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Skuse's follow up novel, Rockholic, is equally original. It's the story of UK teenager Jody, who accidentally kidnaps her idol (yes, you read that right) when a backstage meeting at a rock concert gets way out of hand. With the help of her musical-theatre-loving best friend Mackenzie, Jody now has a pet rock star to deal with... and this one bites.
Lighter in tone than Pretty Bad Things, Rockoholic nonetheless has that same irresistibly rambunctious spirit. It's larger than life, and a whole lot of fun. Jaw-droppingly off the wall in places, I lost count of the times I laughed out loud while reading it. If something's going to go wrong for Jody, it's going to go completely, disastrously wrong - with hilarious results.
At the same time, there's a truly poignant side to Rockoholic. Jody may be a great comic lead, but she's also grieving the death of her beloved - and equally rock obsessed - grandfather. This is more than a fun read - it's a coming-of-age tale that anyone who has ever had a celebrity crush (i.e. everyone, right?) will relate to. It's also a totally sweet and surprising romance. I'd recommend this one to readers looking for something altogether different.
Out: March 7th 2011, UK
A big thanks to Chicken House for providing a review copy of this book.
14 comments:
I've seen a lot of good review for this! Might have to get myself a copy - thanks for the great review :).
Wow, sounds great! Thanks for the review : D
How does she "accidentally" kidnap a rock star?! I guess I'll have to read it for myself to find out.
Rather embarrassed to think about my teenage crush on an Irish boyband member several years ago... *blushes*
I fell completely in love with this book! It was just (for me anyway) so spot on! And I loved Mac:)
This sounds like so much fun and I book I think would be hilarious to read. Great review!
Oh! I've missed seeing you around in my reader :( Hope you're going well.
I've never heard of this author but it sounds like a funky kind of read. I like the cover too :) UK always seems to get more illustrative covers than faces and photos...
Great review - it is a fab book :D
Great review - it is a fab book :D
Oh what a wonderful review. I've missed your blog posts!
I am loving this snappy review. I see you are dipping your toe in the bloggy sea. Bravo comrade!
Now I would like to know which celeb you would have kidnapped aged 15?
I confess that I had the BIGGEST crush on the boy with the green hair in North and South. Do you remember the band. I am blushing just thinking about it.
Ha! Becky's comment made me snort my Dr Pepper (zero - of course)!!
I have been sent this one and didn't know whether it would be my thing or not - seems it is :)
Aaaaand welcome back!!!
Looks cool! Definitely want to read this. :)
Oh, I love a good rambunctious, fun story!! This one sounds really great, I'll have to seek out a copy!
I am not going to hide my disappoint that you haven't confessed your celeb crush...
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