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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Ttfn

Miracle, Lauren. Ttfn. New York City: Amulet Books, 2007. 230 pages. (Realistic Fiction/Drama)

For Zoe, Maddie, and Angela, their friendship has taken a lot of effort to keep it alive. Friends since the seventh grade, they are determined never to part. But this is harder said than done, for eleventh grade will provide many hurtles for them to overcome. First, Angela finds out news that will change her life. Will she go with the flow, or do something about it? Then, Maddie gets caught up with a bad group of kids and gets in trouble with the law. Zoe, usually goody-goody-toe-shoes, takes a dare which lets loose her wild side. All three of the girls come across bumps in the road, some bigger than others. Will their friendship prevail?

What a cool series! It is told entirely by Zoe, Maddie, and Angela through their instant messages to each other. It is such an interesting format because, although the instant message conversations are very drama filled, you find out about recent events through the retellings to each other, so you really have to follow along. The characters really gained depth in this book. I like how each of the characters’ personalities are so different. Zoe is the good girl, Angela is the drama queen, and Maddie is the wild rebel. I definitely recommend this book; it’s one you won’t forget!This is the second book in the series, so don’t miss the first, ttyl, and the third, l8r, g8r!

Reviewed By: DancingPenguin96