even worse when I was assigned my roommate—the
handsome but enigmatic North who saved me several times from the bully’s
attacks.
Now the consequences of my deception are coming back to
haunt me. The penalty for fraud at this exclusive school is much worse than
simple expulsion—I could lose a hand. Worse, so could my beloved brother.
With so much at stake, it’s imperative that I keep my secret
safe. And the person I’m closest to, North, is the one I have to be most wary
of.
The trouble is, I think I’m falling in love with him…
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My Thoughts
This is a unique slightly gender bender story that will
leave you wanting more.
I loved the storyline and the problems presented while
pretending to be a boy in an all boys academy. The setting was also very
interesting in that it was a futuristic setting with a few old fashioned
ideas. The twists and turns in the story really kept me on the edge of my
seat. I also had a great time laughing at the hilarious incidents she got
herself into.
The romance in this story was sweet and not too overdone. It
is perfect for teenagers looking for some action and a provocative coming of
age novel without a lot of adult content.
This story also deals with a lot of issues such as gender roles
and bullying. Which is what we all deal with a t some point growing up and I
really liked the way she handled it in this book.
The characters were fun and interesting. I had a great time
getting to know them all.
The relationship between Kris and her twin brother was
endearing and the reader could really see the love there. They were both going
to be thrust into a world that neither wanted and instead of just going along
with this they decided to do something about it.
Kris is a strong and courageous young woman who fights for
what she wants. She doesn’t have the best social skills and because of this
gets into a lot of trouble. She stands
up for herself and doesn’t let it get in the way of her dreams, which is what I
admire about her.
North is somewhat standoffish at first, but deep down he has
a heart of gold. He is a fun character and I loved seeing the different sides
of him. I loved the parts where he questioned himself because of Kris (not
knowing she was a girl).
All in all this is a wonderful story that I would recommend
to all ages and to anyone who enjoys a provocative coming of age story.
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