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Aug 02, 2011

Emily rated it:

"Is it bad to fall in love with a book character?" I ask my mom after so many nights dreaming about... him. "Not at all" replys my mom, "Except the bad thing is they are not real." Then it hit me. Luke Sullivan, my buff, dark haired, soccer playing boyfriend does not exist! I actually cried when I was telling my friend about him and the amazing book! It may be natural to fall in love with a book character but I don't think it's natural to CRY over one! But that is w More...

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Nov 18, 2010

Nora rated it:

I was thrilled to receive a review copy of the sequel to So Not Happening, which I loved. This is youth fiction at its finest. Reading one of Jenny B. Jones’s books puts a smile on my face and makes me feel good all over.

Bella is in high school and had her life turned upside down in book one, when her mom marries a semi-pro wrestler and they move to Truman, Oklahoma...a far cry from New York. Bella’s mom met this Christian man on-line and has moved to live in a small town in the bi More...

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Sep 03, 2010

Siri rated it:

Jenny B. Jones is an awesome author, with all (and more) wit and hilarity than Meg Cabot...but, cleaner (BIG bonus) and Christian (DOUBLE bonus ;) And this series is no exception! After So Not Happening when I thought it couldn’t get better, lo and behold! I’m So Sure topped its predecessors ABSOLUTELY AWESOME with ABSOLUTELY AWESOMELY FANTASTIC! I enjoyed I'm So Sure so much I'm probably going to read it again. It had me on the edge of my seat, laughing 'til I was red in the face. XD
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Mar 08, 2010

Aimee rated it:

This was a cute book. And, like the first, clean. Which is so nice, especially since this is a YA fiction book. I would actually let my kids read this book. Full of witty sarcasm. I have to say I actually liked this one better than the first book in this series. Here is my favorite part from this book. I actually laughed out loud.

"By eight o'clock it's dark, I reek like a sewer plant, and my left nostril is clogged with gunk from a horse's butt.

Easing into th More...

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Jan 26, 2010

Jennifer rated it:

Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com

"I'm so sure." The title pretty much sums up Bella Kirkwood's life in, of all places, Truman, Oklahoma. The first book in the series, SO NOT HAPPENING, introduces the reader to Bella and the circumstances that find her transplanted from Manhattan to Truman. Now, in I'M SO SURE, Bella has settled into a routine and is finding life, actually, surprisingly, not so bad.

That is until she is accosted by stalking photographers in More...

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Jan 21, 2010

Jennifer rated it:

There are no two ways about it... Jenny B. Jones is just plain funny. If given the task of writing a calculus text book, she could probably make it a rip-roarer. Thankfully for us, she's sticking to fiction.

"I'm So Sure" is the continuing saga of Bella Kirkwood, former Manhattan fashionista turned small town high school reporter. Bella's life hasn't been normal since her mother remarried and moved them to Truman, Oklahoma. But now that her pro-wrestler step-father is the st More...

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Jan 09, 2010

Laura rated it:

Title: I’M SO SURE
Author: Jenny B. Jones
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
November 2009
ISBN: 978-1-58554-542-8
Genre: Inspirational/youth

When Bella Kirkwood’s step-dad signs the family up for a reality TV show, Bella’s first thought is: Kill. Me. Now. Her life in Truman, Oklahoma, is getting down to a semi-normal existence, Bella is making friends, and while she still misses Manhattan and her dad’s credit card, she is adjusting. But then a camera crew starts foll More...

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Dec 29, 2009

Jill rated it:

Review by Jill Williamson

What would you do if your stepdad made the cut for a reality TV show called Pile Driver of Dreams that will air weekly on World Wrestling Television? This is Bella Kirkwood’s latest nightmare. Not only is her stepdad wearing a pirate costume that involves spandex, the cameras are following the whole family to see how each wrestler lives. Now, Bella’s personal life—or random, not-so-true versions of it—is being splashed across weekly tabloids. Not so helpful More...

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Oct 31, 2009

Rachael rated it:

Truman, Oklahoma hasn’t turned out as horribly as Bella Kirkwood thought it would. Sure, her desitned label allowance has been drastically cut, but with new friends and a comfy position on the school newspaper staff, she’s feeling pretty good. It also helps that nearly everyone thinks she’s some sort of Nancy Drew ever since she figured out what was really going on with the football team. Unfortunately, now that Bella’s stepdad, a semi-pro wrestler, has signed their family up for a reality TV sh More...

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Dec 01, 2011

Brianna rated it:

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Nov 08, 2009

Michelle rated it:

Lighthearted and fun, yet also clinging to a serious side, I'm So Sure is the perfect sequel to an awesome first book in the Charmed Life series. I read this book within days of it arriving in my mailbox. There were so many laugh-out-loud moments I lost count. In fact, I read several scenes to my husband and he laughed, too. Jones has a truly wack-o sense of humor, but it's also inspiring. I don't think I could ever come up with so many great one-liners. Jones has such a funny, snarky voice.
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Jan 24, 2011

Laura rated it:

Summary: In the second book of the A Charmed Life series, Bella has found herself tolerating (okay, sometimes enjoying) life in small-town Truman, Oklahoma. When life settles Bella into a routine, her stepfather Jake is cast on a reality television show for wrestlers. As if seeing your stepfather in tight shorts throwing other men around isn’t embarrassing enough, Bella’s love life (or lack thereof) is now a part of the show. Her growing attraction to Luke, the school editor, and her feelings fo More...

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Apr 15, 2010

J.Elle rated it:

This book is not a prize-winner. I'd give it 1.5 stars if I could. It was a typical high school drama/mystery story. The only thing saving it was the love-hate relationship that the main character, Bella, has with the high school paper editor, Luke. Honestly, I read this over a week ago and I'm having trouble even remembering it. However, if you're looking for a "clean" book for your teen, this would be a good pick, although you might like to know that it's the second in a series. More...

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Mar 02, 2010

Princess Bookie rated it:

My Thoughts: Whoa, what a book. I really enjoyed this one. A little less than the first one but that was probably because of the wresting angle. But it was still great. We are introduced to Bella again and her friends and family. Her life has became a national tv show. A reality show! This book is full of laugh out loud moments just like its ancestor. We are reunited with newspaper editor Luke Sullivan and her crappy ex-boyfriend Hunter. I enjoyed Luke's presence in this book very much. Of cours More...

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Jul 05, 2011

Kelli rated it:

I love Jenny B. Jones. She is so fun to read. I actually read the 3rd book in this series first, and am now reading this one. I actually think this one has a much better pacing than in So over my head. Its wittier, and the main character seems more in focus. Especially the B characters. In the third book, they definitely take more of a backseat, but in this one--they are hilarious.
The only thing I wish could have been left out is Bella's dad in New York and the evil girlfriend he ha More...

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Sep 09, 2010

Arya rated it:

Once again Ms. Jones brought me to tears and made me laugh so hard my stomach hurt!

Bella Kirkwood just solved The Mystery of the Evil Football Players, but is she happy with just one success - no way! She is on the case again and this time Luke might not be there to save the day.

When Bella's stepfather Jake signs the family up for a reality show called Pile Drivers of Dreams Bella resigns herself to the inevitable (rather graciously - well sort of) and embraces stardom More...

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Aug 15, 2010

Grace rated it:

I started this book at 8pm on August 7th and stayed up till 2am on August 8th to finish it. It was very hilarious and intense and I couldn't put it down. Much better than the first! The next day morning I picked up "So Over My Head" but took a little more time enjoying that one.

This book is clean, funny, and mysterious and the perfect book for a 14-year old girl like me!

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Jun 26, 2011

Megengelter rated it:

Surprisingly fun read! Appreciated the Christian aspect - without preaching.

I did not read the first book in this series. Definitely recommend reading sequentially!

Plan to skim the third... and also plan to note this author's other books as "to read" in my ever growing list on Good Reads!

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Mar 18, 2010

Lydia rated it:

i loved this! it was quirky and kinda stupid, which is how i like some books to be. it was also about journalism(love journalism) and luke...reminds me of CDC an LL...AAAAHHHHH!!!!

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Dec 24, 2009

Ally rated it:

this is the sequel to so not happening...which i loved so i thought i would try the sequel. although it wasnt as good as the first book, still a great book!

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Nov 23, 2009

Carman rated it:

I’m So Sure is another great laugh-out-loud book by Jenny B. Jones. However, this book is more than just a comedy. It has elements of suspense that really keep the pages turning. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and the twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. Bella is getting into more trouble than ever, while coming into her own in the “sleuthing” business. Luke is one of my favorite heroes, even though he is really ornery. The fact that he is totally hot has nothing to do with it. ; More...

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Apr 02, 2011

Kaylee added it

AMAZING!! Jenny B. Jones in one of my favorite authers. Her books having everything in them, romance, action even comedy!! Great for teens.

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Feb 05, 2011

Saralyn rated it:

Picked it up for the cow on the cover, and I have to say that this book was very entertaining. Kept me laughing the whole time.

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Feb 10, 2012

Hannah rated it:

I ADORE THESE BOOKS! I gobbled up So Not Happening, like uber fast. And This one was just amazing! I loved it almost even better than the first. Bella and her narrative like DRAW YOU IN. This is a serious LOL book. I was laughing so hard. The humor, puns, oh my goodness Jenny Jones you are amazing. I got into Bella's head as a Teen girl (well then again I am one). I loved everything. Haha the mystery the romance (which was not overdone for which I was glad) and just the family stuff! It was all More...

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Feb 06, 2011

Kate Lynn rated it:

I ate this book up! It was even better than the first. I love how witty Bella is and I find the relationship between Bella and Luke to be one of the best written romances I've read.

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Oct 09, 2011

Evie rated it:

Amazing sequel! Awesome book! You need to read this! All of you. Right now!!! :)

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Jul 12, 2010

Annalena rated it:

i really liked it! i didnt read the 1st one but it didnt matter u can read this one first

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Aug 18, 2011

Erin rated it:

LOVED this book. Just as good as the first Charmed Life book.

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Jun 07, 2010

Kara Lynn rated it:

I love this one just as much as i loved the first one!!!<3

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Nov 03, 2010

Hannah rated it:

Sequel to one of my MOST FAVORITE books. And yes, it was yet another amazing one. I think this one even won an award. I mean for me, romance+light action+mystery+chick flick-y stuff (you know what I mean)= the most-perfect-Hannah-book. And this one covered it all. When I found out there was a sequel I was SO excited, then I found out they had it in stock at my nearest Borders is was PUMPED, then when I found out I had a 30% off coupon to Borders, well, that did it, I was EXHILARATED! Finished as More...

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