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Happy Birthday to Me (Birthday Trilogy #1)
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Brian Rowe (Goodreads Author)
Seventeen-year-old Cameron Martin has a huge problem: he’s aging a whole year of his life with each passing day!
High school is hard enough; imagine rapidly aging from seventeen to seventy in a matter of weeks, with no logical explanation, and with prom, graduation, and the state championship basketball game all on the horizon. That’s what happens to Cameron, a popular pret...more
High school is hard enough; imagine rapidly aging from seventeen to seventy in a matter of weeks, with no logical explanation, and with prom, graduation, and the state championship basketball game all on the horizon. That’s what happens to Cameron, a popular pret...more
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April 5th 2011
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Happy Birthday to Me (Birthday Trilogy, #1)
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After the first few pages of Happy Birthday to Me, I was sucked into the story. Cameron is such a great character to read about; not quite a bad person, not fully good. His worst faults are selfishness, vanity, and arrogance. Though all three are not uncommon among boys today, they were portrayed in ways that subtly hinted he could be a better person if he actually tried.
Then, of course, he’s cursed to age a year with every day that passes. With that, his life is forever changed.
I loved the writ...more
Then, of course, he’s cursed to age a year with every day that passes. With that, his life is forever changed.
I loved the writ...more
I received this e-book for review. This did not in any way affect my review.
When I first received the request to review this I was like what? Then I read the description and thought well this could be interesting. It blew me away. It was one of the most emotional books I have ever read.
The story starts off with Cameron in the hospital as an old man. Then it takes us back to how his story started. Cameron is an all star basketball player with a beautiful girlfriend and lots of friends. He is also...more
When I first received the request to review this I was like what? Then I read the description and thought well this could be interesting. It blew me away. It was one of the most emotional books I have ever read.
The story starts off with Cameron in the hospital as an old man. Then it takes us back to how his story started. Cameron is an all star basketball player with a beautiful girlfriend and lots of friends. He is also...more
I really like the synopsis for this book. A guy who ages a year every day? It's crazy, unique, and I thought it had the potential to be great. Sadly, this book just didn't do it for me. I never connected with the main character or got really engrossed in the story. I mean, I felt bad for the guy, but not enough to cry over his predicament.
I knew from the beginning what had caused his mysterious disease, so I wasn't surprised when it was revealed towards the end. The characters were all really s...more
I knew from the beginning what had caused his mysterious disease, so I wasn't surprised when it was revealed towards the end. The characters were all really s...more
Let me just say right up front: I will put spoilers in this review. All over the place. And I will spoil the end. I need to do that to be able to write the review I want to write.
You have been warned.
I have mixed feelings on this book. The fact is, I loved it. I raced through it, and it was a one-day read for me. However – I am discovering that the story this book is based on – Beauty and the Beast – a story I used to love – may not be all it’s cracked up to be. But let me state right up front,...more
You have been warned.
I have mixed feelings on this book. The fact is, I loved it. I raced through it, and it was a one-day read for me. However – I am discovering that the story this book is based on – Beauty and the Beast – a story I used to love – may not be all it’s cracked up to be. But let me state right up front,...more
{my thoughts} - This book is about a seventeen year-old boy named Cameron Martin and a girl named Liesel Maupin. Cameron is a boy that likes to obtain free gifts for his birthday so he tells people on a daily basis that it is his birthday in order to get free things. One day he and his friends some of them know and some of them don't do this it's his birthday scam and the next day everything changes for him. Eventually through the worst of situations that force him to find himself, realize what...more
Happy Birthday to Me is an interesting addition to the teen paranormal book scene. Cameron Martin is a jock and doesn't care for much except trying (and failing) to get into his girlfriend's pants and getting free birthday desserts every time he goes out to a restaurant with his friends and basketball teammates. However, his selfish and jerky attitude and behavior are going to cost him so much more than he ever thought imaginable - perhaps even his life.
Cameron is struck by a curse, which forces...more
Cameron is struck by a curse, which forces...more
I received this ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Upon reading the summary of this book, I thought that it sounded really interesting.
17 year old Cameron has it all - star of the basketball team, hot girlfriend, rich family, lots of friends. Then suddenly he begins aging quickly, a year for every day.
Cameron comes off as extremely self-centered and arrogant. I know he's a 17 year old boy, but it seemed very exaggerated. I was disturbed by how he kept trying to convince his...more
Upon reading the summary of this book, I thought that it sounded really interesting.
17 year old Cameron has it all - star of the basketball team, hot girlfriend, rich family, lots of friends. Then suddenly he begins aging quickly, a year for every day.
Cameron comes off as extremely self-centered and arrogant. I know he's a 17 year old boy, but it seemed very exaggerated. I was disturbed by how he kept trying to convince his...more
**3 1/2 stars rounded up**
I picked up this book on a whim. I'd seen it mentioned around the bookish blog community and it sounded interesting, it was $.99 and I was on a book buying spree that day.
Happy Birthday to Me was a quick read, if I hadn't fallen asleep thanks to a cold I would have finished it in one sitting. I loved the main character, Cam. He was your stereotypical pretty popular boy, yet as he aged (one year every day) he learned so much about who he was and "grew up".
From page 1,...more
I picked up this book on a whim. I'd seen it mentioned around the bookish blog community and it sounded interesting, it was $.99 and I was on a book buying spree that day.
Happy Birthday to Me was a quick read, if I hadn't fallen asleep thanks to a cold I would have finished it in one sitting. I loved the main character, Cam. He was your stereotypical pretty popular boy, yet as he aged (one year every day) he learned so much about who he was and "grew up".
From page 1,...more
Seventeen year old Cameron Martin is your typical popular high school guy; the great looking star athlete dating the hottest girl in school, Charisma, with the richest dad in Reno. And like most guys his own age, he really wants to have sex with his girlfriend. The thing is, Charisma won’t have sex with him until he becomes a man and by her definition, can grow a full beard. Also much like other teenagers, Cameron likes to see how much he can get away with and does so by going to restaurants and...more
The premise for this book intrigued me and when I started it I was hooked...
“But I’m not really eighty. Just a few weeks ago, I was your typical high school senior, worried about basketball practice and prom dates, worried about when I could kiss my girlfriend next and when that acceptance letter to Yale would be arriving in the mail.”
Our first introduction to Cameron finds him lying in a hospital bed, old and dying. He’s aging one year per DAY and appears to have given up, reminiscing about the...more
“But I’m not really eighty. Just a few weeks ago, I was your typical high school senior, worried about basketball practice and prom dates, worried about when I could kiss my girlfriend next and when that acceptance letter to Yale would be arriving in the mail.”
Our first introduction to Cameron finds him lying in a hospital bed, old and dying. He’s aging one year per DAY and appears to have given up, reminiscing about the...more
17 year old Cameron Martin is under a spell. An aging spell cast by an angry witch. He ages one year each day. The spell was cast upon him because of his arrogance and his selfishness. He's a popular jock in his senior year of high school. He's the son of a highly successful plastic surgeon. He's decided not to follow in his fathers' footsteps. Instead he wants to go to Yale and study architecture. Cam spends a large portion of the book waiting for that all important acceptance letter from Yale....more
Happy Birthday to Me is, in one word, fun. Once I started reading it, I didn't want to put it down.
The characters were awesome. I think my favorite was Wes; I had a little crush on him. Cameron was great. Sometimes I was annoyed with him, especially when he was pining after Charisma, who was clearly not good enough for him, but mostly, I was rooting for things to go his way. I was really able to feel his emotions throughout the novel, especially toward the end. I loved the person he was by the e...more
The characters were awesome. I think my favorite was Wes; I had a little crush on him. Cameron was great. Sometimes I was annoyed with him, especially when he was pining after Charisma, who was clearly not good enough for him, but mostly, I was rooting for things to go his way. I was really able to feel his emotions throughout the novel, especially toward the end. I loved the person he was by the e...more
Cameron was that typical jock who only cared about his sexy girlfriend and how soon she'd let him sleep with her. He got drunk and insulted his pretty waitress—which was a bad idea because she turned out to be a witch of sorts. She laid a curse on him out of spite: Every day, he grew to be one year older.
As he aged rapidly he was faced with a reality check: His life would end in a few short weeks. He would never see his graduation. His girlfriend breaks up with him and goes back to her ex. He's...more
As he aged rapidly he was faced with a reality check: His life would end in a few short weeks. He would never see his graduation. His girlfriend breaks up with him and goes back to her ex. He's...more
Reading Brian Rowe’s Happy Birthday to Me reminded me of Alex Flinn’s Beastly, a novel I read several years ago. Both books have handsome boys as their protagonists who are then put under a spell to lose their beauty so that they can learn to treat others with respect and become less self-absorbed.
I don’t remember now how I felt about Kyle from Beastly, but I do know that I grew to like Cameron as a character. His change was believable, and he had a great voice in spite of a tendency to be a bit...more
I don’t remember now how I felt about Kyle from Beastly, but I do know that I grew to like Cameron as a character. His change was believable, and he had a great voice in spite of a tendency to be a bit...more
This was pretty enjoyable. I was able to read it all in one sitting, the intriguing story line kept me glued to my Kindle until I read the whole thing. I rarely read books from the male POV and I enjoyed the switch up. It was different to see the story from the other side.
The premise, was very intriguing. Cam goes through all the emotions. At first, it's not so bad (except for the belly bulge). He looks more grown up and he thinks that this just might be the ticket to help him get with his girlf...more
The premise, was very intriguing. Cam goes through all the emotions. At first, it's not so bad (except for the belly bulge). He looks more grown up and he thinks that this just might be the ticket to help him get with his girlf...more
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Happy Birthday to Me was one of those books that truely suprised. I was asked to review this novel by the author and after I read the description nothing really did stand out and scream at me "read me" but it still sounded a pleasant read so I decided to review it. And I am really glad I read. I devoured this book in just over a day. I was addicted to it.
This book follows the unique story of Cameron. It starts with him in hospital an old mad...more
Happy Birthday to Me was one of those books that truely suprised. I was asked to review this novel by the author and after I read the description nothing really did stand out and scream at me "read me" but it still sounded a pleasant read so I decided to review it. And I am really glad I read. I devoured this book in just over a day. I was addicted to it.
This book follows the unique story of Cameron. It starts with him in hospital an old mad...more
I'll be honest. I picked up Happy Birthday to Me because it was free. Now that I've said that...I would have paid full price for it. And if I could have given it 10 stars, I would have.
Brian Rowe has the ability to suck you into his story, to the point you ignore everything else around you. It is one of the best YA paranormal books I've read this year (and we're already in December folks)!
I cried the last 25% of the book and absolutely bawled my eyes out at one of the final scenes. I was so vest...more
Brian Rowe has the ability to suck you into his story, to the point you ignore everything else around you. It is one of the best YA paranormal books I've read this year (and we're already in December folks)!
I cried the last 25% of the book and absolutely bawled my eyes out at one of the final scenes. I was so vest...more
This book starts out with Cameron, the main character, in his hospital bed at the age of 80. He is really anxious to get out of the hospital to see "her". You can tell it is so important to him but you aren't sure who "she" is or why it's so important. From that moment, I was sucked into the book.
Rewind 3 months to when Cameron was 17. Yes, you read that right...it only took Cameron 3 months to age from 17 to 80! Cameron was a popular senior at school who had a lot going for him. He was good loo...more
Rewind 3 months to when Cameron was 17. Yes, you read that right...it only took Cameron 3 months to age from 17 to 80! Cameron was a popular senior at school who had a lot going for him. He was good loo...more
This was such a light, fun read! Loved it! Although it did make me kind of scared of growing old lol, it was still a nice read! Once I finished it, I was so appreciative of everything and everybody in my life!
Happy Birthday to Me is about a popular boy named Cameron Martin. He's pretty much that cliche star basketball player type. He has a beautiful girlfriend named Charisma, and his family isn't hurting financially either, if you know what I mean.
The only flaw is that Cameron is a self absorbed...more
Happy Birthday to Me is about a popular boy named Cameron Martin. He's pretty much that cliche star basketball player type. He has a beautiful girlfriend named Charisma, and his family isn't hurting financially either, if you know what I mean.
The only flaw is that Cameron is a self absorbed...more
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Happy Birthday takes you through Cameron's life — from 17 to 80. Yeah, it just may be the weirdest few months of his life. Cameron had everything: the "perfect" girlfriend, known as the best basketball player and is one of the most popular people at school. The only worry in his life is trying to grow a beard; that is until a drunken night which sees Cameron pull the 'it's my birthday' trick at a restaurant in order to gain a free cake and make a mockery out of the waiter...more
Happy Birthday takes you through Cameron's life — from 17 to 80. Yeah, it just may be the weirdest few months of his life. Cameron had everything: the "perfect" girlfriend, known as the best basketball player and is one of the most popular people at school. The only worry in his life is trying to grow a beard; that is until a drunken night which sees Cameron pull the 'it's my birthday' trick at a restaurant in order to gain a free cake and make a mockery out of the waiter...more
The two things that made me want to read this book was the cover and the summary. It looked good but I was still skeptical about it. Would I like it as much as others had? I wasn’t sure about anything when I dived into this book. I’m happy to report that I liked this book a lot.
Cameron was such a jerk in the beginning. The typical star athlete, he had the looks and the girlfriend and sure knew this. He was annoying, sometimes selfish, a jerk, and insensitive at times. As the story progresses, he...more
Cameron was such a jerk in the beginning. The typical star athlete, he had the looks and the girlfriend and sure knew this. He was annoying, sometimes selfish, a jerk, and insensitive at times. As the story progresses, he...more
“If I could…I would celebrate my birthday every day of the year.” -Cameron
Wisdom comes with age. Cameron learns this lesson the hard way. Cameron is a 17 year old who loves birthdays so much that he uses it to get free perks wherever he goes. No big deal. Nobody ever checks. What happens when it backfires and you age a full year everyday? Happy Birthday to Me is a story that encompasses the idea of getting older and looking back at what mattered most. As Cameron ages he goes through a variety of...more
Wisdom comes with age. Cameron learns this lesson the hard way. Cameron is a 17 year old who loves birthdays so much that he uses it to get free perks wherever he goes. No big deal. Nobody ever checks. What happens when it backfires and you age a full year everyday? Happy Birthday to Me is a story that encompasses the idea of getting older and looking back at what mattered most. As Cameron ages he goes through a variety of...more
First, I would like to thank Brian for offering me a copy Happy Birthday to Me to review. I thought Happy Birthday to Me was well written and that the characters were relatable. I was able to pick a person from my graduating class that would fit each character perfectly which was kinda cool but I won’t mention any names haha.
I found that the story was fairly predictable. I knew the exact moment when Cameron would start aging and I knew what exactly caused it. The story also reminded me of 17 Ag...more
I found that the story was fairly predictable. I knew the exact moment when Cameron would start aging and I knew what exactly caused it. The story also reminded me of 17 Ag...more
MICHELLE'S REVIEW:
RATING : 4 BIRTHDAY STARS!!!
Brian has written quite an original tale that had me laughing at his sense of humour, but, at the same time there is an underlying message that is woven in to the story.
Cameron Martin, basketball player and athlete , he has the looks and he has the popular girl. He is a bit of a stirrer and that is where this story takes its direction.
Cameron finds himself aging one year per day .
The start of the book has Cameron at age eighty and in hospital......I...more
RATING : 4 BIRTHDAY STARS!!!
Brian has written quite an original tale that had me laughing at his sense of humour, but, at the same time there is an underlying message that is woven in to the story.
Cameron Martin, basketball player and athlete , he has the looks and he has the popular girl. He is a bit of a stirrer and that is where this story takes its direction.
Cameron finds himself aging one year per day .
The start of the book has Cameron at age eighty and in hospital......I...more
I’ve read several of this author’s works, and I am always surprised at the imagination at work. This, unlike the other books, is meant for teenagers, and yet it still maintains an edge to it that keeps it from appearing to be geared for a younger audience.
The premise is very interesting, a teen who grows a year older each day that passes. I’d not encountered similar plots, so it was a refreshing change from the usual paranormal themes. There are some very funny moments, especially at the beginni...more
The premise is very interesting, a teen who grows a year older each day that passes. I’d not encountered similar plots, so it was a refreshing change from the usual paranormal themes. There are some very funny moments, especially at the beginni...more
Received this on my Kindle for free a while ago, and it was an intriguing concept.
Haha, it's actually pretty funny. Cameron Martin - cute, handsome, and an awesome basketball player. Now, he has a curse. Ha, sucks to be you Cameron. And Cameron has no idea what happened, and none of the doctors know what's going on. I remember that some parts were a bit bland, but I still remember the novel after a year. So, it must have been good, but I do remember it was a quick read. This was a book I read be...more
Haha, it's actually pretty funny. Cameron Martin - cute, handsome, and an awesome basketball player. Now, he has a curse. Ha, sucks to be you Cameron. And Cameron has no idea what happened, and none of the doctors know what's going on. I remember that some parts were a bit bland, but I still remember the novel after a year. So, it must have been good, but I do remember it was a quick read. This was a book I read be...more
I'd seen this one around a lot a few months ago so when I got an opportunity to review it, I jumped at the chance. A story about someone who ages a year every day? Sounds fantastic! It was just as good as I hoped too – the narrative is simple but effective, the plot runs along smoothly and not too slowly (or too fast!) and the ending nearly made me cry. Nearly! I enjoyed watching the different characters develop and change throughout, which strangely enough doesn't happen that often in YA books....more
When I received a review request from Brian Rowe, I was actually genuinely excited to read this book. It seemed like a really good premise, and the cover is pretty cool. However, my reading relationship with this book was a bit rocky. It started off being just your typical easy YA read. It centered around the main character Cameron, a pretty - boy on the basketball team who had it all. I knew from the first few pages that I wasn't going to be a huge fan of Cameron or his girlfriend. They both se...more
I was excited to receive a copy of Happy Birthday To Me by Brian Rowe for review!
Cameron Martin is a good-looking, seventeen-year-old all-star basketball player, with a hot girlfriend, popularity, and a bright future. Life is pretty good. So good that he's always testing the boundaries of his popularity, including telling restaurants that it's his birthday to see if they'll believe him and reward him with free cake. They always do.
Cameron Martin is selfish, vain, and kind of a jerk.
One night, wh...more
Cameron Martin is a good-looking, seventeen-year-old all-star basketball player, with a hot girlfriend, popularity, and a bright future. Life is pretty good. So good that he's always testing the boundaries of his popularity, including telling restaurants that it's his birthday to see if they'll believe him and reward him with free cake. They always do.
Cameron Martin is selfish, vain, and kind of a jerk.
One night, wh...more
4.5 stars*
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I had seen a few reviews for this and was curious so I accepted it to read, it's not my usual sort of read so I didn't get round to it for a while. But now I've read it I have to say I enjoyed it.
Cameron is 17 years old, Basketball champ and looking forward to a bright future, but he's also arrogant and rude, when he upsets a young girl he starts aging a year every day. The idea for this book was really clever and done rea...more
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I had seen a few reviews for this and was curious so I accepted it to read, it's not my usual sort of read so I didn't get round to it for a while. But now I've read it I have to say I enjoyed it.
Cameron is 17 years old, Basketball champ and looking forward to a bright future, but he's also arrogant and rude, when he upsets a young girl he starts aging a year every day. The idea for this book was really clever and done rea...more
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Brian Rowe is a writing fiend, book devotee, film fanatic, and constant dreamer. He's written nine novels, dozens of short stories, five feature-length screenplays, and hundreds of film articles and essays. He is one half of the blog Story Carnivores, where he reviews the latest in books and film. He is currently pursuing his MA in English at the University of Nevada, Reno, and is hard at work on...more
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