The Juliet Spell by Douglas ReesMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m Juliet.
At least, I wanted to be.
So I did something stupid to make it happen.
Well, stupid and wonderful.
I wanted the role of Juliet more than anything. I studied hard. I gave a great reading for it—even with Bobby checking me out the whole time. I deserved the part.
I didn’t get it. So I decided to level the playing field, though I actually might have leveled the whole play. You see, since there aren’t any Success in Getting to Be Juliet in Your High School Play spells, I thought I’d cast the next best—a Fame spell. Good idea, right?
Yeah. Instead of bringing me a little fame, it brought me someone a little famous. Shakespeare. Well, Edmund Shakespeare. William’s younger brother.
Good thing he’s sweet and enthusiastic about helping me with the play...and—ahem—maybe a little bit hot. But he’s from the past. Way past. Cars amaze him—cars! And cell phones? Ugh.
Still, there’s something about him that’s making my eyes go star-crossed....
Will Romeo steal her heart before time steals him away?(less)
My Thoughts:
It started out very funny..but when Miranda met Edmund, the combo of them was sooo darn hilarious and I just can't stop laughing,( my sister thought I went nuts!) The story was real good..the flow and pace went just right. Every character had their own uniqueness and well...character. They owned theirselves. The descriptions were well detailed and it was like I was succumbed and swallowed into the book. The prose was also good. The story. The plot. Everything was great. I felt every emotion Miranda has: every excitement, new feeling, sweet indulging happiness, rage, love proclamations,and sadness and surprise as well. Aaaah I just love this book, even the bittersweet then sweet ending! Let me just say Douglas Rees knows how to nail it! I am a very very happy reader right now. Another author to look forward to! :)
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Sounds quirky and fun. I think I'll have to check it out.
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