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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Book Review: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins


Goodreads summary:

Can Anna find love in the City of Light?

Anna is happy in Atlanta. She has a loyal best friend and a crush on her coworker at the movie theater, who is just starting to return her affection. So she's not too pleased when her father decides to send her to a boarding school in Paris for her senior year. But despite not speaking a word of French, Anna meets some cool new friends, including the handsome Étienne St. Clair, who quickly becomes her best friend. Unfortunately, he's taken--and Anna might be too. Will a year of romantic near misses end with the French kiss she's been waiting for.



I wasn't in love with this book as many others did. It wasn't the best I've ever read, but I totally related to some of the characters and issues addressed in this -not your average-contemporary book. First of all, I love Paris! It has always been my dream honeymoon destination and it will be. (hopefully). I laughed out loud at some of the situtations that occurred and I loved all the characters. Except for Amanda and Rashmi's sister. Ugh.


Secondly, Stephanie Perkins shed some light on some serious topics, like peer pressure, bullying, betrayal and even family issues. The fact that these problems still followed Anna in France.. it lets you know that you're not alone if you're facing any of these things and someone somewhere out there in the world relates to you. Also, these problems followed Anna in a different country, in a different continent. No one's life is perfect, even the handsome Etienne St Clair. I must say that the portrayal of friendships, relationships and "familyships" made me love the book more than I would have if it was just your typical romance. 

All in all, Stephanie shows you that happy endings are not always a cliche and you should wait for your happy ending. THIS BOOK MADE ME HAPPY, read it if you're in a pick me up mood, it'll definitely do the job perfectly. 

One thing that I want though is a story in Etienne's POV and his background. I'm more interested in his story and his relationship with his parents more than Anna's. It would've been better if he was the narrator instead of Anna and if they were together earlier in the book! I was waiting for it to happen the whole time and that's why I lowered my rating for this one.

It was very fast paced, the writing is extremely easy and beautiful. I cannot wait to read more of Stephanie's books. I literally was smiling and happy because their relationship is adorable that when I flipped the page and was met with the stupid acknowledgments I was like.. what NOOOOOOO



Now onto the spoilers!


Spoilers 
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Dear Etienne, where can I find a guy like you? Although I hated that you couldn't get your shit straight with the Ellie situation. Like come on St Clair, it was freaking obvious that Anna liked you back! I get that it would've been a mess if they were together though.. Mer is in between them and this to me, was the biggest obstacle standing in their way. I love how she was cool with it in the end, because it's good for her as well. 

My favorite part was when Etienne called Anna beautiful and she tripped. The scene went pretty much as follows.. 

Etienne: "You're beautiful." 
*Anna trips and falls down on the sidewalk* .. OMG I'M A FREAK. 

Hahahaha I died.. 

I loved the "you don't get to choose who you fall in love with" aspect. I totally agree with that statement.. 

I hope you have a great day guys, and if you read Anna and the French Kiss (which I'm sure you did), make sure to comment down below what you thought of it! Did it live up to the hype surrounding it? :) 


6 comments:

  1. Oh this book sounds like such a feel good contemporary with strong themes! I've wanted to read it for a while, and your glowing review has pushed in higher on my TBR. I'm glad this book talks about some serious issues too, it's not just all about the romance. I hear the characters are great, yet there's some infidelity. I HATE THAT. Lovely review all in all though <3 I really like your blog, by the way! consider me a new follow ;)

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  2. I have read all the books from the series and I really like these characters. I enjoy the writing and just how light the reading is, you know? Sometimes I am in the mood for these kind of books so I loved them. I can't help but think where's my story like this oneeee? Lol!

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  3. I've been wanting to read this for a while I just never picked it up. I'm always up to read a nice contemporary novel. I'm glad you liked it! Awesome review too! :)

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  4. This was a good book! I totally agree with the Mer problem being the biggest obstacle.

    mimi @ http://bookfanaticss.blogspot.co.nz/

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  5. Jay! I forgot to mention I nominated you for the Liebster Award! You can find my post here: http://alejandrasmusings.blogspot.com/2015/06/hiiiiiii-breaking-schedule-today.html#comment-form Cant wait to see your answers :)

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