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A review by bookwormbunny
Kissed Off by Tellulah Darling
5.0
Kissed Off by Tellulah Darling is a cross up of Romeo & Juliet and a treasure hunt. Part of me wants to compare this story to something adventurous like Indiana Jones, but things aren't THAT exciting. Besides, it's two teenagers coming together to try to learn the truth as to why their families have been on the hunt for these specific jewels and pieces all their lives, passing this quest down from generation to generation.
The beginning is captivating. You learn a bit about the characters and their history. Reiko is a character that I immediately like from the beginning. I love her chameleon abilities when it comes to her quest, but then in school, she's shy and reserved. I can't help but get a kick out of it and her crush on Levi. These characters are very much average teenagers at the end of the day. I can't help but be amused by the way that they plot to sneak away so that their parents don't know what exactly it is that they are up to. Reiko is looking to be acknowledged by her mother and Levi is just looking for some adventure. At the end of the day though they are both on a quest to discover the truth behind the generations-long feud between their families.
I enjoyed this book overall from start to finish. The characters are flawed but for the most part in a fun way. Levi proves to be a typical male in a couple situations. While this makes me roll my eyes it causes the story to be more believable. I appreciate the suspense that the author weaves in as there is a third party after the jewels as well. This helps to keep the story interesting when the two sides are working together and...of course, falling in love.
I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed this fun YA novel and the characters in it. It has a couple of cheesy moments, but nothing too cringe-worthy.
The beginning is captivating. You learn a bit about the characters and their history. Reiko is a character that I immediately like from the beginning. I love her chameleon abilities when it comes to her quest, but then in school, she's shy and reserved. I can't help but get a kick out of it and her crush on Levi. These characters are very much average teenagers at the end of the day. I can't help but be amused by the way that they plot to sneak away so that their parents don't know what exactly it is that they are up to. Reiko is looking to be acknowledged by her mother and Levi is just looking for some adventure. At the end of the day though they are both on a quest to discover the truth behind the generations-long feud between their families.
I enjoyed this book overall from start to finish. The characters are flawed but for the most part in a fun way. Levi proves to be a typical male in a couple situations. While this makes me roll my eyes it causes the story to be more believable. I appreciate the suspense that the author weaves in as there is a third party after the jewels as well. This helps to keep the story interesting when the two sides are working together and...of course, falling in love.
I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed this fun YA novel and the characters in it. It has a couple of cheesy moments, but nothing too cringe-worthy.