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Forbidden Boy
Julianne's Summer Rules:
Finish all art projects by August
Survive summer job surrounded by cute boys
Hit the beach every day
Avoid the new neighbors (even though their son is hot!)
When Julianne falls for Remi at a bonfire party, her summer is off to a perfect start. Sure, her obnoxious new neighbours are muscling her family off their beachfront property, but she has week
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Published
April 22nd 2008
by HarperTeen
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Apr 27, 2011
Jessica
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Nobody
Recommended to Jessica by:
Honestly, I don't know what I've been thinking...
I don’t know, maybe I’m too old for these kind of books but IMO this is completely ridiculous.
For one thing, the dialogues between the two sisters, Jules and Chloe, as well as the ones with their dad feel completely forced and plastic. Seriously, the way they talk makes me want to puke or poke myself in the eye with a sharp object.
I’m sorry, I’m being a little overdramatic today.
Then there’s the plot. It goes something like this:
Jules meets Remi at a beach party and they feel an instant connect...more
For one thing, the dialogues between the two sisters, Jules and Chloe, as well as the ones with their dad feel completely forced and plastic. Seriously, the way they talk makes me want to puke or poke myself in the eye with a sharp object.
I’m sorry, I’m being a little overdramatic today.
Then there’s the plot. It goes something like this:
Jules meets Remi at a beach party and they feel an instant connect...more
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May 12, 2011
Rose
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
those who love light romance summer stories
Every now and again, I find myself wanting to read a summer love story - I used to read a lot of them growing up and some of my favorite YA books have revolved around coming of age summer stories with a dash of romance, drama, and light hearted laughs. Sure, there were lessons to be had in the books I read, but at the same time, there are certain books where you feel like you just want to go along for the ride - catch the wave and see where it takes you.
I haven't read any of Hailey Abbott's othe...more
I haven't read any of Hailey Abbott's othe...more
So you can enjoy yourself or you can pretend to enjoy yourself, but those are your only options
- Chloe
You can learn to love it or you can learn to fake it.
- Chloe
And you know what’s a great stressreliever? Making out.
- Chloe
Summer is totally a time of infinite possibilities. We’ll work hard; then we’ll beach harder.
- Chloe
Guys are such drama queens.
- Julianne
There are a lot of different interpretations of beauty,Julianne.
- Remi
If you’re meant for each other, all the pieces will come together som...more
- Chloe
You can learn to love it or you can learn to fake it.
- Chloe
And you know what’s a great stressreliever? Making out.
- Chloe
Summer is totally a time of infinite possibilities. We’ll work hard; then we’ll beach harder.
- Chloe
Guys are such drama queens.
- Julianne
There are a lot of different interpretations of beauty,Julianne.
- Remi
If you’re meant for each other, all the pieces will come together som...more
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"Forbidden Boy" by Hailey Abbott talks about a girl named Julianne who lost her mom and is a brilliant artist like her mom. Julianne has a sister named Chloe who's older than her. They live with their father on an ocean front beach in a house that has been there forever. Lately a lot of rich folks have been taking away parts of the beach and the land to build their big mansion paradise home. Unfortunatly Julianne's neighbors have been pressuring her family to sell their house to them in order t...more
Forbidden love in the modern since of it can be quite entertaining, and that's exactly what Forbidden Boy did. I didn't really know what to think or expect because I haven't read a book that's not full of angst and intensity in forever. That's not to say this book didn't have it's own twists and turns, because it did, but it wasn't on the same intensity level as Beautiful Disaster.
Meet Remi. He's an architecture major. He surfs. He knows all about art. And he's hot.
Meet Julianne. She's an artis...more
Meet Remi. He's an architecture major. He surfs. He knows all about art. And he's hot.
Meet Julianne. She's an artis...more
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Klauida Szlosek
14/15
Forbidden Boy
Hailey Abbott
lexile 870
234
11/03/09
In this book there were three minor characters that had big impact on this book. The characters with the most mainor impact were boy and a girl. The boys name was Remi. He fell in love with a girl named Juliane. They both relly loved each other untill the girl found out that he was living next to them and they were neighbors. The girl didnt like her neighbors because they took over the beach. She was doing everything to faind ou...more
14/15
Forbidden Boy
Hailey Abbott
lexile 870
234
11/03/09
In this book there were three minor characters that had big impact on this book. The characters with the most mainor impact were boy and a girl. The boys name was Remi. He fell in love with a girl named Juliane. They both relly loved each other untill the girl found out that he was living next to them and they were neighbors. The girl didnt like her neighbors because they took over the beach. She was doing everything to faind ou...more
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It's summer time, time to relax on the beach, get a tan and obviously date some hot guys. But with the racket going on next door, summer for Julianne and her family has Julianne tumbling in trouble. Its Forbidden boy by Hailey Abbott, and you guessed it Julianne falls in love with a boy that she is forbidden to see... well that's what her and her sister think he is. This book is so very touching, especially the part where Julianne finally tells Remi off about his family's. This part is so intens...more
First of all, this book is very entertaining. Even the name of the book is entertaining, haha. Hey, interesting titles is vital to attract readers, LOL. Okay, maybe it's just me because I love reading about forbidden love, that's why I love the Twilight Series, LOL.
Back to this book, falling in love with the boy next door whose parents are planning to demolish your house, not exactly the perfect boyfriend now wouldn't it? But what made me fall for this book is that, the boy next door is a total...more
Back to this book, falling in love with the boy next door whose parents are planning to demolish your house, not exactly the perfect boyfriend now wouldn't it? But what made me fall for this book is that, the boy next door is a total...more
Jul 23, 2009
Luz
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People Who Like Romance
Recommended to Luz by:
No One
I enoyed reading this book. It was sort of romantic, kind of like a modern version of Romeo and Juliet except not too much tragedy. It's about these two teenagers, Julianne Kahn and Remi Moore. They meet at this bonfire party at the beach and there's a spark between them instantly. Then after they find out that they are eachother's enemies because of Remi's parents are planning to take away the Kahn's home. After that they go through so many obstacles to be together no matter what. I think this...more
It's summer, and Julianne has some serious plans for fun and relaxation. She's going to try and ignore the tensions at home.... Mansions are being put up each and every day, and the owners are trying to bully the family into selling their home to be part of another vast expansion that they don't need. Their newest neighbors are especially pushy, but who needs them? She's got her projects, and her beach, and summer is calling her name. That is until she meets this dreamy boy, Remi. She's so excit...more
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I picked Forbidden boy up for two reasons, the first one is that l have had this on my shelf way too long! Secondly l wanted a nice easy read which was a light heart book with a cute little romance in. Forbidden Boy was just what the doctor prescribed, it had everything that l needed at the point in time which l picked this up. The romance, beach, sun, friendship, family and summer!
Before l start to tell you my feelings on this book let me just explain what not to expect f...more
I picked Forbidden boy up for two reasons, the first one is that l have had this on my shelf way too long! Secondly l wanted a nice easy read which was a light heart book with a cute little romance in. Forbidden Boy was just what the doctor prescribed, it had everything that l needed at the point in time which l picked this up. The romance, beach, sun, friendship, family and summer!
Before l start to tell you my feelings on this book let me just explain what not to expect f...more
It wasn't that interesting. Basically this whole novel was about a boy and a girl who fall in love but can't be together because their families will disapprove.....does this sound familiar? If you guessed Romeo & Juliet, you win!
It lacked alot for me. I wanted to see what they would tell their parents and all that but it ended up having to be kept as a secret? Like seriously, we are currently at 2013! Go to your parents and if they say no, have a secret meetings then.
In the end this was no...more
It lacked alot for me. I wanted to see what they would tell their parents and all that but it ended up having to be kept as a secret? Like seriously, we are currently at 2013! Go to your parents and if they say no, have a secret meetings then.
In the end this was no...more
Forbidden Boy promised a summer full of sun, fun and of course, the forbidden boy. Hailey Abbott sure did make me fall under the spell of the ever enchanting beach. It was beautiful the way she described the beach and its surroundings and at the same time, being undermined by the Moores. I liked the way it all played out though it involved slight drama, as well.
I really liked the way the art and architecture was included in the story and yes, the eco-friendly undertones, too. It was all fresh, s...more
I really liked the way the art and architecture was included in the story and yes, the eco-friendly undertones, too. It was all fresh, s...more
Julianne lived in a peaceful neighborhood since she was small until one day her mother died leaving behind a garden for Julianne. But then as Julianne grew up, her neighborhood became more wealthy. Rich snobby people came to her neighborhood and bought many houses, some even came knocking on Julianne's door giving her an offer. But Julianne refuses to sell her house even when the seller give her a great offer. Then suddenly one day a new neighbor moved in. From that day on Julianne hates her nei...more
Forbidden Boy
By: Hailey Abbott
256 pgs
Harper Teen NewYork, NY
ISBN:0061253820
When something is "Forbidden", it makes not wanting it even harder. Just like the love between Romeo and Juliet, it shouldn't happen because it goes against everything their families stand for. Although their families kept them apart, they still found ways to declare their love for each other, because the just couldn't help it.
In stolen kisses and under the dock, Julianne doesn't care for the rich neighbors. When she mee...more
By: Hailey Abbott
256 pgs
Harper Teen NewYork, NY
ISBN:0061253820
When something is "Forbidden", it makes not wanting it even harder. Just like the love between Romeo and Juliet, it shouldn't happen because it goes against everything their families stand for. Although their families kept them apart, they still found ways to declare their love for each other, because the just couldn't help it.
In stolen kisses and under the dock, Julianne doesn't care for the rich neighbors. When she mee...more
So I do not like to give bad reviews and I'm usually a sucker for cheesy romance, but this was just painful. Not only was the whole story line a little too cliche, but also incredibly unbelievable. I grew up with 5 sisters and let me tell you, the sister banter in this story was ridiculous! And the guy meets girl, barely say 2 words to each other and then they're madly in love... a little too over the top. Not worth the read.
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Julianne falls for a boy she meets at a party at the beginning of the summer. He gives her his phone number, but without realizing it she drops it in the sand. Fortunately, they bump into each other again and the sparks fly.
Then she discovers he's the son of the family who has moved next door and is trying to force her family out of their beach home -- as well as destroy the beach with their monster house in the process.
Her sister declares that R...more
Julianne falls for a boy she meets at a party at the beginning of the summer. He gives her his phone number, but without realizing it she drops it in the sand. Fortunately, they bump into each other again and the sparks fly.
Then she discovers he's the son of the family who has moved next door and is trying to force her family out of their beach home -- as well as destroy the beach with their monster house in the process.
Her sister declares that R...more
The book was good i like it i love the story line of the book how she fall in love with a boy that parent she do not get alone with her mother die and her mother was a good artist and for the whole summer she was done her mother artist work the whole summer she was date Remi and not tell her parent bout it but at the end her family know bout it
It wasn't bad... But not great either. I actually didn't finish it, because at about 1/4 of the book to go I kind of lost interest. It was allright, but I wouldn't recommend it.
Very good book. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Love how it deals with a serious issue rather than just a summer romance. Great!
I really enjoyed this book. I was screaming the entire time for her to just tell Chloe and still be with him. Oh well. It was a great book.
Lo encontré un poco desesperante por parte de la hermana de Julianne, Chloe y su relación con Remi peor tuve un final bonito
This is a very good romance book.I found my self rooting for the couple throughout the whole book.
Awesome, read it in one day, stayed up until three in the morning reading it. HIGHLY RECOMENDED!
I really liked this book because of how it started and ended. There was sort of a small twist but not a big one which I liked.
This book was interesting. I really enjoyed reading it. Very cute love story.
Can I sue the writer for wasting 3 hours from my life?
Love this author. can't get enought of her books!:)-Amiie
Intriguing. Not amazing but alright in the end
Hailey Abbott writes stories about girls in songs
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Hailey Abbott grew up in Southern California, where she split her time between creative writing and creative beaching. She is the author of Summer Boys, Next Summer: A Summer Boys Novel, The Bridesmaid, Getting Lost with Boys, and The Secrets of Boys. Hailey now lives in New York City.
Her first book was Summer Boys, published in 2004, the first of a series. It was described as "escapist beach rea...more
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Her first book was Summer Boys, published in 2004, the first of a series. It was described as "escapist beach rea...more
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