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Sharpie Messages: The Writing on the Wall
No one knows the real Chastity Sparks, not even her best friends. - To her sister, Hope, she's an embarrassment- To her parents she's the smart daughter who's destined for the Ivy League- To The Princesses, she's easy preyChastity keeps her real self hidden behind an internal wall. But that all changes one day after a chance encounter with Xavier Marsh and a dropped suicide note. Suddenly the wall is bulldozed down and Chastity finds herself letting Xavier inside the little part of herself that no one knows. Xavier is everything Chastity needs in her compassionate, understanding, and the rock that keeps her grounded. He is the first person to know the real Chastity. Before she realizes what happens, Chastity lets Xavier into her life and into the one place no other boy had been; her heart.But Xavier has his own past and soon that past catches up to him. Now Xavier's acting weird and Chastity has to figure out if he's really the guy she fell in love with...or if it was all just a façade
188 pages, Paperback
First published June 24, 2010
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May 17, 2012
Chastity is 17 year’s old, bright, overweight and an outcast in her high school. Her best friend Kevin is gay and like her is an outcast but at least they have each other and appreciate each other not for what others see but for who they are as people. Then there is Chastity’s sister Hope who wants to change her last name because she doesn’t want people to connect them and one of Chastity’s childhood friends, Lauren, one of “The Princesses” won’t even step in to stop the verbal abuse Chastity suffers everyday at school. It is that constant verbal abuse and lack of support that has Chastity writing what most would consider as a suicide note. Just writing the note makes Chastity feel better but not enough to want to stay at school.
Jullian is the school’s class president, handsome and a friend from when they were little children but even his friendship doesn’t make Chastity feel comfortable at school so she leaves the building and finds herself at an old abandoned house where she goes inside to get out of the rain and wait out the school day. Little does she know that going into that house will change her life forever. Inside the house is Xavier, a boy who used to live there and is hiding out from an abusive foster father until he is old enough to be considered an adult.
Xavier writes poetry on the walls of the house, is mysterious and since he does not go to Chastity’s high school has no preconceived notions about her. They strike up a friendship that evolves into so much more. Chastity and Xavier begin to spend a great deal of time together. While they get to know each other they share their deepest feelings and form a relationship different from any relationship Chastity has ever experienced before. Chastity begins to grow confident, happy, and views herself the way Xavier sees her.
What Chastity can’t see is how her changing is effecting everyone around her, from her sister, her parents, Lauren, Kevin and most especially Jullian. Her evolution both physical and emotional has a rippling effect that causes many waves in her life, some positive, some not so positive but all that make her who she is meant to be.
Sharpie Messages is a story that has so much going on that you will be able to see yourself in one of the characters and therefore you will quickly find yourself immersed in the story. You will fall in love with the characters in this book and be pulling for them to overcome what obstacles that fall in their path and you just want some of them to wake up to the world around them so that they can move forward with their lives. This is Melissa Wolff’s first book and an intriguing introduction to a new author. There is some resolution to the story but I can’t wait to read the sequel “Fated” to see how it really all turns out.
Jullian is the school’s class president, handsome and a friend from when they were little children but even his friendship doesn’t make Chastity feel comfortable at school so she leaves the building and finds herself at an old abandoned house where she goes inside to get out of the rain and wait out the school day. Little does she know that going into that house will change her life forever. Inside the house is Xavier, a boy who used to live there and is hiding out from an abusive foster father until he is old enough to be considered an adult.
Xavier writes poetry on the walls of the house, is mysterious and since he does not go to Chastity’s high school has no preconceived notions about her. They strike up a friendship that evolves into so much more. Chastity and Xavier begin to spend a great deal of time together. While they get to know each other they share their deepest feelings and form a relationship different from any relationship Chastity has ever experienced before. Chastity begins to grow confident, happy, and views herself the way Xavier sees her.
What Chastity can’t see is how her changing is effecting everyone around her, from her sister, her parents, Lauren, Kevin and most especially Jullian. Her evolution both physical and emotional has a rippling effect that causes many waves in her life, some positive, some not so positive but all that make her who she is meant to be.
Sharpie Messages is a story that has so much going on that you will be able to see yourself in one of the characters and therefore you will quickly find yourself immersed in the story. You will fall in love with the characters in this book and be pulling for them to overcome what obstacles that fall in their path and you just want some of them to wake up to the world around them so that they can move forward with their lives. This is Melissa Wolff’s first book and an intriguing introduction to a new author. There is some resolution to the story but I can’t wait to read the sequel “Fated” to see how it really all turns out.
May 26, 2012
Okay, so I signed up with the author to review this book and the author sent it to me to review. I was totally shocked, but OMG I loved this book. I know I wasn’t expecting to be quite this affected by this book. I laughed (out loud… and I rarely do that when reading), I wanted to slap people in the book (but I do that often… in fact I frequently talk to characters in the books, or movies, or tv… generally hoping no one other than my family who know I’m crazy hear me) and I cried. I mean, tears dripping off the face, have to stop and blow my nose multiple times, cried. LOVE it. Yes, you read that part about me being crazy right? I love a good cry and a book that takes you to that emotional level.
Now, that said, I have to read the next book now and find out what happens next. I was so sad and it just has to turn out okay. It has to, or someone is getting slapped. Don’t get technical and tell me I can’t slap a fictional character… I WILL figure out how.
Okay, wild raving side, this book is extremely well written. It makes you care about the characters and worry about if they will make it out okay on the other side. The book is told in a long flashback. The main character has a long flashback to her life and this major event that had such a huge impact on her. This flashback happens the night after attending a friend’s wedding and she find a new clue. One she hasn’t seen before because she didn’t want to deal with the pain. And this new clue is a game changer.
I give this book the rare 5 out of 5 clouds, but don’t recommend it for younger readers because of the sexual content. Not that it’s illicit, but rather because parents will want to talk to their kids about what they read about and the issues that arise from having sex when you are young.
This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.
Now, that said, I have to read the next book now and find out what happens next. I was so sad and it just has to turn out okay. It has to, or someone is getting slapped. Don’t get technical and tell me I can’t slap a fictional character… I WILL figure out how.
Okay, wild raving side, this book is extremely well written. It makes you care about the characters and worry about if they will make it out okay on the other side. The book is told in a long flashback. The main character has a long flashback to her life and this major event that had such a huge impact on her. This flashback happens the night after attending a friend’s wedding and she find a new clue. One she hasn’t seen before because she didn’t want to deal with the pain. And this new clue is a game changer.
I give this book the rare 5 out of 5 clouds, but don’t recommend it for younger readers because of the sexual content. Not that it’s illicit, but rather because parents will want to talk to their kids about what they read about and the issues that arise from having sex when you are young.
This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.
July 17, 2012
Sharpie Messages: the Writing on the Wall is an impressive debut novel from writer Melissa Wolff. Told from the point of view of the main character, the story concerns teenaged Chastity Sparks and her circle of friends and family. Chastity is deeply enamored with community outsider Xavier, despite the advice and demands of her friends and parents. Without giving away too much of the plot, Chastity navigates the high school sex and dating realms trying to find the right path without getting hurt. As everyone remembers from high school, that is easier said than done.
The writing is smooth and flows easily. This is a book you can pick up and easily get caught up in without realizing how much time has gone by. The author has entered familiar ground with the topic, yet it reads fresh and original. As the storyline remains somewhat unresolved, I look forward to the follow-up to Sharpie Messages, Fated. This could easily turn into a compelling and complex series.
The writing is smooth and flows easily. This is a book you can pick up and easily get caught up in without realizing how much time has gone by. The author has entered familiar ground with the topic, yet it reads fresh and original. As the storyline remains somewhat unresolved, I look forward to the follow-up to Sharpie Messages, Fated. This could easily turn into a compelling and complex series.
May 15, 2012
This story brought back memories of my time in school. I was not a "big" girl, however while in elementary school I was made fun of and told that I was fat. Between 6th and 7th grades and the switch from elementary to junior high, something changed, and all of a sudden boys liked me. I wasn't allowed to date until I was 16, but I had boyfriends, or a crush all of the time. I saw myself in the main character. Other than there were no "princesses" in my life, I understood how she felt when she wanted to run and hide or just walk down the hallway without getting noticed. The characters are all developed very well, and I believe most readers can associate with one more of them, or any of the experiences that they go through. I loved the love story, and craved more. Can't wait to read the sequel!
May 22, 2012
I just finished reading Melissa Wolff's novel “Sharpie Messages: The Writing on The Wall” and all I can say is “WOW.” It is the perfect book to take to the beach for stress relief. I read the entire romance novel in only a few hours.
Wolff’s novel transported me back to the confusing days of high school. It reminded me of my first boyfriend, my first kiss and my first love. The intimate scenes with Xavier, the love interest, took my breath away and I felt the power of their attraction early on.
To read the rest of my review, check out my blog http://nrgalloway24.wordpress.com/201...
Wolff’s novel transported me back to the confusing days of high school. It reminded me of my first boyfriend, my first kiss and my first love. The intimate scenes with Xavier, the love interest, took my breath away and I felt the power of their attraction early on.
To read the rest of my review, check out my blog http://nrgalloway24.wordpress.com/201...
February 13, 2013
This book was awesome. It had a love triangle and the romance was really great.
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