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27th out of 39 books
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Love In The Corner Pocket
by
Marlene Perez (Goodreads Author)
All's fair in love and billiards.
Chloe is used to seeing all the angles on the table, so she's shocked when Alex turns up at Gino's Pizza and turns her life upside down. Not only does he confuse her and steal her best friend Bridget, but -- perhaps worst of all -- he threatens to beat her at pool.
Chloe is used to seeing all the angles on the table, so she's shocked when Alex turns up at Gino's Pizza and turns her life upside down. Not only does he confuse her and steal her best friend Bridget, but -- perhaps worst of all -- he threatens to beat her at pool.
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
May 1st 2008
by Point
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Review from my book blog,Bookish-Escape.
I finished this in around 3 hours because I wanted to finish and return it before school's out for the day, but I guess I read too fast, I ended up with nothing to do for a few hours. I really should've stayed home.
I don't know if it was my reading speed or what, I think it's a light and fast paced book, and not exactly what I would call a fun book. Maybe because me and Chloe are having a same problem, much less dramatic but still really depressing for me,...more
I finished this in around 3 hours because I wanted to finish and return it before school's out for the day, but I guess I read too fast, I ended up with nothing to do for a few hours. I really should've stayed home.
I don't know if it was my reading speed or what, I think it's a light and fast paced book, and not exactly what I would call a fun book. Maybe because me and Chloe are having a same problem, much less dramatic but still really depressing for me,...more
This was a really great book, and I really enjoyed it.
**WARNING**If You Haven't Read The Book You Might Not Want To Read Any Further!
The only thing I didn't like? Her name is Bridget. She was a total bitch, and I have like no idea why or how Chloe could have stayed friends with her for so long. Actually, I can. Because I have a best friend too, and we've been friends since birth. Literally. And we are still friends do this day. But she doesn't treat me anything like Bridget treated Chloe, and...more
**WARNING**If You Haven't Read The Book You Might Not Want To Read Any Further!
The only thing I didn't like? Her name is Bridget. She was a total bitch, and I have like no idea why or how Chloe could have stayed friends with her for so long. Actually, I can. Because I have a best friend too, and we've been friends since birth. Literally. And we are still friends do this day. But she doesn't treat me anything like Bridget treated Chloe, and...more
ehhh.... main character was a little too undecided and too much of a pushover for my liking
2.5 stars
Chloe is an ace pool player and so she has signed up to compete in a tournament. New rival Alex comes to town and also signs up. But Alex becomes more than just a rival in the game of pool; he becomes the object of both Chloe and her best friend Bridget's affections. Chloe does not see how bad a friend Bridget is and what a loser Alex is. Meanwhile there is a great guy who wants to go out with her and a girl who would make a much better friend. Throw in some angst about parental separat...more
Chloe is an ace pool player and so she has signed up to compete in a tournament. New rival Alex comes to town and also signs up. But Alex becomes more than just a rival in the game of pool; he becomes the object of both Chloe and her best friend Bridget's affections. Chloe does not see how bad a friend Bridget is and what a loser Alex is. Meanwhile there is a great guy who wants to go out with her and a girl who would make a much better friend. Throw in some angst about parental separat...more
Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com
When your best friend is a blonde California goddess, being second best comes naturally. Chloe and Bridget share a friendship that most of Chloe's friends feel is one-sided and only in Bridget's best interest. But Chloe is always quick to defend Bridget and explain that Bridget has been there for her through all the worst times.
But playing second fiddle finally hits home when Alex walks through the door of Gino's, the pizza parlor and pool bar that Chloe f...more
When your best friend is a blonde California goddess, being second best comes naturally. Chloe and Bridget share a friendship that most of Chloe's friends feel is one-sided and only in Bridget's best interest. But Chloe is always quick to defend Bridget and explain that Bridget has been there for her through all the worst times.
But playing second fiddle finally hits home when Alex walks through the door of Gino's, the pizza parlor and pool bar that Chloe f...more
This book is so amazing. One of the only books that I'd wanted to read more of it. I always looked forward for my free time because that'd be the time that I will read the book, and now that it's over. I need to find a new book to read. Marlene Perez, I need a sequel please, but I know it'll be hard to meet the standards of Love in the Corner Pocket. I love that Chloe learns a valuable lesson in knowing to choose for herself. The characters were very developed; I loved Theo, Chloe, and Kayley so...more
I read this book in about an hour or less, it was such a good book. After reading this book you will want to read more of Marlene Perez books. I would read this book for a second time if I was not looking forward to the many other books, I am thinking of reading. I would recommend this book, and you will not regret the book at all. Happy reading!
Where I liked her Dead Is set of books, I was very disappointed with this book. I will not put it on my shelves since it is not appropriate for 8th grade. Besides, the author seems stuck on everyone in the book being attractive and finding the most attractive boys. Shallow reading.
'Love In the Corner Pocket' is a fantastic book I read this book 4 times just cause I loved it so much and I NEVER read a same book more than once. Marlene Perez is a very good author I love her books so much she is a very magnificent writer. ~Samantha
This book was very short and cute but definitly left me wanting more. I read this and thought to myself, I wish there was a sequel... But this was a really good book and is probably underappreciated by the public.
My range of books and maturity has changed, so I sort of grew out of this book. But when I read it, it was so so good. And it was written by the author that got me started with reading.
This book was soo descriptive and had a lot of detail. This book was super funny also. and it was the perfect combo for me of romance and comedy and just life.
I thought that this book was okay but it didn't really hold my interest too long. It was still good though and I'm glad how it ended.
I wish there was more of her and Theo. Her "best" friend was just way too over the top for me. And so ridiculous. What a horrible person.
Love in the corner pocket is probably the best book I've ever read! It's a cute romantic love story with a horrible twist. Chloe's perfect laguna life with her new crush Alex changes completely when her best friend Bridget butts into her love life! It quickly gets to the drama. Any teenage girl that loves drama, suspense, and romance will love this book.
Jun 16, 2010
Babra
marked it as to-read
I wanna read this book sooooooooooooooo much....
The starting isn't very interesting.
This book is so sweet
A love triangle with the steamy world of billiards as the backdrop. I dig the Laguna Beach setting, the banter, Chloe's observations on life, the trials of friendship and the ties to The Hustler. Is it a coincidence that the cutest, coolest guy in the book is named Theo? I think not ...
Typical light and breezy teen romance about a girl who plays pool, meets a hot guy who is a user although she does know he's also seeing her supposed best friend.... she ends up with the guy who has been her loyal friend and realizes her best friend really wasn't.
This book was really good. It had a twist on the usual.
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG I love this book
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Author of the paranormal teen mystery Dead Is series and the adult urban fantasy Nyx Fortuna series.
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DEAD IS series is as follows:
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DEAD IS JUST A RUMOR (AUG, 2010)
DEAD IS NOT AN OPTION (Spring, 2011)
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Nyx Fortuna series
Strange Fates
Dark Descent
Fortune's Favor
DEAD IS series is as follows:
DEAD IS THE NEW BLACK
DEAD IS A STATE OF MIND
DEAD IS SO LAST YEAR
DEAD IS JUST A RUMOR (AUG, 2010)
DEAD IS NOT AN OPTION (Spring, 2011)
Look for the DEAD IS spin-off
Dead Is a Battlefield, Dead Is a Killer Tune, and D...more
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