Scan barcode
rakishabpl's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to fall in love with this book at first site, but I was having some trouble getting past the first 50 pages for I am all about my romance novels lately. However, I will get back to this book because I think there are some important conversations about sexuality and self esteem that could spring from it. I also loved The DUFF. When I met Kody at BEA11, I went into total fan girl mode. It took all my engery not to squeal. I think she is a YA author with a lot of potential, and she will continue to grow in her craft.
queenoflexis's review against another edition
4.0
http://queenofteenfiction.blogspot.com/
This is the fabulous second novel by Kody Keplinger. Shut Out is a total girl power story based on the Greek play Lysistrata.
Shut Out is about the 10 year old rivalry between Hamilton High’s football and soccer team. Lissa, who is dating quarterback, Randy, is fed up of coming second best to his hatred of the soccer team. She finds out that she is not alone, all of the girlfriends of the football team are sick of the constant hatred between the two teams. Lissa come up with a plan. Her and the girlfriends of both teams decide to go on a strike. Not just any strike but a sex strike. They make a pact to withhold any sexual activity until the boys end the rivalry.
When the boys discover what the girls are up to, Randy starts to act differently towards Lissa. Throughout this, Lissa finds herself becoming increasingly attracted to Cash, the guys who flirts with everyone but won’t ever take things any further. Cash decides that the boys need someone to guide them into overcoming the strike and takes on a leadership role that brings both teams together. Soon, the strike becomes much more for the girls and Lissa starts to forget the reason that they started it in the first place. Things end up going further than the girls ever expected, and before long, there is full blown battle of the sexes going on.
The characters in Shut Out are just fabulous! Lissa’s best friend, Chloe, is a really powerful character who always speaks her mind. She takes part in the strike even though she doesn’t have a boyfriend. I also loved Cash. He is just adorable! I really liked all of the female bonding session’s during the sleepover’s held by the girls. I loved the fact that they started to accept the truths about each other and realise that everyone is free to make their own decisions about their personal lives and that they shouldn’t feel pressured into changing that.
Shut Out is a fantastically funny read with a unique storyline and plenty of girl-power!
This is the fabulous second novel by Kody Keplinger. Shut Out is a total girl power story based on the Greek play Lysistrata.
Shut Out is about the 10 year old rivalry between Hamilton High’s football and soccer team. Lissa, who is dating quarterback, Randy, is fed up of coming second best to his hatred of the soccer team. She finds out that she is not alone, all of the girlfriends of the football team are sick of the constant hatred between the two teams. Lissa come up with a plan. Her and the girlfriends of both teams decide to go on a strike. Not just any strike but a sex strike. They make a pact to withhold any sexual activity until the boys end the rivalry.
When the boys discover what the girls are up to, Randy starts to act differently towards Lissa. Throughout this, Lissa finds herself becoming increasingly attracted to Cash, the guys who flirts with everyone but won’t ever take things any further. Cash decides that the boys need someone to guide them into overcoming the strike and takes on a leadership role that brings both teams together. Soon, the strike becomes much more for the girls and Lissa starts to forget the reason that they started it in the first place. Things end up going further than the girls ever expected, and before long, there is full blown battle of the sexes going on.
The characters in Shut Out are just fabulous! Lissa’s best friend, Chloe, is a really powerful character who always speaks her mind. She takes part in the strike even though she doesn’t have a boyfriend. I also loved Cash. He is just adorable! I really liked all of the female bonding session’s during the sleepover’s held by the girls. I loved the fact that they started to accept the truths about each other and realise that everyone is free to make their own decisions about their personal lives and that they shouldn’t feel pressured into changing that.
Shut Out is a fantastically funny read with a unique storyline and plenty of girl-power!
booyakki's review against another edition
3.0
I'm glad these are the types of books teenagers are reading. Great way to use a classic story to give boys and girls sex positive models that encourages them to make the choices that are right for them.
gingatazar's review against another edition
1.0
In all honesty, I was really frustrated while reading this book.
Well, the story, in general, was pretty interesting. But, this being interesting doesn't erase the fact that it was lame and stupid. It was, a bit, focused on sex- and it ruined everything for me. Lisa was described as a smart girl but, honestly, I have to disagree. Trying to end a rivalry by having a sex strike seemed really dumb.
But, I must say, I loved the fact that the girls were really honest (despite being ridiculous) about their sex life. Maybe, in some ways, other people (specially high school kids) might learn something from it. But on my part, it was really bleh!
And yeah, I appreciate the "tearing up my heart" part. I cracked hard at that.
Well, the story, in general, was pretty interesting. But, this being interesting doesn't erase the fact that it was lame and stupid. It was, a bit, focused on sex- and it ruined everything for me. Lisa was described as a smart girl but, honestly, I have to disagree. Trying to end a rivalry by having a sex strike seemed really dumb.
But, I must say, I loved the fact that the girls were really honest (despite being ridiculous) about their sex life. Maybe, in some ways, other people (specially high school kids) might learn something from it. But on my part, it was really bleh!
And yeah, I appreciate the "tearing up my heart" part. I cracked hard at that.
madisoncameryn's review against another edition
1.0
Honestly the main character ruined the book. I liked the idea and even some of the characters but Lissa was just a complete bitch. Unrealistic that she'd even have a single friend with her attitude.
stephanieanne91's review against another edition
5.0
Yet another amazing read from Kody Keplinger.
Every book of her's I read just gets me more and more excited for the next.
Wonderful characters and relatable scenarios.
After the first chapter I fell in love with Lissa, her character though seems like she doesn't at first has an amazing depth to her.
With Cloe I just could not stop laughing she was snarky and adventurous and a person that everyone can't help but adore.
Randy and Cash, on the surface are absolute jocks, but underneath both such different and diverse characters. One you just love to hate and the other you just can't not love.
Strikes, Oaths, Lies and and all out Girls vs. Boys war.
It's a great one to read for a laugh.
Every book of her's I read just gets me more and more excited for the next.
Wonderful characters and relatable scenarios.
After the first chapter I fell in love with Lissa, her character though seems like she doesn't at first has an amazing depth to her.
With Cloe I just could not stop laughing she was snarky and adventurous and a person that everyone can't help but adore.
Randy and Cash, on the surface are absolute jocks, but underneath both such different and diverse characters. One you just love to hate and the other you just can't not love.
Strikes, Oaths, Lies and and all out Girls vs. Boys war.
It's a great one to read for a laugh.
xchickadee's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it. I absolutely fucking loved it! I think it is a great book. Has an amazing story to tell and something you can learn. Especially young girls. It talks a lot about sex. But not in a way that is telling kids to go and do it. It would make them feel like no matter where they stood on the sex front they are normal! And I think that is great. I believe high school girls should read this and talk with their moms and or older sisters about it. I think this books is a great teaching opportunity.
eliover's review against another edition
4.0
This is a highschool story where the football team and soccor team are rivals and prank and hurt each other.
So, Lissa, the main character comes up with a plan with the girlfriends of the two teammates to end this shit.
This is pretty good actually.
Cash Sterling might sound like a bad boy Character. But NO. He is the boy next door Character. Omggaadd he's soo sweet. But not so sweet to give diabetes too.
I love how the love between MCs is not the only relevant romance. Other love stories, or non-romantic relationships are also present. Also covers topics like how girls are treated poorly by guys(and how they don't realise this).
Lissa turns into a hypocrite in the middle chapters but she sooner learns this and tries to change. So all's well.
I loved reading this.
So, Lissa, the main character comes up with a plan with the girlfriends of the two teammates to end this shit.
This is pretty good actually.
Cash Sterling might sound like a bad boy Character. But NO. He is the boy next door Character. Omggaadd he's soo sweet. But not so sweet to give diabetes too.
I love how the love between MCs is not the only relevant romance. Other love stories, or non-romantic relationships are also present. Also covers topics like how girls are treated poorly by guys(and how they don't realise this).
Lissa turns into a hypocrite in the middle chapters but she sooner learns this and tries to change. So all's well.
I loved reading this.
letsbebookfriends's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this as much as I did The DUFF. I could see where the author was trying the go with message about double standards, but It didn't resonate with me. I do like how Kody Keplinger writes flawed characters. It makes them feel a bit more authentic to me. However, the books plot line feel kind of flat and I wasn't attached to the love story that much.