The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading

Apr 04, 2011 Nisha rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! i read it like atleast 10 times already and i still love it!. im hoping maybe theyll have sequal for it or atleast something close to it. fingers crossed. i thought bethany and jack made cute couple together. he was so cute. i also liked the fact that they havent said i love you like most of the books or made her populer cause she was a cheerleader either. it made the book more real by it. but in a way it made it more special. i thought the ring he gave her was a nice touch to...more

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Jan 03, 2012 Melanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Gimme an G! Gimme an E! Gimme an E! Gimme a K!

When Bethany's best friend Moni decides that the two of them should tryout for cheerleading, Bethany is less than thrilled. But this is the first thing Moni has been excited about since her parents' divorce so being the good friend that she is, Bethany tags along to tryouts. Nothing could have prepared Bethany (and Moni for that matter) for what making the cheerleading squad would do to their lives and their friendship.

When two girls who used to be s...more Gimme an G! Gimme an E! Gimme an E! Gimme a K!

When Bethany's best friend Moni decides that the two of them should tryout for cheerleading, Bethany is less than thrilled. But this is the first thing Moni has been excited about since her parents' divorce so being the good friend that she is, Bethany tags along to tryouts. Nothing could have prepared Bethany (and Moni for that matter) for what making the cheerleading squad would do to their lives and their friendship.

When two girls who used to be scared to walk a certain hall (the guantlet) because of the "popular" kids become a part of the in-crowd, it affects more than just the pyramid formation. Soon Bethany is talking to the seemingly girl-proof Jack Paulson and Moni is flirting with wrestling team star Rick Mangers. But where does that leave their former geek friends, and do the boys like the girls for their minds...or their pom-poms?

In their debut novel about social status and high school relationships, Vance and Tahmaseb incorporate several relevant topics in a story that anyone whose ever been a teenager can appreciate. There is so much more to this novel than the back cover would have you believe. This isn't just a book about a girl who makes cheerleading and goes from geek to teen queen. While the stereotypical characters are present and accounted for (geeks, jocks, rich girls, etc.) the story itself is fun, fresh, unique, and realistic. Tahmaseb and Vance remind readers that sometimes there's more to the the school jock than meets the eye. In fact, my favorite thing about Jack was that he wasn't perfect.

Bethany learns about the politics of high school, relationships, and herself as she makes her way through The Prairie Stone High Varsity Cheerleading Guide. Readers will cheer Bethany on as she navigates the ups and downs of simulataneously being a geek and a cheerleader. Bethany's voice is sharp, witty, and sarcastic which readers of all ages will appreciate. Here are some of her shining moments:

"Once upon a time, back in the dark ages of childhood and middle school,
Chantal Simmons was someone I had told all my secrets to. In retrospect, that was kind of like arming a rogue nation with a nuclear bomb." (pg. 3)

"If Jack was saying what I thought he was saying, I might have to save that PB&J, enshrine it with my Dr. Pepper can, and treasure them both forever. "
(pg. 158)

The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading far surpassed my expectations. Some of the supporting characters were so intriguing and well-developed, I would like to see them tell their own stories. (Chantal, Todd, Brian, Jack specifically). With a slight Pride & Prejudice archetypal reading possible, this book would be a great independent novel for students.(less)

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Apr 15, 2013 Nic rated it 5 of 5 stars

LOVED!!!
Oh my gosh, I have no idea why it's taken me sooooooooooooooooo long to read this one!!
It was soo fun and cute and FUNNNY!! There were so many parts to this book that made me laugh! I wish I was there to witness it all. This High School is really funny!
Of course Jack is awesome and sweet, but he's really closed off and he's the type you have to drag things out of. He's also the type to hold on to, to support, because he thinks he's not good enough. Kinda irritates me, because it's very c...more

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May 21, 2012 Book Angel Emma rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: classics-carnival

Loved it especially when I realized it was a Pride & Prejudice inspired book.

Reviewed for Sisterspooky's Geek Week

High school cliques and the whole ‘looks can be deceiving’ concept completely knocked on its head.

Told in first person narrative from the point of view of Bethany. All round smart girl, honors list, volunteer extraordinaire, school newspaper columnist and self proclaimed geek. She is a fabulous character, so ultimately comfortable with herself, she has a self deprecating inner m...more Loved it especially when I realized it was a Pride & Prejudice inspired book.

Reviewed for Sisterspooky's Geek Week

High school cliques and the whole ‘looks can be deceiving’ concept completely knocked on its head.

Told in first person narrative from the point of view of Bethany. All round smart girl, honors list, volunteer extraordinaire, school newspaper columnist and self proclaimed geek. She is a fabulous character, so ultimately comfortable with herself, she has a self deprecating inner monologue that I’m sure we can all relate to. She’s a loyal friend, adorable big sister and just so so so nice, even when she is trying to be mean, lol.

Bethany has hidden depths and when she tries out for cheerleading to support her best friend Moni, her dance classes as a child really pay off. Although it all starts out as a bit of a joke, Bethany takes her cheerleading seriously, supporting the less popular sports as well as the star basketball team. Her innate niceness endears her to people. Bethany is the catalyst to blending the geeks with the poplars’ while finding a new appreciation for both sides as well as herself.

Enter the hot basketball star, Jack, Bethany has been secretly crushing on him for years, although he sits next to her in Independent Reading (I am loving the sound of this class) she always gets tongue tied around him plus he has a reputation for avoiding girl drama concentrating on getting a sports scholarship instead. Becoming a cheerleader seems to tip the scales where Jack is concerned and they start dating. However, it’s not that simple, there’s a nagging doubt at the back of Bethany’s mind as to the ‘real’ reason Jack noticed her after all this time.

The use of Pride and Prejudice within the story as well as the parallels in the plot were wonderful to follow and added depth to the story. How different are the divides in society really from Austen’s time?

All of the characters are deliciously quirky and well rounded. The interactions are believable. I adore the idea that people can’t be stereotyped; people are a blend of lots of things so why should they be labeled as just one thing. The lines between cliques blur as you get older and become comfortable with who you are, so why shouldn’t this apply to High School. It’s all about accepting yourself for who you are and having the confidence not to bend to peer pressure.

A thoroughly enjoyable read.
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Feb 20, 2012 The Phantom of the Opera rated it 2 of 5 stars

Okay for a quick mindless skim-through, but stuffed chock-full of stereotypes and angsty teen luuuuuurve. I mean, the main character loves writing and her chat name is "book gurl"? Seriously? I mean, I have folders and folders of stories saved on my computer, and I read at least one thick book a day, but my chat name is not "book gurl". I feel no need to constantly remind people of my bookish nature! And oh yeah, if she's so literate, then why's she using a misspelled name? Hah, GOTCHA! Also wh...more

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Dec 12, 2010 cecilia rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: blue-covers

The Geek Girl's Guide To Cheerleading had been on my radar, but I did not have too much desire to read it due to its lackluster cover until I stumbled across it at the new neighborhood library and thought "Why not? I'll give it a whirl since it attacked me from the shelves." And am I sure glad that I gave it a chance!

I have read the fluffy and sparkly teen books such as The Naughty List (absolutely delish by the way!) and expected this to be of similar nature. However, I was seriously impressed...more The Geek Girl's Guide To Cheerleading had been on my radar, but I did not have too much desire to read it due to its lackluster cover until I stumbled across it at the new neighborhood library and thought "Why not? I'll give it a whirl since it attacked me from the shelves." And am I sure glad that I gave it a chance!

I have read the fluffy and sparkly teen books such as The Naughty List (absolutely delish by the way!) and expected this to be of similar nature. However, I was seriously impressed with the unexpected depth and insights that this book contained. It felt totally realistic - don't get me wrong, I don't think all geek girls should go out for cheerleading - but I could see how it worked for Bethany and liked how she still kept a good head on her shoulder even if she almost lost all circulation in her legs during a Minnesota winter. I would have loved to be BFFs with Bethany!

I did not expect to be so enthralled with The Geek Girl's Guide To Cheerleading, but realized my complete devotion when I panicked a little towards the end. There did not seem to be that many pages left, but the love triangle between Bethany, the basketball player, and her longtime best guy friend still remained unresolved - I feared that somehow the authors would postpone the answer until next time...and I was not sure if "next time" had happened yet. Talk about nailbiting! But, rest assured, everything worked itself out to its satisfactory end.

All the characters - both good and bad, geek and non-geek - had wonderful pagetime. I loved the mix of bad guys, reformed bad guys, nice guys, and in-the-closet-geeky guys among the jocks and cheerleaders. It made the whole experience very well-balanced, and there were many boys in this book that really warmed my heart. Too bad that there were like 20 of them and only 1 Bethany - although the boy she ends up with is absolutely perfect for her. :)

Go read this book - it takes cheerleading to a whole other level - and the romance makes me sigh like I just ate my fill in white chocolate raspberry cheesecake.(less)

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Dec 03, 2010 Sarah Evans rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorite, washyarg

Beneath the fluffy chick lit title and cover lies a gem of a novel you will want to share with patrons and friends. Bethany is a smart girl with good friends and a good life. She’s content being in the “geek” caste of her high school, though she does pine for the seemingly unattainable Jack, star basketball player. When her best friend Moni decides they should try out for the two suddenly available spots on the varsity cheer squad, Bethany at first just goes along. But soon both girls are commit...more

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Jul 09, 2009 Heather rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: blog-recommendation, ya-reads

Rating B

Review This book was a fun, quick read that I finished in a night. And thought about for the next day. Then I added the attributes of smart and a fresh twist on a currently-hot well-worked plot trope of mixing classes.

It's fun and quick because the dialogue is funny and sounds like teenagers living their actual lives, instead of sounding like adults writing how they think teenagers talk.

It's smart because it didn't fall into the expected trap (that I feared it might) where the geek girl,...more Rating B

Review This book was a fun, quick read that I finished in a night. And thought about for the next day. Then I added the attributes of smart and a fresh twist on a currently-hot well-worked plot trope of mixing classes.

It's fun and quick because the dialogue is funny and sounds like teenagers living their actual lives, instead of sounding like adults writing how they think teenagers talk.

It's smart because it didn't fall into the expected trap (that I feared it might) where the geek girl, after dating and then being spurned by the cool guy, realizes that the geek guy who was her friend all along is really the man of her dreams. They actually write:

"'You know those teen movies, the ones where there's a girl and these two guys, the jock and the dork?... The whole audience knows she's supposed to end up with the other guy,' he said. 'You know, the dork?' I gave the slightest of nods. 'Well, this isn't the movies... And I'm not that guy.'
'You're not that guy." (p. 232).

They bucked traditional teen lit stereotypes at this point and at a couple of other points as the story progresses further. Very smart.

It took a fresh twist on the current plot device that's popping up everywhere (I actually found this book in a display of "Geek Girl" YA books at Barnes & Noble) by fusing their new work with a work of classic literature, Pride and Prejudice, as a motif throughout the book. The themes from that classic work of literature show up in this book as well, and influence these characters' thinking, validating Michael Chabon's quote, "All noves are sequels; influence is bliss." This isn't to say that their book is simply derivative, it's a blog-style pat on the back to say, "Kudos for honoring the great authors who have come before you and showing that their work can be accessible, even to the youth of today."

Recommendation This was a fun read and I recommend to people who have enjoyed books by authors such as Susane Colasanti (e.g., When It Happens), Josie Bloss (e.g., the Band Geek Series), Kieran Scott (e.g., Geek Magnet), or Elizabeth Scott (e.g., Perfect You).(less)

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Jul 03, 2009 Melanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Gimme an G! Gimme an E! Gimme an E! Gimme a K!

When Bethany's best friend Moni decides that the two of them should tryout for cheerleading, Bethany is less than thrilled. But this is the first thing Moni has been excited about since her parents' divorce so being the good friend that she is, Bethany tags along to tryouts. Nothing could have prepared Bethany (and Moni for that matter) for what making the cheerleading squad would do to their lives and their friendship.

When two girls who used to be s...more Gimme an G! Gimme an E! Gimme an E! Gimme a K!

When Bethany's best friend Moni decides that the two of them should tryout for cheerleading, Bethany is less than thrilled. But this is the first thing Moni has been excited about since her parents' divorce so being the good friend that she is, Bethany tags along to tryouts. Nothing could have prepared Bethany (and Moni for that matter) for what making the cheerleading squad would do to their lives and their friendship.

When two girls who used to be scared to walk a certain hall (the guantlet) because of the "popular" kids become a part of the in-crowd, it affects more than just the pyramid formation. Soon Bethany is talking to the seemingly girl-proof Jack Paulson and Moni is flirting with wrestling team star Rick Mangers. But where does that leave their former geek friends, and do the boys like the girls for their minds...or their pom-poms?

In their debut novel about social status and high school relationships, Vance and Tahmaseb incorporate several relevant topics in a story that anyone whose ever been a teenager can appreciate. There is so much more to this novel than the back cover would have you believe. This isn't just a book about a girl who makes cheerleading and goes from geek to teen queen. While the stereotypical characters are present and accounted for (geeks, jocks, rich girls, etc.) the story itself is fun, fresh, unique, and realistic. Tahmaseb and Vance remind readers that sometimes there's more to the the school jock than meets the eye. In fact, my favorite thing about Jack was that he wasn't perfect.

Bethany learns about the politics of high school, relationships, and herself as she makes her way through The Prairie Stone High Varsity Cheerleading Guide. Readers will cheer Bethany on as she navigates the ups and downs of simulataneously being a geek and a cheerleader. Bethany's voice is sharp, witty, and sarcastic which readers of all ages will appreciate. Here are some of her shining moments:

"Once upon a time, back in the dark ages of childhood and middle school,
Chantal Simmons was someone I had told all my secrets to. In retrospect, that was kind of like arming a rogue nation with a nuclear bomb." (pg. 3)

"If Jack was saying what I thought he was saying, I might have to save that PB&J, enshrine it with my Dr. Pepper can, and treasure them both forever. "
(pg. 158)

The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading far surpassed my expectations. Some of the supporting characters were so intriguing and well-developed, I would like to see them tell their own stories. (Chantal, Todd, Brian, Jack specifically). With a slight Pride & Prejudice archetypal reading possible, this book would be a great independent novel for students.(less)

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May 27, 2009 Jennifer Wardrip rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: trt-posted-reviews, jen-owns

Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com

Everyone knows there are hierarchies in high school, but what happens when you infiltrate one?

Bethany and her BFF, Moni, decide to try out for the cheerleading squad -mostly as a joke. When they actually make it, they're stunned, but no more so than their friends and family.

Cheerleading involves so many rules, but Bethany's questions aren't answered in the massive rule book. What happens when your best guy friend is mad that you've turned cheerlead...more

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Jan 05, 2010 Nyasa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: grade-8-ir-books-betts

In the book The Geek Girls Guide to Cheerleading a girl named Bethany and her bestfriend Moni try out for cheerleading. At first it was to make a statement that if cheerleaders can do it do can geeks but things slowly start to change, and they stay the same at the same time. Bethanies dream comes true being noticed by John, one of the hottest guys in school, but does he only like her for her pom poms or for te real geek she is?
I think it's a Text-to-World connection. I think it's a Text-to-Wor...more

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Dec 28, 2009 Kristen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: youngadult, romance-y

Bethany and Moni are best geek girl friends and when Moni's geek crush suddenly has an interest in cheerleaders, she decides they should try out for the team. As her best friend, Bethany goes along with it. Only, she never expected they'd make the team. Suddenly, Bethany's crush is talking to her - a jock who is more than what he seems and they start to become more popular. But when things go a bit sour, will Bethany and Moni be able to keep it together and will their friendship suffer in the en...more

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Jun 12, 2009 Julia rated it 4 of 5 stars

At Prarie Stone High School, Bethany and her friend Moni usually navigate the halls and gauntlet of popular kids and cheerleaders holding their breath. When Moni's "geek" friend Brian makes is so apparent that anything in a cheerleading uniform is worth watching, Moni "encourages" Bethany to try out for the winter varsity squad. Bethany never dreams they will actually make it, but of course, they do. From Coach Shelia's surprise help, to learning how the other half lives, this story deftly shows...more

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Jan 29, 2012 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult-romance, e-book, my-fav, own-import-books, kids-could-read

All best things I loved in a teen story are in this book. It's fun, fresh, and entertaining.

Bethany represent all good things I adore on a teenager. She's smart, good looking, low profile and a little bitchy. She is a great loyal bestfriend ever, I'd want one like her for me either. When her bestfriend's family went crash, she made a vow to herself to always support Moni in every way. So she went along when Moni ask to join her in cheerleader tryout this year, and surprisingly they made it. Woul...more All best things I loved in a teen story are in this book. It's fun, fresh, and entertaining.

Bethany represent all good things I adore on a teenager. She's smart, good looking, low profile and a little bitchy. She is a great loyal bestfriend ever, I'd want one like her for me either. When her bestfriend's family went crash, she made a vow to herself to always support Moni in every way. So she went along when Moni ask to join her in cheerleader tryout this year, and surprisingly they made it. Would joining cheerleader squad change her popularity from geek to cool one? Would it change her personality and dismiss her old group? Would she get attention from Jack Paulson, the school mega basketball star and her long time secret crush?

The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading didn't only tell you how 2 geek girls transforming to be cheerleaders, but it also told us how to be a good cheerleader. They didn't just learn how to yell and dance but they also should has school spirit. They learned all materials about the sport they would cheer, they learned that all sports and the jocks involved are matter. So they commited to cheer not only for the populars, but also the lame one. Bethany and Moni realized that cheerleading took a lot of times and dedication. They started it as a joke, but then it became real and they put their best effort on it.
Despite their geek community and friends, actually Bethany and Moni have already has all the materials to become a cheerleader, plus brain. So when the coach choose them to join the squad, and Bethany got extra attention from Jack, the old girls in the group got jealous and put some tricks on them. Would they get the jitters and quit? Luckily our girls are smart and tough. They won't disappoint you.
It's really nice reading about their friendship. They always support each other. It broke my heart when it turns bad, but I was proud of Bethany to handle it wisely.
The romance part is the best. I like how it all started and ended. It's very sweet and cute. (less)

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Sep 07, 2009 Kathy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: teen-lit

Was this that original? No. Was it predictable? Yes. Was it fun? Yes. So, this wasn't the most orignial story but it was still entertaining. Bethany is a good friend who goes along with her friend Moni to cheerleading tryouts. Both are stunned when they actually make it. Life doesn't get easier, actually it gets more complicated. I thought it was a fun read, Bethany was a likable character. I was surprised with all the Jane Austen refrences throughout the book, I think it made me like it a littl...more

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Aug 13, 2009 Cathleen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult

When brainy Bethany and her equally brainy BFF Moni make the cheerleading squad, it sets off shockwaves throughout their school. Their "geek" friends feel betrayed and the popular clique does not exactly welcome them with open arms. To add to the drama, enter Jack Paulson - basketball hero. What's a girl to do when the guy she's been friends with for years no longer speaks to her because he thinks she sold out and the hot, super-sexy basketball stud she's been in love with since 8th grade is now...more

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Jan 08, 2012 Kara rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book is a perfect example of a novel having a trite and fluffy cover and title, with a compelling story and amazing insight underneath it. Picking up the book at the library, I decided to give it a try, especially because I used to be a cheerleader. And I am so happy that I did.

In The Geek's Guide to Cheerleading, Bethany Reynolds is your average high school nerd. She's got the honors classes, the glares from Prarie Stone High School's social elite, and even attends "Geek Night" every Sat...more

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Apr 06, 2012 Lilix rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

My older sister recommended this book to me so it's no surprise that I'd have high expectations. What's surprising is this: it's really not as good as she made it sound it was.

The story goes like this: geek girl has a huge crush on jock guy, geek turns cheerleader, jock starts showing obvious interest on geek. In the end, it was all just a bet between the jock and his 'friends'. Jock says all the sweet stuff, geek forgives.

It was not badly-written, though I would have wished for a 'more' differ...more

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Jan 02, 2012 Turtles rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: stories-modern

I read this as a lark, I thought the premiss of the book was fun, two geek girls go into cheer leading, just to see if it can be done. They are stunned when they make the team and they get a tenuous pass through the high school gauntlet. I thought the writing was solid but little in the book held my interest, there was no suspense or tension. I ended up not liking a lot of the characters by the end... (view spoiler)...more

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Mar 06, 2010 Cherie rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. Bethany is one of the Geek crowd and has had a crush on the star school basketball player, Jack Paulson, for a long time. Her friend Moni talks her into trying out for cheerleaders. To their own personal amazement they make it. Bethany ends up dating Jack soon afterwards and Moni starts seeing Rick Mangers, a popular senior. Moni believes the cheerleader thing has paid off for them but things are not always as they seem as they both eventually find out. A very engrossing read....more

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Jun 09, 2012 Lauren rated it 3 of 5 stars

Fun YA fluff that would be even more fun if not for some rough patches. Self-proclaimed geek Bethany ends up on her school’s varsity cheer squad after being coerced into trying out by her best friend (and fellow geek) Moni. There’s the normal checklist of required elements for YA chick lit (cute crush, awkward heroine, spunky best friend, hair-flipping nemesis, et al.), but it has some moments that make it better than expected. While some scenes read like they weren’t touched beyond the rough dr...more

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Jan 15, 2010 Carrie rated it 5 of 5 stars

I read this book in 2 days or less. I couldn't put it down. My sister read it and recommended it, and now I know why! I love how it's written from a teenager's perspective, yet not over the top and trying to hard to have teenager lingo. It was really clever and I went from laughing to just feeling horrible for the girls. I loved how Bethany stuck up for things and people and believed that you can be friends with anyone-- no matter their social standing. I LOVED the relationship that develops wit...more

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Jun 12, 2009 Melinda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Okay, this book was a riot. I laughed out loud several times. I started reading it yesterday at Evelyn's dance class and finished it before I went to bed. Fun, fun, fun. It helps that it's opening line is "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a high school boy in posession of great athletic ability must be in want of..." Super cute.
The story behind how it was written endeared it even more. The woman who started writing it gave it to her friend whose son was going through chemotherapy. Her...more

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Aug 03, 2009 Tierra rated it 4 of 5 stars

A really cute book. I thought the story was good and had a semi-realistic experience in high school. At least as far as I know. I only base my opinion off of the experience I had. (Which was a good one.)

The book is basically about two "geek" girls getting fed up with the whole Cheerleader status so they decide to try out to become one. They end up making the squad and are very surprised. One is happy about it. The other is tolerant and only did it to make her friend happy.

Even though they make...more

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Jul 25, 2011 Rheannon rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really liked this book! I think it really deserves a 3.5. I loved the humor. There were times when I'd laugh out loud and tell my brother how funny it was.(he'd just look at me weird.)I also loved the teenage romance and loved the guy characters(almost better then the female girl characters).
This book is about a geekish girl and her friend, kind of as a joke, try out for the cheerleading varsity team. They were going to drop out of it, but Bethany decides to stay in to prove that popularity...more

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Apr 09, 2011 Christina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Christina by: Goodreads list

Shelves: fiction-contemporary

This is a pretty fun book. I felt the authors did a good job making all of the 'stereotypes' 3-dimensional. The 'geeks', 'jocks', and others had good and bad in them. It's probably not realistic that a young woman without any cheerleading experience (or even prior interest in cheerleading) could make the varsity squad, but I guess that's part of the fun of it.

I really enjoyed the Pride and Prejudice references and discussions throughout the book. My only complaint is that the end moved too quick...more

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Feb 01, 2010 Lesley rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: teen-reading-challenge-2010

I tried. I really did. For 83 pages, I tried.

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May 18, 2012 Carie rated it 3 of 5 stars

In my continuing quest to read modern day P&P books, I came across "The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading." The plot very loosely follows P&P and the characters discuss P&P in the story.

I am going with a 3 on this one.

I thought the plot started out cute. By the end, I became less enamored with the story. The book was too long, the tension was contrived, the characters were caricatures. It all felt a little amateur.

This book tried hard, and I appreciate effort. It was clean. I apprec...more

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Jan 12, 2012 Sandy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ppya11

Moni talks Bethany into trying out for the cheerleading squad, despite the fact that they are geeky girls, and somehow they make it. This brings increased attention from boys - and helps Bethany snag the hottest boy in school. But everything isn't all roses, as their previous geek friends get a little upset that Bethany and Moni have no more time for them, and jock boys can be real jerks sometimes, not to mention the other cheerleaders. Can Moni and Bethany survive the cheering season? Will they...more

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Jul 16, 2011 Tj rated it 4 of 5 stars

Definetly a must read! i love the whole geek cheerleader thing, you just don't see it to often. this book had me smiling, cringing, and straigght up LOL'ing. it was so cute and i recommend it to anyone who wants a different plot. most books today have to do with the whole popular girl blah blah blah. and i find that author's like meg cabot and jennifer echols allow the under-rated girls (c list, and d list girls) to shine. i love when author's take characters who don';t have it all made and turn...more

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