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Mob Princess #3
Count Your Blessings
Watch your back.
Kate Blessing may have made it to senior year, but being the boss of her family has taken its toll. With the cracks in the Blessing front starting to show, their weaknesses are becoming apparent. As Kate tries to keep their enemies at bay, she's also pulled back into a love triangle that's about to come to a nasty end.
The Blessings may be going down, but as long as Kate's the boss, they're not gonna go down easy.
Kate Blessing may have made it to senior year, but being the boss of her family has taken its toll. With the cracks in the Blessing front starting to show, their weaknesses are becoming apparent. As Kate tries to keep their enemies at bay, she's also pulled back into a love triangle that's about to come to a nasty end.
The Blessings may be going down, but as long as Kate's the boss, they're not gonna go down easy.
225 pages, Paperback
First published December 26, 2007
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About the author
Todd Strasser
224 books799 followersTodd Strasser is an American author of more than 130 novels for adults, young-adults, and middle graders.
His most recent novel is Summer of '69
Booklist review: "Drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but there's so much more. In this loosely autobiographical novel, Strasser introduces 18-year-old Lucas, who is bright and sensitive but also a screw up…. The picture painted of the Woodstock music festival shows the dark side of peace and love, and the prevalence of drugs is on almost every page…The best part of the book, however, is the one that transcends eras: Lucas' introspection as he contemplates his place in the world."
Kirkus review: "Strasser perfectly captures the golden haze of youth and life on the cusp of adulthood. Readers fascinated with this time period will find much to enjoy... Vietnam, Woodstock, road trips, and acid trips: a sweetly bittersweet, surprising, even melancholy bildungsroman set against a world in flux. Groovy, man."
His most recent young adult novel is Price of Duty:
2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
“Compact and suspenseful, the novel raises important questions about war.” – Kirkus
“This thought-provoking book is both welcome and imperative.” – Booklist * (starred review).
"Rather than attempting to sway the reader, it offers awareness." - VOYA
“Tightly wound and compelling ... appropriate for an older middle school and high school audience. VERDICT: Highly recommended.” – School Library Journal
Bio: Todd was born in New York City. When he was young his parents moved to Roslyn Heights, New York (Long Island). Todd went to the I.U. Willets Elementary school and then attended the Wheatley School for junior high and high school. His best subjects were math and science. He also liked to read, but he had trouble with spelling and grammar, and didn't do well in English. His favorite sports were tennis, skiing and fishing. Todd went to college at New York University for a few years, and then dropped out. He lived on a commune, then lived in Europe where he was a street musician.
All the while, Todd wrote songs and poems and lots of letters to his friends back home. Finally he decided to try being a writer. He returned to the United States and went to Beloit College where he studied literature and writing.
After college, Todd worked at the Middletown Times Herald-Record newspaper in Middletown, New York, and later at Compton Advertising in New York City. In 1978, Todd sold his first novel, Angel Dust Blues. He used the money to start the Dr. Wing Tip Shoo fortune cookie company. For the next 12 years, Todd sold more fortune cookies than books.
Todd now divides his time between writing books and speaking at schools and conferences. When he's at home, he likes to spend time with his children and dog, Cooper. He still likes to play tennis and ski, but his favorite new sport is surfing.
His most recent novel is Summer of '69
Booklist review: "Drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but there's so much more. In this loosely autobiographical novel, Strasser introduces 18-year-old Lucas, who is bright and sensitive but also a screw up…. The picture painted of the Woodstock music festival shows the dark side of peace and love, and the prevalence of drugs is on almost every page…The best part of the book, however, is the one that transcends eras: Lucas' introspection as he contemplates his place in the world."
Kirkus review: "Strasser perfectly captures the golden haze of youth and life on the cusp of adulthood. Readers fascinated with this time period will find much to enjoy... Vietnam, Woodstock, road trips, and acid trips: a sweetly bittersweet, surprising, even melancholy bildungsroman set against a world in flux. Groovy, man."
His most recent young adult novel is Price of Duty:
2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
“Compact and suspenseful, the novel raises important questions about war.” – Kirkus
“This thought-provoking book is both welcome and imperative.” – Booklist * (starred review).
"Rather than attempting to sway the reader, it offers awareness." - VOYA
“Tightly wound and compelling ... appropriate for an older middle school and high school audience. VERDICT: Highly recommended.” – School Library Journal
Bio: Todd was born in New York City. When he was young his parents moved to Roslyn Heights, New York (Long Island). Todd went to the I.U. Willets Elementary school and then attended the Wheatley School for junior high and high school. His best subjects were math and science. He also liked to read, but he had trouble with spelling and grammar, and didn't do well in English. His favorite sports were tennis, skiing and fishing. Todd went to college at New York University for a few years, and then dropped out. He lived on a commune, then lived in Europe where he was a street musician.
All the while, Todd wrote songs and poems and lots of letters to his friends back home. Finally he decided to try being a writer. He returned to the United States and went to Beloit College where he studied literature and writing.
After college, Todd worked at the Middletown Times Herald-Record newspaper in Middletown, New York, and later at Compton Advertising in New York City. In 1978, Todd sold his first novel, Angel Dust Blues. He used the money to start the Dr. Wing Tip Shoo fortune cookie company. For the next 12 years, Todd sold more fortune cookies than books.
Todd now divides his time between writing books and speaking at schools and conferences. When he's at home, he likes to spend time with his children and dog, Cooper. He still likes to play tennis and ski, but his favorite new sport is surfing.
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September 2, 2020
- all of that... and she’s STILL a cheater? and they worry about sonny jr
- i’m glad she didn’t get a happy ending
- this was a whole mess tbh
- i’m glad she didn’t get a happy ending
- this was a whole mess tbh
December 12, 2010
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com
Kate's father is in the big house - leaving Kate to take care of the business, which has her struggling. Her uncle wants to take over. A rival family wants to take over. Plus, her Dad's most loyal crew want to move to Hollywood to act.
Kate is in way over her head.
The drama in her personal life is also starting to add up. Teddy's parents don't want him hanging around Kate. In fact, they've forbidden contact. Teddy's not too concerned until they force him to stay away.
Now, Kate's not sure who to trust or who to lean on for support. Even things with her BFF have gotten out of control. Can Kate handle all the drama in her life and fix everything so she can move on?
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS is a good ending to the MOB PRINCESS trilogy (which didn't exactly end, but tied up the loose ends). I enjoyed reading about the Mob and Kate taking control of her own life.
Kate's father is in the big house - leaving Kate to take care of the business, which has her struggling. Her uncle wants to take over. A rival family wants to take over. Plus, her Dad's most loyal crew want to move to Hollywood to act.
Kate is in way over her head.
The drama in her personal life is also starting to add up. Teddy's parents don't want him hanging around Kate. In fact, they've forbidden contact. Teddy's not too concerned until they force him to stay away.
Now, Kate's not sure who to trust or who to lean on for support. Even things with her BFF have gotten out of control. Can Kate handle all the drama in her life and fix everything so she can move on?
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS is a good ending to the MOB PRINCESS trilogy (which didn't exactly end, but tied up the loose ends). I enjoyed reading about the Mob and Kate taking control of her own life.
April 17, 2009
Kate has to deal with the divorce of her parents and she has to bail her father out of jail. But how? With the knowledge Kate got from her mom and the strategy Kate got from her father. Kate will have something up her sleeve.
Kate Blessing loves Nick but he is her father's enemy and Kate tries to tell herself NO! Nick is the bad guy, but out of nowhere Kate will think about Nick and smile to herself. Oh no! What will Kate do to forget about Nick?
Kate meeting up with Nick isn't the only problem. But Nick is so caring even though he knew they were enemy Nick is willing to help Kate bail. How will they do it? And if they do bail her father out will he be mad?
Todd Strasser is one amazing author. He makes mob buisness so realistic and makes you feel like Kate. He makes you have some suspenseful feelings as Kate Blessing's.
Kate Blessing loves Nick but he is her father's enemy and Kate tries to tell herself NO! Nick is the bad guy, but out of nowhere Kate will think about Nick and smile to herself. Oh no! What will Kate do to forget about Nick?
Kate meeting up with Nick isn't the only problem. But Nick is so caring even though he knew they were enemy Nick is willing to help Kate bail. How will they do it? And if they do bail her father out will he be mad?
Todd Strasser is one amazing author. He makes mob buisness so realistic and makes you feel like Kate. He makes you have some suspenseful feelings as Kate Blessing's.
May 9, 2008
Kate Blessing begins her senior year with her father in jail, her mother in an apartment and dating a dentist, and the "business" in a bit of a mess. Nick of the rival Blatazzia family wants to get back on her good side, and Randi, her best friend, is getting caught up in the new money created by the fake driver's license business Kate helped set up. The mob is in trouble, and can Kate hold the gang together until her father gets out?
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December 12, 2012Great conclusion to the Mob Princess series. I have a feeling that more could have happened but I was indeed heartbroken at the end! I was totally hoping that Kate would see the goodness in Nick enough to forgive him. Oh, well....
July 23, 2010
I can't quite remember, it's been over a year since I've read this but I think I was sad at the end of this. I wanted more.
May 28, 2011
Not a series reader, but this series is one of my all time favorites. Read all 3 books! Would love to read more. If you like both Son of the Mob books, this is a must! Love Mob Princess!
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