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Stories About Melissa #2
xoxoxo
Melissa has learned a lot since her freshman year began, but it isn't over yet! Her world is about to change again with the birth of her new sibling, and she has to figure out how she will adjust to being the eldest of five kids. She, Jess, and Jimmy are inseparable, and she is having a fantastic time although she can't help but miss Brian as she tries to learn how to deal with his relationship with Layla. Everything seems to be happening at once and that is when she is introduced to Ben Campbell, a senior at Dearborn High, who becomes an interesting distraction as he helps her deal with the new developments in her life.
The Stories about Melissa series is a coming of age series that follows Melissa, her family, and her friends. Similar to Sweet Valley High, each book is novella length. There will be eight books in the series.
Stories about Melissa reading order:
Ta Ta for Now!
xoxoxo
Ciao
TTYL
With Love
Adios ~ Coming Dec 16th.
The Stories about Melissa series is a coming of age series that follows Melissa, her family, and her friends. Similar to Sweet Valley High, each book is novella length. There will be eight books in the series.
Stories about Melissa reading order:
Ta Ta for Now!
xoxoxo
Ciao
TTYL
With Love
Adios ~ Coming Dec 16th.
- GenresYoung AdultContemporary
176 pages
First published February 23, 2012
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Bethany Lopez
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Bethany Lopez is a USA Today Bestselling author of more than seventy published works, as both Bethany Lopez and DJ Bryce, and has been publishing since 2011. She's a lover of all things romance, which she incorporates into the books she writes, no matter the genre.
When she isn't reading or writing, she loves spending time with family and traveling whenever possible.
Bethany can usually be found with a cup of coffee or glass of wine at hand, and will never turn down a cupcake!
Literary Agent - Amanda Wooden, SBR Media amanda@sbrmedia.com
Bethany Lopez is a USA Today Bestselling author of more than seventy published works, as both Bethany Lopez and DJ Bryce, and has been publishing since 2011. She's a lover of all things romance, which she incorporates into the books she writes, no matter the genre.
When she isn't reading or writing, she loves spending time with family and traveling whenever possible.
Bethany can usually be found with a cup of coffee or glass of wine at hand, and will never turn down a cupcake!
Literary Agent - Amanda Wooden, SBR Media amanda@sbrmedia.com
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March 5, 2012
I want to say a big THANK YOU to Trish at YA Bound for allowing me to be on this blog tour. Bethany has created a world so real that I could not put this book down. I read book one and then started on book two. Man I could not get enough and I am rushing summer so September can get here and I can read book three.
XOXOXO picks up right where Ta Ta For Now left off. Melissa has been forbidden to see Brian by her parents but there is an up side to everything. She is back to being best friends with Jess and now they have a new member to the team Jimmy. So they are the three musketeers and they are taking the year book photography by storm. Jimmy and Jess stood by Melissa when her parents told her she couldn't see Brian anymore. He was no good and broke her heart and any boy who did not respect their daughter was no good and to be left alone. So Jimmy and Jess are there for her and they start taking pictures for the Freshman class.
Even thought Melissa is heart broken over Brian she still talks to him and Layla. As Melissa is finding herself she receives some devastating news from her parents. In this part of the story Melissa has to learn how to handle the news and find a way to keep her sanity. Melissa at least has Jimmy and Jess to help her get through all this craziness. Plus Melissa has to work out why Jimmy is acting weird all of a sudden. Then to add to the mix Melissa starts crushing on a senior who is leaving for the Navy after school ends. Lord what is a girl to do?
I loved this second book because Melissa has to make decisions that will effect her whole family and effect her friendships. She has to face old loves and decide if she is willing to start on a new love. What is a girl to do when Freshman year is ending and a summer is in the works.
I have a few songs for this book.
Melissa and Ben Love Me When I Am Gone by 3 Doors Down
http://youtu.be/pFq1eT9tMJ4
Melissa and Brian's song
Bloodstream by Stateless
http://youtu.be/pFq1eT9tMJ4
Melissa and Jimmy's song
My Love By Sia
http://youtu.be/mtM_cc4SPJI
A lot has changed in the last six months. Jess, Jimmy, and I have been inseparable. My parents call us the Three Musketeers (Such an old person saying). I am glad that Jess and Jimmy never actually dated because now we are the best of friends! Brian and Layla are still hanging out and are annoyingly sweet to me whenever we run into each other (which seems to happen all of the time!). Megan has started seeing Mark, and he is at our house all of the time now. I can never seem to be in the living room or kitchen for five minutes without them running in and taking over the TV or grabbing a snack. Nothing has really changed with Mikey or Monica, and Mom is still pregnant. She looks like she is about to burst. It seems like she is always in pain and eating weird food, like grits with maple syrup. I feel bad for her!
He kept his hand on my face, as the other reached around and freed my hair, making it flow around my shoulders. “I have wanted to do that all day.”
Then he put his fingers in my hair and pulled me close to him. His lips gently touched mine for a moment and then he tilted his head, slanting his lips over mine. I had never felt anything like that before. I felt almost weightless, as if I was floating in his arms. I couldn’t help it, didn’t even know what I was doing, but I tilted my head the other way and I put my heart into the kiss. I sighed softly and my arms came up around his neck. It was the most beautiful moment of my life.
UNTIL NEXT TIME.........
XOXOXO picks up right where Ta Ta For Now left off. Melissa has been forbidden to see Brian by her parents but there is an up side to everything. She is back to being best friends with Jess and now they have a new member to the team Jimmy. So they are the three musketeers and they are taking the year book photography by storm. Jimmy and Jess stood by Melissa when her parents told her she couldn't see Brian anymore. He was no good and broke her heart and any boy who did not respect their daughter was no good and to be left alone. So Jimmy and Jess are there for her and they start taking pictures for the Freshman class.
Even thought Melissa is heart broken over Brian she still talks to him and Layla. As Melissa is finding herself she receives some devastating news from her parents. In this part of the story Melissa has to learn how to handle the news and find a way to keep her sanity. Melissa at least has Jimmy and Jess to help her get through all this craziness. Plus Melissa has to work out why Jimmy is acting weird all of a sudden. Then to add to the mix Melissa starts crushing on a senior who is leaving for the Navy after school ends. Lord what is a girl to do?
I loved this second book because Melissa has to make decisions that will effect her whole family and effect her friendships. She has to face old loves and decide if she is willing to start on a new love. What is a girl to do when Freshman year is ending and a summer is in the works.
I have a few songs for this book.
Melissa and Ben Love Me When I Am Gone by 3 Doors Down
http://youtu.be/pFq1eT9tMJ4
Melissa and Brian's song
Bloodstream by Stateless
http://youtu.be/pFq1eT9tMJ4
Melissa and Jimmy's song
My Love By Sia
http://youtu.be/mtM_cc4SPJI
A lot has changed in the last six months. Jess, Jimmy, and I have been inseparable. My parents call us the Three Musketeers (Such an old person saying). I am glad that Jess and Jimmy never actually dated because now we are the best of friends! Brian and Layla are still hanging out and are annoyingly sweet to me whenever we run into each other (which seems to happen all of the time!). Megan has started seeing Mark, and he is at our house all of the time now. I can never seem to be in the living room or kitchen for five minutes without them running in and taking over the TV or grabbing a snack. Nothing has really changed with Mikey or Monica, and Mom is still pregnant. She looks like she is about to burst. It seems like she is always in pain and eating weird food, like grits with maple syrup. I feel bad for her!
He kept his hand on my face, as the other reached around and freed my hair, making it flow around my shoulders. “I have wanted to do that all day.”
Then he put his fingers in my hair and pulled me close to him. His lips gently touched mine for a moment and then he tilted his head, slanting his lips over mine. I had never felt anything like that before. I felt almost weightless, as if I was floating in his arms. I couldn’t help it, didn’t even know what I was doing, but I tilted my head the other way and I put my heart into the kiss. I sighed softly and my arms came up around his neck. It was the most beautiful moment of my life.
UNTIL NEXT TIME.........
July 12, 2012
Oh this series!!! Let me just say that it's rare for me to find a book that I feel is both captivating and wonderful and something that I feel I can pass on to some of the teens in my life, that I care about.
So far this series has managed to portray a normal, teenaged-girl who is flawed--and at the same time--so incredibly lovable that I feel like any teenage girl can relate to her in some way.
Here's the thing...I have very strict policy on what I'll pass on to my teens and it's because I feel like if there's a book that may be "moral" the book can sometimes be lacking in, what I feel, are the realities of how teens act. They get portrayed as robots. Or there's the flip side where I'd be embarrassed for some of my teens to read some of the more adult-oriented behavior of the characters.
Let's face it. Teenagers are not perfect. They are flawed just like the rest of us. So, to have a book that illustrates that fact, but at the same time has some deep impacting lessons that are so subtle that they aren't preachy in the least, makes me giddy. That's right. This series makes me giddy!
Missy is just trying to get through high school the best that she can. She's caring, thoughtful, and loyal to her friends. But, sometimes she doesn't make the best of decisions. And, that's okay. Because, this girl keeps managing to figure it out! Or, in some cases ALMOST figure it out (the series isn't over yet!). She has a lot going on in her life between a new sibling, boy troubles, etc... I can't help but contantly root for Missy and her family.
I'm thrilled to be reading this series! I'm thrilled that it's not over! I'm thrilled that I have the next installment waiting for me. :)
My Rating: 4.5/5
Christy @ Captivated Reading
So far this series has managed to portray a normal, teenaged-girl who is flawed--and at the same time--so incredibly lovable that I feel like any teenage girl can relate to her in some way.
Here's the thing...I have very strict policy on what I'll pass on to my teens and it's because I feel like if there's a book that may be "moral" the book can sometimes be lacking in, what I feel, are the realities of how teens act. They get portrayed as robots. Or there's the flip side where I'd be embarrassed for some of my teens to read some of the more adult-oriented behavior of the characters.
Let's face it. Teenagers are not perfect. They are flawed just like the rest of us. So, to have a book that illustrates that fact, but at the same time has some deep impacting lessons that are so subtle that they aren't preachy in the least, makes me giddy. That's right. This series makes me giddy!
Missy is just trying to get through high school the best that she can. She's caring, thoughtful, and loyal to her friends. But, sometimes she doesn't make the best of decisions. And, that's okay. Because, this girl keeps managing to figure it out! Or, in some cases ALMOST figure it out (the series isn't over yet!). She has a lot going on in her life between a new sibling, boy troubles, etc... I can't help but contantly root for Missy and her family.
I'm thrilled to be reading this series! I'm thrilled that it's not over! I'm thrilled that I have the next installment waiting for me. :)
My Rating: 4.5/5
Christy @ Captivated Reading
July 11, 2012
This book was a lot easier to read than the first one, but I think that is partly because I had a better idea of what I was reading. It is once again written in diary format. There still aren't any dates, but I didn't feel like I needed them as much this time. This diary covers the last half of Melissa's freshman year and a good part of her summer vacation. Since life has been really busy, yet uneventful, she writes every couple of days instead of every day. Some entries in the diary are summations of an entire week. This actually makes it a little easier to read because each entry feels more like a chapter in a regular book.
What I found interesting is that her life has changed in a couple of months rather dramatically. She had high hopes and dreams of dating Brian in book one and rekindling her friendship with Jess, but in this book she seems perfectly content to not date at all. That's not to say that she isn't day dreaming about boys, particularly a senior she feels is out of her league, but she isn't actively trying to get a boyfriend this time. She also doesn't write as much about her clothes and makeup like in the first one. You get a feeling of a girl learning to prioritize and maturing. I think that this happens quickly because of the new baby in her family. She is the oldest of now five kids and the youngest, Max, was born with Down Syndrome. This is a touchy subject for me since I have a family member with mental retardation, ADHD, and a learning disability. I was very happy with how Bethany Lopez wrote about Max and how his siblings reacted to him. The book even ends with the entire family doing a walk for Down Syndrome. I was rather touched by this development and happy to see Melissa learning to be more adult about the events in her life.
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What I found interesting is that her life has changed in a couple of months rather dramatically. She had high hopes and dreams of dating Brian in book one and rekindling her friendship with Jess, but in this book she seems perfectly content to not date at all. That's not to say that she isn't day dreaming about boys, particularly a senior she feels is out of her league, but she isn't actively trying to get a boyfriend this time. She also doesn't write as much about her clothes and makeup like in the first one. You get a feeling of a girl learning to prioritize and maturing. I think that this happens quickly because of the new baby in her family. She is the oldest of now five kids and the youngest, Max, was born with Down Syndrome. This is a touchy subject for me since I have a family member with mental retardation, ADHD, and a learning disability. I was very happy with how Bethany Lopez wrote about Max and how his siblings reacted to him. The book even ends with the entire family doing a walk for Down Syndrome. I was rather touched by this development and happy to see Melissa learning to be more adult about the events in her life.
Read more reviews at Identity Discovery Blog.
March 7, 2012
Melissa is back, and just as dramatic, fashionable, and fun as before! XOXOXO starts a few months after
Ta Ta for Now!
ends, and Melissa has some more drama-provoking problems on her hands. Her romance with Brian did not last long, but now she finds herself once again falling for another swoon-worthy senior, Ben Campbell. Add to the fact that her parents are having another kid, and it is enough for any girl to develop premature wrinkles! Seriously, there is only so much one girl can take!
Just like in Ta Ta for Now! , Lopez does well composing a story from a 14 year old’s perspective. XOXOXO is a little more emotionally intense compared to the last book, but I liked it even more for that very reason. Melissa is faced with more than just boy problems (although they are very prevalent) when things better left buried from the past and worries for the future clash tumultuously. These conflicts/worries, as terrible as they are, really help flesh out her character and make it easy for readers to connect to her emotionally. I was able to understand Melissa on a deeper level, and that made the book that much better for me. I loved, loved, loved it!
This book is a quick, cute read that you really should not miss out on! I am excited to see what happens next. Will she finally notice and fall for the one guy who has always been by her side? I hope so!
‘Til Next Time,
Bri
XOXOXO
Just like in Ta Ta for Now! , Lopez does well composing a story from a 14 year old’s perspective. XOXOXO is a little more emotionally intense compared to the last book, but I liked it even more for that very reason. Melissa is faced with more than just boy problems (although they are very prevalent) when things better left buried from the past and worries for the future clash tumultuously. These conflicts/worries, as terrible as they are, really help flesh out her character and make it easy for readers to connect to her emotionally. I was able to understand Melissa on a deeper level, and that made the book that much better for me. I loved, loved, loved it!
This book is a quick, cute read that you really should not miss out on! I am excited to see what happens next. Will she finally notice and fall for the one guy who has always been by her side? I hope so!
‘Til Next Time,
Bri
XOXOXO
March 13, 2012
Summary:
Melissa’s been through a lot in her freshman year of high school. She’s had to deal with a broken heart, wounded friendships, and now a new addition to the family. There are some good things happening though. Not only has she gained the attention of senior heartthrob Ben, but she’s fallen in love with her new baby brother and is having a great time with friends Jess and Jimmy.
My Take:
This is the sequel to Ta Ta For Now! One of the things I love the most about this story is how it’s written as journal entries. I’ve always been a journal keeper and I probably made a few of the same comments that Melissa did. This is truly a sweet coming of age story. Being a freshman in high school is so hard, because you try so hard to be looked at as more mature, but you still need your family and good friends. This is a great series for the YA audience. If you are looking for a clean, sweet, heartfelt story, this is the series for you.
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Melissa’s been through a lot in her freshman year of high school. She’s had to deal with a broken heart, wounded friendships, and now a new addition to the family. There are some good things happening though. Not only has she gained the attention of senior heartthrob Ben, but she’s fallen in love with her new baby brother and is having a great time with friends Jess and Jimmy.
My Take:
This is the sequel to Ta Ta For Now! One of the things I love the most about this story is how it’s written as journal entries. I’ve always been a journal keeper and I probably made a few of the same comments that Melissa did. This is truly a sweet coming of age story. Being a freshman in high school is so hard, because you try so hard to be looked at as more mature, but you still need your family and good friends. This is a great series for the YA audience. If you are looking for a clean, sweet, heartfelt story, this is the series for you.
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September 11, 2012
This book has been on my to-read list for months, and I finally got the chance to read it. It took me a few hours from start to finish, and then I immediately had to start the next book, Ciao. I loved it!
The Stories about Melissa series follows now-sophomore Melissa and her long-time friends Jess, Brian and Jimmy. We also get a lot of interaction with Melissa's wonderful (large) family. The stories are written journal-style, so we experience Melissa's life as she relates it in her most private thoughts.
What I love most about these stories is the voice of the narrator. Melissa is a typical teenage girl, obsessed with her appearance and her social life. But this is well-balanced with her flashes of insight and the way she responds to the challenges she faces. In xoxoxo, Melissa and her family grow in more ways than one. I laughed and I cried, and I loved the fact that Melissa is exploring her options when it comes to boys and dating. She's really blossoming as a young woman and it will be fun to see how she further develops in the next two books.
The Stories about Melissa series follows now-sophomore Melissa and her long-time friends Jess, Brian and Jimmy. We also get a lot of interaction with Melissa's wonderful (large) family. The stories are written journal-style, so we experience Melissa's life as she relates it in her most private thoughts.
What I love most about these stories is the voice of the narrator. Melissa is a typical teenage girl, obsessed with her appearance and her social life. But this is well-balanced with her flashes of insight and the way she responds to the challenges she faces. In xoxoxo, Melissa and her family grow in more ways than one. I laughed and I cried, and I loved the fact that Melissa is exploring her options when it comes to boys and dating. She's really blossoming as a young woman and it will be fun to see how she further develops in the next two books.
August 7, 2012
I like reading YA books because I’ve got three kids in this age group. They read all sorts of books ranging from Harry Potter to Eragon to Lord of the Rings and loads of other titles. I try to read what they read, but sometimes I just read for myself, too, you know?
This is a story told through journal entries. For anyone who has ever kept a journal faithfully and told his or her own story through a journal, for a period of their life, this book will be a real eye-opener. The relationships, the ups-and-downs, Melissa’s attitude toward her new brother who has Down’s Syndrome—this is heavy stuff, but this is the stuff good stories are made of.
Heartaches are part of growing up, especially in your teenage years. Following Melissa on her own personal roller-coaster ride, balancing the needs of her family and siblings against her own emotional needs as a developing adult makes good reading. I’d certainly recommend this book for any journal writer.
This is a story told through journal entries. For anyone who has ever kept a journal faithfully and told his or her own story through a journal, for a period of their life, this book will be a real eye-opener. The relationships, the ups-and-downs, Melissa’s attitude toward her new brother who has Down’s Syndrome—this is heavy stuff, but this is the stuff good stories are made of.
Heartaches are part of growing up, especially in your teenage years. Following Melissa on her own personal roller-coaster ride, balancing the needs of her family and siblings against her own emotional needs as a developing adult makes good reading. I’d certainly recommend this book for any journal writer.
April 4, 2014
I really like this series alot. I like that it all takes place from Melissa's POV and in her journal. I like that it isn't necessarily about love but about Melissa. Her family and friends make a great cast of characters and it gets really interesting when she meets Ben but I was a bit miffed because of his age. But I liked the way the story played out and I will just say I am rooting for Jimmy.
The entire plot is good in this series and the descriptive nature that Missy writes in is easy to keep up with. I sped through this read and I was laughing at memories of being a fourteen year old fickle girl, so I get it!
I like the family dynamic and I love that issues are dealt with here. I think that it is a subject not broached enough. Love loved it!
I recommend this series to anyone who likes YA!!
The entire plot is good in this series and the descriptive nature that Missy writes in is easy to keep up with. I sped through this read and I was laughing at memories of being a fourteen year old fickle girl, so I get it!
I like the family dynamic and I love that issues are dealt with here. I think that it is a subject not broached enough. Love loved it!
I recommend this series to anyone who likes YA!!
August 6, 2012
Melissa's adventures continue...and her life gets more complicated. I love her big, messy, wonderful family and her not-always-easy friendships. I fell in love with the secondary characters more in this book...especially Jimmy and her brother Mikey! I'm amazed that the author could make me get invested in their lives in such a short book. The characters are well written and vivid and you can't help but be there with them. I continue to love Missy's quick wit and her (sometimes obsessive) love for matching outfits! This book brings on more difficult challenges but Missy gets stronger and deals with them head on. A great follow up to the first book!
April 2, 2014
This book continues a few months after Ta Ta For Now. It continues Melissa's journey entries through the eyes of a fourteen year old.
I loved reading this story. We read how she's learning to grow up and make her own decisions. The interactions between Melissa and her family and also Melissa and her friends were great to read.
If your looking for a fun refreshing read then this is it. I recommend reading book one and I'm certainly looking forward to reading the third book.
I loved reading this story. We read how she's learning to grow up and make her own decisions. The interactions between Melissa and her family and also Melissa and her friends were great to read.
If your looking for a fun refreshing read then this is it. I recommend reading book one and I'm certainly looking forward to reading the third book.
November 2, 2014
This is a wonderful continuation of Melissa's story. I loved this one as much, if not more, than the first. Though this is a great story of life's struggles for a teenage girl, it is not the same common problems that all teenagers face. The characters are easy to relate to and well written. This is a shorter read, but really sucks you in, as well as leaves you wanting more.
July 29, 2014
this book, made me realise that life isn't easy. I liked how the birth of Melissa's baby sibling is shown, the effects it has on her and your family. I love her friendship with Ben, i like that she has someone else who gets what she is going through.
perfect book.
perfect book.
Want to read
June 29, 2012I'm reading this as part of a blog tour. :)
Want to read
March 8, 2012I like the bacground story of it and the developent of the characters.
August 6, 2012
really liked it .....
October 24, 2013
coming soon
January 15, 2018
Another great story. Melissa's family faces a new challenge, her friendships and other relationships shift a little bit, and she's just a few months from turning 15.
December 10, 2020
xoxoxo (Stories About Melissa #2) was another great read by Bethany Lopez. Melissa has learned so much since the beginning of freshman year. Her life is about to change when her youngest sibling is born. She is now the oldest of five kids. She has been inseparable with Jess and Jimmy. She meets Ben who is a senior and becomes a distraction from all the changes. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by the author.
March 24, 2016
This strangely entitled tale is a very cute read, just like Ta Ta for Now. The tale is conveyed through a diary entry for every day. The author writes through the eyes of a fourteen-year-old drama queen, Melissa, and lets us enjoy her everyday happenings. It is well done and many young adult readers will identify with the characters 19 dramas. It is great reading full of light humor and good descriptions; mix with family lifetime lessons.
The book starts when Melissa begins her second diary. Soon her pregnant mom gives birth to her little brother, but not all is well. Max, the little one, has Down syndrome. For a while they don 19t know what to expect from each other. Soon, with the help of other parents, the family gets to feel more confortable with the new addition. Still Melissa has her own life to live, and she tells us all about it. New love interests and old ones that are coming back are the subject of some of the entries in her new diary.
In a diary setting, the author lets us see the growth of the characters on an everyday basis. It is easily followed by the reader; who will find it refreshing. However, it could use a light editing to clean a few repetitions. Also it would work better if something big were to be accomplished by the end of the book. That would give the readers a reason to read the next one in the series. As it is, it isn 19t bad 14it is just the end of another day. There is no real closing there.
The book starts when Melissa begins her second diary. Soon her pregnant mom gives birth to her little brother, but not all is well. Max, the little one, has Down syndrome. For a while they don 19t know what to expect from each other. Soon, with the help of other parents, the family gets to feel more confortable with the new addition. Still Melissa has her own life to live, and she tells us all about it. New love interests and old ones that are coming back are the subject of some of the entries in her new diary.
In a diary setting, the author lets us see the growth of the characters on an everyday basis. It is easily followed by the reader; who will find it refreshing. However, it could use a light editing to clean a few repetitions. Also it would work better if something big were to be accomplished by the end of the book. That would give the readers a reason to read the next one in the series. As it is, it isn 19t bad 14it is just the end of another day. There is no real closing there.
August 10, 2012
Did I enjoy this book: This was another quick, easy, entertaining story that picks up about six months after Ta Ta For Now! left off. I enjoyed this book the same as the first.
The journal format continues, with Melissa signing off in this journal "xoxoxo." Melissa's mom has her baby, and this event changes the family in a big way. Melissa and Jess are still best friends...this makes me very happy! I still don't like Brian at all. And Jimmy...oh, Jimmy...so patient, so there, I so want he and Melissa together. But I would also like to see Melissa and Ben together...but I'm not sure this will happen.
One scene that I enjoyed a lot with me was while Melissa and her family were at the lake. I have to agree with Melissa - the best way to eat a marshmallow cooked over a fire is burnt on the outside and ooey-gooey on the inside! YUM!!
Would I recommend it: If you read this first book, Ta Ta For Now!, and you plan on reading the third book, Ciao, then you definitely have to read this book!
Will I read it again: I will not.
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The journal format continues, with Melissa signing off in this journal "xoxoxo." Melissa's mom has her baby, and this event changes the family in a big way. Melissa and Jess are still best friends...this makes me very happy! I still don't like Brian at all. And Jimmy...oh, Jimmy...so patient, so there, I so want he and Melissa together. But I would also like to see Melissa and Ben together...but I'm not sure this will happen.
One scene that I enjoyed a lot with me was while Melissa and her family were at the lake. I have to agree with Melissa - the best way to eat a marshmallow cooked over a fire is burnt on the outside and ooey-gooey on the inside! YUM!!
Would I recommend it: If you read this first book, Ta Ta For Now!, and you plan on reading the third book, Ciao, then you definitely have to read this book!
Will I read it again: I will not.
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March 18, 2013
3.5 stars
xoxoxo is the second book in the Stories about Melissa series by Bethany Lopez. I won all three of the books in the series from a giveaway on Goodreads.
Through a series of journal entries, xoxoxo tells the story of days in the life of Melissa, a high school freshman. Having decided to keep a journal, Melissa then records significant events on a regular basis – generally about her family, her friendships and of course about boys.
Light and easy to read I finished this in a couple of hours. It was actually perfect because I was looking for something that didn’t require lots of concentration and wouldn’t take me long. The story line is sweet and innocent, with a little bit of family drama thrown in for good measure – completely appropriate given the age of the main character.
I think this series is perfectly suited to young teens as it touches on things they are likely to be experiencing. It is well written, easy to read and nice story.
xoxoxo is the second book in the Stories about Melissa series by Bethany Lopez. I won all three of the books in the series from a giveaway on Goodreads.
Through a series of journal entries, xoxoxo tells the story of days in the life of Melissa, a high school freshman. Having decided to keep a journal, Melissa then records significant events on a regular basis – generally about her family, her friendships and of course about boys.
Light and easy to read I finished this in a couple of hours. It was actually perfect because I was looking for something that didn’t require lots of concentration and wouldn’t take me long. The story line is sweet and innocent, with a little bit of family drama thrown in for good measure – completely appropriate given the age of the main character.
I think this series is perfectly suited to young teens as it touches on things they are likely to be experiencing. It is well written, easy to read and nice story.
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January 13, 2019xoxoxo is Now Available
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Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/xoxoxo-Stories-...
iBooks - https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/xoxo...
Nook - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/xoxo...
Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/xoxoxo
Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/B00RPVFLGA...
August 19, 2012
This book starts a new diary for Melissa. While she struggled with a boyfriend or not last book, she has new struggles this book. Again, it’s a great family working together to get through the trials.
Again a quick read as I read this book in half a day. Even though this book is fairly simple, it still gives the reader some satisfaction. This book is definitely appropriate for any young adult age (12+).
Being the second book in the series, definitely need to read the books in order.
Again a quick read as I read this book in half a day. Even though this book is fairly simple, it still gives the reader some satisfaction. This book is definitely appropriate for any young adult age (12+).
Being the second book in the series, definitely need to read the books in order.
August 11, 2012
I will post my review during the book tour.
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