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Cheerleader Trilogy #2
Brunettes Strike Back
Sequel to I Was A Non-Blonde Cheerleader from New York Times bestseller Kieran Scott!
New Jersey transplant and spunky brunette Annisa and her sand Dune High cheerleading squad are headed to nationals! Just when she thinks her blonde teammates have accepted her, some of the girls have suddenly made it their mission to convert Annisa to the blonde side. Annisa thinks her luck is finally changing when her old squad makes a surprise appearance at nationals, but soon it turns into a Jersey versus Florida turf battle. torn between two worlds, and two hair colors, can one non-blonde cheerleader make it through the sea of highlights and rock nationals her own way?
New Jersey transplant and spunky brunette Annisa and her sand Dune High cheerleading squad are headed to nationals! Just when she thinks her blonde teammates have accepted her, some of the girls have suddenly made it their mission to convert Annisa to the blonde side. Annisa thinks her luck is finally changing when her old squad makes a surprise appearance at nationals, but soon it turns into a Jersey versus Florida turf battle. torn between two worlds, and two hair colors, can one non-blonde cheerleader make it through the sea of highlights and rock nationals her own way?
249 pages, Paperback
First published May 10, 2006
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Kieran Scott
43 books1,617 followersKieran Scott is the author of domestic suspense and mystery novels including WISH YOU WERE GONE, REGRETS ONLY and PEOPLE WILL TALK. She has also written several young adult novels, both under her own name and for Alloy Entertainment under the pseudonym Kate Brian. These include the New York Times best-selling PRIVATE and PRIVILEGE series, as well as MEGAN MEADE'S GUIDE TO THE MCGOWAN BOYS and many others. She grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, attended Rutgers University, and now lives in New Jersey with her husband, two sons and one goofy dog.
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July 16, 2017
Honestly, Annisa annoyed the hell out of me in this on, but I still read it quickly and enjoyed it (for the most part).
This series is such a quick, light, and fluffy summer read!
Happy reading!
This series is such a quick, light, and fluffy summer read!
Happy reading!
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December 12, 2008Whoops. I skipped this one... But funny thing... I understood the third book with out it... Boring, predictable plot, but a good read when your wanting a laugh I suppose.
January 28, 2019
Bardzo fajna i przyjemna lektura. Nie jest ona wybitna ani ambitna, jednak sprawia, że można całkowicie oderwać się od rzeczywistości i zapomnieć o wszystkich problemach.
Autorka trochę spłyca świat i przystawia rzeczy po prostu nierealne i idealna, jednak nie zmienia to faktu, ze warto ją przeczytać.
Autorka trochę spłyca świat i przystawia rzeczy po prostu nierealne i idealna, jednak nie zmienia to faktu, ze warto ją przeczytać.
May 3, 2019
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a ton of mindless fun re-reading this series
February 25, 2020
I'm such a sucker for delicious fluffy things.
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January 27, 2024lived for this series in elementary school
July 6, 2024
Yet again, pure nostalgia. I think I’ll always like the first in the series best, but this one is also great for its own reasons!
September 13, 2009
At last all seems to be going well for Annisa. Her teammates are finally starting to accept her, its smooth sailing for her and Daniel, and her team is about to vie to attend nationals. Then her world is flipped upside down when she grows suspicious of Daniel and his relationship with Sage, his ex. She releases her emotions during her performance helping her to perform better than ever. The Sand Dunes are going to Nationals! She tries to let go of the boy friend drama and focus on cheerleading and hanging out with her squad. She then learns that they actually haven’t accepted her and want her to dye her hair for Nationals. Tension rises between the squad because of this and many other issues such as competition for next year’s captain. To add to Annisa’s plate, it seems her Jersey best friend Jordan and the rest of her old squad were admitted to Nationals as well. On top of that, her Florida best friend Bethany got through to Daniel and got him to come to Nationals with her. The Sand Dunes feel as though she’s losing focus and dedication as she is spending more time with her old squad and Daniel than. The squad’s photographer appears to have developed feelings for Annisa in which he expresses with a kiss, which Daniel sees and mistakes for disloyalty from Annisa. In order for them to win, Annisa needs to pull things together with the squad and quick, so she apologizes, promises that she’ll focus all her attention of cheer, and to prove her commitment she agrees on letting them dye her hair. Touched by this they come to their senses and let her keep her hair natural. Inspired, another squad member lets her true brunette hair show as well. The Sand Dunes win Nationals, and Annisa works things out with Daniel, Jordan, and the photographer.
Scott did a fine job on building tension and suspense throughout the novel. She kept adding issues to the plate, some of which were unforeseen twists such as her old squad and Daniel showing up and the photographer developing feelings for Annisa. It was to the point where I didn’t know what was going to happen next. In the end all problems were solved and the team was able to succeed at dominating nationals.
Scott did a fine job on building tension and suspense throughout the novel. She kept adding issues to the plate, some of which were unforeseen twists such as her old squad and Daniel showing up and the photographer developing feelings for Annisa. It was to the point where I didn’t know what was going to happen next. In the end all problems were solved and the team was able to succeed at dominating nationals.
May 29, 2013
Brunettes Strike Back starts where the last book in the series left off. The main character Annisa is trying to lead her team to victory at nationals. Throughout the story, her teammates are pressuring her to fit in with them by dying her hair blonde. They think this would help them look more like a team. Annisa is trying to avoid their peer pressure and when her old team shows up at nationals, it makes it easier. Annisa tries to fit back in with her old teammates and friends, but her new ones need her help too. She is now stuck between her old life and her new life. For instance, her old best friends want to hang out at nationals like they always do, but her new teammates need help. Annisa is also flustered by the guy she likes trying to get back with his ex-girlfriend. Annisa has to figure out how to balance her old life with her new lifestyle before she ruins nationals for her whole team. Will Annisa’s team come out on top or will her old life take over?
I would suggest that young adults and teenagers read this book. I think that this book discusses the impact of peer pressure, relationships, and drama throughout her life. Teenagers would really relate to this book because it shows all of the emotions and actions you go through while you are in high school. This book is very relatable to teenagers because you go through the same events of choosing right over wrong in your life. I think this book is more for girls because it is about cheerleading. Most guys would not want to read this book because it is filled with drama, relationships and cheerleading.
I gave this book four stars because it is very relatable. As a reader, you understand what Annisa is going through because it relates to your own life. It was a very fun read and kept you guessing what Annisa is going to do. I also enjoyed this book because it showed how Annisa grew as a person as the story went on. You could tell she learned from her mistakes and knew that she had to become a leader in order for her team to succeed. I really liked this book because it is relatable and kept you on the edge of your seat.
I would suggest that young adults and teenagers read this book. I think that this book discusses the impact of peer pressure, relationships, and drama throughout her life. Teenagers would really relate to this book because it shows all of the emotions and actions you go through while you are in high school. This book is very relatable to teenagers because you go through the same events of choosing right over wrong in your life. I think this book is more for girls because it is about cheerleading. Most guys would not want to read this book because it is filled with drama, relationships and cheerleading.
I gave this book four stars because it is very relatable. As a reader, you understand what Annisa is going through because it relates to your own life. It was a very fun read and kept you guessing what Annisa is going to do. I also enjoyed this book because it showed how Annisa grew as a person as the story went on. You could tell she learned from her mistakes and knew that she had to become a leader in order for her team to succeed. I really liked this book because it is relatable and kept you on the edge of your seat.
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February 22, 2011I had read the first book, and thought that it was pretty good. When I found out that the story continues, I thought I might as well read it. In my opinion, the first book was reall good, it was pretty pradictable about what was going to happen. Well, when the book ened,and I found out that there was a second book, I was trying to think what this one was going to be about. This one was less predicable, and sounded like it was going to be good. When I read the tittle, Brunnetes Strike Back, I was sure that this one was going to be really good.
In my opinion the author did a good job, when I finally finished the book, I thought It was kind of like the first one with a twist, it all starts out when Annisa Gobrowski cheerleading team goes to reginals. They think everything is fine, until Annisa finds out that her old cheerleading squad from New Jersey has been excepted to reginals too. It become a conflict between her old and new squad. THey want Annisa back, and her new squad thinks she is helping her old squad instad of her new squad. It becomes a giantic mess, with betrail, hateride, and a good ending no one will wat to miss.
It has a good twist ot the book. Then ending was good, and there is a third boom that i am still decideing wether to read or not.The plot was good, and the way the authoer wrote the story was ok, but the thing that I did not understand is why the author put so much drama into one book. At first she sees her old team, and her best friend is on that team and thier fighting a little, and her team is mad at her. Also she is deadling with reginals, and making sure she can fit everything in. Just to me, I feel that it was just to much, and pilled on to fast.
Ok one thing I did like about the book,(not that I didn't like it, it was ok, there were just some part that were bad) was that the author of the book, brought what was really special from Annisa's life (her old life in Jersey)and added to it,which made it very realitci,and gave it a special touch. I thought that was pretty nice.
In my opinion the author did a good job, when I finally finished the book, I thought It was kind of like the first one with a twist, it all starts out when Annisa Gobrowski cheerleading team goes to reginals. They think everything is fine, until Annisa finds out that her old cheerleading squad from New Jersey has been excepted to reginals too. It become a conflict between her old and new squad. THey want Annisa back, and her new squad thinks she is helping her old squad instad of her new squad. It becomes a giantic mess, with betrail, hateride, and a good ending no one will wat to miss.
It has a good twist ot the book. Then ending was good, and there is a third boom that i am still decideing wether to read or not.The plot was good, and the way the authoer wrote the story was ok, but the thing that I did not understand is why the author put so much drama into one book. At first she sees her old team, and her best friend is on that team and thier fighting a little, and her team is mad at her. Also she is deadling with reginals, and making sure she can fit everything in. Just to me, I feel that it was just to much, and pilled on to fast.
Ok one thing I did like about the book,(not that I didn't like it, it was ok, there were just some part that were bad) was that the author of the book, brought what was really special from Annisa's life (her old life in Jersey)and added to it,which made it very realitci,and gave it a special touch. I thought that was pretty nice.
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August 6, 2016
This book can be read as a standalone, but the characters' behavior is more understandable if you've read the first book in the trilogy, I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader.
The Sand Dune High Fighting Crabs are back, this time at the national cheerleading competition, which is being held in a hotel within driving distance of their hometown. The hotel setting opens up all kinds of opportunities for sneaking out and sneaking around, and the squad makes the most of their chances--with disastrous results.
This entry in the trilogy is more drama-driven and less humorous than the first, which is something of a disappointment. There are still witty conversations, but the romantic angst and stressed friendships overshadow the story. Scott seems to have trouble writing sweet, lovable romances; almost inevitably they slide toward the insecure and vicious (see She's So Dead to Us for an example of what I mean). In this case our sweet, lovable heroine is turning into something out of Giselle, and I don't like it.
Still, there's lots of awesome athletic action and a few touching scenes that redeem the book as a whole. Brunettes Strike Back isn't bad, it just isn't as good as its predecessor.
The Sand Dune High Fighting Crabs are back, this time at the national cheerleading competition, which is being held in a hotel within driving distance of their hometown. The hotel setting opens up all kinds of opportunities for sneaking out and sneaking around, and the squad makes the most of their chances--with disastrous results.
This entry in the trilogy is more drama-driven and less humorous than the first, which is something of a disappointment. There are still witty conversations, but the romantic angst and stressed friendships overshadow the story. Scott seems to have trouble writing sweet, lovable romances; almost inevitably they slide toward the insecure and vicious (see She's So Dead to Us for an example of what I mean). In this case our sweet, lovable heroine is turning into something out of Giselle, and I don't like it.
Still, there's lots of awesome athletic action and a few touching scenes that redeem the book as a whole. Brunettes Strike Back isn't bad, it just isn't as good as its predecessor.
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April 20, 2010In this book, I read about cheerleaders. I've always thought of teenagers as mean and snobby (b-word)s. In this book, I guess the main character learns about teamwork and I've learned even more about not judging about another person.
The main character learns about teamwork because of the problems she faced. She faced prejudice because she was a new member and her hair... her hair stood out from the others. She was a brunette while everyone else in the squad were blondies. I guess that's why teamwork is especially important to her. In the story, she faces discrimination in her squad and also competition. With a superstitious squad leader, its amazing how Annisa can survive all of this especially after seeing her old squad from New Jersey.
I've learned to not judge about other people without knowing them again! Not all cheerleaders are dumb blonds and rude. Some may be different and to make an assumption that all were the same was wrong of me.
Yeah, overall, this was a pretty good book. I mean, it doesn't fit with me because its about cheerleading, and frankly, I don't care about that topic, but yeah.
The main character learns about teamwork because of the problems she faced. She faced prejudice because she was a new member and her hair... her hair stood out from the others. She was a brunette while everyone else in the squad were blondies. I guess that's why teamwork is especially important to her. In the story, she faces discrimination in her squad and also competition. With a superstitious squad leader, its amazing how Annisa can survive all of this especially after seeing her old squad from New Jersey.
I've learned to not judge about other people without knowing them again! Not all cheerleaders are dumb blonds and rude. Some may be different and to make an assumption that all were the same was wrong of me.
Yeah, overall, this was a pretty good book. I mean, it doesn't fit with me because its about cheerleading, and frankly, I don't care about that topic, but yeah.
July 10, 2014
finish this book last night. i like the book , it's funny and focused more on the friendship and cheerleading. which is cool. i can relate to annisa so much.lol, well bcoz my friends at my uni is like polar opposite of my hometown friend. they're more conservative and crazy( like her new squad) but can be nice too(sometimes) compared to my laid back friends from hometown.
the romance was bleh. CAPITAL WORD BLEH. i mean annisa has more chemistry with steven.. i dont get it only at the end (that guy i forgot his name) come around. he's so weird acting so shy? sensitive ? idk.. i mean he's being distant to annisa.. weird.. he's not perfect he.. just so shallow? idk ... he's not important. i feel a bit bummed that steven is not with annisa.. i find their attraction is cute and funny.
bethany is awesome.jordan is a bit temperamental here.. but, what i like is everyone make mistake , and learn from it.. and the story doesnt focus so much on main character.
overall, good, but i hope the romance is better
the romance was bleh. CAPITAL WORD BLEH. i mean annisa has more chemistry with steven.. i dont get it only at the end (that guy i forgot his name) come around. he's so weird acting so shy? sensitive ? idk.. i mean he's being distant to annisa.. weird.. he's not perfect he.. just so shallow? idk ... he's not important. i feel a bit bummed that steven is not with annisa.. i find their attraction is cute and funny.
bethany is awesome.jordan is a bit temperamental here.. but, what i like is everyone make mistake , and learn from it.. and the story doesnt focus so much on main character.
overall, good, but i hope the romance is better
April 10, 2008
In this sequel to I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader, Annisa and her cheerleading squad go to the nationals competition, where she is thrilled to see her old New Jersey team. But Annisa is torn by old loyalties and new commitments, when all she wants to do is spend time with her new boyfriend.
All the pressure makes Annisa behave badly – especially after her team tries to bleach her brunette hair to match the rest of the squad. She cuts out on them, sneaks around, and has a bad attitude that is over the top. She shapes up in time for the final competition, and reconciles with her team.
While the competition scenes were good, and the conflict between old friends and her new life a strong one, the characters weren’t well developed. And Annisa’s bad attitude throughout the story made her shrill and unlikeable, especially her jealousy regarding her new boyfriend. Fans of the first book will want to read this regardless, but get it from the library.
All the pressure makes Annisa behave badly – especially after her team tries to bleach her brunette hair to match the rest of the squad. She cuts out on them, sneaks around, and has a bad attitude that is over the top. She shapes up in time for the final competition, and reconciles with her team.
While the competition scenes were good, and the conflict between old friends and her new life a strong one, the characters weren’t well developed. And Annisa’s bad attitude throughout the story made her shrill and unlikeable, especially her jealousy regarding her new boyfriend. Fans of the first book will want to read this regardless, but get it from the library.
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September 9, 2009 Brunettes strike back by Kieran Scott is about a high school cheerleader who has just made the squad as the only brunette on the team. In the novel she has to learn to deal with the peer pressure from her fellow team mates who want to dye her hair blonde and learn the importance of a team.
On their way to cheer camp, Jordan's team has to go up against the fierce Black bears, the best squad there and her old squad the Beavers. She begins to fall back into her old lifestyle hanging with her old friends talking with her old friends and almost completely neglecting her team because of the pressure they are beginning to put on her. But in the end she comes to her senses with a little help from her coach and is able to help her team bring home the cheer camp trophy for best squad.
On their way to cheer camp, Jordan's team has to go up against the fierce Black bears, the best squad there and her old squad the Beavers. She begins to fall back into her old lifestyle hanging with her old friends talking with her old friends and almost completely neglecting her team because of the pressure they are beginning to put on her. But in the end she comes to her senses with a little help from her coach and is able to help her team bring home the cheer camp trophy for best squad.
July 9, 2013
Wow ok. Let me try to think of some words that will fit this story...
Predictable?
Have you seen the Bring it on movies? Well imagine that, only lose the humor and the cool dances. Just simply cheerleading and some seriously dim witted girls.
Our main character is sarcastic (which I like) stands up for herself (which I like) and is absolutely head over heels for a boy. (Which I don't like)
I realize this is a sequel, but I never saw why Daniel was "the perfect guy". I never trust guys in stories who are described as perfect. Why? Cause there are no perfect people. I get real suspicious over "perfect" people.
The story was really predictable and the love scenes are vomit worthy. It you like that, then read the book.
Predictable?
Have you seen the Bring it on movies? Well imagine that, only lose the humor and the cool dances. Just simply cheerleading and some seriously dim witted girls.
Our main character is sarcastic (which I like) stands up for herself (which I like) and is absolutely head over heels for a boy. (Which I don't like)
I realize this is a sequel, but I never saw why Daniel was "the perfect guy". I never trust guys in stories who are described as perfect. Why? Cause there are no perfect people. I get real suspicious over "perfect" people.
The story was really predictable and the love scenes are vomit worthy. It you like that, then read the book.
August 22, 2013
It was good. Not the best book ever but oh well.
My friend let me borrow this book two years ago. It's still sitting on my bookshelf, begging to be given back but the friend that lent the book to me moved away. A year ago. :) She totally forgot I had it. Along with five other books she had given to me to read over the summer.
Brunettes Strike Back was a book that was full of morals. Like:
Never give in to peer pressure!
or
Always be yourself!
or
Cheerleaders are crazy!
Morals aside, the storyline was well developed, as were characters. Romance was a side bit. If you're looking for a quick read, I recommend this book. Only took me a little under an hour to finish.
Have a cheer-tastic read! Woo.
My friend let me borrow this book two years ago. It's still sitting on my bookshelf, begging to be given back but the friend that lent the book to me moved away. A year ago. :) She totally forgot I had it. Along with five other books she had given to me to read over the summer.
Brunettes Strike Back was a book that was full of morals. Like:
Never give in to peer pressure!
or
Always be yourself!
or
Cheerleaders are crazy!
Morals aside, the storyline was well developed, as were characters. Romance was a side bit. If you're looking for a quick read, I recommend this book. Only took me a little under an hour to finish.
Have a cheer-tastic read! Woo.
November 23, 2010
This was a really cute sequel to I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader! Annisa is on the brink of a new relationship and finally seems to be fitting in with her squad—who are on their way to nationals! But when her teammates suddenly want her to go blonde for "uniformity", she sites her almost-sorta-maybe boyfriend chatting with his ex, and gets thrown in between her new squad and her old friends, will she make it out in one piece? Read and find out! :)
January 22, 2011
This novel was okay but there was too much scenes in the book that are too romantic which kinda makes me wanna puke. I mean seriously, the main characters are only in high school but why did the author make them seem to act like they are twenty years old. However, I love how the main character that was intensively bullied in the beginning hot more confident and stood up for herself. She also showed the boys in the football team up. Thus, I would recommend people who like to read about dramatic love scenes.
July 20, 2009
This book was good but kind of a let down after the first . I felt like the author kept writing about the first books events and she kind of used the same plot annisa bringing the team back together . Yet it was still good . My favorite part in the book was probably when the Daniel drama happened and stephen kissed annisa !! That was a good part . Overall i would say you should get this book is a nice book to have around .
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September 10, 2010
I have read the first series of this book, and I do like it a lot too. I love how Annisa knows what her mistakes are and fixes her mistakes. She traces back her own step to find where and when did the fighting starts. Then she knew and stop her teammates' fight and unite them just in time to win the nationals. I love how the ending doesn't come to quickly like other books, it came slowly and in-time. THe happy ending came when she realizes that she was wrong.
September 27, 2016
The book title is Brunettes Strike Back and The author is Kieran Scott. You will like this book if you like a story about cheerleading, high school and drama. The story is set in New Jersey and Annisa faces a challenge of being the only brunette in the Sand Dune High cheerleading squad. One part I like was when this other girl in her cheerleading squad who was blonde stop this girl from coloring Annisa’s hair blonde.
March 5, 2015
The sequel to I was a Non-blonde cheerleader. I like these fluffy books, but, then again, I was a cheerleader in high school. [return][return]Still the only non-blonde on her Florida cheerleading squad, sixteen-year-old Annisa makes some decisions about how far she will go to fit in with her team while also staying true to herself.
November 23, 2009
I read "I was a Non-Blond Cheerleader" which was the prequel to this book, and loved it! My mom and I began reading this together, but we somehow got sidetracked and I hadn't picked it up in a few years. So, while trying to find a happy, funny book to read, I re-discovered this, and am dying to know how the story ends!
December 29, 2007
The story takes place in a high school and the protagnist is a girl who is in the cheerleading team. The book is basically about what happened to her in high school and I found really connected to some of the things that she experienced. It's a great and funny book!
October 21, 2008
Tottaly awsome! It was really intresting to read. I stayed up all night to read the last few chapters! Although I don't enjoy cheerleading, it was still a intresting book to read. It was humorous and descriptive, and I really liked this book. 5 STARS!!! :D
January 9, 2009
Very good sequel to I WAS A NON-BLONDE CHEERLEADER. This follows the life of a brunette from New Jersey who moves to Florida to become a champion cheerleader. There is a lot of drama- and some excessive whining- but a fun ending that readers will love. I give this book a B.
November 14, 2009
Brunettes Strike Back is a teen noble written by Kieran Scott. This book discribes all the changes and dessicions she has to make for her cheerleading squad. it also discribes what most teenagers go through in High School.
January 31, 2010
This book was better than the first book in some ways but not all. I like the drama and the characters seemed a little quirkier in this book than the first book. Overall, a pretty good book with laughs and some really great scenes.
January 13, 2012
i staped reading this halfway throught in disgust. throught the whole book her cheer captain has been trying to get her to dye her hair so she finally does it ans i belive she did it just to prove something i'm not sure any way she has lost my respect as a brunette cheerleader
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