Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Something Like Fate, by Susane Colasanti

Lani and Erin are bonded for life. One thing that connects them is their fascination of fate. Lani wonders how much of our lives has already been decided and how much we can actually influence. Since the Unknown can unexpectedly change our lives forever, how much can we really control? From the minute Lani meets Jason, she can't deny the intense connection they share. It feels like she's known him forever. She's not sure if he feels it, too. But it doesn't matter. Because Jason is Erin's boyfriend. Lani is determined to ignore her feelings for Jason, no matter how powerful they are, rather than risk hurting her best friend.

Something Like Fate, by Susane Colasanti, was VERY cliche but also very entertaining. The character development was not very decent. But this book just talks too much about fate, destiny and all that stuff. Also, this book uses some weird words for dialogue. I also think that the main character, Lani, was very typical and predictable. She's too good and nice. She also gets persuaded by other people's words easily like going against one of her friends because her other friend said a few things about her. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes romance books. Even though the plot was a bit dramatic and cliche, it was still a fun and light read that I did enjoy quite a bit.

Reviewed by Iren H., grade 10
Glendale Central Library

1 comment:

Teen Speak said...

This book is a romance genre ( with a bit of a twist if I can say that). The story begins with three best friends; Lani,Erin and Blake. Lani and Erin have been best friends since they were kids and are now in high school (juniors). Even though Lani and Erin are best friends they are total opposites. The story begins with Erin dating Jason, a guy Lani has acquaintantly known for a while due to classes. Through the story it becomes a bit dramatic and chaotic. They reveal true sides of Blake,Lani and Erin. We expect the story to be a romatic realtionship between Erin and Jason but a twist occurs. Lets just say through out the story a couple go through some positive and negative energy that will bring them closer together..almost as they have known each other since forever.

I absolutely loved the book. It was a different type of romance because it had a twist. I loved how they talk about hippy stuff and how one of the main characters (Lani) is so into horoscopes. I am so into what Lani is into..it is one of the reasons why this book brought my attention. I recommend it to any gender of a young adult. If you like a book based on romance, faith and friendship...then this is your book. You will not regret reading this book.

Reviewed by Andrea V., Grade 11
Glendale Central Library