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Struck by Conscience
I, Charisma Mansfield, do solemnly swear that... I never asked to be popular. I never asked to be voted Prom Queen. I definitely never asked to have an invisible pixie perched on my shoulder whispering her opinions into my ear 24/7. But of all the things I never asked for, this is the worst one yet—when brooding but gorgeous Heath Ruvelas (my next door neighbor and the guy I used to be best friends with before jr. high) rescued me from drowning in the school pool. My already bizarre life would never be the same.
49 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2010
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October 13, 2010
Charisma Elaine Mansfield is one of the most popular girls in school. Her boyfriend is the captain of the basketball team. She's the prom queen. So what happens when her fairy guardian, Dahlia, makes Charisma take a good long look at her heart?
Green pens a delightful young adult story with "Struck by Conscience." Charisma Mansfield is a senior in high school and has a fairy guardian, Dahlia. As Charisma is taking a short cut across the school's pool, she slips and falls in. Charisma can't swim. Instead of her boyfriend, Brett, it's her next door neighbor, Heath, who goes into the pool to save her. Charisma is stunned that her boyfriend didn't help. Instead, he walked off and didn't talk to her until the next day. Charisma sees Heath in a new light. Heath cared enough to save her and that means a lot. Dahlia helps Charisma realize that Heath is the better man, but has Charisma's past snobby behavior ruined her chances to be Heath?
Green's writing is crisp, giving Charisma a young, fresh voice that immediately enchants the reader. The plot is solid and the dialogue rings true, giving the characters authenticity. Green's descriptions are "spot on." It's easy to picture the setting.
"Struck by Conscience" has a great cast of characters that the reader can identify with. Deena and Avril offer Charisma genuine friendship. Brett is a snobbish bore. Charisma realizes she wants something more out of her relationships. Heath is cautious. He's known Charisma since they were children, but was hurt when she withdrew from their friendship after becoming popular.
The story is sweet for the young adult audience as Heath and Charisma share a kiss or two. "Struck by Conscience" is a delightful and heartwarming read about the power of young love.
Green pens a delightful young adult story with "Struck by Conscience." Charisma Mansfield is a senior in high school and has a fairy guardian, Dahlia. As Charisma is taking a short cut across the school's pool, she slips and falls in. Charisma can't swim. Instead of her boyfriend, Brett, it's her next door neighbor, Heath, who goes into the pool to save her. Charisma is stunned that her boyfriend didn't help. Instead, he walked off and didn't talk to her until the next day. Charisma sees Heath in a new light. Heath cared enough to save her and that means a lot. Dahlia helps Charisma realize that Heath is the better man, but has Charisma's past snobby behavior ruined her chances to be Heath?
Green's writing is crisp, giving Charisma a young, fresh voice that immediately enchants the reader. The plot is solid and the dialogue rings true, giving the characters authenticity. Green's descriptions are "spot on." It's easy to picture the setting.
"Struck by Conscience" has a great cast of characters that the reader can identify with. Deena and Avril offer Charisma genuine friendship. Brett is a snobbish bore. Charisma realizes she wants something more out of her relationships. Heath is cautious. He's known Charisma since they were children, but was hurt when she withdrew from their friendship after becoming popular.
The story is sweet for the young adult audience as Heath and Charisma share a kiss or two. "Struck by Conscience" is a delightful and heartwarming read about the power of young love.
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