The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde - UPDATED REVIEW

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde  Genre : Classics Blurb (on back of book) : Oscar Wilde’s only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. UPDATED REVIEW MY OPINION : ****** I would like to start out this review by stating that this is undoubtedly m...
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The Trouble With Flirting - Claire LaZebnik

The Trouble With Flirting by Claire LaZebnik
Genre: YA Realistic Fiction

Image result for the trouble with flirtingBlurb (on back of book): Franny's supposed to be working this summer, not flirting. But you can't blame her when guys like Alex and Harry are around. . . .
Franny Pearson never dreamed she'd be attending the prestigious Mansfield Summer Theater Program. And she's not, exactly. She's working for her aunt, the resident costume designer. But sewing her fingers to the bone does give her an opportunity to spend time with her crush, Alex Braverman. If only he were as taken with the girl hemming his trousers as he is with his new leading lady.
When Harry Cartwright, a notorious flirt, shows more than a friendly interest in Franny, she figures it can't hurt to have a little fun. But as their breezy romance grows more complicated, can Franny keep pretending that Harry is just a carefree fling? And why is Alex suddenly giving her those deep, meaningful looks? In this charming tale of mixed messages and romantic near-misses, one thing is clear: Flirting might be more trouble than Franny ever expected.

 MY OPINION: *****

 This book was yet another one of those quick summer reads, despite the fact that it basically isn't summer anymore.

 Today will be an uber short review because I have loads of homework after this :D

Anyways, this book is about a girl named Franny who goes to work with her aunt at a "theater camp" of sorts that sounds SO AMAZING that I am jealous. Anyways, she meets up with an old friend, as well as that friend's bro, who was her old middle school crush.

 At the camp, she makes a lot of friends and she soon forms a relationship of sorts with this amazing dude, Harry. His last name, Cartwright, made me swoon when Franny said it. I just love it when couples call each other by their last names, especially if their last names are unique and almost-romantic.

 She still has feelings for Alex though, who is dating a girl named Isabella that he also met at the camp.

 I HATED ALEX. He was in the way, his romantic gestures weren't romantic, and he was a player and a jerk. He probably didn't even look all that great.

 And Harry. I loved him, or at least I loved my image of him. He was so sweet and I just loved it. And the things that Franny said to him and his reactions made me cry.

 Legit. CRY

 And Marie. WHY WAS SHE SO ANNOYING??? SHE WAS ALWAYS IN THE WAY AND SHE WAS SO MADDENING, IRRITATING, AND EXASPERATING AND I JUST CANNOT DO IT ANYMORE. SHE MADE ME SCREAM

 And Julia. She was sweet but she was way too boy-crazy. Actually, all of the girls were boy-crazy which was a little sexist as well as annoying. There should have been a tomboy or someone who just didn't really care about the boys and cared about the acting.

 Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I plan to read more of Claire LaZebnik's books ASAP.

 I would recommend this book to contemporary romance lovers.

 Main Character: Franny
Sidekick(s): Harry, Julia, etc
Villain(s): Marie, Alex, etc
Realistic Fiction Elements: This was all very real to life.

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