Published:
December 27th, 2011 by Katherine Tegen Books
Source:
Library
Format:
Hardback
Challenge(s):
Grade rate: A
My wish is to fall
cranium over Converse in dizzy daydream-worthy love.
(If only it were that easy.)
Marcie has been dragged away from home for the summer- from Idaho to a family
summerhouse in New Hampshire. She’s left behind her friends, a group of freaks
and geeks called the Leftovers, including her emo-rocker boyfriend, and her
father.
By the time Labor Day
rolls around, Marcie suspects this “summer vacation” has become permanent. She has to start at a new school, and there
she leaves behind her Leftover status when a cute boy brings her breakfast and
a new romance heats up. But understanding
love, especially when you’ve watched your parents’ affections end, is
elusive. What does it feel, really? Can you even know it until you’ve lost it?
Love & Leftovers is
journey navigating family, friends, and love, and a compelling and sexy read
that teens will gobble up whole.
My Review
Love & Leftovers
is the second book I’ve read written in verse and just like Chasing Brooklyn before, I love it!
Marcie is a typical teenager, she is a little insecure and
has a great group of friends in high school that call themselves to be the
“Leftovers”. She lives in Boise, Idaho
(where I went to college, btw) with her mom and dad, until tragedy strikes and she
temporarily moves to New Hampshire (or so she thought). Unfortunately Marcie had to deal with many
issues that are really hard for anyone (and even worst for a teenager!) and she
did the best she could under the circumstances.
I didn’t like J.D. too much, he was handsome, but seemed
kind of one-dimensional to me. I liked
Linus more, although he too made some unfortunate decisions triggered by hurt
(a very common mistake I assure you). Linus is a unique character and a
musician that puts his emotions into song.
Katie had me a little confused and I can’t help but not liking her. I know that Marcie made some poor choices,
but so did Linus and Katie. I liked
Marcie’s dad and Danny too, but her mom, not so much.
I am glad everything worked out at the end for almost
everyone in the story.
The plot was simple and masterfully executed. What we are reading is Marcie’s diary that
she writes as poems. If you have never
given books written this way a chance, you should, they are very easy to read
and follow. The writing was
amazing, well-paced, and full of
emotions.
Love & Leftovers is a great read, please give it a
chance because is worth it :)
About the cover:
I like the cover, is simple and gives the impression of a young girl and
boy hugging or kissing. The papers in
the background can be songs, poems or just making reference to school. I like the red shoes and title.
Have you read any books written in verse? How do you like them?
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Breathe by Abbi Glines
