Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Undone by Brooke Taylor

1. Sing with Bleeder Valve.
2. Get a tattoo.
3. Work things out with Shay.
4. Confront D.
5. Tell Serena.
Kori Kitzler is the "dark angel" of her high school: beautiful, mysterious, the subject of rumors. Serena Moore is just an average girl: unassuming, not sure exactly who she is or who she wants to be. But then a seemingly chance encounter ignites a fateful friendship - allowing Kori to draw Serena into her world.
When the girls are given an assignment to list five things they would never dream could really happen - their five ways to tempt fate - Serena doesn't take it very seriously. But then a tragedy leaves Serena shocked, alone, and in possession of Kori's five secret impossible possibilities. Can Serena complete her best friend's list, or will she leave Kori's dreams undone?
(Summary from jacket flap)

After hearing a lot of great things about this book, I was expecting fantastic things. The only thing that really bothered me about the story was that at some points it got rather confusing. Everything was cleared up eventually, but I just didn't like the little parts where I was left hanging. Also, Serena's character got a little annoying after a while, in how she was always trying to be like Kori and didn't discover who she herself was until the very end of the book. That being said, there were tons of things that I liked about this book. The plot was very good. Even though it was a little bit predictable, I was still anticipating the next twist and flipping pages to get to the next part of the story. I also loved the character of Anthony Beck. He's the ideal boyfriend; a good kisser, supportive, and gives you your space when you need it. I'm completely in love with him. He treated Serena so well even as she was chasing after Kori's old boy toy. The best part of Undone was the huge twist at the end. I'm not going to give it away, but let's just say that it knocked me off my feet. I wasn't expecting it at all which was the greatest part. I also liked how the PostSecret postcard project was incorporated into the book. Brooke Taylor did an excellent job of having relative pop culture references in the story which added a nice edge to the narrative. All in all, I'd definitely recommend Undone. It's dark, captivating, and edgy. You won't be able to put it down.

4 comments:

  1. Loved this book- glad you liked it too!

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  2. Yeah, I heard a lot of great things about this book! Serena's character kind of reminds me of Annabel's character (from Just listen by Sarah Dessen) because of how she wants to be liked by her best friend. I really want to read this.

    -May

    Oh and thanks for the comment on my review. I can't wait to read what you think of Hunger Games. And I added you to my blog list. =)

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  3. May - haha she's really nothing like Annabel. The dynamics between Serena and Kori are different than Annabel and Sophie. :)

    Glad you liked it. I loved this book, too. :D

    Steph

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  4. Loved it, loved it, loved it. I thought Brooke Taylor pulled off the "best friend" stuff without making you constantly wish Kori was narrating. She'll be interviewed on my blog in about a month; I can't wait to see what she writes next.

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