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Monday, September 14, 2009

Shrinking Violet


Shrinking Violet
by Danielle Joseph


From goodreads.com:
High school senior Teresa Adams is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tere surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, sexy Sweet T -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit! Even Gavin, the only guy in school who she dares to talk to, raves about the mysterious DJ's awesome taste in music. But when The SLAM announces a songwriting contest -- and a prom date with Sweet T is the grand prize -- Sweet T's dream could turn into Tere's worst nightmare....

I could really relate to this book. I wasn't quite as shy as Tere was in this novel, but I certainly hated public speaking of any kind and would shake all the way through any speeches I had to present to a class of peers.

This novel was amazing, with realistic characters and a plot that could appeal to music lovers, shy girls and boys, or anyone in need of a decent realistic fiction novel.

5/5 Roses

This one is in for the comment contest. :)

Posted by Kristen at 6:56 PM
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43 comments:

  1. AllisonSeptember 14, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    This sounds cute! I'm definitely putting on my TBR list.

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  2. EllzSeptember 14, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    This sounds good. I think most of us can relate to feeling shy in some situation or another. Great review!

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  3. Just Your Typical Book BlogSeptember 14, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I was always more of a loud mouth in school, but at the same time pretty shy when it came to people actually getting to know me. Odd, I know. I've been wanting to read this ones forever now. Glad you liked it!

    Amber

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  4. EmilySeptember 14, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I don't think I heard about this one yet...sounds pretty good - and there it goes on the wishlist :) Books seem to fly there!

    Come visit me - I have an award for you - http://redhousebooks.blogspot.com/2009/09/awards.html

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  5. titania86September 14, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    This sounds really cute! It's totally going on my to read list. Thanks!

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  6. Jenny N.September 14, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Nice review. I order this book from amazon a couple of days ago and I cant wait till it comes.

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  7. PamSeptember 14, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    This totally sounds like an exaggerated version of me in highschool! I could rock out in my bedroom with the best of them! Still can (hello RockBand!)

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  8. LlehnSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    I have a copy of this book but it seems to have mysteriously disappeared from my reading pile. Someone in the house has poached it and held on to it for a while because it is that good!

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  9. SheereSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    The book sounds great! Good to know that is in the comment contest.

    Yep I hate public speaking too or talking with unknonw people.

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  10. JustineSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    Oh I totally loved this book too! I felt like I could relate to her, as well :) The plot actually felt like a fairytale!

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  11. TyngaSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Sound slike a great YA book!

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  12. KatieSeptember 16, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Oh I loved this one. I read it when it was first released and it's one of the best MTV books that I have read. =]

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  13. StephanieSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    This sounds really good! Thanks for the review.

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  14. A Passion For BooksSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Thanks for the review. I've been wanting to read this for awhile now.

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  15. CharliSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    This book sounds like an amazing read! I am looking forward to reading it! (It also sounds a lot like me in high school. LOL)

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  16. MissASeptember 27, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    I am so loud with my friends but around strangers (guys especially!) I'm so shy. I've always wanted to be a DJ on the radio or just spinning the turntables at a party.
    This book sounds awesome and I really want to read it! Thanks for the review.

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  17. BiancaSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    I really really wanna read this book.
    I absolutely the description of this book and your review is great!

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  18. SaraSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I think I was like Tere in junior high and my freshman year of high school.

    I like that this book is realistic - it makes it so much easier to connect with the main character!

    Great review...

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  19. MistySeptember 27, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    I think I've always been pretty far from shy, truth be told. But we all have our moments and situations where we can relate. This sounds really cute. Great review.
    :)

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  20. AnnabelleSeptember 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Sounds like a sweet book. Love the music theme.

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  21. Dahlia (TheBookShopaholic)September 27, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    I definitely wanna read this one.

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  22. Rebecca OrrSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    I am really excited about this book! I can realate somewhat...I didn't like getting up in front of others. I was shy to an extent. No matter what....I would really like to read this! Thanks for the review!

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  23. KelseySeptember 28, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Wow great review! I definitely need to get a copy of this one! (:

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  24. JessySeptember 28, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I think it sounds cute! Every story has to have a love interest and it sounds like Gavin's it.

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  25. throuthehazeSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    This sounds interesting. I was painfully shy as a teen so I can relate to the main character.

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  26. Jenny N.September 28, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I can definately relate to Tere as I was so shy in highschool and probably still am to some degree.

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  27. holdenjSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Sounds like a great book! I was a very quiet high schooler--not shy with my close friends, but most people didn't know the real me. I love this story idea, that Teresa finds her voice!

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  28. pepsivanillaSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    This sounds like a great book, I'd heard of it but never read the summary OR a review! It sounds like it deserves more recognition!

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  29. Nikki (Wicked Awesome Books)September 29, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    This sounds really good. I had heard of it before, but I had never read the description. There's tons of people, myself included, who could relate to this in some aspect. I'll definitely be getting this one.

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  30. KaraSeptember 29, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    This sounds like a cute book plus I was shy in high school so I can relate to her.

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  31. chocowaferOctober 1, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    I think I can definitely relate to this book as well. I'm a bit shy, especially in school!

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  32. KiaraOctober 1, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    I really want to read this! I was very shy in school too. :P
    Thank you for this review!

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  33. TestOctober 3, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Great review! This book sounds so good!

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  34. SandyOctober 3, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    My friend bought Shrinking Violet! (and then I stole it from her so I could read it! lol) I can't wait to start it.. I can relate to being shy ;P Plus, the cover is so cute!

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  35. Mariana SOctober 3, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Sounds awesome, and the cover is very pretty, great review!!

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  36. Just_Me37October 3, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    This book sounds awesome! I would definitely relate to the main character.

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  37. HaleyOctober 3, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    This looks really good and the cover is wicked cute! I totally want to read it.

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  38. ~The Book PixieOctober 3, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    It sounds like a really great book! I have what I like to call first impression shyness. Sometimes, when I'm around a bunch of people I don't know, I get real shy but then it goes away. lol. Love the cover and great, concise review.

    ~Briana

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  39. Marie (MUM)October 3, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    This sounds like a really cute book! So glad you liked it. Thanks for the review.

    Marie

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  40. EmmaOctober 4, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Sounds very Sarah Dessen-esque. Can't wait to read! Nice review. :)

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  41. ElizabethOctober 4, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Wow this book sounds really good. I so badly want to read a teenage book with out all this mystical stuff. Im excited to give this book a try :)

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  43. AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    This book sounds amazing. After reading this I really want to read the book!

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