Drama Queen

by Chloë Rayban

When Jessica's parents split up, she is confused. Jessica can't understand how people can fall out of love any more than she can understand how her best friend can fall in love with a boy called Cedric who wears a luminous anorak, when Jessica herself will settle for nothing less than complete perfection. And what about her art teacher, Mrs. Mills? How can she be single when she's so pretty without her glasses? Jessica can see that her help is needed and just like a modern day Emma, sets about interfering with the love lives of those closest to her. This is a very funny, touching exploration of a teenager getting to grips with the complicated rules of attraction, and quietly dealing with much bigger themes of family, friendship, and responsibility.

Genres: Young Adult

277 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Pseudonym of Carolyn Bear

Reviews

[IssyD23 · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has an exponential vocabulary which was very entertaining. Throughout reading I was a bit lost through the plot, but it all pieced together at the end. I do think that the last chapter was very rushed and didn't give the book proper closure. I enjoyed the simple but relatable and entertaining story line.

[Dollie.Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I was younger, I read and re-read this books constantly! It was definitely my favourite, and it still holds a place in my heart 7 years later.
I enjoyed the story, even though it was predictable, and I personally think it is a solid read if you want a mystery, math-y, love story :)

[Katie C1990 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book although the ending was a little bit predictable. I would have liked to see a bit of a twist in the story at the end but there wasn't. Still a good read.

[BarbaraP · Rating 5 out of 5]

Divertentissimo!

[Candy Boisvert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Title: Drama Queen
Author: Chloe Rayban
Copyright date: 2004
Publisher: Bloomsbury children's books
How many pages: 278 pgs
How long it took me to read: 1 day
Category: Fiction
I learned about this book from: stumbling on it at the library

This book was purchased at: it wasn't. I borrowed it from the library.
This book is: kinda lame.
Other books by these authors: Hollywood Bliss series, Watching you watching me, Terminal chic, Love in cyberia
Favorite characters: None really.
When and Where the story takes place: England, 2000s
Plot in a nutshell: Jessica thinks she's a matchmaker...it's kind of like Clueless in British.
Main characters: Jessica, Clare, Cedric
What I liked best: She kind of reminded me of myself at her age.
What I liked least: The story was really whiny in some bits.

Overall rating: I should pick something a little more mature next time.

[Romaisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

i definitely loved this book, and i recommend it to anyone who wants to read a sweet, engaging story.
it's about Jessica, a girl who wants to find out what makes people fall in love, but then realizes there's no logic to it at all.

[Teagan (Chaoteac) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I remember reading this book and enjoying it but honestly just wanting to punch the main character in the face, I don't remember why either but I found her annoying. I read this back in primary school - year five. So, I honestly don't remember any of the book. But, the feelings are still there.

[Tessie]

A cute and a funny story, easy to read but a bit predictable. :)

[Soobie has fog in her brain · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perché la gente non si fa i fatti suoi, po'!