Originally, I was inspired to pick up this book after reading NPR’s “Oh, To Be Young: The Year’s Best Teen Reads” . The book did not disappoint!
This is the story of Anna Oliphant, a down-to-earth and witty teen, who is forced to attend a Parisian boarding school at the behest of her famous novelist father. Although initially resentful, Anna learns to adapt to her situation as she makes friends, navigates the French language and the vast city of Paris, and tries to keep connected to home and those close to her. At the heart of this novel, and the most endearing aspect of the plot, is Anna’s dynamic relationship with new friend and potential lover, Etienne St. Clair. He is everything one could want in a boyfriend--dashing, British, and complicated! Their transformation from friends to more is a rich, emotional rollercoaster ride that keeps the reader engaged and wanting more. With Paris as the backdrop, it is the perfect location to frame Anna’s journey to explore herself and new romantic feelings. Anna and the French Kiss, as a modern teen romance, does not fail in providing readers with a tender story of first love set in the most romantic city in the world.
This is the story of Anna Oliphant, a down-to-earth and witty teen, who is forced to attend a Parisian boarding school at the behest of her famous novelist father. Although initially resentful, Anna learns to adapt to her situation as she makes friends, navigates the French language and the vast city of Paris, and tries to keep connected to home and those close to her. At the heart of this novel, and the most endearing aspect of the plot, is Anna’s dynamic relationship with new friend and potential lover, Etienne St. Clair. He is everything one could want in a boyfriend--dashing, British, and complicated! Their transformation from friends to more is a rich, emotional rollercoaster ride that keeps the reader engaged and wanting more. With Paris as the backdrop, it is the perfect location to frame Anna’s journey to explore herself and new romantic feelings. Anna and the French Kiss, as a modern teen romance, does not fail in providing readers with a tender story of first love set in the most romantic city in the world.
I am reading this right now! so far it is looking good, definitely swoon-worthy!
ReplyDeleteOh, very swoon-worthy! Perkins knows the perfect recipe for teen romance. I'm definitely looking forward to her next book "Lola and the Boy Next Door" due out in September.
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