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Major Crush
Tired of the beauty-pageant circuit, Virginia Sauter tosses her tiara, pierces her nose, and auditions for the most unlikely of roles — drum major of the high school marching band.
Virginia wins, but is forced to share the title with Drew, whose family has held the position for generations. Sure, Drew is hot, but because of his superior attitude, he and Virginia are constantly arguing. That is, until they share more than just their half-time salute...
But as the drum major's heated competition turns to sizzling romance, explosive rumors threaten everything — including the band's success. Love seemed to be a sure hit, but Virginia and Drew may be marching straight into disaster.
Virginia wins, but is forced to share the title with Drew, whose family has held the position for generations. Sure, Drew is hot, but because of his superior attitude, he and Virginia are constantly arguing. That is, until they share more than just their half-time salute...
But as the drum major's heated competition turns to sizzling romance, explosive rumors threaten everything — including the band's success. Love seemed to be a sure hit, but Virginia and Drew may be marching straight into disaster.
288 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2006
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Jennifer Echols
38 books4,893 followersJennifer Echols was born in Atlanta and grew up in a small town on a beautiful lake in Alabama—a setting that has inspired many of her books. She has written nine romantic novels for young adults, including the comedy MAJOR CRUSH, which won the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the drama GOING TOO FAR, which was a finalist in the RITA, the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the Book Buyer’s Best, and was nominated by the American Library Association as a Best Book for Young Adults. Simon & Schuster will debut her adult romance novels in 2013, with many more teen novels scheduled for the next few years. She lives in Birmingham with her husband and her son.
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October 11, 2013
Fuck this shit. I mean it. I am not going to deal with a book like this it's sexist, demeaning, gets multiple facts about marching band wrong. And you now what....no, no, no fuck no. Obviously I won't write a full review here since the GoodReads Censor Police will probably delete it since it's not going to be a favorable review and they'll probably view that against the spirit of GoodReads since I am going to address the writer's inability to write about decent human beings.
Fuck this shit. It makes Notes from an Accidental Band Geek look like a more realistic portrayal of band life and I fucking hated that book.
Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck.
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Fuck this shit. It makes Notes from an Accidental Band Geek look like a more realistic portrayal of band life and I fucking hated that book.
Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck.
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November 9, 2012
Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com
If you're thinking that MAJOR CRUSH is another one of those "one time, at band camp" stories, then you're sorely mistaken! I have to say that this is one of the best, not to mention funniest, young adult romance stories I've read this year.
Sixteen-year-old Virginia Sauter has just gotten the job as co-drum major of the high school marching band. A position she just happens to share with her crush-of-a-lifetime, Drew Morrow. Having given up her life on the beauty pageant circle, fashionista Virginia has given way to manly band uniforms, orthopedic shoes, and a nose stud. She knows she's not the prettiest, or most popular, girl in school, and now that she's working closely with Drew--and if the first game of the season is any proof of the matter, failing miserably--she's at the center of jealous girlfriends and rude gossips.
It seems that Drew isn't enjoying working with Virginia, either. She knows he's not happy about their co-drum major status; after all, Drew's family has held the position--alone--for a long, long time. So when he's not harping at her about not arguing in public, or the fact that he won't stoop to her "juvenile" level, he's giving off signals that Virginia just can't interpret.
When it becomes obvious (sort of), that Drew just might be crushing on Virginia as hard as she is on him, things really start to get interesting. As the two drum majors struggle to work together and create a band that the school, and the band instructor, can be proud of, they'll have to deal with their attraction in a way that hopefully won't create major fireworks.
MAJOR CRUSH is a quick, fun read that anyone can enjoy. It's obvious that Ms. Echols herself loves the marching band, and even though I never got to experience any of those "one time, at band camp" stories myself, I truly enjoyed seeing it through Virginia and Drew's eyes. With well-devoloped characters, fresh dialogue, and a great cast of supporting characters, MAJOR CRUSH is one story you don't want to miss.
If you're thinking that MAJOR CRUSH is another one of those "one time, at band camp" stories, then you're sorely mistaken! I have to say that this is one of the best, not to mention funniest, young adult romance stories I've read this year.
Sixteen-year-old Virginia Sauter has just gotten the job as co-drum major of the high school marching band. A position she just happens to share with her crush-of-a-lifetime, Drew Morrow. Having given up her life on the beauty pageant circle, fashionista Virginia has given way to manly band uniforms, orthopedic shoes, and a nose stud. She knows she's not the prettiest, or most popular, girl in school, and now that she's working closely with Drew--and if the first game of the season is any proof of the matter, failing miserably--she's at the center of jealous girlfriends and rude gossips.
It seems that Drew isn't enjoying working with Virginia, either. She knows he's not happy about their co-drum major status; after all, Drew's family has held the position--alone--for a long, long time. So when he's not harping at her about not arguing in public, or the fact that he won't stoop to her "juvenile" level, he's giving off signals that Virginia just can't interpret.
When it becomes obvious (sort of), that Drew just might be crushing on Virginia as hard as she is on him, things really start to get interesting. As the two drum majors struggle to work together and create a band that the school, and the band instructor, can be proud of, they'll have to deal with their attraction in a way that hopefully won't create major fireworks.
MAJOR CRUSH is a quick, fun read that anyone can enjoy. It's obvious that Ms. Echols herself loves the marching band, and even though I never got to experience any of those "one time, at band camp" stories myself, I truly enjoyed seeing it through Virginia and Drew's eyes. With well-devoloped characters, fresh dialogue, and a great cast of supporting characters, MAJOR CRUSH is one story you don't want to miss.
November 28, 2019
Virginia abruptly leaves behind her fashionable life of beauty pageants and makeup, to join the marching band. When she is voted as band leader alongside her crush Drew, the pressure is on. Not only is she her schools first female band leader, she is falling harder for Drew who is already taken.
This book was meh. It is the first Jennifer Echols book that I have not given 5 stars. I was looking forward to going back to her beginnings, but it was a miss. I'm happy she improved from here.
The characters, writing and romance is very juvenile and 'comical'. The book talks about the misogyny and racism of the town, and whilst these morals are questioned, there is never any conclusion. The romance was cute but nothing enthralling. I still want to read all of Jennifer Echols books, even if some will be a miss, I'm hoping to hit more goldmines.
This book was meh. It is the first Jennifer Echols book that I have not given 5 stars. I was looking forward to going back to her beginnings, but it was a miss. I'm happy she improved from here.
The characters, writing and romance is very juvenile and 'comical'. The book talks about the misogyny and racism of the town, and whilst these morals are questioned, there is never any conclusion. The romance was cute but nothing enthralling. I still want to read all of Jennifer Echols books, even if some will be a miss, I'm hoping to hit more goldmines.
April 13, 2020
This was Jennifer Echols' debut novel, and I was very much impressed!
Virginia wanted to be the Drum Major for her school's band. Drew's family have a long history of serving as Drum Major's. The competition and animosity is fierce. I loved the story. Virginia is feisty and confident. Loved the crazy teacher and his various antics. Drew took a while to grow on me, but Echols likes to create fallible characters who require a bit of time to figure themselves out. I applaud this type of character growth. The Evil Twins were just soooo bad!
I needed the laughs as well as the social and political themes and controversies that I encountered in this story: racism, separate but equal practices, as well as the ever-present sexist attitudes that continue to create barriers in this so-called free and democratic society - all of these issues were intelligently addressed by the main characters in this novel. I get that Drew does not like to be ordered to do things, but I suppose he wanted to make his own inquiries first, which is fair. I don't like to take too much at face value. Rumours and personal agendas often inform the information we are given, so it is best to do a bit of investigating.
A very enjoyable debut novel by one of my very favourite authors!!!
Virginia wanted to be the Drum Major for her school's band. Drew's family have a long history of serving as Drum Major's. The competition and animosity is fierce. I loved the story. Virginia is feisty and confident. Loved the crazy teacher and his various antics. Drew took a while to grow on me, but Echols likes to create fallible characters who require a bit of time to figure themselves out. I applaud this type of character growth. The Evil Twins were just soooo bad!
I needed the laughs as well as the social and political themes and controversies that I encountered in this story: racism, separate but equal practices, as well as the ever-present sexist attitudes that continue to create barriers in this so-called free and democratic society - all of these issues were intelligently addressed by the main characters in this novel. I get that Drew does not like to be ordered to do things, but I suppose he wanted to make his own inquiries first, which is fair. I don't like to take too much at face value. Rumours and personal agendas often inform the information we are given, so it is best to do a bit of investigating.
A very enjoyable debut novel by one of my very favourite authors!!!
May 13, 2011
This is me reading a Jennifer Echols book:
She's Ms. Chareth Cutestory. I'm waiting for her to just go ahead and title her next book "Awwwwwwww" because that's all you do as a reader.
The protagonists in this book are co-drum majors Virginia Sauter and Drew Morrow. Having just read The Boys Next Door, Virginia and Drew didn't quite measure up in the "Eeeeee!" department to Lori McGillicuddy and Adam Vader, but there were plenty of satisfying cute moments. The scene stealer in this book was new band teacher, and recovering Pizza Hut employee, Mr. Rush. He may actually be my favorite Echols character ever -- but I still love you, Adam Vader!
Of the 4 (and counting) Echols books I've read, I'd rank them as follows:
1. The Boys Next Door
2. Going Too Far
3. The Ex Games
4. Major Crush
These books are guaranteed to make you smile even after a shitty day, a string of meh books, or when your favorite basketball team gets bounced out of the playoffs by a lower seed. Just read 'em and enjoy 'em.
She's Ms. Chareth Cutestory. I'm waiting for her to just go ahead and title her next book "Awwwwwwww" because that's all you do as a reader.
The protagonists in this book are co-drum majors Virginia Sauter and Drew Morrow. Having just read The Boys Next Door, Virginia and Drew didn't quite measure up in the "Eeeeee!" department to Lori McGillicuddy and Adam Vader, but there were plenty of satisfying cute moments. The scene stealer in this book was new band teacher, and recovering Pizza Hut employee, Mr. Rush. He may actually be my favorite Echols character ever -- but I still love you, Adam Vader!
Of the 4 (and counting) Echols books I've read, I'd rank them as follows:
1. The Boys Next Door
2. Going Too Far
3. The Ex Games
4. Major Crush
These books are guaranteed to make you smile even after a shitty day, a string of meh books, or when your favorite basketball team gets bounced out of the playoffs by a lower seed. Just read 'em and enjoy 'em.
August 27, 2015
3.5/5
That was such a lovely read and it definitely lifted my spirits! Once more, Jennifer Echols proves how good she is at writing short and sweet romance novels.
If you're in a bit of a down, pick up this book, or a book similar to this one. It'll cheer you uo and make you feel all giddy and happy again. I finished this novel grinning like a fool, happy with life in general and full of hopes and expectations (I'll deal with those later).
Love stories between enemies is not the kind of books I read often, because I'm more of a best-friends-fall-in-love-with-each-other girl, but I truly liked this one. I don't think the summary is actually giving a good idea of the story, because I was expecting this to be more about Virginia giving up beauty-pageant and going in a completely different direction, while this novel seems to take place much later in her life. It's okay, but I wasn't expecting that.
I liked how Virginia and Drew's relationship evolved, although I didn't like the fact that he had a girlfriend in the beginning. Sure, she's a bitch and they're not serious, but he shouldn't be flirting like that with other girls. It's just a big no-no. Although there are admittedly some very cheesy parts, they're the ones that made me smile the most, so I'm not complaining.
I like how marching band is important in this book. There has never been any marching band at the schools I went to, but I still like Learning about them and reading about passionate people. I wish there'd been a bigger part about them though, because it's clear that romance is a much bigger part than this.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I don't know what else to say about it, so I guess that'll be it!
That was such a lovely read and it definitely lifted my spirits! Once more, Jennifer Echols proves how good she is at writing short and sweet romance novels.
If you're in a bit of a down, pick up this book, or a book similar to this one. It'll cheer you uo and make you feel all giddy and happy again. I finished this novel grinning like a fool, happy with life in general and full of hopes and expectations (I'll deal with those later).
Love stories between enemies is not the kind of books I read often, because I'm more of a best-friends-fall-in-love-with-each-other girl, but I truly liked this one. I don't think the summary is actually giving a good idea of the story, because I was expecting this to be more about Virginia giving up beauty-pageant and going in a completely different direction, while this novel seems to take place much later in her life. It's okay, but I wasn't expecting that.
I liked how Virginia and Drew's relationship evolved, although I didn't like the fact that he had a girlfriend in the beginning. Sure, she's a bitch and they're not serious, but he shouldn't be flirting like that with other girls. It's just a big no-no. Although there are admittedly some very cheesy parts, they're the ones that made me smile the most, so I'm not complaining.
I like how marching band is important in this book. There has never been any marching band at the schools I went to, but I still like Learning about them and reading about passionate people. I wish there'd been a bigger part about them though, because it's clear that romance is a much bigger part than this.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I don't know what else to say about it, so I guess that'll be it!
July 20, 2017
July 15-16, 2017
Apparently I have a thing about this book and summer!! 4x now! This book is SUPER DUPER CUTE! It had withstood the test of time (for me, anyway) for all of 8 years now! Ha! I'm gonna have to read some more of this series to see if the rest still do it for me! :)
August 14, 2012
So stinking cute! Loved it again!
August 21-22, 2010
I've read this book a few times, but I can't get over how freaking adorable it is!!! Squeeee!!! :) Jennifer Echols rocks my socks!
So this book, for those of you who want something more helpful than my tweeny review above... This book is about high school junior Virginia, an ex-beauty pagent girl turned band percussionist turned drum major... and popular senior Drew, last year's sole drum major who isn't so thrilled to be SHARING the responsibility this year... and with a GIRL, no less! How humiliating! Virginia's had a crush on Drew since band camp her Freshman year, but Drew's a serial dater, whose current girlfriend is one of the Evil Twins (no one can figure out which twin he's dating though, which is a source of much hilarity!).
This year, there is a new band director—a hip, young guy—who has really... unique... ways of doing things. And he INSISTS (after their first game performance sucks) that Virginia and Drew get over themselves and start getting along! So they're forced into some awkward situations, most of which are orchestrated by the director... and soon they find themselves tolerating each other, and then becoming kinda awkward friends. (They're so obviously attracted to each other, and with the evil twin... how could it NOT be awkward?)
There's a great cast of side characters: her best friend who is still into the beauty competition thing and HATES being a wealthy black girl in their tiny, backward Alabama town; her sophomore guy friend who's had a crush on her for forever, but who she just doesn't feel that way about; the band director, who is constantly worried he's going to get sued for sexual harassment; to the annoying trombone guys who are always making stupid comments...
It's a cute little romance, but it's also a great story of two people who are each dealing with personal crap and don't really have anyone they can turn to, for various reasons... who end up relying on each other. It's lovely! Plus that hand scene is awesome!
July 5, 2009
This book was SO SO SO SO CUTE! And WOW, ummm... the hand scene? :) It was AWESOME! I love a good book where rivals overcome their mutual loathing to fall in love... :)
Apparently I have a thing about this book and summer!! 4x now! This book is SUPER DUPER CUTE! It had withstood the test of time (for me, anyway) for all of 8 years now! Ha! I'm gonna have to read some more of this series to see if the rest still do it for me! :)
August 14, 2012
So stinking cute! Loved it again!
August 21-22, 2010
I've read this book a few times, but I can't get over how freaking adorable it is!!! Squeeee!!! :) Jennifer Echols rocks my socks!
So this book, for those of you who want something more helpful than my tweeny review above... This book is about high school junior Virginia, an ex-beauty pagent girl turned band percussionist turned drum major... and popular senior Drew, last year's sole drum major who isn't so thrilled to be SHARING the responsibility this year... and with a GIRL, no less! How humiliating! Virginia's had a crush on Drew since band camp her Freshman year, but Drew's a serial dater, whose current girlfriend is one of the Evil Twins (no one can figure out which twin he's dating though, which is a source of much hilarity!).
This year, there is a new band director—a hip, young guy—who has really... unique... ways of doing things. And he INSISTS (after their first game performance sucks) that Virginia and Drew get over themselves and start getting along! So they're forced into some awkward situations, most of which are orchestrated by the director... and soon they find themselves tolerating each other, and then becoming kinda awkward friends. (They're so obviously attracted to each other, and with the evil twin... how could it NOT be awkward?)
There's a great cast of side characters: her best friend who is still into the beauty competition thing and HATES being a wealthy black girl in their tiny, backward Alabama town; her sophomore guy friend who's had a crush on her for forever, but who she just doesn't feel that way about; the band director, who is constantly worried he's going to get sued for sexual harassment; to the annoying trombone guys who are always making stupid comments...
It's a cute little romance, but it's also a great story of two people who are each dealing with personal crap and don't really have anyone they can turn to, for various reasons... who end up relying on each other. It's lovely! Plus that hand scene is awesome!
July 5, 2009
This book was SO SO SO SO CUTE! And WOW, ummm... the hand scene? :) It was AWESOME! I love a good book where rivals overcome their mutual loathing to fall in love... :)
September 26, 2023
so racist and sexist to a point that i wondered how this book got published
so funny thinking this book actually got published tho
so funny thinking this book actually got published tho
December 30, 2011
Major Crush has been on my needs-review shelf for ages, so I thought that I should finally get around to reviewing it. Major Crush was nice; I love Jennifer Echols and her books (all of them), so really it was no surprise that I loved Major Crush too. Major Crush was a sweet book that was a really quick read for me (I finished it in like 4 hours), and as always I liked the writing, the plot, and the characters. And to me it’s easily a re-readable book.
So the writing, for those of you that haven’t read any of Jennifer Echols books than let me inform you on what her writings like. Three words: Light, Fluffy, and Captivating. Her writing has always kept me unable to put a book down, that and her characters and plots, but we’ll get on to that. Overall, if I had to rate her writing, I would say 5/5. Yeah, it’s that good.
The plot. Now I have never played an instrument, I am musically incapable, in year 5 I tried out for the school band, I didn’t get in, yet everyone else that tried got in. This year my sister tried out and she got in. I had my mum looking at me saying “Sita, why weren’t you in the band?” Yeah, I have that much talent. So it was nice to read from the other side (the side that has talent). And I reckon I missed my calling, you know, with all the cute guys ;) Nah, I’m fine, I find enough cute guys at the gym. Wait! Back onto the actual plot of the book. The book was about two people, both in the band, both now co-captaining the band. Long story short, they end up hating each other, then they end up liking each other, they have some fights. Then they’re dating. Sure it’s not the more original plot in the universe, but I liked it enough.
Onto the characters. I really have nothing to say here, sure they are a bit stereotypical, but if your looking for something to take your mind off the world for a few hours, that this is what you’ve been looking for. Major Crush is short, sweet and thouroly enjoyable. I recommend it to Jennifer Echols fans, people who are fans of this genre and people who are looking for some light fluff that you don’t need to think to read.
So the writing, for those of you that haven’t read any of Jennifer Echols books than let me inform you on what her writings like. Three words: Light, Fluffy, and Captivating. Her writing has always kept me unable to put a book down, that and her characters and plots, but we’ll get on to that. Overall, if I had to rate her writing, I would say 5/5. Yeah, it’s that good.
The plot. Now I have never played an instrument, I am musically incapable, in year 5 I tried out for the school band, I didn’t get in, yet everyone else that tried got in. This year my sister tried out and she got in. I had my mum looking at me saying “Sita, why weren’t you in the band?” Yeah, I have that much talent. So it was nice to read from the other side (the side that has talent). And I reckon I missed my calling, you know, with all the cute guys ;) Nah, I’m fine, I find enough cute guys at the gym. Wait! Back onto the actual plot of the book. The book was about two people, both in the band, both now co-captaining the band. Long story short, they end up hating each other, then they end up liking each other, they have some fights. Then they’re dating. Sure it’s not the more original plot in the universe, but I liked it enough.
Onto the characters. I really have nothing to say here, sure they are a bit stereotypical, but if your looking for something to take your mind off the world for a few hours, that this is what you’ve been looking for. Major Crush is short, sweet and thouroly enjoyable. I recommend it to Jennifer Echols fans, people who are fans of this genre and people who are looking for some light fluff that you don’t need to think to read.
March 30, 2013
Ah~ ... Where do I start with this amazingly written book? *___*
Omg... It was funny - REALLY FUNNY!!! I love love LOOOOOOOVE the main characters; Sauter, Drew and Sauter's bff (Allison I think?). They are so funny - ESPEICALLY Sauter. She is just amazing and I love everything she does. Shes hardcore but has this timidness about her. She has a sharp tongue and an Idgaf what you think personality but still manages to be at a loss of words when it comes to Drew and become self conscious at times... when it comes to Drew. She is a joy to read and I love how she doesn't do what's expected of her just because of who her parents are. There is such a freshness when reading where the lead girl has a solid back bone... Too many a times I've read books w/ girls that made me roll my eyes one too many.
Then there's Drew. LOL... Who happens to be dating a twin - which btw he can't tell them apart - which means... he doesnt know who exactly he is dating. I love it!! lol. Its just... awesome. I love Drew. Omg how I love him and the manliness oozing from him. He can be a jerk..and an ass... so so many times and there are instances where I wanted to pull at his wonderfully dark hair until he cried out in agony...But.. he's hot, and cute.. and I love him.
This book is really good. It shows that sometimes defiance isn't all bad; that you can find a friend (a weird, uncommon kind of friend) in your teacher. That sometimes your crush isnt totally unaware of your presence... That it's okay to cry, to make a change... to just... put urself out there.
Its the perfect read for any occasion and I cussed myself out once again for finishing it in one sitting. The book needed to be longer!
Omg... It was funny - REALLY FUNNY!!! I love love LOOOOOOOVE the main characters; Sauter, Drew and Sauter's bff (Allison I think?). They are so funny - ESPEICALLY Sauter. She is just amazing and I love everything she does. Shes hardcore but has this timidness about her. She has a sharp tongue and an Idgaf what you think personality but still manages to be at a loss of words when it comes to Drew and become self conscious at times... when it comes to Drew. She is a joy to read and I love how she doesn't do what's expected of her just because of who her parents are. There is such a freshness when reading where the lead girl has a solid back bone... Too many a times I've read books w/ girls that made me roll my eyes one too many.
Then there's Drew. LOL... Who happens to be dating a twin - which btw he can't tell them apart - which means... he doesnt know who exactly he is dating. I love it!! lol. Its just... awesome. I love Drew. Omg how I love him and the manliness oozing from him. He can be a jerk..and an ass... so so many times and there are instances where I wanted to pull at his wonderfully dark hair until he cried out in agony...But.. he's hot, and cute.. and I love him.
This book is really good. It shows that sometimes defiance isn't all bad; that you can find a friend (a weird, uncommon kind of friend) in your teacher. That sometimes your crush isnt totally unaware of your presence... That it's okay to cry, to make a change... to just... put urself out there.
Its the perfect read for any occasion and I cussed myself out once again for finishing it in one sitting. The book needed to be longer!
February 7, 2010
Major Crush is an incredibly cute, quick read. This book has all the elements of a great romantic comedy. Though the romance is the main point of this book, there are many other things going on in the book that combine to make a great read.
The romance was so cute and fun to read about in this book. Virginia is crushing hard on her co drum major, Drew, who resents her for making him share his leadership. It's funny how girls always want what they can't have in romance books. Not only does Drew dislike her with a passion, but he is also dating one or both (he doesn't even know) of the two evilest twins in the whole school who seem bent on ruining Virginia's life. I mean he is rude, annoying, and hot. I guess the last one cancels out the other two in this case. But gradually I got to see why Drew is the way he is, especially towards Virginia.
I loved the characters. Every single one of them. Virginia, changing from her past beauty contest champion self to individualist nose ringed self. And Drew just gets better and better as the book goes on. Though I found him to be somewhat of an idiot in some places. I mean if you don't know name the name of which twin you are dating, then its probably time to stop dating her, or them.
This book was a cute, funny, and romantic read. I reccomend this book to all those who like romance, funny books, and who are in need of a quick read.
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The romance was so cute and fun to read about in this book. Virginia is crushing hard on her co drum major, Drew, who resents her for making him share his leadership. It's funny how girls always want what they can't have in romance books. Not only does Drew dislike her with a passion, but he is also dating one or both (he doesn't even know) of the two evilest twins in the whole school who seem bent on ruining Virginia's life. I mean he is rude, annoying, and hot. I guess the last one cancels out the other two in this case. But gradually I got to see why Drew is the way he is, especially towards Virginia.
I loved the characters. Every single one of them. Virginia, changing from her past beauty contest champion self to individualist nose ringed self. And Drew just gets better and better as the book goes on. Though I found him to be somewhat of an idiot in some places. I mean if you don't know name the name of which twin you are dating, then its probably time to stop dating her, or them.
This book was a cute, funny, and romantic read. I reccomend this book to all those who like romance, funny books, and who are in need of a quick read.
www.blackandblueink.blogspot.com
June 5, 2010
Originally posted here.
In Jennifer Echols' website, Going Too Far falls under the label of "romantic drama" while Major Crush falls under "romantic comedy". I would definitely agree with the comedy part because this book made me laugh out loud a couple of times. I haven't read a lot of teen romance books with band members in them and it was interesting to know that there's a lot going on in a school band. In a small town where the school band is a big thing, the most popular guy in school is the drum major (the leader of the band) and not a jock.
Virginia was previously a queen of beauty pageants but she decided to pierce her nose, run around barefoot all the time and pursue her passion for drums. She decided to run for drum major because a girl has never gotten that position. She didn't expect to win or to share the glory with last year's drum major, Drew. Even though Virginia has a huge crush on Drew, she doesn't want to work with him and she knows Drew doesn't want to share the role of drum major either. Forced to play nice with each other, sparks fly and they discover that there's more to the other person than meets the eye.
In Jennifer Echols' website, Going Too Far falls under the label of "romantic drama" while Major Crush falls under "romantic comedy". I would definitely agree with the comedy part because this book made me laugh out loud a couple of times. I haven't read a lot of teen romance books with band members in them and it was interesting to know that there's a lot going on in a school band. In a small town where the school band is a big thing, the most popular guy in school is the drum major (the leader of the band) and not a jock.
Virginia was previously a queen of beauty pageants but she decided to pierce her nose, run around barefoot all the time and pursue her passion for drums. She decided to run for drum major because a girl has never gotten that position. She didn't expect to win or to share the glory with last year's drum major, Drew. Even though Virginia has a huge crush on Drew, she doesn't want to work with him and she knows Drew doesn't want to share the role of drum major either. Forced to play nice with each other, sparks fly and they discover that there's more to the other person than meets the eye.
January 7, 2015
This was an extremely cute romantic comedy story. It's about a girl who becomes co-drum major of her high school marching band. She has a crush on her co-drum major, but the two of them don't get along. In order to help their band win, they have to get over their issues and learn to like each other. It's just a light-hearted, fun story that has a few great one-liners throughout. If you like a teen romance, you'll probably enjoy this one.
November 3, 2016
3/5
Major Crush is so cute and adorable, just like the name implies someone has a major crush on someone but their feelings never reached me, didn't warm my heart. This won't fall in to my "Ehh what the..." department but it did cheer me up so I won't say I didn't like it. I was grinning like an idiot whole time because it was damn fun, so I recommend to read this book to anyone who wants to enjoy a cheesy-romantic-comedy light novel.
Major Crush is so cute and adorable, just like the name implies someone has a major crush on someone but their feelings never reached me, didn't warm my heart. This won't fall in to my "Ehh what the..." department but it did cheer me up so I won't say I didn't like it. I was grinning like an idiot whole time because it was damn fun, so I recommend to read this book to anyone who wants to enjoy a cheesy-romantic-comedy light novel.
March 27, 2018
I cannot believe how long it took me to grab a copy of “Major Crush,” especially since Jennifer Echols is my favorite contemporary author and “Major Crush” was her first book.
I stayed awake until 2 a.m. on a school night, trying to finish the book. Unfortunately, my fatigue won the battle against my desire to read, and I had a few chapters to read the next morning. I then proceeded to walk right into my math teacher the next morning because I was busy finishing the last pages.
The moral of my story: don’t start a Jennifer Echols book when you know that you have important stuff to do the next day (i.e. school).
As is expected in an Echols book, the main character is refreshingly frank, has a dry wit, and has some serious talent (in this case, Virginia is musically gifted). In other words, Virginia—just like most of Echols’s main characters—is badass. She knows how to hold her own against Drew and the raging… erm, witches… at her school.
I’ve read some hilarious things in “Such a Rush,” “Dirty Little Secret,” etc., but this is definitely the funniest book I have read in a really long time. I had a pillow smothered against my mouth the entire time so I wouldn’t wake up my parents with my laughter. I’m not talking about little chuckles either. I’m talking all-out, loud, unladylike giggle-snorting.
I was going to add some of my favorite funny moments from the book, but I changed my mind. Reading the quotes in a review just doesn’t have the same effect as stumbling upon them as you read. Besides, almost every other paragraph made me laugh, and I don’t want my review to be entirely quotes.
As funny as the book is, it does have an actual plot, too. I really enjoyed watching—I use the term “watching” because goods books are like TV in my head—Drew and Virginia get to know each other and learn how to work together. Their entire relationship, from start to finish, is full of flirting, slyly inserted double entendres and that classic love-hate tension that Echols does so well. And, of course, all of that tension must lead to more ;) *swoon*
They both have uneasy relationships with their parents and a tendency to hide their feelings. Virginia hides behind her edgy new style (complete with a nose ring), and Drew hides behind his “General Paton” Mr. Do-As-I-Say attitude. To their surprise, they start confiding in each other.
Bonus points for passive aggressive use of SAT vocab:
Bottom Line
4.5/5.0 stars
Though “Major Crush” wasn’t quite as striking as Echols’s new, more serious novels, it is one her most addicting. It’s definitely her funniest.
This is a really quick read with memorable characters (especially a certain quirky band director) and a cute, romantic storyline. The chemistry between Drew and Virginia is just perfect.
I stayed awake until 2 a.m. on a school night, trying to finish the book. Unfortunately, my fatigue won the battle against my desire to read, and I had a few chapters to read the next morning. I then proceeded to walk right into my math teacher the next morning because I was busy finishing the last pages.
The moral of my story: don’t start a Jennifer Echols book when you know that you have important stuff to do the next day (i.e. school).
As is expected in an Echols book, the main character is refreshingly frank, has a dry wit, and has some serious talent (in this case, Virginia is musically gifted). In other words, Virginia—just like most of Echols’s main characters—is badass. She knows how to hold her own against Drew and the raging… erm, witches… at her school.
I’ve read some hilarious things in “Such a Rush,” “Dirty Little Secret,” etc., but this is definitely the funniest book I have read in a really long time. I had a pillow smothered against my mouth the entire time so I wouldn’t wake up my parents with my laughter. I’m not talking about little chuckles either. I’m talking all-out, loud, unladylike giggle-snorting.
I was going to add some of my favorite funny moments from the book, but I changed my mind. Reading the quotes in a review just doesn’t have the same effect as stumbling upon them as you read. Besides, almost every other paragraph made me laugh, and I don’t want my review to be entirely quotes.
As funny as the book is, it does have an actual plot, too. I really enjoyed watching—I use the term “watching” because goods books are like TV in my head—Drew and Virginia get to know each other and learn how to work together. Their entire relationship, from start to finish, is full of flirting, slyly inserted double entendres and that classic love-hate tension that Echols does so well. And, of course, all of that tension must lead to more ;) *swoon*
They both have uneasy relationships with their parents and a tendency to hide their feelings. Virginia hides behind her edgy new style (complete with a nose ring), and Drew hides behind his “General Paton” Mr. Do-As-I-Say attitude. To their surprise, they start confiding in each other.
Bonus points for passive aggressive use of SAT vocab:
“Captious.”
“Finding fault with every little thing.”
I thumbed some more. “Vituperate.”
“To find fault.”
I skipped a whole section of pages to find one he hadn’t studied. “Excoriate.”
“To denounce severely.”
“You know all of these,” I said. “Invective.”
“An insult.”
“Bravado,” I said.
“A pretentious display of courage. Do you mean me?”
“Abjure,” I said. “Abjure” was like “abdicate.” Give up the throne. Give up the drum major position.
Drew didn’t recite the definition, but he knew what I was getting at. “You wish,” he said. “I can’t believe I’m dying of scarlet fever and you’re using SA T words to argue with me.”
“I’m not using SAT words to argue with you.”
“You’ve got that whole book, and you just happen to vituperate and excoriate and throw invectives at me? And you say my girlfriend is evil?”
Bottom Line
4.5/5.0 stars
Though “Major Crush” wasn’t quite as striking as Echols’s new, more serious novels, it is one her most addicting. It’s definitely her funniest.
This is a really quick read with memorable characters (especially a certain quirky band director) and a cute, romantic storyline. The chemistry between Drew and Virginia is just perfect.
August 4, 2011
Once again Jennifer Echols has written a wonderful book.I have been waiting so many ages to read Major Crush and I'm thrilled to say that it was a great romantic comedy.The book had me gasping from shock and constantly laughing.My favorite character from the story was Mr.Rush,who was the school band director.Just by reading Major Crush I was brought to reminisce of when I was in a school band,during my middle school years.I can even say that I attended band camp for at least two years.
The book starts out with a girl name,Virginia who was chosen as a co-drum major.She also happens to have to share the same position with another co-drum major named Drew.Once they both find out that they have to share the same job they are constantly bickering with each other.At the same time Virginia has quite a crush on Drew.Through out the entire book band members are giving her a difficult time because they want Drew to be the only drum major.In addition,Drew's girlfriend Cacey is incessantly making up rumors about Virginia.Next, Mr.Rush, the band director helps Drew and Virginia patch up their differences by advising them to open up to one another.Drew seemed like a jerk in the beginning of the book,but it's because his father has him under a lot of pressure and he has family promblems.It turns out that his mother is pregnant at the age of 42,which is causing her some health problems.Also his family is having financial problems.His father tells Drew that he won't be able to go to college unless he gets a scholarship since the fact that his mother is expecting twins has caused him not to have his college fund.As the story progresses Virginia and Drew's attraction to each other intensifies.Later on one finds out that Virginia and her father have a strained relationship for the reason that she can not seem to forgive her fater for cheating on her mother.After that Virginia get angry with Drew because she thinks that he began a rumor about her father having an affair.The truth about this matter is that the evil twins named Cacey and Tracey started the rumor since their mother,Lureen had an affair with Virginia's father.Some how this is the reason why the twins despise Virginia.From then on Drew gives up his position as co-drum major because he finds out that the job belonged to Virginia in the first place.This complicates things with them once they are a couple.Furthermore the truth unravels about the twins revenage toward Virginia and she figures out that Drew did not spread the rumor regarding her father's affair.Drew returns to his position as co-drum major and they win many awards at a band event.Finally, Virginia and Drew get back together as a couple.
The book starts out with a girl name,Virginia who was chosen as a co-drum major.She also happens to have to share the same position with another co-drum major named Drew.Once they both find out that they have to share the same job they are constantly bickering with each other.At the same time Virginia has quite a crush on Drew.Through out the entire book band members are giving her a difficult time because they want Drew to be the only drum major.In addition,Drew's girlfriend Cacey is incessantly making up rumors about Virginia.Next, Mr.Rush, the band director helps Drew and Virginia patch up their differences by advising them to open up to one another.Drew seemed like a jerk in the beginning of the book,but it's because his father has him under a lot of pressure and he has family promblems.It turns out that his mother is pregnant at the age of 42,which is causing her some health problems.Also his family is having financial problems.His father tells Drew that he won't be able to go to college unless he gets a scholarship since the fact that his mother is expecting twins has caused him not to have his college fund.As the story progresses Virginia and Drew's attraction to each other intensifies.Later on one finds out that Virginia and her father have a strained relationship for the reason that she can not seem to forgive her fater for cheating on her mother.After that Virginia get angry with Drew because she thinks that he began a rumor about her father having an affair.The truth about this matter is that the evil twins named Cacey and Tracey started the rumor since their mother,Lureen had an affair with Virginia's father.Some how this is the reason why the twins despise Virginia.From then on Drew gives up his position as co-drum major because he finds out that the job belonged to Virginia in the first place.This complicates things with them once they are a couple.Furthermore the truth unravels about the twins revenage toward Virginia and she figures out that Drew did not spread the rumor regarding her father's affair.Drew returns to his position as co-drum major and they win many awards at a band event.Finally, Virginia and Drew get back together as a couple.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
re-read
August 4, 2018(
NOTE:
This review was written in 2012 and may not accurately reflect how I read now. Still, this is a life-long favorite, so I tried to preserve what I could.)
This book is the one that made me fall in love with romantic comedies, and it was the first of all the Simon Pulse Romantic Comedies that I ever read. (If you haven’t heard of them, they’re just a line of stand-alone Rom-Coms written by a variety of authors about all kinds of fun subjects, tropes, and scenarios. They’re fun, quick reads and I definitely recommend them to anyone who’s into that--as I, obviously, am.
But back to the novel.
This novel captures the life of marching band so remarkably well. Everyone’s a little off kilter and drama gets swirled up in the blink of an eye. People are dating, hooking up, breaking up, becoming friends at the drop of a pin. And being in band really helps you deal with those kinds of things--all while trying to memorize your drills and put together this huge field show. The story also manages to capture that trademark band humor. The banter between Virginia and Drew (and pretty much any of the band members) is witty and super entertaining.
This is, as I already said, one of my all-time favorite books. There should be more like it out there--about all the clubs and organizations we, the readers, made our lives. I love reading about these relatable experiences, because this novel takes something that was and continues to be something dear to my heart--something I made my entire life--and shows how important it is to other people. It makes it so that it matters. If you read anything by Jennifer Echols, I say read this book. It’s her first, but for that reason I think it’s her most authentic.
This book is the one that made me fall in love with romantic comedies, and it was the first of all the Simon Pulse Romantic Comedies that I ever read. (If you haven’t heard of them, they’re just a line of stand-alone Rom-Coms written by a variety of authors about all kinds of fun subjects, tropes, and scenarios. They’re fun, quick reads and I definitely recommend them to anyone who’s into that--as I, obviously, am.
But back to the novel.
This novel captures the life of marching band so remarkably well. Everyone’s a little off kilter and drama gets swirled up in the blink of an eye. People are dating, hooking up, breaking up, becoming friends at the drop of a pin. And being in band really helps you deal with those kinds of things--all while trying to memorize your drills and put together this huge field show. The story also manages to capture that trademark band humor. The banter between Virginia and Drew (and pretty much any of the band members) is witty and super entertaining.
This is, as I already said, one of my all-time favorite books. There should be more like it out there--about all the clubs and organizations we, the readers, made our lives. I love reading about these relatable experiences, because this novel takes something that was and continues to be something dear to my heart--something I made my entire life--and shows how important it is to other people. It makes it so that it matters. If you read anything by Jennifer Echols, I say read this book. It’s her first, but for that reason I think it’s her most authentic.
March 27, 2022
Rereading this book as an adult is an interesting experience. I remember back in high school this was one of my favorite books. So far the writing is good and I am entertained, but I had to write this before I forget. Holy moly is the new teacher wildly inappropriate. He hears the rumor that the former band teacher was fired for sleeping with the h and his first response is “omg I have my hand on her” like that constitutes even remotely the same thing. He then goes on this creepy rant about how he should know better because they teach you in school to never meet with a student behind closed doors for this reason. You would think that this means that, despite how horribly he reacted, he wouldn’t be creepy. You would be wrong. He proceeds to tell the h that instead of wearing a man’s band uniform she needs to wear long boots and a short skirt because she is cute. He recognizes that is inappropriate to say, so he fixes it by making the H tell her she is pretty. He then ends this lovely speech to mention he thinks it’s cute that the h practices barefoot and that the skirt needs to be short just not too short that he gets arrested. Eww. I lied, I read the next paragraph. He wants the H and the h to perform a dip at the end of the performance because “sex sells”. Omg, you do not say that to teenagers you are teaching. Also I think that is literally the last thing anyone has ever thought watching a band performance.
Ok, I’ve finished re-reading this book and I feel sad. Is it the worst thing I’ve ever read? No. But it also wasn’t great. I really remember this being one of my absolute favorites, so it’s sad that I no longer like it. Some things stand the test of time, others do not. This, sadly, did not.
Ok, I’ve finished re-reading this book and I feel sad. Is it the worst thing I’ve ever read? No. But it also wasn’t great. I really remember this being one of my absolute favorites, so it’s sad that I no longer like it. Some things stand the test of time, others do not. This, sadly, did not.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 1, 2012
4/5 (B)
Virginia Saunter is 16 years old and the co-drum major of her school marching band. She shares the position of drum major with Drew Morrow, a senior and her crush. Drew was drum major last year and so, Virginia is having difficult to ascertain her authority within the band. It doesn't help that their first show was a complete disaster. Now, Mr. Rush, the new band director, is giving Drew and Virginia the choice: work together or he'll have someone else replace them.
What to say? This is a young adult novel, which explains why the H/H are 17 and 16 y.o. However, it is still a very cutsy story :D I did enjoy it, with all the drama and stuff... however, probably not as much as DC did. See, there's a lot of thing I didn't know and so I can't relate to... My school didn't have a marching band and actually, I don't think that many school in Quebec province has one... it's just not popular here. Also, we don't have the SAT exam here, so that's also something I cannot relate to. It's nice though that teenagers can find love... I've always liked the high school sweetheart romance :D
The only major problem I had with this book is that, well it's a young adult novel... these characters have their whole life in front of them. Sure, the ending of the BOOK is HEA, but for how long? Are they going to be together still in 20 years? Well, yeah, I'll never get the answer. I hope so too, but might not happen right? Anyway, good story. I'm wondering if the other from the series are as good...
Virginia Saunter is 16 years old and the co-drum major of her school marching band. She shares the position of drum major with Drew Morrow, a senior and her crush. Drew was drum major last year and so, Virginia is having difficult to ascertain her authority within the band. It doesn't help that their first show was a complete disaster. Now, Mr. Rush, the new band director, is giving Drew and Virginia the choice: work together or he'll have someone else replace them.
What to say? This is a young adult novel, which explains why the H/H are 17 and 16 y.o. However, it is still a very cutsy story :D I did enjoy it, with all the drama and stuff... however, probably not as much as DC did. See, there's a lot of thing I didn't know and so I can't relate to... My school didn't have a marching band and actually, I don't think that many school in Quebec province has one... it's just not popular here. Also, we don't have the SAT exam here, so that's also something I cannot relate to. It's nice though that teenagers can find love... I've always liked the high school sweetheart romance :D
The only major problem I had with this book is that, well it's a young adult novel... these characters have their whole life in front of them. Sure, the ending of the BOOK is HEA, but for how long? Are they going to be together still in 20 years? Well, yeah, I'll never get the answer. I hope so too, but might not happen right? Anyway, good story. I'm wondering if the other from the series are as good...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 23, 2010
Honestly, somewhere inside, my inner-nerd rejoiced at such a book. How much more do I love Jennifer Echols for placing these characters within a marching band. Embarassing confession? I always wanted to be in band. It seemed like such fun. Playing music, as a group... Never have I wanted that more since reading Major Crush. Drew and Virginia are utterly adorable and as the story progresses things really start to hot up between the two of them. There's a scene in the back of the bus that reminds me of a similar scene in Forget You. School buses, eh?
So, Major Crush begins with Virginia dropping out of the beauty pageant circuit and joining the marching band. She doesn't have many friends, but she still ties for drum major with hottie Drew. Drew and Virginia don't exactly get along and seem to have a little bit of shared history? Virginia seems to be keeping a few secrets of her own, like why she dropped out of pageantry. And Drew is under a lot of pressure to hold up the family traditions.
As always, there's something more going on besides the petty dramas of marching band and I did love all the side stories, with Virginia's best friend, her relationship with her family. I didn't quite get the pressure Drew was going through, with his whole family being drum majors before? Only because I've never heard of such a familal tradition! But still! Two thumbs up.
So, Major Crush begins with Virginia dropping out of the beauty pageant circuit and joining the marching band. She doesn't have many friends, but she still ties for drum major with hottie Drew. Drew and Virginia don't exactly get along and seem to have a little bit of shared history? Virginia seems to be keeping a few secrets of her own, like why she dropped out of pageantry. And Drew is under a lot of pressure to hold up the family traditions.
As always, there's something more going on besides the petty dramas of marching band and I did love all the side stories, with Virginia's best friend, her relationship with her family. I didn't quite get the pressure Drew was going through, with his whole family being drum majors before? Only because I've never heard of such a familal tradition! But still! Two thumbs up.
April 15, 2013
You know how bookstores rip the cover off unsold paperbacks before they throw them away? This is one book where that practice actually would have improved its value. Whoever designed this book apparently went out of their way to make it look like a cheap, cheesy romance novel, and not necessarily one marketed for teens - I never would have read it if 2 different people hadn't pushed me toward it.
A photographic cover might have helped me take it more seriously, because I caught some interesting glimmers of "Southern" attitudes (good and bad)). But for the most part, it did indeed come across as a flufftastic, dumb, cheesy ball of romance fluff. Which was fun enough, if in the mood for it, even though I kept picturing them as the cartoons on the cover instead of real people.
I'm not really a fan of "I hate you, let's kiss" love stories, so kudos for making their first real connection come as a result of him being sick and feverish while they're away from home. Jerks are always way more sympathetic when they need to be taken care of.
That said, I mostly kept reading to the end because I was fond of Mr. Rush, the new 22-year-old band director. He was by far the best character in the whole book.
A photographic cover might have helped me take it more seriously, because I caught some interesting glimmers of "Southern" attitudes (good and bad)). But for the most part, it did indeed come across as a flufftastic, dumb, cheesy ball of romance fluff. Which was fun enough, if in the mood for it, even though I kept picturing them as the cartoons on the cover instead of real people.
I'm not really a fan of "I hate you, let's kiss" love stories, so kudos for making their first real connection come as a result of him being sick and feverish while they're away from home. Jerks are always way more sympathetic when they need to be taken care of.
That said, I mostly kept reading to the end because I was fond of Mr. Rush, the new 22-year-old band director. He was by far the best character in the whole book.
December 19, 2016
3.5 stars
So this book was really funny.
Everyone had this way of being dramatic, and the conversations where Mr. Rush was involved all seemed to make me want to simultaneously laugh and bang my head into a wall.
I know nothing of band, drum majors, trombones, or band directors.
So if the author played on stereotypes, well, I couldn't tell.
This short book was about drum major Virginia and her fellow drum major, Drew. Drew was the lone drum major of their band the year before; this year, Virginia is the first girl to be drum major ever.
Now the two must handle being Co-majors, because the last band director didn't tell them who actually won the vote for
drum major.
Arguments ensue! Chaos! The band sucks!
As expected, of course.
Because by the end, there is, as always, an adorable bond formed between the two, and they're just another happily ever after.
Did I spoil it? Nah.
The point of books like these is seeing the main characters get to this conclusion, this HEA.
You can tell there's going to be friendship and cooperation just from the book cover, for Pete's sake. You just gotta sit back and see how it gets to there.
Quick, sweet, another Echols book.
I'm marching closer and closer to a hundred!
So this book was really funny.
Everyone had this way of being dramatic, and the conversations where Mr. Rush was involved all seemed to make me want to simultaneously laugh and bang my head into a wall.
I know nothing of band, drum majors, trombones, or band directors.
So if the author played on stereotypes, well, I couldn't tell.
This short book was about drum major Virginia and her fellow drum major, Drew. Drew was the lone drum major of their band the year before; this year, Virginia is the first girl to be drum major ever.
Now the two must handle being Co-majors, because the last band director didn't tell them who actually won the vote for
drum major.
Arguments ensue! Chaos! The band sucks!
As expected, of course.
Because by the end, there is, as always, an adorable bond formed between the two, and they're just another happily ever after.
Did I spoil it? Nah.
The point of books like these is seeing the main characters get to this conclusion, this HEA.
You can tell there's going to be friendship and cooperation just from the book cover, for Pete's sake. You just gotta sit back and see how it gets to there.
Quick, sweet, another Echols book.
I'm marching closer and closer to a hundred!
February 4, 2011
Major Crush is a very light-hearted comedy, and a perfect feel good read. Virginia was a very strong female lead, which I absolutely loved, and she wasn’t afraid to do what she wanted. There was definitely chemistry between Drew and Virginia from the beginning; they would argue a lot but you could practically cut the tension with a knife :P. I really liked Drew as well as he was actually quite a developed character, and not just some boring sappy love interest with good looks and no personality. He actually had some substance to him and I thought he was a really great match for Virginia – their personalities were both similar yet different enough for both to be separate, individual characters. Another character I loved was Mr Rush – best of the lot. He was absolutely hilarious; I was literally laughing out loud a couple of times, and his weird personality, combined with his suggestive humour and odd phrasing was just amazing. He really made the book for me. Overall, Major Cush was a nice quick read that I would recommend for anyone wanting to cheer themself up or who just wants something cute and romantic.
July 20, 2013
Eeeerrrrr!! I kinda wished I hadn't read this. I began to really hate the main character Virginia, hated that name to. Sure she was funny but I just hated how she was too into drew
He had his hand on her waist. Ugh, that was supposed to be my waist!
And then she had the nerve to use her best guy friend Walter who had a 'major crush' on her and use him to make drew jealous. So she desperately gets Walter to kiss her.
...I could be nice and just enjoy it while we were in public, and then explain that I wasn't interested when we were alone. after I’d made my point to Drew.
Im just glad Walter caught on to her act and didn't give her what she wanted. What a bitch.
If you have a hand fetish then this book is for you, I swear these two were such idiots everytime their hands touched, she practically obsessed over it 'oh mi god drew is touching me!'
I stared at our hands. We were holding hands. I was holding hands in the back of a car with Drew Morrow.
There were sooo many mentions of their hands that I just couldn't take it.
I almost enjoyed how ridicules/bad this was.
He had his hand on her waist. Ugh, that was supposed to be my waist!
And then she had the nerve to use her best guy friend Walter who had a 'major crush' on her and use him to make drew jealous. So she desperately gets Walter to kiss her.
...I could be nice and just enjoy it while we were in public, and then explain that I wasn't interested when we were alone. after I’d made my point to Drew.
Im just glad Walter caught on to her act and didn't give her what she wanted. What a bitch.
If you have a hand fetish then this book is for you, I swear these two were such idiots everytime their hands touched, she practically obsessed over it 'oh mi god drew is touching me!'
I stared at our hands. We were holding hands. I was holding hands in the back of a car with Drew Morrow.
There were sooo many mentions of their hands that I just couldn't take it.
I almost enjoyed how ridicules/bad this was.
April 30, 2011
How did I not know Jen Echols wrote a book about marching band?! Actually, I need to look for more books about marching band... And speech/debate teams.
This was my read (in one night--I finished at 2am) when I was distraught over the Trail Blazers being eliminated in the first round of the Playoffs, at the sixth game--AGAIN. It was just the thing, because it, like the other Jen Echols books I've read, had me grinning like a fool.
I can't peg why her books rock so much, but they just put a goofy grin on my face. She's great at chemistry, always has some fun humor, and is just spot on with her dialog. Sure, there are loads of silly circumstances that move the plots forward, but I'm totally okay with that.
Of course, this one had a special place for me because of the marching band scenario (says the girl who quit marching band in a huff at 16 because the pants were unflattering). Also, the tractor aspect made me super happy because, you know, where I grew up people do occasionally use their tractors for transport.
Good stuff!
This was my read (in one night--I finished at 2am) when I was distraught over the Trail Blazers being eliminated in the first round of the Playoffs, at the sixth game--AGAIN. It was just the thing, because it, like the other Jen Echols books I've read, had me grinning like a fool.
I can't peg why her books rock so much, but they just put a goofy grin on my face. She's great at chemistry, always has some fun humor, and is just spot on with her dialog. Sure, there are loads of silly circumstances that move the plots forward, but I'm totally okay with that.
Of course, this one had a special place for me because of the marching band scenario (says the girl who quit marching band in a huff at 16 because the pants were unflattering). Also, the tractor aspect made me super happy because, you know, where I grew up people do occasionally use their tractors for transport.
Good stuff!
August 17, 2010
Loved it!
In fact, since I finished it a few days ago I've been re-reading a few key moments over and over again. *winks*
Virginia is a sweet high school junior trying to be more than just a pretty face. Her crush Drew is both dreamy and a jerk, but leaning more towards dreamy (and once I learned about his life I understood the jerk moments). Their friends are great side characters who aren't just taking up space but were interesting and dealing with real life problems that made my heart hurt. And the Evil Twins were fantastic!
What I enjoyed about this novel was witnessing the relationship between the two main characters blossom before my eyes. Their story was witty, the love story developed organically and was not forced or contrite, and while I still wanted more when the book ending I didn't feel it was rushed or that their BIG moment came out of no where.
This is a really well written novel and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
In fact, since I finished it a few days ago I've been re-reading a few key moments over and over again. *winks*
Virginia is a sweet high school junior trying to be more than just a pretty face. Her crush Drew is both dreamy and a jerk, but leaning more towards dreamy (and once I learned about his life I understood the jerk moments). Their friends are great side characters who aren't just taking up space but were interesting and dealing with real life problems that made my heart hurt. And the Evil Twins were fantastic!
What I enjoyed about this novel was witnessing the relationship between the two main characters blossom before my eyes. Their story was witty, the love story developed organically and was not forced or contrite, and while I still wanted more when the book ending I didn't feel it was rushed or that their BIG moment came out of no where.
This is a really well written novel and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
September 23, 2012
I didn't like this book as much as Jennifer Echols' other books. It felt like the book started off with a lot of missing backstory that I kept waiting to get filled in on, but never did. It took most of the book for me to warm up to the characters and I never fully understood why they were attracted to each other in the first place. Though by the end, I admit, I was rooting for them. But I do love Jennifer Echols' writing style and I guess this is her first book so it's nice to see how she's grown as a writer. I could definitely see the beginning of her signature style peeking through.
April 21, 2012
Since 'Going too Far' i have fallen for Jennifer Echols and and can't stop myself to read her other books.
None has the sparkle of 'Going too Far', but this is for sure one of the better ones.
Still, there were parts which annoyed me, because it reminded me of a typical US high school movie:white heroine with her best friend who happens to be an afroamerican and the white hero with his best friend who is also an afroamerican.
So nobody needs to be afraid, everyone gets his clean happy ending. No confusing mix up.
None has the sparkle of 'Going too Far', but this is for sure one of the better ones.
Still, there were parts which annoyed me, because it reminded me of a typical US high school movie:white heroine with her best friend who happens to be an afroamerican and the white hero with his best friend who is also an afroamerican.
So nobody needs to be afraid, everyone gets his clean happy ending. No confusing mix up.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 11, 2012
OK, lets be totally honest this would never happen in a real life situation. But......it's totally cute! I like this little romance novels for tweens. They can be so funny and its just heart warming.
January 31, 2014
Sprinkled with cute guys, glittery batons, tractors and missing band shoes, Major Crush is an adorable YA novel which is easy to read and love :)
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