How to Keep a Boy from Kissing You
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From talented debut YA author Tara Eglington, this is a page-turning, funny and delicious romp of a book that both kissing and non-kissing teenage girls will adore. Ages: 12+ Sweet sixteen and never been kissed - and that's the way Aurora Skye wants it to be. She's too busy finding Potential Princes (TM) for her two best friends, counseling her sensitive New Age dad and dealing with the unexpected return of her long-absent mum. But always in the background there's Hayden Paris, the boy next door, the bane of Aurora's life. Smart, funny, and always around to see her at her worst, he 'gets' her like no-one else ...and that's what makes him so infuriating. When Aurora and Hayden are coerced into the lead roles in the school production of Much Ado About Nothing, things can only get worse. How is Aurora going to save her first kiss for the secret admirer who wooed her with poetry and a spectacular bunch of flowers on Valentine's Day if she doesn't know who he is and she's obligated to lock lips with Hayden in the play's final dramatic clinch?From talented debut YA author Tara Eglington, this is a page-turning, funny and delicious romp of a book that both kissing and non-kissing teenage girls will adore.
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Aurora Skye is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2013 with contributions by Tara Eglington.
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I received this book through netgalley, but all opinions and ideas are my own
This was super adorable.
I wasn't too sure what I was getting into, and went in cautiously. I am so glad I requested this book because it was cute, fluffy, and such a treat to read. I loved the relationship between the girls because even though they were obviously side characters, they were still treated well and respectfully. Sticking with your girlfriends was a definite theme (underneath all the lovey dovey stuff).
I like how the romance was handled because even though there was teasing going on, it was light hearted and explained well. The main dude isn't an asshole, just a smartass which honestly, is a huge difference. Different types of guys were also shown which I feel is important– people don't always fall for the same type of person. Also, many of the ‘requirements' for a prince are AWESOME and I hope more people take them to heart.
The only problem I have with this book is that many things were unbelievable. Jeffery's character is not one I've ever seen in real life. Also, an anti-bullying campaign?? that works instead of backfiring????, as well as a New Age teacher teaching dance??? Yeah these things pulled me out of the book at first, BUT then when I realized how light it made the book– how FUN it made the book, I gave in and accepted it.
I'm not sure if I'll read the sequel– I like the ending as is. I would totally recommend this book to people though! If you like sweet first love stories with lots of humor, this is a book you've got to pick up!
