Take It Off

Insiders #3

by J. Minter

Jonathan, Mickey, David, Arno, and Patch have it all: they've got rich parents, live in Manhattan's trendiest neighborhoods, and attend the best schools. But when the five friends enroll in a School-at-Sea program, how far will good looks, credit cards, and privilege take them? Not far enough! Three weeks o0n a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean should spell smooth sailing. But with Jonathan missing Flan, Mickey and Arno fighting over the same girl, Patch playing the hero, and David having a wild time of his own, the guys just might be ready for a little shore leave...

Genres: Young Adult, Romance, Fiction

333 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2005

About the author

J. Minter grew up in New York City and attended Columbia University. He is the author of The Insiders series, and lives in TriBeCa, in New York City.

Reviews

[Jennifer Wardrip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed by Taylor Rector for TeensReadToo.com

TAKE IT OFF is another installment of the INSIDERS series that describes the innermost thoughts of A-List teenage boys. This is a very funny book because the characters seem like what real, rich A-List boys would act like.

In this particular book, the boys crew that consists of Mickey, David, Arno, Patch, and Jonathan take a "cruise" over winter break together that is a program that Patch's parents wanted him to go on. He of course couldn't go without all of his friends. The cruise is supposed to be a learning experience that teaches the students about history, classics, and sailing. They sail from Athens, through the Mediterranean, around the Iberian Peninsula, and on to London. Along the way all of the crew gets "expelled" from the ship except for Patch.

You will have to read the book to find out how, why, and what they do about it!

I really liked this book, because it was funny, easy to read, and super insightful. One of those books that should only be read next to a pool, or on the beach! A super-fun read!

[Natcheli · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the beginning of the book i didn't know if i was going to like it or not, but towards the middle the characters were starting to form personalities and made the book a good read. For me it was a fun and easy novel that fit perfect with my mood.

I would recommend this book to teenage girls/ boys that are interested in love triangles, family problems, and dealing with friendship.

[Leonie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book! And even though the title sounds pretty nasty... the book actually isn't!! You should definetally read it if you liked the first books in this series!! :)

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I realize that this book is trying to be the boy's version of Gossip Girl, but there are weird gaps that don't make any sense.

[Spazzy Maz Brit [the insane one] · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was..okay *shrugs*

[Natalia · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's an easy read. The kind of book you want to read when you feel like reading something shallow, that requires little brain stimulation and describes attractive boys.

[Sasha Strader · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little fluff for my amusement.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5
Great beach or summer read! I like how the series is continuing!