My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp
Some individuals could be giggling when checking out you reviewing My Best Everything, By Sarah Tomp in your extra time. Some might be admired of you. And also some may desire resemble you which have reading hobby. Exactly what regarding your personal feel? Have you felt right? Checking out My Best Everything, By Sarah Tomp is a need and a leisure activity simultaneously. This condition is the on that particular will make you feel that you need to review. If you recognize are searching for the book entitled My Best Everything, By Sarah Tomp as the option of reading, you could find below.
My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp
Download PDF Ebook My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp
An Appalachian summer walks the line between toxic and intoxicating in this debut novel about first loves, broken hearts, and moonshine.Luisa "Lulu" Mendez has just finished her final year of high school in a small Virginia town, determined to move on and leave her job at the local junkyard behind. So when her father loses her college tuition money, Lulu needs a new ticket out.Desperate for funds, she cooks up the (illegal) plan to make and sell moonshine with her friends. Quickly realizing they're out of their depth, they turn to Mason, a local boy who's always seemed like a dead end. As Mason guides Lulu through the secret world of moonshine, it looks like her plan might actually work. But can she leave town before she loses everything? My Best Everything is Lulu's letter to Mason--but is it a love letter, an apology, or a good-bye?
My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp- Amazon Sales Rank: #1096071 in Books
- Brand: Tomp, Sarah
- Published on: 2015-03-03
- Released on: 2015-03-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x 1.38" w x 5.88" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 400 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up—Luisa "Lulu" Mendez dreams of leaving her dead-end small town behind. She cannot wait to immerse herself in the University of San Diego's biochemistry program in the fall. So she is devastated when her dad admits that he has lost her college funds in a bad investment. Lulu is determined to make her college dreams a reality, and when a confiscated distillery turns up at the junkyard where she and her best friend work, she sees it as a bit of serendipitous luck. Although Lulu is not a party girl, she is aware that the moonshine business, illegal or not, is still thriving in the rural mountains of Virginia. Roni and Bucky do not take much convincing to go along with her plan—some extra cash will hurry her friends' wedding date along—and through some creative paperwork, the still disappears from the impound lot where it sits awaiting a trial. Lulu has recently met Mason Malone, whose family wealth comes from generations of "shining." There's an instant attraction between the two, and although Mason is a recovering alcoholic who has sworn off the family business, he reluctantly agrees to share his knowledge with the three 18-year-olds so that they can operate the still without blowing themselves up. As the still starts producing and the enterprising friends see the money coming in, college no longer seems out of reach—but will she be able to walk away from Mason at the end of the summer? And will her unorthodox college fund scheme mean his destruction as he edges closer and closer to his addiction? Lulu narrates the story in second-person, as a confessional of sorts to Mason, and readers will race to turn the pages as it becomes apparent that Lulu's gamble may result in the destruction of the people she cares about the most. A wholly original and most satisfying debut.—Kim Dare, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
Review "This is an impressive debut of last summers and first loves, set against the backdrop of faded rural grandeur. Suggest to fans of Sarah Dessen looking for tough-as-nails heroines, enduring friendships, and romance with a side of grit."―Booklist"Readers will race to turn the pages....A wholly original and most satisfying debut."―SLJ"It's not very often that I feel a little tremor of excitement when I read the opening lines of a book. Sarah Tomp had me from the first."―Karen Foxlee, author of The Midnight Dress"My Best Everything sweetly portrays the inevitable and often painful discoveries about family, friends, and first loves that come with growing up."―Jo Knowles, author of Jumping Off Swings"Tomp draws on a deep knowledge of her southwest Virginia setting and its inhabitants...Each element combines into a thematic exploration of the compromises and challenges of both loving and leaving home."―The Bulletin
About the Author Sarah Tomp lives in San Diego, California with her husband and three children. She has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. My Best Everything is her debut novel.
Where to Download My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp
Most helpful customer reviews
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful. A let down but still okay By Kristen @ Pretty Little Pages I tried to love this book. I really, really tried. As soon as I heard about My Best Everything, I thought it'd be for me. Appalachians, moonshine, and a romance? Yes, please! But My Best Everything quickly became a letdown for me. My biggest complaint with this one is that it seemed so damn long. It became such a chore to finish this book. I felt like I'd read for an hour and only get through 5% of it on my Kindle. For me, the writing style is what slowed this book down. It's written as a letter from the main character, Lulu, to the love interest, Mason. For the first few chapters, it was quirky and cute. I liked it. But after 15% of the awkward writing, I was completely over it. It would have been better to post a paragraph or two in letter form at the beginning of the chapters or something. Anything but the way it was written would be an improvement. Aside from my issues with the writing style, I did find myself enjoying parts of My Best Everything. As a fellow Appalachian small town girl, I understood where Lulu was coming from and her need to spread her wings. There was a connection between us because of that. But what I couldn't understand were her decisions. Lulu was able to plot up a devious and lucrative plan to rake in money illegally. But she lacked so much common sense. I know it sounds like I disliked this book so much. But I really didn't; I promise! My hopes were just a bit too high, I think. Teenagers will enjoy My Best Everything. It's got a slow burn romance that I enjoyed, a bit of finding yourself through illegal means, and the bittersweet feeling of being on the brink of adulthood. Overall, My Best Everything was an enjoyable read. I just wish that a more complete story had been told without the letter!**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review with no compensation.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. More Than the Moon Shines!!! By DL Strieff Long after putting down this book, I'm still in its afterglow. I. WAS. MESMERIZED...Many reviewers have commented on the style (the story is told as if Lulu is writing a letter to Mason). For me, it worked brilliantly. Because it was an amazingly unique departure from any other YA book I've read. Plus, I was DYING to know how the letter would end!!! (PS: not spoiling, but it's amazing!)As for the romance, I fell hard and fast for Lulu and Mason. I just adored the way their flaws made them perfectly perfect for one another. From Lulu's desperation to break free of her small Appalachian town, to Mason's moonshine ties that shackle him there. The characters felt so fully drawn and real to me. They were easy to love despite moments of: OMG! NO, DON'T DO THAT! Yep, I know a book has me in its clutches when I find myself screaming at it.And can we talk about the writing? Glorious!!! The narrative is beautiful, authentically teen, and has that lyrical quality I find captivating. I actually had moments where I stopped just to savor the words. (no, really. i did.)Simply put, I LOVED everything about MY BEST EVERYTHING! Sarah Tomp's debut is a stunning snapshot of what it is to be on the brink of adulthood--to be fearless and fearful. To discover you know so much and so little. And finding the courage to pursue your dreams. I cannot wait to read more from this author!!!! My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp
My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp PDF
My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp iBooks
My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp ePub
My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp rtf
My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp AZW
My Best Everything, by Sarah Tomp Kindle
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar