Book: Pink
Author: Lili Wilkinson
Release date: February 8, 2011
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 304
Source: Publisher
Ava has a secret. She is tired of her ultracool attitude, ultra-radical politics, and ultrablack clothing. She’s ready to try something new—she’s even ready to be someone new. Someone who fits in, someone with a gorgeous boyfriend, someone who wears pink.
Transferring to Billy Hughes School for Academic Excellence is the perfect chance to try on a new identity. But just in case things don’t work out, Ava is hiding her new interests from her parents, and especially from her old girlfriend.
Secrets have a way of being hard to keep, though, and Ava finds that changing herself is more complicated than changing her wardrobe. Even getting involved in the school musical raises issues she never imagined. As she faces surprising choices and unforeseen consequences, Ava wonders if she will ever figure out who she really wants to be.
After reading tons of fabulous reviews I expected to love Pink. Sadly, Lili Wilkinson’s US debut fell a little short of those expectations.
Ava wants to be someone new. She is tired of trying to please her parents and her girlfriend, Chloe. She wants to change who she is but she is terrified to do it with Chloe around. That’s when Ava gets the idea to switch schools to Billy Hughes. She just knows that she will have a better chance of starting over at Billy Hughes but can she really escape her past? And will she ever find out who she really is?
Ava was my biggest problem with Pink. She honestly did not know how to think for herself. All she cared about was what other people thought of her. Chloe was a bitch but Ava was too blind to see it and just made excuses for her. Same with Alexis. I wanted to see a change in Ava but I didn’t, at least not enough of one.
The plot was okay. Nothing too spectacular but it wasn’t boring. It was a little hard to get into at first but once it got going it was better. It just wasn’t all that special and I found myself getting distracted from it very easily.
Overall, Pink may be great for some but it was just not one for me. I won’t give up on Lili’s Wilkinsons future books but I will be a bit more cautious going in. If this sounds like a book for you though, check it out.
First line: “You’re leaving?”
Rating: B-
Cover: B-
I’ve heard lovely things about this one. Sorry you didn’t love it too, but at least it wasn’t a total waste, right?
You win some, you lose some (and I’m hoping to win this time!).
Thanks for the giveaway!
rivkarno1(At)hotmail(dot)com
Nice review! I’ve actually heard/saw mixed reviews for this book. I hope I am able to snag a copy! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
Ivy
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GFC: Ivy
ya I agree with Ivy, I have seen a lot of mixed reviews on this and I’m swaying on towards the to be read because of how the bloggers that liked the book are talking about it!
katie_tp@yahoo.com
I try to never read reviews before I read a book – sometimes I check them out – but like to make my own choice.
Please enter me in the drawing.
Thanks for hosting –
bevsharp@desch.org
I’ve heard good and not so good about this book but i’d still like to give it a try. Please enter me in this giveaway.
Thank you
kmichellec87(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hmm. Sounds like you gave it a fair review. I’d love to give a try and see what I think!
Aww it’s unfortunate that you didn’t like it more. I think if I were to read this one I may feel the same way about certain things. Hopefully I will at least like the plot haha
I’d love to try and win this book 🙂
lcintocable[at]gmail[dot]com
WELL SORRY IT DIDN”T HOLD UP FOR YOU!!
BUT I WOULD LOVE TO SEE WHAT IT DOES FOR ME!!!
ashtreygonesmokeya@yahoo.com
Pink may be a book my HS girls – I am an HS English teachr – would love
ogdesar@staff.wildrose.k12.wi.us
i’d love to read this, sounds so cute!
strandedhero(at)gmail(dot)com
Nice review! Sorry it wasn’t better for you! I’d be happy to read it and try it out.
meredithfl at gmail dot com
I think I will try and keep an open mind and see how I feel after.
Stephanie
thegirlonfire27 at gmail dot com
I’d like to read this book even if i heard mixed reviews.
lovetoread20(at)aol(dot)com
Great review!
I usually enjoy reading all books, even I don’t like it in the end. At least I can say I’ve read it and made my opinion. Thanks for your review though!
Vivien
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I love your honest review! I cannot wait to check this book out for myself! Thanks so much for the giveaway hun!
kristen_babygurl@hotmail.com
What a great review! I hate getting frustrated with characters like Ava but at the same time they usually make the book that much better for me in the end. I can’t wait to read this one!
PelicanJL[at]hotmail[dot]com
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I have heard some great things about this book. I would love to win it.
lisasworldofbooks@charter.net
Sorry this one didn’t work for you. B- is still a decent mark, however. Glad you reviewed it. I’ve been curious about this one.
I’m glad I read your review – I think I’ll grab this one from the library before going out and buying it.
I had high hopes for this one, so I’m disappointed to hear it fell a little flat. Thanks for the review!
I’m sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy this one 🙁 I have read many stellar reviews and am looking forward to reading Pink. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Too bad you didn’t enjoy it. I’d like to give it a shot!
mkzellmer at yahoo dot com
I’ve heard some great and obviously not so great things about this book, would still like to win it to make up my own mind
great giveaway Ive been eyeing this book down for a while and I love to get a chance to read it(:
Ive actually never seen this book aside from what people are commenting and opinion everyones is different i wish to read and give my own opinion the book looks and seems interesting.
i hope to win:)
Ive actually never seen this book aside from what people are commenting and opinion everyones is different i wish to read and give my own opinion the book looks and seems interesting.
i hope to win:)
email….
korean92557@hotmail.com
This book sounds really interesting. Thank you so much for the review.
Thank you so much for the chance =)
swttie at gmail dot com
That’s unfortunate that you didn’t like it more, but it’s good that you’re not giving up on Lili Wilkinson.
Thanks for the contest!
chloe.hope.bookie(at)gmail(dot)com
This book intrigues me! Great review! I’d love to read it, and would, of course, love to win! 🙂
basicallyamazingbooks [at] gmail.com
Great review! I would love to win a copy of this book.
Thanks for the giveaway!
minas_1989(at)hotmail(dot)com
Sorry you did not like the book. But I like the cover. And it sounds interesting.
jennifer.kalman at gmail dot com
Thanks for the giveaway!
thecozyreader @ gmail.com
I would love to read this book.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
This book sounds way too good! Please enter me.
-Jess
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