Faye
and her friends break into an old woman’s apartment and rob her as this
novel begins. Disappointed and rattled, Faye returns home to her
abusive mother who has anger issues, only to be haunted by the
possibility that she may have accidentally caused the death of her
victim. Concerned with the concept of karma, Faye revisits the scene of
the crime to learn what fate she has wrought herself. Set in the
eighties in Brooklyn, reluctant teen readers will miss some of the
nostalgia and humor, but more experienced readers will enjoy the ride
nonetheless. Fans of Sharon Flake and Sharon Draper will enjoy this
novel which is a bit longer and relies more heavily on sarcasm and
inference. However, Blythe’s writing is tightly plotted and the short
chapters are well placed to create a sense of momentum and suspense as
Faye’s journey through freshman year unfolds. Strongly recommended for
middle school and younger high school independent reading as well as
book clubs.--Jessica Fenster-Sparber
Blythe, Carolita. Revenge of a Not-So-Pretty Girl. New York: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2013.
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