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The Avery Shaw Experiment (Science Squad, #1)

Kelly Oram

Start date: January 1, 2016

Finish date: January 31, 2016

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Mar 19, 2013 Kelly Oram added it · (Review from the author)

Yay for new books! This one is told from both main characters' points of view--a first for me. ...more

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Aug 05, 2015 Floryie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ebooks-bought-kindle, reviews

I just reread the book and it delighted me as much as it did the first time around.

Wish science projects were as good as this one while I was in school! I would have totally aced the subject. The concept of trying to break down the stages of heart break and use it as a science experiment is very unique and intrigued me enough to read the book. This was my first book by the author and I absolutely loved it. This was way back when the book was released. Now I have become a Kelly Oram veteran.

The s I just reread the book and it delighted me as much as it did the first time around.

Wish science projects were as good as this one while I was in school! I would have totally aced the subject. The concept of trying to break down the stages of heart break and use it as a science experiment is very unique and intrigued me enough to read the book. This was my first book by the author and I absolutely loved it. This was way back when the book was released. Now I have become a Kelly Oram veteran.

The story was equal parts heart breaking and hilarious. The way Avery struggles with her hurt and broken heart was very sad and Grayson's antics trying to get her back to normal is so fun and had me laughing softly through the parts. The scenes flowed so easily from one to the next. I was sucked in from the start and I didn't feel the time pass until I came out of the story induced coma at the end. Need I say I loved the Epilogue 2? I literally swooned!

When I first read it, I was expecting too much teen angst but it was beautifully done and I didn't feel irritated at any point in the book. And the characters are die for with their unique personalities. Avery is so naive while Grayson is full of mischief. But his soft heart can be seen at times. It's a good thing that the book is in both POVs else I would have gone mad trying to know what's in his head. And this also lead me to the theory that if Aiden had successfully balanced Avery and Mindy, then this love story wouldn't be and that would have been a shame. Because Avery and Grayson are made for each other and they are fighting their attraction even in the first chapter. The person who caught my full attention was Libby with her eccentricities. She rocks! and I can't wait to read her story.

I can go on talking about it and I would most probably spoil the story for others so I am concluding saying that it's a fun filled, fluffy, light and fast read about teenage antics and it's a good way to spend a few hours getting lost in the intensity of teenage feelings. This is for all YA lovers. No can resist this book!

My one line review : A light and fluffy fast read about teen love crafted in a creative manner.

My rating : 5/5

My reread factor : 4/5

Floryie @ http://thebookdrealms.blogspot.com ...more

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May 04, 2013 Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it it was amazing

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Thank you to author Kelly Oram for providing me with a copy of this to read and review!

Find my complete review on my blog here: http://rachybee-the-rest-is-still-unw...

The Avery Shaw Experiment by Kelly Oram is a quick, addictively endearing read that will have you smiling from start to finish!

Oh, did I ever like this book. From the very opening chapter I was drawn into the fun, addictive story Kelly Oram has created with The Avery Shaw Experiment. While it wasn't necessarily a long book, it wa Thank you to author Kelly Oram for providing me with a copy of this to read and review!

Find my complete review on my blog here: http://rachybee-the-rest-is-still-unw...

The Avery Shaw Experiment by Kelly Oram is a quick, addictively endearing read that will have you smiling from start to finish!

Oh, did I ever like this book. From the very opening chapter I was drawn into the fun, addictive story Kelly Oram has created with The Avery Shaw Experiment. While it wasn't necessarily a long book, it was very entertaining and enjoyable to read--the perfect way to spend an evening!

The plotline was fresh and funny, and really quirky. Told in dual POV, The Avery Shaw Experiment switches back and forth between main characters Avery and Grayson's POV and featured so many sweet and funny moments that I didn't want to put the book down--honestly, I read it in two short sittings!

Our female lead Avery is sweet and shy, a typical nerd who has a good heart and hidden sass. Avery was a really nice girl to read about. Your typical 16 year old "nerd", it was impossible not to love Avery and truly want the best for her. As she manages to grow in confidence with Grayson's help throughout the book, author Kelly Oram also explores Avery's insecurities in a very believable way.

As Avery's partner in this book, and even the actual Avery Shaw Experiment, Grayson Kennedy proves to be a real sweetie in this book. He may have been a jock and a true guy in so many ways, but in his heart, Grayson was nothing but kindness and good nature, especially where Avery was concerned. From the very beginning, Grayson was nothing but good to Avery; he was always there for her, no matter what she needed and he never treated her in any way wrong. Honestly, he was the perfect guy for her in this book. He was funny, and naughty and knew just what she needed most of the time, whether that was a naughty little joke or a perverted comment, or just a hug. Grayson certainly made me swoon.

Together, Avery and Grayson really were delightful to read about. I felt Oram wrote their relationship very well. Things may seem to come on fast between them, especially when you think from Grayson's POV, but you also have to understand that these two have been in each others lives their entire life....they're only now just starting to explore things. Honestly, their relationship was one of sweet, innocent first love, and it really was an endearing one to witness unfold in such a quirky way!

I really adored the characters in this book. From our two main characters, Avery and Grayson to Avery's "nerd herd" as Grayson calls them, to Grayson's group of friends, they were all really fun to read about and kept a smile one my face the whole time I was reading. Grayson's best friend Owen and Avery's Libby proved to be an unexpected delight with their dynamic. Honestly, I saw these two coming from the beginning, but that didn't make them any less hilarious to read about!

As an enjoyable contemporary novel, The Avery Shaw Experiment hits the nail on the head. From beginning to end it's nothing but fun and entertainment that will truly suck you in. If you're looking for that perfect read to spend an afternoon, then look no further, because The Avery Shaw Experiment is it!
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Mar 19, 2013 Jackie rated it really liked it

Shelves: contermperary-ya-a, favorites, discovering-yourself, covers-worth-remembering, kindle, 2013, arcs

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Too freaking adorable. Let's do a bit of ranting here, shall we? After a long hard week of 13 & 17 year olds in love, I come home to this. The perfect fun, flirty, light, adorable read. Did I mention how perfect this was.
There were moment (to which my family can contest) that I laughed so hard I almost peed myself, wanted to throw the kindle at the wall or into a fire ...more

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May 03, 2013 Cody rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-2013, read-2014

What can I say, I love reading Kelly's stories. She makes me fall in love with her characters from the first page, and yes I want my own Grayson! She again had me belly laughing with the wit and humor of her books. I am sooo looking forward to the next two books in her Being Jamie Baker series and can't wait for her Chameleon series. Great job Kelly, you are awesome. Thank you for letting me get away and into your books! ...more

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Mar 20, 2013 Book Cucci rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, read-in-2013

1 word. ADORABLE.
this book was cuteness overload. there is no reason on earth someone would not like it.
Grayson was hilarious ( like i ROFLED and lost count how many times i did) and my favorite character of the 2. Possibly my new Fictional Boyfriend!

i'm going to go start a journal about him now!!!! ...more

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