Something Real
Author: Heather Demetrios
Publisher: Henry Holt BYR
Publication Date: February 4, 2014
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Review:



Author: Heather Demetrios
Publisher: Henry Holt BYR
Publication Date: February 4, 2014
Goodreads ♥ Amazon
Review:
I am a sucker for reality TV. I don’t care that it’s not
actual reality. I’m always pulled in to the drama, scandal, and hype. I will
fully admit to binge watching the first two seasons of Dance Moms over winter
break. No regrets. Reading Something Real is like watching reality TV, with
heart.
So much of Something Real reminded me of Jon & Kate Plus
8. I never watched the show but I think everyone has seen the recent awkward
Good Morning America interview with Kate and her two teenage daughters. That interview
is how I imagined Bonnie felt when she learned the show she had been on
throughout her childhood, Baker’s Dozen, was coming back on after a few year
hiatus.
I really liked Bonnie. I understood the multitude of reasons
why she didn’t want camera’s crawling all over her house and paparazzi stalking
her. Due to her unique situation it was impossible for her story to not tug at
your heart strings. Her mother never listens to her and her father is gone,
Bonnie really only has her brother Benny to depend on. The story is really all
about Bonnie finding her voice and becoming her own person.
If I really liked Bonnie then I adored Benny. He is Bonnie’s
brother and one of the Baker’s Dozen. Benny was light no matter the situation
and really balanced out Bonnie’s panicked, quieter, personality. I also loved
Benny’s quiet strength. He wasn’t looking to become the poster child for
anything, or start a movement. He just wasn’t afraid to be himself.
Then there was Patrick. He was definitely swoon-worthy
although not in the traditional way. Actually, the descriptions made me think he
was unattractive, not really my type. What was amazing and swoony about Patrick
was how he treats Bonnie. He is there for her no matter what.
Reading Something Real is just like reality TV, It pulls you
in, keeps you interested with the drama and scandal, but unlike reality TV when
you turn the final page, and the cameras stop rolling, you are left feeling
hopeful that all of these characters you have come to love are going to end up being
okay people.




Extras
- Since Valentines Day is this week Heather Demetrios has set up a Book Boyfriends Facebook page where she will be posting fun memes around the #PatrickSheldonIsMyBoyfriend hashtag and #BentonBakerIsMyBoyfriend hashtag. She'll also be doing lots of interactive stuff like Patrick and Benny trivia, etc. and posting this clip and the full video of this ridiculously awesome Patrick song that was performed at the book launch.
- You can also enter WIN a copy of Something Real as part of the Something Real Blog Tour Just enter below! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Yay! I love free books and this looks like a worthwhile book so I've entered and now I've got my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteThis book actually sounds quite good. I'm not a huge fan of reality TV, and I'd heard mixed things on this book, but maybe it is worth it.. I'll have to keep considering for a while, but this is a great review Emily! :D
ReplyDeleteAmanda
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This sounds like a fantastic read - thank you so much for the giveaway! x
ReplyDeleteI saw that GMA episode! Oh how awkward. Anyway, I'm curious about this book. While I'm not a fan of reality shows, I'm interested to see what goes on behind the scenes. This might be an insight to that.
ReplyDeleteGreat review.
This book sounds so cute and interesting! I couldnt imagine what it would be like to have my life broadcasted on TV! Great review, Emily! :)
ReplyDeletexo, Becca
I really hate reality TV, but I've always been pulled towards shows about large families, probably because I come from a family of seven kids and it's interesting to see the similarities. And for that same reason I'm really interested to read this book.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI'm still deciding whether I should read this one, but your review have me a lot more information, so thanks :)
ReplyDeleteJen @ YA Romantics
Sounds different
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