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Love Struck
Glam new girl Emily is causing waves at school, but Holly's not impressed. She can't understand what all the boys see in her - especially when it comes to Jonah, Holly's secret crush, and Wes, her best friend. But, when Holly, Wes, Jonah and Emily get tickets to the hottest music festival of the summer, the scene is set for all kinds of romantic muddle, mayhem, and a touch of magic...
169 pages, Paperback
First published July 7, 2008
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Rachael Wing
2 books20 followersMy name is Rachael Alice Wing, and I’m sixteen years old. My birthday is 13th September 1990. I wrote Star-Crossed when I was fourteen (year nine) under the name of ‘Wherefore art thou, Romeo?’ on a writing website, just for something to do, but I got a little bit addicted to writing it, and carried on until the end. I started writing when I was very tiny, ever since I was old enough to write in sentences! I wrote a story for Oxford Reading Tree in year two, about Biff, Chip and Kipper, with a friend and we got a prize for the school for it. That story was inspired by those books, which taught me how to read. Reading really helped to develop my passion for writing, as it broadened my ideas and created so much scope for my imagination.
I’ve always been a big reader, my favourites including things like Harry Potter, Georgia Nicholson series by Louise Rennison and Guitar Girl by Sara Manning – all brilliant books, but slightly different. The books that I read tend to vary in genre, which I feel adds to diversity in my writing and helps me to see different people in different situations. Apart from writing, I like to be with my friends. I have some really great ones who are the most random people I’ll ever meet, complete angels, but crazy fools at best.. I spend a lot of time with my friends; texting them, chatting on msn or just hanging out with them in general- shopping/meals out/cinema seem to be the regular thing, always in Oxford. Oxford is my second home! My weekend is spent in or around the city; Saturday is Stagecoach, where I work and have lessons in drama, dance and singing, and Sunday is either shopping there with various friends or spent frantically doing my homework so that I don’t fail! Weekdays are busy too- schoolwork, cleaning at school (my other part-time job) or at rehearsals for either drama or school play (unlike Jen I don’t get the main parts!), and also staying in Didcot for a Subway (chicken teriyaki all the way!). Its all a bit on the busy side, as I’m coming up to GCSEs summer 2007, but I have chocolate to get me through! Like most girls, I love chocolate! And the only thing better than chocolate is possibly Ben and Jerry’s ice cream; a fettish which was brought on by my friend Christie and my school friends. We love to share the ice cream and have a bit of a chat, and its always a happy time when its 2 tubs for a fiver at Sainsbury’s!
I don’t really have a favourite colour, but if I had to choose I think I’d pick green, because I love green eyes! My eyes are kind of green, and (this is sad!) Harry Potter’s eyes are green, so its obviously the best colour, haha. I love pizza, and I also love to paint and to dance about when nobody’s watching.. its one of my favourite things to do: dancing around my kitchen! Everyone should try it!
I’ve always been a big reader, my favourites including things like Harry Potter, Georgia Nicholson series by Louise Rennison and Guitar Girl by Sara Manning – all brilliant books, but slightly different. The books that I read tend to vary in genre, which I feel adds to diversity in my writing and helps me to see different people in different situations. Apart from writing, I like to be with my friends. I have some really great ones who are the most random people I’ll ever meet, complete angels, but crazy fools at best.. I spend a lot of time with my friends; texting them, chatting on msn or just hanging out with them in general- shopping/meals out/cinema seem to be the regular thing, always in Oxford. Oxford is my second home! My weekend is spent in or around the city; Saturday is Stagecoach, where I work and have lessons in drama, dance and singing, and Sunday is either shopping there with various friends or spent frantically doing my homework so that I don’t fail! Weekdays are busy too- schoolwork, cleaning at school (my other part-time job) or at rehearsals for either drama or school play (unlike Jen I don’t get the main parts!), and also staying in Didcot for a Subway (chicken teriyaki all the way!). Its all a bit on the busy side, as I’m coming up to GCSEs summer 2007, but I have chocolate to get me through! Like most girls, I love chocolate! And the only thing better than chocolate is possibly Ben and Jerry’s ice cream; a fettish which was brought on by my friend Christie and my school friends. We love to share the ice cream and have a bit of a chat, and its always a happy time when its 2 tubs for a fiver at Sainsbury’s!
I don’t really have a favourite colour, but if I had to choose I think I’d pick green, because I love green eyes! My eyes are kind of green, and (this is sad!) Harry Potter’s eyes are green, so its obviously the best colour, haha. I love pizza, and I also love to paint and to dance about when nobody’s watching.. its one of my favourite things to do: dancing around my kitchen! Everyone should try it!
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January 23, 2018
To be honest, it didn't suit my romance expectations. However, if I was a teenager, this might be the romance I would love to read. And just thinking about this book has been written at young age, it's quite satisfying.
March 23, 2019
4 Stars... I guess?
I mean, it wasn't really that great, because I'm not really interested in this kind of genre :P
But I guess it would be pretty good for those who enjoy teen romance novels, so..
Well, at least it wasn't as cheesy as I expected it to be.
But I never really found out if Wes even liked Holly back but- it's a romance book, it's not really supposed to make sense..? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I still feel like Wes has feelings for Emily thought T^T
I guess I'd recommend it if people want something short to read or are actually interested in this genre :P
I mean, it wasn't really that great, because I'm not really interested in this kind of genre :P
But I guess it would be pretty good for those who enjoy teen romance novels, so..
Well, at least it wasn't as cheesy as I expected it to be.
But I never really found out if Wes even liked Holly back but- it's a romance book, it's not really supposed to make sense..? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I still feel like Wes has feelings for Emily thought T^T
I guess I'd recommend it if people want something short to read or are actually interested in this genre :P
December 16, 2017
A classmate recommended me this book. I would say it's not my kind of book because I know the 13 year old me wouldn't like it but I can see other's in that age group enjoying it. The writing is ok, but every bit predictable.
January 1, 2019
Not much to say but hooraaayyy to the guy who won😏😏😏
July 20, 2023
meh,could've been better,could've been worse
February 25, 2011
This is a 3.5 out of 5
So I've had my eye out for any other Rachael Wing books after I re-read Star-Crossed for like the 10th time. It's a short but sweet book and I love it - especially the way it's written.
Anyway, I was mooching about my library when I saw The Legacy by Gemma Malley *grab*, then this *grab*.
Rachael Wing was only 16 when Star-Crossed was published, 14 when she wrote it and although, it isn't as well rounded as some books are these days, it's not all that bad compared to the fact she was 14. I was 14 when I got into writing...and it's not all that brillant still.
Synopsis: This is the supposed to be the summer of her life, for fifteen year-old Holly. She has tickets for the local, famous music festivial, The Midsummer Rave, with her best friend, Wes and now, her crush, Jonah is taking an interest in her. What else could possible ruin this summer? It seems like it is going to be the best summer, until Emily a.ka. Barbie, the American blonde bimbo (Sidenote: What Holly calls her - not me!) who all the boys, including Wes, fall for. But she isn't all she seems behind the tan and the glossy blonde hair.
Review: This book is based loosely on the story of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Like Star-Crossed is based on Romeo and Juliet. This time....it's not as obvious and to be honest, it took me a while to understand how it was. I went and saw a school production of the Shakespeare play which has 3 of my close friends in (one played Helena, one a fairy and one was one of the actors at the wedding) which was absolutely amazing and I enjoyed it so I know the story pretty well. And apart from the fact that Holly, Wes, Jonah and Emily are the main characters in the play and the name of the festival links in with the play title, I couldn't see the reference. And the band, The Faeries, that Wes and Holly love are of course...the Faeries in the play.
Also for me, it seemed like nothing happened as I read it. It's only afterwards that you realise a lot of stuff did happen, much like Matched by Ally Condie. There is no shocking twists and turns like in some books but in some ways, that made it more enjoyable and nicer to read. I relaxed more while reading it.
I liked how the lyrics mentioned fitted in with the plot too.
Looking at the book, like Star-Crossed, it look like such a young teenager type book that a little bit cheesy and over rated. But it's not. There are some brillant moments and Rachael Wing has included some great, original characters that are all different. I personally loved Remi and Arno (friends of Holly's) and Wes. Ah Wes. There's something about that name I love like in The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen. And the name Jonah is starting to appeal to me. Although, in this book, Jonah is a complete idiot and I can't believe Holly fell for him. Anyway, moving on.
The ending of the story is inevitable and you can probably guess what happens at the end of the book.
Although, the cover lets it down, this book is an nice short read at only 170 pages.
This isn't as good and well-written as Star-Crossed was but this is still worth a read if you want a book where you don't have to think too much and you can just relax and enjoy. It's a definite possible summer read.
So I've had my eye out for any other Rachael Wing books after I re-read Star-Crossed for like the 10th time. It's a short but sweet book and I love it - especially the way it's written.
Anyway, I was mooching about my library when I saw The Legacy by Gemma Malley *grab*, then this *grab*.
Rachael Wing was only 16 when Star-Crossed was published, 14 when she wrote it and although, it isn't as well rounded as some books are these days, it's not all that bad compared to the fact she was 14. I was 14 when I got into writing...and it's not all that brillant still.
Synopsis: This is the supposed to be the summer of her life, for fifteen year-old Holly. She has tickets for the local, famous music festivial, The Midsummer Rave, with her best friend, Wes and now, her crush, Jonah is taking an interest in her. What else could possible ruin this summer? It seems like it is going to be the best summer, until Emily a.ka. Barbie, the American blonde bimbo (Sidenote: What Holly calls her - not me!) who all the boys, including Wes, fall for. But she isn't all she seems behind the tan and the glossy blonde hair.
Review: This book is based loosely on the story of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Like Star-Crossed is based on Romeo and Juliet. This time....it's not as obvious and to be honest, it took me a while to understand how it was. I went and saw a school production of the Shakespeare play which has 3 of my close friends in (one played Helena, one a fairy and one was one of the actors at the wedding) which was absolutely amazing and I enjoyed it so I know the story pretty well. And apart from the fact that Holly, Wes, Jonah and Emily are the main characters in the play and the name of the festival links in with the play title, I couldn't see the reference. And the band, The Faeries, that Wes and Holly love are of course...the Faeries in the play.
Also for me, it seemed like nothing happened as I read it. It's only afterwards that you realise a lot of stuff did happen, much like Matched by Ally Condie. There is no shocking twists and turns like in some books but in some ways, that made it more enjoyable and nicer to read. I relaxed more while reading it.
I liked how the lyrics mentioned fitted in with the plot too.
Looking at the book, like Star-Crossed, it look like such a young teenager type book that a little bit cheesy and over rated. But it's not. There are some brillant moments and Rachael Wing has included some great, original characters that are all different. I personally loved Remi and Arno (friends of Holly's) and Wes. Ah Wes. There's something about that name I love like in The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen. And the name Jonah is starting to appeal to me. Although, in this book, Jonah is a complete idiot and I can't believe Holly fell for him. Anyway, moving on.
The ending of the story is inevitable and you can probably guess what happens at the end of the book.
Although, the cover lets it down, this book is an nice short read at only 170 pages.
This isn't as good and well-written as Star-Crossed was but this is still worth a read if you want a book where you don't have to think too much and you can just relax and enjoy. It's a definite possible summer read.
November 4, 2020
Rachael Wing's writing style improved immensely compared to her first book Star Crossed.
I didn't think I would like this novel, but it was actually quite enjoyable.
I definitely recommend it to younger romance readers.
I didn't think I would like this novel, but it was actually quite enjoyable.
I definitely recommend it to younger romance readers.
November 7, 2015
One of the most amazing stories I have ever read. I could relate to so much. To the characters, to the events that took place. And yet, I couldn't help but be amazed at the moments that I recognized from the original Shakespeare play.
I do believe that William Shakespeare himself, if he was still with us and given the chance, would love this book as much as I did.
I do believe that William Shakespeare himself, if he was still with us and given the chance, would love this book as much as I did.
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March 21, 2009I really enjoyed this, not quite as much as I enjoyed her first book but I still love this one. I really should read A Midsummers Night Dream.
October 21, 2011
it's ok, but quite cliche...rite from the beginning i knew that Holly will end up with Wes, her bestfren.
November 5, 2012
*4.5*
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