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Bubbly Schnitzel
Social butterfly and closet bookworm Julia Carter is smart enough to trick her parents into sending her to Germany for the semester, but she would never let those smarts show. It wouldn’t be good for her bubbly reputation. With its antique houses and castle atop the hill, Marburg looks like it stepped straight out of a Grimm brothers’ fairytale. Yet life in this little German town is no fairytale at all—starting with the girls at school. When Julia’s offered an internship she can’t pass up, she begins the treacherous game of balancing her fledgling social life with work that risks a secret she’s kept for nine years—and her new boss’s son is out to trip her with it.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2017
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About the author
Meg D. Gonzalez
3 books21 followersMeg D. Gonzalez is a tea-sipping, adventure-seeking, pug-loving kind of girl. She’s crazy for God and wants to share His love with awesome young women around the globe.
She started her first novel at the age of fourteen (it will never see the light of day and that’s best for everyone), but her writing really came alive two years ago after she moved to Mexico. The crazy, wonderful people and culture she encountered inspired the story of Sketchy Tacos.
When she’s not writing, she’s learning to play video games with her husband (she’s horrible), taking hikes in beautiful parks with her pug Pascal, crocheting, and watching way too much TV.
She started her first novel at the age of fourteen (it will never see the light of day and that’s best for everyone), but her writing really came alive two years ago after she moved to Mexico. The crazy, wonderful people and culture she encountered inspired the story of Sketchy Tacos.
When she’s not writing, she’s learning to play video games with her husband (she’s horrible), taking hikes in beautiful parks with her pug Pascal, crocheting, and watching way too much TV.
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December 12, 2017
Review to come ... 😊
April 28, 2018
Julia's a social butterfly, a bubbly and popular senior whose only concern seems to be her appearance. In reality, she's a bookworm who longs for her parents' love and acceptance. She orchestrates a plan to be sent to live with her aunt in Marburg, Germany. Julia is determined to have everything she wants, a family, a popular group of friends, and the perfect boyfriend. But she learns, among other things, that appearances are far less important than true friendships.
This is book two in the series, but it's a standalone story with no cliffhanger. It's a clean Christian YA book that deals with teen issues like peer pressure and bullying. I absolutely loved the setting of the story, it was so original and described so well! The way the fairy tales were used was really interesting.
I love bookworm heroines and I connected with Julia instantly. She is two distinct people, the reality and the glittery fake shell, and the author did a really good job showing that. For Julia, image is everything, and her every word and action is so calculated. She spends all of her time seeking acceptance from the very people who will never give it to her. It made me want to grab the poor girl by her shoulders and shake some sense into her, then give her a hug.
I enjoyed the narration, the narrator had the perfect voice for Julia. She performed the various accents and voices well and pulled me right into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review. I really enjoyed this book, and I'd recommend it to teen readers and up!
This is book two in the series, but it's a standalone story with no cliffhanger. It's a clean Christian YA book that deals with teen issues like peer pressure and bullying. I absolutely loved the setting of the story, it was so original and described so well! The way the fairy tales were used was really interesting.
I love bookworm heroines and I connected with Julia instantly. She is two distinct people, the reality and the glittery fake shell, and the author did a really good job showing that. For Julia, image is everything, and her every word and action is so calculated. She spends all of her time seeking acceptance from the very people who will never give it to her. It made me want to grab the poor girl by her shoulders and shake some sense into her, then give her a hug.
I enjoyed the narration, the narrator had the perfect voice for Julia. She performed the various accents and voices well and pulled me right into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review. I really enjoyed this book, and I'd recommend it to teen readers and up!
December 21, 2017
Gripping story
This book takes the reader on a journey of a girl who figures out who she wants to be through awesome friendships that come alive on the pages. It is a quick read, as I turned the page with every new chapter, curious to see what Julia would do next, and hopeful she would make a wise choice. Overall, a wonderful book for young women, or those who have going women in their lives.
This book takes the reader on a journey of a girl who figures out who she wants to be through awesome friendships that come alive on the pages. It is a quick read, as I turned the page with every new chapter, curious to see what Julia would do next, and hopeful she would make a wise choice. Overall, a wonderful book for young women, or those who have going women in their lives.
January 15, 2018
Amazing!
This books takes you on a journey of rediscovery. I love how Megan is able to share her character's stories so easily, in a way that connects their story somehow to your own. Her descriptive writing also brings the locations to life right in front of you, making you want to travel the world and experience the cultures her characters do. I love this book!
This books takes you on a journey of rediscovery. I love how Megan is able to share her character's stories so easily, in a way that connects their story somehow to your own. Her descriptive writing also brings the locations to life right in front of you, making you want to travel the world and experience the cultures her characters do. I love this book!
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August 18, 2019I am reviewing the audio version of this book!
I totally loved this book. Having read book 3 Salty Crisps, I was anxious to hear Julia’s story. It did not disappoint. The book got and held my interest from the get go. I alternated from wanting to hug Julia, to wanting to shake her and tell her to be herself.
Lots of issues were tackled in this story. The author of these books writes in such a way though, that you don’t realise the issues are being tackled until you stop and think. This is a wonderful way to reach people, especially the intended audience which is young adults.
I love the way the author portrayed blind people as being capable and confident. As a blind person myself, I appreciate this.
The narration was good. The British accent sounded a bit like a south african accent at times, but still was a very good effort.
I am highly recommending this book, and not just for young adults, but all women who love a good story with a great message.
I totally loved this book. Having read book 3 Salty Crisps, I was anxious to hear Julia’s story. It did not disappoint. The book got and held my interest from the get go. I alternated from wanting to hug Julia, to wanting to shake her and tell her to be herself.
Lots of issues were tackled in this story. The author of these books writes in such a way though, that you don’t realise the issues are being tackled until you stop and think. This is a wonderful way to reach people, especially the intended audience which is young adults.
I love the way the author portrayed blind people as being capable and confident. As a blind person myself, I appreciate this.
The narration was good. The British accent sounded a bit like a south african accent at times, but still was a very good effort.
I am highly recommending this book, and not just for young adults, but all women who love a good story with a great message.
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