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Sweet Hearts #1
Star Crossed
'You did WHAT?' screamed Mari. 'You turned down the cutest boy ever? Are you crazy?'
Fliss isn't exactly outgoing. But on stage she really comes alive. And this summer, she's playing Juliet opposite her dream Romeo - Tom Mayerling. If only she could tell him how she feels! But unless Fliss finds some inner confidence, she's going to miss her chance with Tom. Because someone else has her eyes on Fliss's role - and her leading man . . .
- GenresRomanceYoung Adult
272 pages, Paperback
First published May 27, 2010
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Jo Cotterill
65 books75 followersJo Cotterill has had several careers - actor, musician, teacher, newspaper seller - but is now a full-time writer in Oxfordshire. She loves writing for all ages and has published over twenty books. A Library of Lemons is a book from the heart about making connections and what it really means to be human. Jo loves going into schools and talking about books and reading, and can be found making cards and writing music when she's not spending time with her husband and two young daughters.
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April 4, 2012
I LOVED IT SO SO MUCH!! I recommend it to anyone who loves young love stories like this ♥
April 9, 2011
Star Crossed is a story of first love and friendship. Fliss and her friends Mari and Victoria have enrolled in a summer theatre company and the play they will perform at the end of the summer is Romeo and Juliet. Fliss is an adorable character who is extraordinarily shy. Mari is a very confident girl who doesn't know when to hold her tongue. Victoria is a little more sensitive and also I think a little ditsy. They are all super excited to be in the play but none more so than Fliss who loves Romeo and Juliet and has read it many times. Mari and Victoria encourage Fliss to audition for the part of Juliet. It is her dream role but she doesn't really feel confident enough to put herself forward. Especially when the pushy and melodramatic Samantha is determined to bag herself the best role whatever the consequences. Fliss avoids conflict at all costs. But is she willing to let the chance to audition for the play's leading lady pass her by?
Fliss's shyness extends beyond avoiding conflict and not standing up for herself. It also stops her from speaking to the boy that makes her heart flutter and her cheeks blush. Tom Mayerling is a boy that all the girls think is handsome. Unfortunately, that includes the brash Samantha and she is ready to put her paws all over him and brand him with a red hot iron stating that he is her property.
Star Crossed is a wonderful sweet novel for tween readers. It is a fun and engaging read which explores a painfully shy character. For girls who are about to step over the threshold of looking at a boy and seeing a boy to looking at a boy and seeing a heart-fluttering potential boyfriend, this is the perfect story. The pace moved rapidly through the scenes both in terms of the novel and the play itself. I did feel the dialogue may have been a bit too careful. Yes this is for younger readers but I think they are much more streetwise than the author portrayed at times. However, that does mean that you could buy this book for a friend's daughter and not worry about inappropriate content.
Summer in this novel is decidedly English. It rains. There is stormy weather. But there are also sunny days where the girls lie back and enjoy ice cream. The romance was heart-warming and had some beautifully atmospheric and dramatic moments.
Overall, an entertaining story about first love, growing into your own skin and friendship. Fun and swiftly paced, I think this will appeal to fans of Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries series. This is a book I would have been besotted with at the age of eleven.
Thank you to Random House for sending me the book to review.
Fliss's shyness extends beyond avoiding conflict and not standing up for herself. It also stops her from speaking to the boy that makes her heart flutter and her cheeks blush. Tom Mayerling is a boy that all the girls think is handsome. Unfortunately, that includes the brash Samantha and she is ready to put her paws all over him and brand him with a red hot iron stating that he is her property.
Star Crossed is a wonderful sweet novel for tween readers. It is a fun and engaging read which explores a painfully shy character. For girls who are about to step over the threshold of looking at a boy and seeing a boy to looking at a boy and seeing a heart-fluttering potential boyfriend, this is the perfect story. The pace moved rapidly through the scenes both in terms of the novel and the play itself. I did feel the dialogue may have been a bit too careful. Yes this is for younger readers but I think they are much more streetwise than the author portrayed at times. However, that does mean that you could buy this book for a friend's daughter and not worry about inappropriate content.
Summer in this novel is decidedly English. It rains. There is stormy weather. But there are also sunny days where the girls lie back and enjoy ice cream. The romance was heart-warming and had some beautifully atmospheric and dramatic moments.
Overall, an entertaining story about first love, growing into your own skin and friendship. Fun and swiftly paced, I think this will appeal to fans of Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries series. This is a book I would have been besotted with at the age of eleven.
Thank you to Random House for sending me the book to review.
September 4, 2020
this book was really enjoyable and i liked how relatable fliss was , i really related to her throughout the book and there were points in the book that i literally thought to myself : i do that ! it was really satisfying when fliss finally stood up to Samantha. fliss' friends were very supportive throughout the book and they had a good friendship.
i would recommend this book to people aged 11+ .
if you enjoyed this book you should read :
- romeo and whats her name by shani petroff
i would recommend this book to people aged 11+ .
if you enjoyed this book you should read :
- romeo and whats her name by shani petroff
November 12, 2023
Il libro mi è piaciuto molto, perché è una storia divertente, emozionante e romantica, che parla di temi importanti come l'amore, l'amicizia e i sogni. L'autrice ha saputo creare dei personaggi realistici e simpatici, che affrontano le sfide tipiche dell'adolescenza.
Ho apprezzato soprattutto il personaggio di Fliss, che è la protagonista e la narratrice del libro. Fliss è una ragazza intelligente, sensibile e creativa, ma anche molto timida. La nostra protagonista ha il sogno di diventare un'attrice, ma sua madre inizialmente non la capisce e non la sostiene inoltre si innamora di Tom, il ragazzo che interpreta Romeo, ma non riesce a confessargli i suoi sentimenti a causa della sua timidezza. Fliss deve anche fare i conti con Samantha, la ragazza più bella e popolare della scuola, che vuole rubarle il ruolo e il ragazzo. Questo libro non è solo una storia d’amore, ma anche una storia di crescita personale, di conflitti familiari, di aspirazioni e di sogni.
Mi sono divertita a seguire le avventure di Fliss e delle sue amiche che la aiutano a superare la sua timidezza e a difendersi da Samantha. Mari è stato uno dei miei personaggi preferiti perché non ha peli sulla lingua ed è intelligente, ironica, istintiva e sicura di se. Ho adorato i suoi battibecchi con Samantha!
Samantha è la classica "Barbie", una ragazza che punta tutto sulla bellezza e sul successo. Una ragazza superficiale e vanitosa ma che nasconde una fragilità e una insicurezza molto forti, dovute al fatto che è stata viziata e abbandonata a se stessa dai ricchi genitori assenti. Samantha però non si redime e non cambia, ma rimane una nemica di Fliss fino alla fine. Forse l'autrice avrebbe potuto rendere il suo personaggio più sfumato e più umano, mostrando anche i suoi lati positivi e le sue ragioni.
Ho apprezzato anche il tema del rapporto tra Fliss e sua madre, che è uno dei più importanti e complessi del libro. Il rapporto tra le due è difficile e conflittuale, perché non si capiscono e non si ascoltano. La madre di Fliss vorrebbe che lei seguisse una carriera più stabile e sicura, mentre Fliss vorrebbe fare teatro e seguire il suo sogno. Le due però riusciranno a trovare un compromesso e a comprendersi, sostenendosi a vicenda.
Il libro non è perfetto, però, e ha anche dei difetti. Il personaggio di Tom, per esempio, avrebbe potuto avere più personalità e più spessore, perché a volte sembra un po' piatto e passivo, che subisce gli eventi anziché agire. Forse l'autrice avrebbe potuto approfondire di più i suoi sentimenti, i suoi dubbi, le sue motivazioni, per renderlo più credibile e coinvolgente.
Ho apprezzato infine la storia d'amore tra Fliss e Tom, che mi ha fatto ricordare i primi batticuori e le prime emozioni dell'adolescenza. La storia tra i due è dolce, delicata e realistica, senza essere banale o scontata. I due si dimostrano il loro amore con gesti semplici e sinceri, senza essere troppo melensi o esagerati.
Mi ero stancata di leggere quei romanzi in cui le protagoniste sono tutte delle eroine invincibili e sicure di sé. Avevo voglia di un personaggio più umano e credibile, come Fliss. Mi è piaciuta anche la storia d'amore tra Fliss e Tom, perché mi ha fatto rivivere le emozioni dei primi amori, quando ogni parola, gesto o sguardo dell'altra persona conta e può cambiare irrimediabilmente il tuo umore. Mi mancava questo tipo di storia! Inoltre, mi è piaciuto come l'autrice abbia mostrato l'importanza di un bacio, che può essere il traguardo più ambito e desiderato. So che alcuni potrebbero dire che i personaggi sono scontati, ma io penso che siano personaggi con cui tutti noi ci siamo confrontati nella nostra adolescenza, come Samantha, la ragazza bella e popolare che vuole essere la migliore in tutto. La vita è fatta anche di questi personaggi.
Il libro è scritto bene, con uno stile fluido e coinvolgente, che cattura l'attenzione e la curiosità del lettore dall' inizio alla fine.
In conclusione " Un amore di Giulietta" mi ha divertito e emozionato, mi ha fatto riflettere e mi ha fatto ricordare l'adolescenza. Questo libro lo consiglio a tutti quelli che vogliono leggere una storia d'amore dolce e divertente.
Ho apprezzato soprattutto il personaggio di Fliss, che è la protagonista e la narratrice del libro. Fliss è una ragazza intelligente, sensibile e creativa, ma anche molto timida. La nostra protagonista ha il sogno di diventare un'attrice, ma sua madre inizialmente non la capisce e non la sostiene inoltre si innamora di Tom, il ragazzo che interpreta Romeo, ma non riesce a confessargli i suoi sentimenti a causa della sua timidezza. Fliss deve anche fare i conti con Samantha, la ragazza più bella e popolare della scuola, che vuole rubarle il ruolo e il ragazzo. Questo libro non è solo una storia d’amore, ma anche una storia di crescita personale, di conflitti familiari, di aspirazioni e di sogni.
Mi sono divertita a seguire le avventure di Fliss e delle sue amiche che la aiutano a superare la sua timidezza e a difendersi da Samantha. Mari è stato uno dei miei personaggi preferiti perché non ha peli sulla lingua ed è intelligente, ironica, istintiva e sicura di se. Ho adorato i suoi battibecchi con Samantha!
Samantha è la classica "Barbie", una ragazza che punta tutto sulla bellezza e sul successo. Una ragazza superficiale e vanitosa ma che nasconde una fragilità e una insicurezza molto forti, dovute al fatto che è stata viziata e abbandonata a se stessa dai ricchi genitori assenti. Samantha però non si redime e non cambia, ma rimane una nemica di Fliss fino alla fine. Forse l'autrice avrebbe potuto rendere il suo personaggio più sfumato e più umano, mostrando anche i suoi lati positivi e le sue ragioni.
Ho apprezzato anche il tema del rapporto tra Fliss e sua madre, che è uno dei più importanti e complessi del libro. Il rapporto tra le due è difficile e conflittuale, perché non si capiscono e non si ascoltano. La madre di Fliss vorrebbe che lei seguisse una carriera più stabile e sicura, mentre Fliss vorrebbe fare teatro e seguire il suo sogno. Le due però riusciranno a trovare un compromesso e a comprendersi, sostenendosi a vicenda.
Il libro non è perfetto, però, e ha anche dei difetti. Il personaggio di Tom, per esempio, avrebbe potuto avere più personalità e più spessore, perché a volte sembra un po' piatto e passivo, che subisce gli eventi anziché agire. Forse l'autrice avrebbe potuto approfondire di più i suoi sentimenti, i suoi dubbi, le sue motivazioni, per renderlo più credibile e coinvolgente.
Ho apprezzato infine la storia d'amore tra Fliss e Tom, che mi ha fatto ricordare i primi batticuori e le prime emozioni dell'adolescenza. La storia tra i due è dolce, delicata e realistica, senza essere banale o scontata. I due si dimostrano il loro amore con gesti semplici e sinceri, senza essere troppo melensi o esagerati.
Mi ero stancata di leggere quei romanzi in cui le protagoniste sono tutte delle eroine invincibili e sicure di sé. Avevo voglia di un personaggio più umano e credibile, come Fliss. Mi è piaciuta anche la storia d'amore tra Fliss e Tom, perché mi ha fatto rivivere le emozioni dei primi amori, quando ogni parola, gesto o sguardo dell'altra persona conta e può cambiare irrimediabilmente il tuo umore. Mi mancava questo tipo di storia! Inoltre, mi è piaciuto come l'autrice abbia mostrato l'importanza di un bacio, che può essere il traguardo più ambito e desiderato. So che alcuni potrebbero dire che i personaggi sono scontati, ma io penso che siano personaggi con cui tutti noi ci siamo confrontati nella nostra adolescenza, come Samantha, la ragazza bella e popolare che vuole essere la migliore in tutto. La vita è fatta anche di questi personaggi.
Il libro è scritto bene, con uno stile fluido e coinvolgente, che cattura l'attenzione e la curiosità del lettore dall' inizio alla fine.
In conclusione " Un amore di Giulietta" mi ha divertito e emozionato, mi ha fatto riflettere e mi ha fatto ricordare l'adolescenza. Questo libro lo consiglio a tutti quelli che vogliono leggere una storia d'amore dolce e divertente.
August 9, 2023
This is the best book I’ve ever read! It was soooo gripping and I read it in one day, max. I relate to the main character lots and she’s just amazing. I wish I can marry this book. Why did it have to end?!?!?!
December 25, 2022
I loved it so much. It's a fun, cute read and it's quite fast. I recommend it if your into romance and you wanna get back into reading again. Enjoy :)
January 28, 2023
fliss and tom end up getting together and it's the cutest teenage romance book!
everyone gets their happy ending :)
everyone gets their happy ending :)
June 9, 2023
i got this book free with a magazine my dad bought me when i was like 10 and off school sick and i read it twice in a day and it has stayed one of my fave comfort books ever since <333
June 16, 2023
My favourite book as a lil gal 😭 can’t even name how many times I’ve read this but it’s more than 5
December 4, 2025
not bad
October 7, 2010
Reviewed @ Girls Without a Bookshelf.
I had to wrestle with my sister to have the privilege of reading this book first. It didn't matter if she was closer in age to the reading audience, or, like Fliss, she is more likely to act in a play - I has a feeling I'd love this book just as much and I was not wrong! We shared oohs and aahs and agitation over Star Crossed and we both enjoyed this treat.
Fliss is such a lovely character, because in every one of us there's an inner Fliss. Shy and demure, she finds acting her passion and escape. Her mother disapproves of the one thing she feel she's good at. She hates confrontations and would more likely follow than lead. But once she's on stage, her confidence strengthens and her inner strength is revealed. I related well with her thoughts and concerns, despite my age being past the teens years. Which is why I think her character relates to many across age groups, mostly teens, or at the very least reminds you of what it was like to be in pursuit of one's passion. Fliss grows and learns to overcome her insecurities in Star Crossed. It should be very helpful to younger teens as it's not only narrated conversationally, but also in a way that's easy to digest. By that I don't mean it being fickle, but more towards it being easy to follow, hence easily relatable to teenage dilemmas.
Star Crossed also features a great villain, and a handsome prince charming. Samantha plays the perfect villain, who reminds me of fairy tale villains with roots in reality. Tom, the object of Fliss' affection, is also similarly rooted in the middle ground. I think therefore, Star Crossed is a great book for teens who still loves fairy tales but are slowly moving towards more teenage titles. Samantha, villainous as she is, has more to her than just the physical. Her insecurities play a huge role in what she does and why. Of course, despite my dislike of her, when I discovered that (of course) she's not so evil after all, I wanted to read more about her. Hopefully the next book!
How classic is it that your crush plays Romeo when you play Juliet? I'd have loved to change the ending if it were me! So of course my inner fan girl squealed and rejoiced in the romance in Star Crossed - very cute! Reminds me of all the ups and downs, the speculations and stolen stares, the sighs and tears you undergo when nursing that lovely first love.
Star Crossed is an entertaining read and a lovely book all around!
I had to wrestle with my sister to have the privilege of reading this book first. It didn't matter if she was closer in age to the reading audience, or, like Fliss, she is more likely to act in a play - I has a feeling I'd love this book just as much and I was not wrong! We shared oohs and aahs and agitation over Star Crossed and we both enjoyed this treat.
Fliss is such a lovely character, because in every one of us there's an inner Fliss. Shy and demure, she finds acting her passion and escape. Her mother disapproves of the one thing she feel she's good at. She hates confrontations and would more likely follow than lead. But once she's on stage, her confidence strengthens and her inner strength is revealed. I related well with her thoughts and concerns, despite my age being past the teens years. Which is why I think her character relates to many across age groups, mostly teens, or at the very least reminds you of what it was like to be in pursuit of one's passion. Fliss grows and learns to overcome her insecurities in Star Crossed. It should be very helpful to younger teens as it's not only narrated conversationally, but also in a way that's easy to digest. By that I don't mean it being fickle, but more towards it being easy to follow, hence easily relatable to teenage dilemmas.
Star Crossed also features a great villain, and a handsome prince charming. Samantha plays the perfect villain, who reminds me of fairy tale villains with roots in reality. Tom, the object of Fliss' affection, is also similarly rooted in the middle ground. I think therefore, Star Crossed is a great book for teens who still loves fairy tales but are slowly moving towards more teenage titles. Samantha, villainous as she is, has more to her than just the physical. Her insecurities play a huge role in what she does and why. Of course, despite my dislike of her, when I discovered that (of course) she's not so evil after all, I wanted to read more about her. Hopefully the next book!
How classic is it that your crush plays Romeo when you play Juliet? I'd have loved to change the ending if it were me! So of course my inner fan girl squealed and rejoiced in the romance in Star Crossed - very cute! Reminds me of all the ups and downs, the speculations and stolen stares, the sighs and tears you undergo when nursing that lovely first love.
Star Crossed is an entertaining read and a lovely book all around!
June 22, 2010
Star Crossed is the first book in the Sweet Hearts series, which is perfect for younger teen readers, particularly those who are fans of girly fiction by the likes of Luisa Plaja, Liz Rettig and Carmen Reid. It's a quick, enjoyable read set against the backdrop of a Romeo and Juliet theatre production, and is one of those books that sunny summer days were invented for.
Fliss, Tom and Samantha were the most memorable characters for me, though I didn't get as invested in Fliss and Tom's romantic chemistry as much as I'd have liked. Fliss was a character I could relate to through her shy nature and inability to stand up for herself, and I was glad to see that she had evolved quite a lot by the end of the book. Cotterill addresses themes of confidence and believing in yourself, which I think is important for a lot of teenagers to read about. I know I certainly struggled with that in the past, as I'm sure many other teens do, and realising you're not alone is a great lesson to learn.
I really didn't like Fliss's mum, Jeanette, who was one of the most loathsome parental characters I've come across recently. She in no way supported Fliss in her dream of being an actress, not even at secondary school level. I think parents should support their children in whatever they do and, though that doesn't always happen in real life, I still think it's a good message to put out there. I don't like reading about parents who constantly put their children down, and that's the problem I had here, minor though it was.
Star Crossed is definitely on the lighter side of teen fiction. It doesn't delve into too much mature territory, and instead chooses to focus on relatable topics that won't be hard for most teenagers to tap into. Family life, first crushes and classmate enemies are all on the cards for readers of this book, and I think we can expect similar things from the next instalment, Strictly Friends. When I need a feel-good read, I know what I'll be turning to.
Fliss, Tom and Samantha were the most memorable characters for me, though I didn't get as invested in Fliss and Tom's romantic chemistry as much as I'd have liked. Fliss was a character I could relate to through her shy nature and inability to stand up for herself, and I was glad to see that she had evolved quite a lot by the end of the book. Cotterill addresses themes of confidence and believing in yourself, which I think is important for a lot of teenagers to read about. I know I certainly struggled with that in the past, as I'm sure many other teens do, and realising you're not alone is a great lesson to learn.
I really didn't like Fliss's mum, Jeanette, who was one of the most loathsome parental characters I've come across recently. She in no way supported Fliss in her dream of being an actress, not even at secondary school level. I think parents should support their children in whatever they do and, though that doesn't always happen in real life, I still think it's a good message to put out there. I don't like reading about parents who constantly put their children down, and that's the problem I had here, minor though it was.
Star Crossed is definitely on the lighter side of teen fiction. It doesn't delve into too much mature territory, and instead chooses to focus on relatable topics that won't be hard for most teenagers to tap into. Family life, first crushes and classmate enemies are all on the cards for readers of this book, and I think we can expect similar things from the next instalment, Strictly Friends. When I need a feel-good read, I know what I'll be turning to.
June 18, 2010
Star Crossed is the story of Fliss – a young girl who dreams of becoming an actress when she leaves school. She is cast as Juliet in her school’s production of Romeo and Juliet, but it is obvious that her mother doesn’t support her in her dreams of an acting career. Her leading man is Tom, a boy she has had a crush on for ages. However, Fliss is too shy to tell him how she feels and he seems to be getting very close to Samantha, who is confident and always seems to get what she wants. It is up to Fliss to be confident enough in herself to stand up to her mum about her love of acting and to let Tom know how she feels about him.
I really liked the character of Fliss. She is incredibly shy but is able to come out of herself on stage and she gains confidence by pretending to be someone else for a while. And although Fliss is scared of confrontation she finds the strength to stand up for herself when her role in the play and her friendship with Tom hang in the balance.
Fliss’s friends, Victoria and Mari, are good supporting characters and Mari in particular provides some funny moments. I wasn’t keen on Tom as a romantic interest for Fliss. His relationship with Samantha shows him to be quite weak and willing to just go with the flow, rather than working for something that he really wants.
The storyline flowed well and I found it to be realistic in regards to the issues facing teenage girls. However, a lot of the story is made up of these girls sitting around and chatting, and I often found myself hoping that something more would happen.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read with a nice ending and I think young girls will enjoy Star Crossed.
I really liked the character of Fliss. She is incredibly shy but is able to come out of herself on stage and she gains confidence by pretending to be someone else for a while. And although Fliss is scared of confrontation she finds the strength to stand up for herself when her role in the play and her friendship with Tom hang in the balance.
Fliss’s friends, Victoria and Mari, are good supporting characters and Mari in particular provides some funny moments. I wasn’t keen on Tom as a romantic interest for Fliss. His relationship with Samantha shows him to be quite weak and willing to just go with the flow, rather than working for something that he really wants.
The storyline flowed well and I found it to be realistic in regards to the issues facing teenage girls. However, a lot of the story is made up of these girls sitting around and chatting, and I often found myself hoping that something more would happen.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read with a nice ending and I think young girls will enjoy Star Crossed.
June 25, 2010
3.5 Stars
This is a sweet book and I enjoyed it. I really liked the central character Fliss. She’s very nice and wants to do the right thing, even when that means letting someone walk all over her. For me, the story was more about her learning to have confidence and stand up for herself than the romance between her and Tom.
As for the other characters I really liked her friend Mari. She had attitude and I really liked that – she was definitely not afraid to stand up for herself! I also liked Fliss’ mum and could understand where she was coming from. She had to really struggle to raise Fliss and she desperately wants a better life for her daughter - even if that means sacrificing Fliss’ dreams. I liked how the relationship between the two developed, how they started to understand each other better and learn from each other.
As for Tom – he was okay. He kind of annoyed me a bit but he was sweet towards Fliss. I just didn’t feel that invested in their relationship which was a bit of a shame. But it’s a minor quibble. There were just more interesting elements to the story for me but that may have been because I’m older than the intended audience.
Overall - A light, fun read that will really appeal to younger teens. I really liked the Romeo and Juliet backdrop and think other readers will too. A really cute read.
This is a sweet book and I enjoyed it. I really liked the central character Fliss. She’s very nice and wants to do the right thing, even when that means letting someone walk all over her. For me, the story was more about her learning to have confidence and stand up for herself than the romance between her and Tom.
As for the other characters I really liked her friend Mari. She had attitude and I really liked that – she was definitely not afraid to stand up for herself! I also liked Fliss’ mum and could understand where she was coming from. She had to really struggle to raise Fliss and she desperately wants a better life for her daughter - even if that means sacrificing Fliss’ dreams. I liked how the relationship between the two developed, how they started to understand each other better and learn from each other.
As for Tom – he was okay. He kind of annoyed me a bit but he was sweet towards Fliss. I just didn’t feel that invested in their relationship which was a bit of a shame. But it’s a minor quibble. There were just more interesting elements to the story for me but that may have been because I’m older than the intended audience.
Overall - A light, fun read that will really appeal to younger teens. I really liked the Romeo and Juliet backdrop and think other readers will too. A really cute read.
December 13, 2015
Star Crossed
YA Romance (Also suitable for younger teens.)
I thought that the characterisation of Fliss and Mari were excellent. I could really connect with Fliss's character as she was so honest about things. The story revolves around a production of the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. Fliss lands up with the role of Juliet much to the disapproval of her mother who doesn't think drama is a realistic option for Fliss. The boy who plays Romeo Tom is not only good-looking but has an honest heart deep down inside.
Star Crossed deals with the themes of first love, friends, heartbreaks and family ties. It is suitable for to read for ages 11 and up.
What knocked off one star for me was that some of the story, in particular towards the end started to become that little bit predictable. I kind of knew what was going to happen at the end before it reached the end. I would have liked it to be more of a mystery so that the reader can keep turning those pages and be prepared for a emotional reaction.
YA Romance (Also suitable for younger teens.)
I thought that the characterisation of Fliss and Mari were excellent. I could really connect with Fliss's character as she was so honest about things. The story revolves around a production of the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. Fliss lands up with the role of Juliet much to the disapproval of her mother who doesn't think drama is a realistic option for Fliss. The boy who plays Romeo Tom is not only good-looking but has an honest heart deep down inside.
Star Crossed deals with the themes of first love, friends, heartbreaks and family ties. It is suitable for to read for ages 11 and up.
What knocked off one star for me was that some of the story, in particular towards the end started to become that little bit predictable. I kind of knew what was going to happen at the end before it reached the end. I would have liked it to be more of a mystery so that the reader can keep turning those pages and be prepared for a emotional reaction.
May 24, 2021
I got this book when I was younger and never actually read it. But I found it recently and thought id see what it's like. I went through it quite quickly and actually really enjoyed it. It was a really good young love story, definitely recommend.
September 5, 2014
Short, simple and sweet read at the end of summer.
December 16, 2012
This was a good book however slightly predictable.
March 17, 2013
I liked the story and it was a really good book. I love love storied like this where it starts with a simple crush which turns into a cute relationship.
April 9, 2013
it was amazing, funny, wonderfull. i felt as if it was me who was being her i loved the book so much it inspired me.
February 11, 2014
tom and fliss are so cute im proud of fliss for standing up to samantha she was a b****
February 9, 2014
I thought this book was going to be quite childish, but it actually wasn't too bad! A decent read and although it is for a younger audience, I still think it was a great quick read book :D
July 26, 2016
I've read this years ago when I was younger, and I must say this book has stayed with me. It's so cheesy, but I still enjoy it.
It's a great cliché romance book for all teenagers!
It's a great cliché romance book for all teenagers!
June 20, 2021
I LOVE THESE BOOKS! Rereading them id the best thing ever!
May 1, 2015
I think this is actually meant for young teenagers/pre teens but even still it was a good little read
April 21, 2021
I found this a very enjoyable read. Drama is one of my passions so the plot was one I really enjoyed. My only complaint was that the romance fell flat.
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