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Smart Mouth Waitress (Life in Saltwater City #2)
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Dalya Moon (Goodreads Author)
Perry makes a strong first impression, from her white-girl dreadlocks to her uncensored opinions.
When she combs out her dreads on a whim, she catches the eye of a cute guy who’s a regular at The Whistle, the diner where she works as a waitress. He mistakes Perry for someone completely different: the girl of his dreams.
Perry tries to become that girl.
But it’s so hard to be...more
When she combs out her dreads on a whim, she catches the eye of a cute guy who’s a regular at The Whistle, the diner where she works as a waitress. He mistakes Perry for someone completely different: the girl of his dreams.
Perry tries to become that girl.
But it’s so hard to be...more
Kindle Edition, 285 pages
Published
April 24th 2012
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YA - Cute.
Perry makes a strong first impression, from her white-girl dreadlocks to her uncensored opinions.
When she combs out her dreads on a whim, she catches the eye of a cute guy who's a regular at The Whistle, the diner where she works as a waitress. He mistakes Perry for someone completely different: the girl of his dreams.
Perry tries to become that girl.
But it's so hard to be normal.
And eyebrow piercings are so cute.
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With her mother down in LA recording her comeback album, Perry's in charg...more
Perry makes a strong first impression, from her white-girl dreadlocks to her uncensored opinions.
When she combs out her dreads on a whim, she catches the eye of a cute guy who's a regular at The Whistle, the diner where she works as a waitress. He mistakes Perry for someone completely different: the girl of his dreams.
Perry tries to become that girl.
But it's so hard to be normal.
And eyebrow piercings are so cute.
~
With her mother down in LA recording her comeback album, Perry's in charg...more
3.5 is closer to what I would rate this if I could. Um, where to start. The book is filled with interesting characters...a father with ADD, a celebrity mother, a lesbian friend, wacky co-workers, and Perry. Some of the names are definitely unique.
First, there is Perry...the waitress that changes her look to find a boyfriend. Perry is working and running the household while her mom is off in LA working on another record. As such, she is responsible for the cooking and laundry, along with motheri...more
First, there is Perry...the waitress that changes her look to find a boyfriend. Perry is working and running the household while her mom is off in LA working on another record. As such, she is responsible for the cooking and laundry, along with motheri...more
Smart Mouth Waitress by Dalya Moon is a corky comedy romance novel. The main character is an 18year old named Peridot “Perry” Martin, she’s taking a year off of school and as part of a deal she made with her parents is taking care of the household while her famous mother is working on her new album. When she isn’t taking care of her pot curious brother and ADD father she is working at The Whistle, a dinner where the staff is rude to you, you better clean your plates, and if you bring coffee in f...more
Smart Mouthed Waitress by Dalya Moon
Peridot Martin, 18 and taking a year off before starting college (taking what she isn't sure) works at the Whistle a restaurant in Vancouver where rudeness by the serve staff is part of the dining experience. One particular day it seems to Perry that everyone around her is in love except her. She has never had a boyfriend and decides that before she gets much older she will lose her boyfriend virginity among other things...
Perry has a rather unconventional vie...more
Peridot Martin, 18 and taking a year off before starting college (taking what she isn't sure) works at the Whistle a restaurant in Vancouver where rudeness by the serve staff is part of the dining experience. One particular day it seems to Perry that everyone around her is in love except her. She has never had a boyfriend and decides that before she gets much older she will lose her boyfriend virginity among other things...
Perry has a rather unconventional vie...more
3.5 stars.
Set in Vancouver, this book is about Perry (short for Peridot), a waitress with attitude, and her quest to find a boyfriend and lose her virginity. She's 18 and dealing with normal 18 year old issues: her friends being around less because of significant others, losing touch with friends you thought you'd have forever, finding that ones that aren't around as much are still there for you. And then there's the quest for a boyfriend and trying to flirt and figure out what guys like (appare...more
Set in Vancouver, this book is about Perry (short for Peridot), a waitress with attitude, and her quest to find a boyfriend and lose her virginity. She's 18 and dealing with normal 18 year old issues: her friends being around less because of significant others, losing touch with friends you thought you'd have forever, finding that ones that aren't around as much are still there for you. And then there's the quest for a boyfriend and trying to flirt and figure out what guys like (appare...more
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Dalya Moon is an independent author with several books under her belt. The Smart Mouth Waitress is the second book of her Life in Saltwater City Series. Her books in this series have characters that might appear in other novels, but are very stand-alone reads.
Peridot, Perry to her friends or Dottie to her mother, is an 18-year-old young lady that wants a boyfriend. She thinks she’s very individual and off-beat, yet her wants and needs are very mainstream. She finds herself agreeing with things...more
Peridot, Perry to her friends or Dottie to her mother, is an 18-year-old young lady that wants a boyfriend. She thinks she’s very individual and off-beat, yet her wants and needs are very mainstream. She finds herself agreeing with things...more
Kudos, Dayla Moon! This was one of the best romantic comedies I've ever read. Peridot has so much attitude and spunk! This novel is about the 18 year old Peridot, a waitress at The Whistle, who is trying to find a boyfriend and lose her virginity. Through it all, she tries to become more "normal" and "authentic", cutting off her dreadlocks and wearing less punk rock clothes. Peridot snags the attentions of Marc and Cooper though she can't decide who she likes more. On the flip side, after each d...more
Cute, cute, cute! I truly enjoyed Smart Mouth Waitress. Dalya Moon has created a quirky, lovable, sassy lassie of a young woman (Perry) who is searching for her, well... womanhood, and goes about it in a way that keeps you smiling, page after page. This book is light and breezy, yet hints at some underlying thought-provoking ideas that are interesting to ponder and does so with an innocent honesty. As Perry struggles with her female identity and a yearns to be attractive and subsequently catch a...more
I won this book from member librarything giveaways in exchange for an honest review.
Smart Mouth Waitress is one in a series of books by Dayla Moon that stars different characters. Peridot, or Perry, is the protagonist in this book. We watch her as she stumbles through her romantic life, deals with absent parents, and tries to act as the "mother" to her father and brother. She also deals with her lesbian friend getting a girlfriend.
Perry is someone I'd like to know. We have a lot in common. We bo...more
Smart Mouth Waitress is one in a series of books by Dayla Moon that stars different characters. Peridot, or Perry, is the protagonist in this book. We watch her as she stumbles through her romantic life, deals with absent parents, and tries to act as the "mother" to her father and brother. She also deals with her lesbian friend getting a girlfriend.
Perry is someone I'd like to know. We have a lot in common. We bo...more
I was very excited to read a chick-lit novel set in my part of the country (Vancouver, Canada). I was hoping for a light, funny read along the lines of Sophie Kinsella in her earlier books. This book was light, but didn't have the humour and charm I was hoping for. I'm also surprised to learn that the author lives in Vancouver as she uses just about every possible west coast stereotype I could think of (gay, lesbian, emo, hipster, video game designer, hippie, SUV-driving, east vs west Van, Asian...more
This book needs way more publicity, it's the best book I've read in a long time!
It manages to deal with growing up, changing who you are, being yourself, romance, confusion, loss, friendship whilst remaining sincere and light hearted.
It really made me thing about what I wanted to be like when I'm as old as the main character Perry. She's definitely a good role model, I think, with her way of thinking and life choices.
What made this book so good is that it was so current! It talked about TV sh...more
It manages to deal with growing up, changing who you are, being yourself, romance, confusion, loss, friendship whilst remaining sincere and light hearted.
It really made me thing about what I wanted to be like when I'm as old as the main character Perry. She's definitely a good role model, I think, with her way of thinking and life choices.
What made this book so good is that it was so current! It talked about TV sh...more
More like 3.5 (but I rounded it up due to the humor of this book). I got this book free on Amazon & I thought it was hilarious. Some of the lines in this book had me laughing hysterically. There were only 2 issues I had with this book. The first was her brother who was supposed to 15 yrs. old (I loved him to pieces, btw) was written more for a 10 yr. old, due to his innocence. I'm sorry but now-a-days, boys at 15 are just not that clueless & innocent. My second issue was that I felt the...more
This book was okay. It was fluffy and fun, which is fine, but I generally prefer a little more meat in my books, even with YA (or New Adult, as I would classify this). Perry was just a little too quirky for me, awkward to the point of discomfort on my part (kneeling down to warm Cooper's feet??). I also found the very current pop culture references to be odd...maybe I'm just used to the often long a tedious process from writing to publication, but this book talks about Pinterest and Whitney Hous...more
I didn't think this book was very good at all. I guess the point was that Perry, the protagonist, wanted to have a boyfriend and lose her virginity (not necessarily in that order) but the author focused so much on her physical changes (cutting dreadlocks, piercing her eyebrow, changing her makeup) that I didn't really get a sense of why I should care about her. She kept bouncing between different guys but I didn't understand the appeal of either of them. Perhaps I'm too far from 18 to get it but...more
I did not read the first book in this series because it was not necessary to follow the story and I had already downloaded this for free on my kindle. That being said, free kindle books can be great, or they can be a huge let down. This was a very good book. The main character Perry, is very unique, and I loved her style. While at times it was hard to understand some of her actions, she always kept me on my toes. I really enjoyed this book, while I think the ending could have used a bit more "me...more
I gave this book 3 stars. It was an enjoyable and easy read & had I been a slightly older reader I may have liked it a bit more. I really enjoyed her relationship with her father & brother. I find a lot of books do not focus on sibling relationships as much and it was nice and refreshing for me. I also liked that aside from her mom being a superstar I found the book easy to relate to and real. I would have given more stars if there were more depth but I still enjoyed the book and it's en...more
Sweet story about a girl finally ready for love and thinking if she is herself then she will never be good enough. Peridot (Perry) is easy to relate too because I think at one time or another we have all been there. Her family is a true to life family story, Moms a singer and Dad has ADD and little brother is well a little brother, lol!! I love how at the end Dad went fought for his wife. I recommend this book! It is a nice light and easy read that will pick up. I am going to look for more books...more
I love good grammar...The problem with free kindle-books, is many of them are free because the author didn't understand the concept of grammar. I am delighted to discover that Smart Mouth Waitress has the best grammar I've read in free e-book so far. The only thing I can find fault with is the comma placement needs a little work.
This is great light reading, the story flows with wit that borders somewhere between sarcastic and socially awkward... The characters: eh. They had their high points and...more
This is great light reading, the story flows with wit that borders somewhere between sarcastic and socially awkward... The characters: eh. They had their high points and...more
I liked this book, definetly some laugh out loud moments. I agree with some other readers that it reads more like a diary entry or a blog post. It was a light quick read but I never really felt invested in any of the characters and didn't get swept up in the story the way I would've liked. It was a very predictable plot with few twist, which is fine by me, I read plenty of "formula" novels. For me it wasn't the stay up half the night to see how it ends kinds book.
She is unforgettable!! At 18 years of age, never a boyfriend and hormones are calling!
This the story of an unforgettable young woman on the verge of new beginnings. Her wit, intelligence and unique view of life will grip your heart and make you laugh out loud. I have never laughed so hard and soooo loud! She is truly endearing and unforgettable. A must read for a good time!
Mimi Strong, this one was out of the ball park!
This the story of an unforgettable young woman on the verge of new beginnings. Her wit, intelligence and unique view of life will grip your heart and make you laugh out loud. I have never laughed so hard and soooo loud! She is truly endearing and unforgettable. A must read for a good time!
Mimi Strong, this one was out of the ball park!
A fun and quirky read, I picked up to cure my readers block and the book served the purpose. It had some Laugh Out Loud moments, some characters were well developed. Although it could've been better if the author had given bit more attention to Cooper and Marc, but the book stays true to it's genre being a romantic comedy. I didnt had a dull moment with this book, absolutely loved it.
I wanted to like Perry a bit more than I did, but I found her to be an idiot at times. I felt bad for her as she went through things with her parents and her best friend, but when she was dealing with the guys, she was an idiot. This was a good, quick, light read. There were some laugh out loud moments, and I like that in a book.
I downloaded this for free on my Kindle. Free Kindle books can be a hit or a miss. This was definitely a hit. It is categorized as YA literature, but I found it to be quite mature for that audience. There is a warning at the beginning, so that is helpful. The smart mouth waitress AKA Peridot Martin is a complete delight and the story is very engaging and entertaining. I found myself immediately attached to Perry, wanting her to finally find happiness. I won’t reveal any part of the plot, but I w...more
This was a fun, quick read. It warned me at the beginning that it was a bit crude and had sex references. It did have a few moments I didn't care for, but the story was fun enough to keep going. Peridot is an interesting gal. She says what she's thinking, and I find that refreshing. I really enjoyed the journey with her.
Very appropriately titled this story has an excellent main character. I really liked her sarcastic wit and the setting in Vancouver makes this another big hit for me. Surprisingly not having really very much to do with the first book in the series it really is a stand alone. I did like the first book a lot more though.
This book is probably one of my favorites by Ms. Moon! She keeps true to the romantic comedy aspect of the book, but she also gives us the insight into an 18 year old's mind, which I believe is absolutely on spot!
I loved how the main character isn't afraid to speak her mind, but she's also worried about her mouth getting her in trouble and keeping her from getting a boyfriend.
The book also speaks to girls about how they feel they need to change in order to find someone, but they need to keep t...more
I loved how the main character isn't afraid to speak her mind, but she's also worried about her mouth getting her in trouble and keeping her from getting a boyfriend.
The book also speaks to girls about how they feel they need to change in order to find someone, but they need to keep t...more
I came across this book from a Facebook page and thought it sounded good. I didn't put the book down I laughed so much and cringed at some of the conversation between Perry (main character) and her dad! Right from the started I knew who I wanted her date! I enjoyed the whole story :) fun, relaxing funny read!!
Snagged this for my Kindle when it was free. So far, I'm really enjoying the book and the character of Peridot (Perry).
Finished the other night. Was an alright book. I enjoyed it, but wouldn't be quick to recommend it to friends. I was happy with the ending but not really with the path it took. Too much back and forth between Cooper and Marc.
Finished the other night. Was an alright book. I enjoyed it, but wouldn't be quick to recommend it to friends. I was happy with the ending but not really with the path it took. Too much back and forth between Cooper and Marc.
I won this book through a Library Thing's giveaway.
I loved this book. I laughed and giggled all through out this book. I loved the characters and their interactions with each other. This book is so rounded that it's easy to get drawn in, Though I have to admit I was rooting for Cooper the whole time.
I loved this book. I laughed and giggled all through out this book. I loved the characters and their interactions with each other. This book is so rounded that it's easy to get drawn in, Though I have to admit I was rooting for Cooper the whole time.
Cute, funny, entertaining. It's a fluffy book, with some romance (but not sex - just some kissing.) The main character was awesome, and could defiantly be smart mouthed. It pulled me back into the confusion of teenage-love questions and wondering. Not a lot of meat to the story, but it didn't need it.
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