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Betsy’s life is officially over: Dumped by her boyfriend, betrayed by her best friend . . . how is she ever going to show her face again? Determ... read full description

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Nov 26, 2011
Kerri rated it: 5 of 5 stars
It is rare that a book makes me laugh out loud, but this book did just that. Even though this book covers some serious subject matters, it is written well and twists and turns with just enough quirky situations to keep the reader guessing and turning pages. The main characters too are quirky and interesting and banter back and forth with just the right amount of angst, wit and humour. "Betsy's life is going down the drain: dumped by her boyfriend, betrayed by her best friend, shamed by the More...
Oct 02, 2011
Concept/ideas: 4/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Storyline/plot: 5/5
Overall rating: 5/5

This book was so good! It was such a cute read. Very coming of age. What I noticed first, was that this book was set in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This book took place in Canada, which I loved (being Canadian, and all... haha). This book started out good from the beginning, and I didn't lose interest at all throughout the book. The characters were lovable, although I do wish that they had a little m More...
Feb 12, 2012
Vikki rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Fall makes me want funny books. Something about the onset of months and months of cold grey weather and seven thousand layers of clothing makes me crave a good belly laugh. If it can come in the form of a YA book, even better.

Enter Vicki Grant.

Vicki Grant has been writing funny books for years now. Her last novel, Not Suitable for Family Viewing, in addition to receiving many accolades, won over the hearts of thousands of children in Ontario who voted for it and earned Grant More...
Oct 27, 2011
Naomi added it
Very well written and humourous young adult book. Betsy, a popular girl is dumped by her boyfriend, Nick for her best friend Carly. Betsy is humiliated and ends up finding a friend in a quirky girl who starts up a house cleaning business. Betsy learns to be independent,strong and proud of who she is, while learning to like people for who they are rather than popularity. Some very strong ideas in this book, not the least being that everyone has a secret, which of course will leave you unable to p More...
Sep 28, 2011
Colleen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Loved this book!
Feb 18, 2012
Chelsea rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 18, 2012
Stephanie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 15, 2012
Angela marked it as to-read
Feb 12, 2012
Natasha marked it as to-read
Feb 12, 2012
Librarysteph rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 01, 2012
Amber marked it as to-read
Feb 01, 2012
Serena marked it as to-read
Jan 16, 2012
Ila Jellyfish rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 14, 2012
Tamar rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 04, 2012
Teathebooklover marked it as to-read
Jan 04, 2012
Karen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 03, 2012
Danielle marked it as to-read
Jan 03, 2012
Carolyn marked it as to-read
Dec 30, 2011
Corinne marked it as to-read
Dec 29, 2011
Sarah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 29, 2011
Wendy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 26, 2011
Shamudi rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 26, 2011
Maryam marked it as to-read
Nov 26, 2011
Bethany marked it as to-read
Nov 25, 2011
Noellb797 rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 13, 2011
Donna marked it as to-read
Nov 12, 2011
JoAnn rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 07, 2011
Carole rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 31, 2011
Chris marked it as to-read
Oct 25, 2011
Giselle marked it as to-read