Release Date: July 10, 2012Publisher: Delacorte Books
Rating: YA 15+
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Chick-Lit, Sci-Fi
Pages: 368
When plain and unpopular Annie Nutter gets zapped by one of her dad's whacked-out inventions, she lands in a parallel universe where her life becomes picture-perfect. Now she's Ayla Monroe, daughter of the same mother but a different father—and she's the gorgeous, rich queen bee of her high school.
In this universe, Ayla lives in glitzy Miami instead of dreary Pittsburgh and has beaucoup bucks, courtesy of her billionaire—if usually absent—father.Her friends hit the clubs, party backstage at concerts, and take risks that are exhilirating . . . and illegal. Here she's got a date to lose her V-card with the hottest guy she's ever seen.
Don't You Wish is every girls dream... until it's not.
Annie Nutter is a nobody. She feels plain, unpopular, and like she doesn't belong. That, alongside a crazy family and a crush who sees right through her, when Annie's mad scientist of a father zaps her into an alternate universe where she's pretty, rich and popular Ayla Monroe, daughter of the bazillionaire Jim Monroe, you would think that this would be everything Annie ever wanted. But, as St. Claire craftily shows us, not everything is what it seems to be...
Don't You Wish was so much more thought-provoking and deep than I thought it would be, but it still managed to be light and fresh, and a short and easy read! There are a lot of moral messages imbedded into this book, which I LOVED, one of my favorite and the most prominent one being that nobody's perfect, and that if you just stay true to who you are, and what you believe in, then nothing, and nobody should matter to you! <3
The book started out rather slow in the beginning, but definitely picked up pace as the novel progressed... particularly when one very cah-yuute boy, Charlie, the 'nobody of Crap Academy' came in!! I LOVED him!! Charlie is very much the misunderstood, bullied, but very sweet and cute and awesome hottie of the school!! <3
Don't You Wish tackled the issue of bullying very well, without going into too much depth. I honestly have no clue why kids are picked on and bullied. It's horrible, and this book really zoomed in on it. I hate bullies, and bullying, and just am so vehemently against it!! This book tells us that you can STAND UP to bullies, and that they shouldn't affect you in any way! And also that the so called 'popular' people aren't anywhere near perfect, or any better than you!! <3
A great, refreshing read with surprising depth! Biggest moral of the story? Be careful what you wish for, because not everything is what it seems!!
4 Muffins - Simply Delectable!
If you like this, try:
Airhead (Airhead #1) by Meg Cabot
Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers
Your review makes me want to read this! I love books that are lighthearted but carry deeper meaning and lessons. The cover is so pretty, it's like heaven for my eyes.
ReplyDeleteAwww, Charlie! I think that the misunderstood hotties of books are my favourite, and your love for him is already contagious! x) I love it when books carry much more depth than you expected and you end up loving them more than you thought you would.
ReplyDeleteAmazing review, Riya! I've only been following your blog for a little bit now but you've already added to my TBR pile so much -- and I love you for it! :') <3
Awesome review!! I absolutely adored this book and I found it incredibly thought-provoking. I hadn't expected it to be so deep! Very excited to see other people appreciating this amazing book. <3
ReplyDeleteI wish I could land in a parallel universe where I'd be... Oh, I don't know what I'd be, but I'd be cool and disgustingly rich... it would probably end up badly, though, as these things do.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea what this book was about. I'm very interested now. Lovely review!
Thanks so much for stopping by, guys!!
ReplyDelete@Mimi: Aaaw thanks so much, Mimi!! You've added so much to my list too, and I'm so grateful! :)
@ Maja: Wouldn't we all?? :P But, you're right, something probably would go wrong because otherwise everything would be perfect and that's just not how the universe works! -.-
@Nicola: YAY! So happy you loved this too, girl! <3
I love this review Riya! when I first saw the cover to this book I was a little unsure at first, but your review has definitely made me want to pick it up! Btw I don't know if I've mentioned this already but I love how you add book suggestions at the end of each review! :)
ReplyDeleteAh! This sounds like a fantastic relaxing beach read Riya! Fantastic review Riya! I am always surprised at bullying too, so pointless and mean. Thanks for introducing me to Don't You Wish!
ReplyDeleteGreat review! This sounds like an awesome read :)
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GREAT review! :D It sounds like a really good read. Based on the cover, I wouldn't pick it up in the store, but it sounds so much better! Your review really makes me want to buy it, so good job ^^
ReplyDeleteWow, I had no idea this book delved into issues like bullying! Now I want to read it even more! Great review!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my blog recently and for following! I've been a follower of your blog for a while and I apologize for not commenting more often. I'll try to reconcile that in the future! ;)
Another great review!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds super cute I actually have it from NG and totally forgot about it. Oops. It's nice that it's light but still not only full of fluff. I think it's perfect for a summer read! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the name Charlie. he sounds like a great character. And that's great they have such a strong standing point on bullying. It's such a horrible issue, but it's not something to be ignored. Glad this was a good one and not JUST a light book, but one wiht a lot of heart and morals.
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This sounds great! I'm glad this managed to be both a fun read and thought-provoking at the same time. Plus I really want to meet Charlie now. ;) Amazing review, Riya.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I want to echo Mimi's comment. It feels like I just discovered you and your blog but I love it already! It's great reading your comments on my blog. Have added you to my blog list. ;)
Hi Riya! I read a review of this last week and was intrigued by the alternate reality but the reviewer didn't mention the bullying. I so agree with you about this issue! I am so glad the author let everyone know it's okay to take a stand. I will read this book for that reasone alone! Thanks for the insight!
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ReplyDeleteI put the wrong comment on this review! I really like the sound of this! I like the morals that you gave as examples, they're two things we all need reminding of now and then! I can't wait to read this :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like my kind of contemp-light and fresh while still managing to be deep.
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*Adds book to wishlist* Need to read this soon, I'll have to look out for it! The premise seems amazing and I love how it tackles issues like bullying - I don't get why people pick on others either... we should all spread the love <3 I'm actually imagining what it would be like to 'change' overnight... this book also interests me because from what you've said, it sounds like it talks about the whole 'popularity hierarchy' that is so common in today's world of teens.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another lovely review, Riya - I can't believe I didn't know about your blog earlier!
Thanks so much for all of your lovely and sweet comments, guys! <3
ReplyDelete@Bev: I know!! Can't believe I didn't know about your blog before either. O.O
@Sam: Aaaw thank you so much, Sam!! I love your blog so much!! :)
@Mimi: Girl, I feel like I've known you forever, and not just for a couple of weeks... ILY! <3
This is a great book that tackles a lot of serious issues. I was so surprised, in a good way!! Hope all of y'all love it too!! :)
whoa your riview make me cant wait to reading,,this is nice riview..
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Oh wow, I had no idea that Don't You Wish revolved around the subject of bullying and certainly not from the cover! I thought it'd be some sort of a fashionable high school story but now, after reading your review, I want to check it out!
ReplyDeleteThe cover is really gorgeous! Hope I will enjoy this as much as you do. Thanks
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