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A review by mxharriet
Shut Out. by Kody Keplinger by Kody Keplinger
2.0
*Received from Publisher in exchange for an honest review*
My expectations of this novel were high as I have never read a Kody Keplinger book before, though I know everyone loves them. However sadly, this was just not my cup-of-tea. The cover is brilliant, being really bright it stands out clearly though I felt the war stripes were, to me, misleading.
At Hamilton High, there has been a war between the American Football players and the Football players for as long as anyone can remember, though no-one knows 'why?'. When Lissa alongside the other girlfriends of both the sport teams can't take the rivalry anymore, they decide to go on a strike. As their relationships are put to the ultimate test, can they really end the rivalry for once-and-for-all or is it now a lost cause?
Lissa was a character whom I was unable to connect with, at first she really thought about everything and appeared intelligent but she soon became selfish and did not seem to contemplate other peoples feelings; she appeared to become very sorry for herself half-way through the novel. The character, for her personality, who I enjoyed reading about most was Lissa's best friend Chloe. Chloe was bubbly, said-it-how-it-is, and did not hold back. She added some humour to the novel.
Now the plot. The plot. I think the idea was brilliant, how they stood their ground really sends a message to readers of how you have a choice. Though I, from the cover and synopsis, was expecting a St Trinians style war which meant I was disappointed, especially as they only seemed to communicate with one another and not with their boyfriends; it felt as though something else needed to happen. But, I do think the message that is conveyed was very important.
Sadly I was unable to connect with our protagonist and I felt the plot was too slow paced; it had no 'WOW' factor and the ending, though cute, was predictable. However, despite my disappointment from this novel, I definitely want have another go and read another Kody Keplinger novel, especially The DUFF.
My expectations of this novel were high as I have never read a Kody Keplinger book before, though I know everyone loves them. However sadly, this was just not my cup-of-tea. The cover is brilliant, being really bright it stands out clearly though I felt the war stripes were, to me, misleading.
At Hamilton High, there has been a war between the American Football players and the Football players for as long as anyone can remember, though no-one knows 'why?'. When Lissa alongside the other girlfriends of both the sport teams can't take the rivalry anymore, they decide to go on a strike. As their relationships are put to the ultimate test, can they really end the rivalry for once-and-for-all or is it now a lost cause?
Lissa was a character whom I was unable to connect with, at first she really thought about everything and appeared intelligent but she soon became selfish and did not seem to contemplate other peoples feelings; she appeared to become very sorry for herself half-way through the novel. The character, for her personality, who I enjoyed reading about most was Lissa's best friend Chloe. Chloe was bubbly, said-it-how-it-is, and did not hold back. She added some humour to the novel.
Now the plot. The plot. I think the idea was brilliant, how they stood their ground really sends a message to readers of how you have a choice. Though I, from the cover and synopsis, was expecting a St Trinians style war which meant I was disappointed, especially as they only seemed to communicate with one another and not with their boyfriends; it felt as though something else needed to happen. But, I do think the message that is conveyed was very important.
Sadly I was unable to connect with our protagonist and I felt the plot was too slow paced; it had no 'WOW' factor and the ending, though cute, was predictable. However, despite my disappointment from this novel, I definitely want have another go and read another Kody Keplinger novel, especially The DUFF.