Over You

Author: Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus
Publisher: HaroerTeen

Release Date: August 21, 2012

Format: ARC

Source: For Review

Goodreads Description:

"After the grand explosion of her relationship, seventeen-year-old Max Scott developed what every girl in the history of the world has been waiting for: a way to get over being dumped. Now Max is the go-to guru for heartbroken high-school girls all over NYC. But when her ex unexpectedly shows up in her neighborhood, Max’s carefully controlled world starts to unravel. With her clients’ hearts hanging in the balance, Max will have to do the seemingly impossible: get over him once and for all.

Brilliant at bringing humor to the trials and tribulations of the lovestruck, #1 New York Times bestselling authors Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus have crafted a tale that will resonate with any girl who has ever been in love or had her heart broken. It brims with smart observations, features a pitch-perfect teen voice, and will attract fans of Jenny Han, Sarah Mlynowski, and Lauren Barnholdt. Readers are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sharp spin on breaking up, making up, and getting even."

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Over You is a cute story about independence and heartbreak. After going through a rough breakup, Max designs a full proof program to help girls get over the exes and starts a little business out of it. While I loved the sense of empowerment and the addicting quality of the writing, there were little things about Max that kept me from loving the book.

I come from a strong entrepreneurial background, so I thought it was fantastic that Max started her own business. That said, she didn’t charge for her services. How is this a viable business model, you ask? It is not. I definitely lost some respect for Max because of that. Additionally, Max seams to view all boys as evil heartbreakers, which is simply immature. Girls are just as capable of breaking hearts and being mean (as Max basically proves with her program). I also think that she is the definition of a hypocrite. Max’s horrible break up caused her to drop out of high school and get her GED—dramatic, anyone? Ugh.

Despite not being a Max fan, I really did enjoy Over You. It is just really cute and has some great romance in it. The characters (excluding Max and her parents) were well done and a joy to read about. I love that it encourages independence and am happy that Max’s ridiculous notions are dispelled by the end of the novel. Over You is perfect if you’re looking for a light summer read.

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