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Summary :A novel about love, loss, and sex -- but not necessarily in that order. Before her mother died, Shelby promised three things: to listen to her father, to love as much as possible, and to live without restraint. Those Promises become harder to keep when Shelby's father joins the planning committee for the Princess Ball, an annual dance that ends with a ceremonial vow to live pure lives -- in other words, no "bad behavior," no breaking the rules, and definitely no sex. Torn between Promises One and Three, Shelby makes a decision -- to exploit a loophole and lose her virginity before taking the vow. But somewhere between failed hookup attempts and helping her dad plan the ball, Shelby starts to understand what her mother really meant, what her father really needs, and who really has the right to her purity
Review: Shelby promised her dying mother that she would listen to her father, love as much as posible, and live without restraint. She's done quite well in the five years since then, but when her father wants to arrange her part in a purity ball, in which she promises her purity to her father, which is essentially no drugs, drink or sex. Shelby doesn't want this. So she tries to find a loophole; if she has sex before then, she won't have purity to give. Thus begins a five week search for someone to lose her virginity to.
I wanted to read this obok because commentry on the value of virginity and women in society is an important one to me, and I quite liked Sisters Red, even though I knew from the presmise that this would be completely different.
The characters are funny, not particularly bright, but the friendships are nice and supportive, even if the end “revalation” isn't that surprising or enjoyable. I liked watching the relationship between Shelby and her dad develop.I think Shelby could have developed more.
I like the fact there's humour throughout, without which Purity would be much less lighthearted, and either too sad or too serious.
I find it a bit weird that Shelby goes from not really caring about sex to wanting to do it without caring about who it is as long as they're not diseased. Sure, the possiblity of lack of sex for years is obviously going to make her try and find someone, (it would me if I were in that situation) but there are other ways she could have dealt iwht it, and other parts in the novel when she could have done something else.
I like the fact that faith is a theme. It's not there too much to make it into a preachy book, but it did add a bit of depth to Shelby.
Finally, I just want to ask; since when was “listen to” synonymous with “completely obey”?
Overall: Strength 3 tea to a book that opens discussions for lots of things.
Jackson Pearce and Maggie Stiefvater are collaborating on a new middle grade series entitled Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures.
Pearce will pen the story and Stiefvater will create the artwork. Stiefvater has become well-known for her popular young adult fiction books; this project marks her debut as a children’s books illustrator.
Scholastic editorial director David Levithan negotiated the deal with Laura Rennert from the Andrea Brown Literary Agency and Josh Adams from Adams Literary. Levithan secured world rights; the publishing house plans to release the first installment in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
We're honored to have a guest post today from Jackson Pearce, the best-selling author of SWEETLY, SISTERS RED, and AS YOU WISH. Jackson is twenty-six years old and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with a slightly cross-eyed cat and a lot of secondhand furniture. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in English and a minor in Philosophy. She auditioned for the circus once, but didn’t make it; other jobs she’s had include obituaries writer, biker bar waitress, and receptionist. In addition, Jackson coaches both colorguard and winterguard at a local high school.
I get asked that a lot. A whole lot. In fact, for a while it was a standard part of my school visit talk—I’d talk about inspiration, my writing schedule, and close with advice for young writers.
The thing is, the advice is the same thing your mom or dad or grandma told you when you were little. The thing you’ve forgotten, and maybe they’ve forgotten, the thing that’s been smashed a little bit by years of standardized tests or college admissions essays or fallback careers.
You can be anything you want to be.
(Well, except a bird, dinosaur or robot. Actually, that robot thing might be possible now. I’m pretty sure the bird and dinosaur still aren’t though.) (But anything else. You can be.)
We’ve increasingly become a world obsessed with the bottom dollar—and that makes sense, of course, since being broke is no fun. But because of that bottom dollar obsession, we’ve started going to school to get degrees in fields we don’t even care about, just because “the pay
This is great advice and I wish I had followed it sooner in life, but at least I got there before it was too late! I feel blessed to have figured it out, and I'm passing it on to my kids. Heck, I'll tell anyone who will listen! Yes, we all have to eat and keep a roof over our heads, but if the dream is big enough to keep a fire burning in our bellies we find a way to make it happen.
Exactly! People can be writers, but they must manage their expectations and live accordingly. And if you tough it out, put in the time, and be ready for your lucky day, there's no reason why you can't be successful. Thanks so much for sharing, Jackson.
Great post Jackson! I always love hearing what you have to say. I know that sounds stalkerish.... but you always say exactly what you mean with humor - it is entertaining (as my English teach would say "great appeals to Ethos and Pathos").
This really is a WOW Wednesday post! Great advice, Jackson! I definitely fell into the trap of getting a degree I didn't care about followed by a job I hated. Lucky for me, the economy affected our organization enough that they had to let someone go--me. At first I was devastated, but then I had a chance to ask myself what I really wanted, and then it hit me. I wanted to follow my dream of being a writer. So, here I am! Making a go of it!
Some exciting news via Jackson Pearce! One her blog today she announced the arrival of some ARC copies of her newest book (and companion to Sisters Red) Sweetly, a retelling of Hansel and Gretel, which will be published June 2011.
Twelve years ago, Gretchen, her twin sister, and her brother went looking for a witch in the forest. They found something. Maybe it was a witch, maybe a monster, they aren’t sure—they were running too fast to tell. Either way, Gretchen’s twin sister was never seen again.
Years later, after being thrown out of their house, Gretchen and Ansel find themselves in Live Oak, South Carolina, a place on the verge of becoming a ghost town. They move in with Sophia Kelly, a young and beautiful chocolatier owner who opens not only her home, but her heart to Gretchen and Ansel.
Yet the witch isn’t gone—it’s here, lurking in the forests of Live Oak, preying on Live Oak girls every year after Sophia Kelly’s infamous chocolate festival. But Gretchen is determined to stop running from witches in the forest, and start fighting back. Alongside Samuel Reynolds, a boy as quick with a gun as he is a sarcastic remark, Gretchen digs deeper into the mystery of not only what the witch is, but how it chooses its victims. Yet the further she investigates, the more she finds herself wondering who the real monster is, and if love can be as deadly as it is beautiful.
I am intrigued and ready to read this one! Here are some pics of the ARCs:
Jackson also mentioned that giveaways for the ARCs will start in January so keep an eye out for that!
Are you excited to read this book? I sure am!
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September 25th to October 2nd was BANNED BOOKS WEEK. What better way to illustrate this point than by watching Jackson Pearce’s first official day of her 30 Day Vlogging Experiment…in which she explains why book banning is fantastic…kind of?
I found Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce during one of my bookstore browses — pleasantly surprised that I found it out in the wild before the actual pub date. I already knew that it was a retelling of “Little Red Riding Hood” — and after reading the prologue in the bookstore, I was hooked. Scary, suspenseful, and edgy — a great combination for a fabulous read.
The story centers around two sisters. Brooding Scarlett who saved her sister’s life when a murderous Fenris (aka werewolf) invaded their grandmother’s house. She was horribly disfigured and now has made it her mission to kill every Fenris she can. Loyal Rosie is grateful for her sister’s sacrifice and joins in the hunt to lure and kill the Fenris despite that she yearns for a normal life.
I love how Jackson Pearce portrays the sisters. Scarlett was my favorite — she knows her role and she is laser-focused on killing the Fenris because she knows first hand of their dangerous cruelty. Make no mistake about the Fenris — they are ruthless, deadly, and will feast on innocent lives if left unchecked. Younger sister Rosie is fiercely loyal but she is also falling in love with the woodsman’s son who’s returned from the West Coast. Rosie is also realizing that there could be more to life than hunting the Fenris.
I also really loved that the story is set in rural Georgia and later in midtown Atlanta. I recognized several of the locations, which are not far from my office. It was great seeing Atlanta being almost another character in this novel.
This book is filled with dramatic action scenes and suspense. As a writer, there is a lot to learn from the structure. I enjoyed this retelling a lot and I will probably never look at a red cape the same way again.
Sounds like a great book. And I will eventually read it esp. to learn more about structure and pacing. But right now, I’m a little burnt out on the fairy tale retellings.
Jemi Fraser said, on 6/26/2010 10:00:00 AM
I love the cover of this book - and it sounds like an intriguing read. I haven’t read too many fairy tail retells, so this sounds like fun
I have an award for you over at my blog!
Karen said, on 6/26/2010 1:06:00 PM
Laura: Ha, I hear you. This fairy tale retelling is very unique though. I’m a little biased since the setting is Atlanta, but I love the way the author used the setting in the novel.
Jemi: I love the cover too. The menacing Fenris intertwined with the sisters makes a compelling graphic.
And thanks for the award love! I’ll have to go and check it out.
The Plot: Seven years ago, the March sisters were attacked by a Fenris -- a werewolf. It killed their grandmother and then went after Scarlett, 11, and Rosie, 9. Scarlett fought back. She lost her right eye; she is scarred from the attack; but Scarlett saved her sister.
Seven years later, Scarlett is dedicated to the hunt. Hunting the Fenris, protecting a world of people that don't even know they are hunted. Rosie, loyal to her sister, also hunts. Rosie wants something out of life . . . . Something more than fighting. What, she doesn't know because she hasn't even dared dream of another life.
Then Silas returns to town. Silas -- Scarlett's hunting partner and best friend. Silas -- the son of the man who helped raise Scarlett and Rosie after the death of their grandmother, who taught all three about the Fenris and hunting and fighting and killing. Silas. For Rosie to fall in love with Silas would betray Scarlett, in every way possible. It would mean abandoning Scarlett... it would mean taking Silas away. Scarlett sacrificed her face for Rosie; should Rosie sacrifice love in return?
The Good: Love, love, love.
This is a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Both Scarlett and Rosie have red names; the color red attracts werewolves; Scarlett hunts and hides her scars by wearing a red cape with a hood. Silas, like his father before him, is a woodsman. Silas's name has meaning, also; it means "man of the forest." Scarlett's and Rosie's grandmother was attacked and killed by a wolf/ Fenris.
Scarlett and Rosie, growing up, ignored the two years difference between them; ignored the two different fathers; and saw themselves as almost-twins. Rosie explains: "When we were little, Scarlett and I were utterly convinced that we'd originally been one person in our mother's belly. We believed that somehow, half of us wanted to be born and half wanted to stay. So our heart had to be broken in two so that Scarlett would be born first, and then I finally braved the outside world a few years later. It made sense, in our little pig-tailed heads -- it explained why, when we ran through grass or danced or spun in circles long enough, we would lose track of who was who and it started to feel as if there was some organic, elegant link between us, our single heart holding the same tempo and pumping the same blood. That was before the attack, though."
This duality carries throughout the entire book. Scarlett, Scar-red, whose scarred face ensures that she remains separate from the world and thus an almost perfect hunter. The only thing in her life besides the hunt is her sister, Rosie. Rosie keeps Scarlett part of the world.
Rosie, unscarred, owes her life, her existence, to her sister. Like Scarlett, she hunts. Like Scarlett, she is tough and good at what she does. Unlike Scarlett, Rosie has
Oh no, I can tell this is going to make me very sad but it sounds too compelling to ignore. My library system has three on order, happily. And maybe I will even be caught up on the TBR piles before it arrives...
Today, AS YOU WISH, a novel for teens written by Jackson Pearce and published by Harper Collins makes it way into the world. Here's what it's about, courtesy of Jackson, who is also the founder of the 2009 Debutantes, a group of debut writers for kids and young adults.
Seven months ago, Viola's boyfriend shared a secret that ended their relationship. Heartbroken, Viola has resigned herself to near invisibility, until she inadvertently summons a young jinn out of his world, Caliban, and into her own. Here he will remain until she makes three wishes.
Jinn is anxious to get back to Caliban, but Viola is terrified of wishing, afraid her wishes will be manipulated into curses. Jinn knows that should she wait too long, the Ifrit, guardians of earthbound jinn, will press her to wish by hurting those around her.As they spend time together, Jinn can't deny that he's slowly falling in love with Viola, blurring the lines between master and servant. It's only after Viola makes her first wish—for a popular boy to love her—that she realizes the feelings are mutual.
With every wish Jinn's time with her diminishes, but the longer she waits to wish the greater danger she's in from the Ifrit. Together, Viola, Jinn, and Viola's ex-boyfriend try to outwit the Ifrit while dealing with their own romantic complexities and the alcohol-laced high school social scene.
For more on AS YOU WISH and Jackson Pearce, visit her website/blog where she shares stories of publishing and some mighty funny videos. This woman is dangerous with a FlipCam. Really. You can buy AS YOU WISH from an Indie bookstore through the ever-awesome IndieBound.
If you write, it’s really important to be part of an honest but respectful critique group, or to have a critique partner. Critiques can help you polish your writing in a way that you couldn’t without an honest and experienced audience.
Jackson Pearce illuminates this is a humorous way in this video–but don’t be fooled, there’s a lot of sound advice here.
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Jackson Pearce and Maggie Stiefvater are collaborating on a new middle grade series entitled Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures.
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The story centers around two sisters. Brooding Scarlett who saved her sister’s life when a murderous Fenris (aka werewolf) invaded their grandmother’s house. She was horribly disfigured and now has made it her mission to kill every Fenris she can. Loyal Rosie is grateful for her sister’s sacrifice and joins in the hunt to lure and kill the Fenris despite that she yearns for a normal life.
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This is great advice and I wish I had followed it sooner in life, but at least I got there before it was too late! I feel blessed to have figured it out, and I'm passing it on to my kids. Heck, I'll tell anyone who will listen! Yes, we all have to eat and keep a roof over our heads, but if the dream is big enough to keep a fire burning in our bellies we find a way to make it happen.
Thanks for sharig this. I'm glad so much of writing involves effort and writing which I can control.
For me I think staying off the internet has to take up a little bit bigger piece of the pie. : )
Great reminders! Hehe, and I love your 5% as "staying off the internet for consecutive 90 minutes." Spot on. :)
And hey--we can experience being birds, dinosaurs, and robots in our novels! Rah!
Exactly! People can be writers, but they must manage their expectations and live accordingly. And if you tough it out, put in the time, and be ready for your lucky day, there's no reason why you can't be successful. Thanks so much for sharing, Jackson.
Great post Jackson! I always love hearing what you have to say. I know that sounds stalkerish.... but you always say exactly what you mean with humor - it is entertaining (as my English teach would say "great appeals to Ethos and Pathos").
This really is a WOW Wednesday post! Great advice, Jackson! I definitely fell into the trap of getting a degree I didn't care about followed by a job I hated. Lucky for me, the economy affected our organization enough that they had to let someone go--me. At first I was devastated, but then I had a chance to ask myself what I really wanted, and then it hit me. I wanted to follow my dream of being a writer. So, here I am! Making a go of it!
Amen, sister.