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Dec 03, 2008

Ying rated it:

I am honestly, truly, really, absolutely, most definitely in love with this book. Smart, witty, hilarious, sad, sweet, and liberating all at the same time, this book is an excellent mix of romance and real life. When I first picked this up, I will honestly admit that I truly thought it would be boring. Until I read page after page after page until I turned the last page and realized it was 4:39 in the morning and I wanted more. I fell in love with Kat, Christy, Manny, Libby, Mitch, and even lose More...

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Jun 28, 2008

Karlan rated it:

This is an excellent ya novel written with humor and sensitivity. Kat is a very tall hs girl whose mother is a highly regarded midwife. Kat is training for a triathlon and working in her mother's office. A cute boy she has had a crush on for years is finally interested in her but wants to keep their romance secret because she is not part of his popular gang. Her friendships, work, boyfriend, and family are all fascinating.

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Jul 27, 2008

Rachael rated it:

Katima Flynn, better known as Kat, works for her mother at Abra’s Midwifery. But even though she’s more than competent around the office, she screws up at her first baby delivery. Kat is so embarrassed that she quits the job that she loves at the Midwifery and instead focuses her attention on pretraining for the triathlon she plans to compete in. Her role in new mothers’ lives has been reduced to occasionally sketching their children’s births. Kat feels extremely out of place. Add in a little bo More...

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Jun 14, 2008

Jennifer rated it:

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Kat(ima) is invisible at Tabor High. Or if not exactly invisible, then freaky Yoga Girl. And her best friend is the girl that wears the crazy hats. And to make matters worse, her mom owns Midwifery. It's a New-Age type midwife service that allows pregnant women to birth at home naturally. Her mom simply goes by Abra. No last name, just Abra. Kat helps out there twice a week doing various office duties.

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Jul 14, 2008

Lauren rated it:

This book was a fun new variation on an old theme: outsider girl crushes on popular guy, then they have a "secret" relationship in which she ends up getting hurt, but each ultimately comes to a better understanding of themselves and high-school's various social circles. Even so, I really liked Kat and all of the characters were developed well enough that you gained some understanding of all sides. Some of my favorite elements: Kat's relationship with her sister; Christy's fun hat col More...

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May 13, 2009

Chyenne rated it:

This novel had multiple meanings, symbols and ideas that helped me to defend it's right to stay shelved. The novel's theme's and struggles helped state fact about life and courage. Strength and perseverance are the main themes of this novel.
I will defend this novel starting with the questions I was asked. The Board of Education did not come un-prepared in trying to de-shelve this novel. Is this novel good vs. age and ability of high school students? Yes this novel helps deal with l More...

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Sep 30, 2010

Natali rated it:

Just ok. Fairly predictable, very steriotypical, and nothing new or special. I liked the idea of the main character's mother being a modern midwife and how that conflicts with her daugheters' lives though. Other than that, it was a waste of my time. But if you like teenage realistic fictions then I totally recommend this book for you. Unfortunatly, I am more of a fantasy, adventure, and mystery type. Kat Flynn has a messed up life. The guy she has had a crush on since the 7th grade doesn' More...

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Oct 27, 2010

Martian rated it:

I found this book a while ago. I loved it so much that I went and did the Crazed-I-Love-This-Book-And-So-I-Finish-It-In-A-Day thing. God, I loved it! I'm a big fan of Lauren Myrical, and Denise Vega writes a lot like her, so that means the book is automatically going to be good. It really stuck with me; I remembered a lot about it. The characters, the cover, for God's Sake, I even remembered what her pen said! (KF -Take no prisoners) But... and this is kind of embarrassing, I couldn't for the li More...

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Dec 14, 2008

Erin rated it:

Kat Flynn, a.k.a. "Yoga Girl," is a bit of an outcast at school. Her mother, Abra, is the best home midwife in Colorado. Unfortunately, she's too busy tending to pregnant women to listen to Kat's issues.

Issue #1: Manny Cruz. One of the most popular guys in school...and the guy she's been crushing on forever. When he begins showing interest in Kat...should she seriously believe this could be happening?

Issue #2: Libby Giles. The most popular girl in school, a More...

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Nov 28, 2008

Becky rated it:

Don't judge a book by it's cover. If you do, you might just miss a gem of a book like this one, Facts of Life #31. (Now I don't want to presume that every one will think this cover doesn't do the book justice, but...well...it doesn't do the book justice. Yes, the cover makes sense after you read the book. But it doesn't scream out "read me, read me" either.)

I'll be honest, I don't know if I can do this book justice with my review. I love, love, love it. And the more I love More...

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Apr 03, 2009

Kelly rated it:

Kat works for her mother at a midwifery, where her mother tries to mold her, often missing the mother part of mothering. Kat struggles through relationships-friends, families and love. But in it all, she finds her way with the help of her journal.
A fun book. I liked the characters-who can't love a girl who does yoga in the hallway! And again, it reminds me that high school can be a rough place to have to pass through. I think there are a lot of teenage girls that will love this book.

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Apr 14, 2009

Ginny rated it:

A superb book, from start to finish. I began the story wanting to be friends with Kat and by the conclusion, I wanted to BE Kat. Denise's brilliant gift for characterization was very evident in this work, as I found myself either identifying with or at least sympathizing with all the characters. It's been many years since my own adolescence (okay, about 27 years, give or take a few) but the personalities and situations presented were timeless and true to life. This is my favorite YA book and More...

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Jun 12, 2011

JiaMin rated it:

Katima Flynn, aka Kat, 17 year-old, currently in high school. She dates handsome guys, gossips, and hang out with her besties. Happy life, optimist. But you wouldn’t consider her life happy with a midwife at home, always lecturing. Kat works for her mother, Abra, at midwifery, a business that helps pregnant women delivery babies at home and a place where her mother tries to mold her. Not being responsible enough as a mother, Abra has tended to pregnant woman more. As a matter of fact, Kat strugg More...

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Apr 04, 2011

Myla rated it:

I sincerely regret unfairly judging the cover of this book before reading it because this novel is one of the only books I am able to recommend to a friend! It had an interesting plot, a lovable and funny protagonist and also had the satisfying amount of romance that I wanted. A book that can not only make you laugh but can also make you shed a few tears.

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Mar 18, 2009

Brianna rated it:

This book was really good. It had edge of your seat suspense, and great characters. It wasn't very realistic but i loved how the author incorperated that midwife stuff into the book because it really made it intresting, becasue midwives have always fascinated me. I would suggest this to teenage girls. I learned to not take anything at face value.

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Jan 23, 2009

Pamlin rated it:

Possibly one of the best YA Fiction books I've read in a long time. A nice meaty story that you can really enjoy, and makes you want to drop in on the world on any given day, just to see what's happening next.

Can't wait to read anything else by this author.

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Apr 25, 2011

Shea rated it:

I didn't really like this book. I got a chapter in and it was hoplessly boring. I was flipping through to see if there was something more interesting and I was ked to a detailed sex scene. I do not like this book.

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Jul 14, 2011

Swathi rated it:

I started this book 2day and just finished it. It wuz amazing! Lots of typical realistic fiction teenage drama, but u can never get tired of those! I highly recommend this book.

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Nov 04, 2008

Meredith rated it:

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Jul 11, 2011

Janelle rated it:

I wasn't very impressed with the beginning of this book, but the story line really picked up. It has some very motivating messages and overall has an inspiring theme.

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Feb 19, 2011

Auburn rated it:

Mucho Mucho BIEN!! So real, funny and incredibly deep! Left me all glowy inside! =)

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Aug 10, 2010

Angela rated it:

the book was awesome, it made me cry and it made me laugh. I really like reading this book.

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Aug 03, 2011

Martha rated it:

More relative to my life than I expected it to be.

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Nov 25, 2009

Karina rated it:

it was a little cliche but i liked it.

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Nov 03, 2009

Abby rated it:

I really liked this book a lot.

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Dec 08, 2008

Gjela rated it:

reading it! cus im sick, don't wanna read anything complicated right now

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Jan 18, 2012

Angela rated it:

3.5 stars

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Nov 28, 2010

Lillian rated it:

second time i've read this one!

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Nov 16, 2008

Abby rated it:

Kat is in high school, works at her mom's midwife business, and has had a huge crush on Manny Cruz since middle school. As the year goes on, she starts writing in a journal, recording her "Facts of Life". Her mom tries to control her life more than Kat would like and Manny actually seems interested, but everything turns out to be more complicated than Kat thought it would.

It was a fine read from an interesting perspective, but not particularly memorable.

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Jun 05, 2008

Hollie rated it:

A great story that explores the relationship between mothers and teenage daughters. This book was a little too "granola" for me, but I really liked the daughter, Kat. She was a smart, strong character that was so unlike anyone that I know that she was very interesting.

Downside: This book contains teenage sex and language.... thus only 3 stars.

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