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Sins07 #1
The Intern
* Book #1 (Lust) in Jess C Scott’s Sins07 “seven deadly sins” series—a teenage version of Dirty Dancing meets Punk’d.
17-year-old Suzie Q, smart kid and closet dance enthusiast, travels with a classmate to a world-class city for an internship program. She finds herself undeniably attracted to the suave hip-hop instructor, Jo.Zee, who recruits her into a dance fitness DVD he is producing. When Suzie sees (or thinks she sees) the real Jo.Zee, she must decide if she will trust him...or her instincts.
Genre: Contemporary Fiction / YA with adult crossover appeal
* SINS07 is a series featuring lighthearted tales that explore each of the seven sins in order, beginning with lust.
17-year-old Suzie Q, smart kid and closet dance enthusiast, travels with a classmate to a world-class city for an internship program. She finds herself undeniably attracted to the suave hip-hop instructor, Jo.Zee, who recruits her into a dance fitness DVD he is producing. When Suzie sees (or thinks she sees) the real Jo.Zee, she must decide if she will trust him...or her instincts.
Genre: Contemporary Fiction / YA with adult crossover appeal
* SINS07 is a series featuring lighthearted tales that explore each of the seven sins in order, beginning with lust.
247 pages, Paperback
First published August 17, 2010
About the author
Jess C. Scott
107 books340 followersHi all,
I was trying to find my way as a writer and person throughout my twenties. I won't be writing under my "Jess C Scott" pen name as it doesn't reflect who I am anymore (it's a pen name I used since I was 12 years old).
In 2019, I started working on some horror short stories and essays. I intend to publish them at some point in future under my real name (still undecided if I might use a new pen name for fiction).
See you at my new site if the genres are of interest to you :)
Thank you and take care! 👋✍️
-- Jess. (May 2023)
LINKS: New GR Author Account | GR Personal Account
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Previous Awards / Publications
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• Tea Leaves (Cha journal) / Jan 2015
• Playmates (Readers' Favorite) / April 2014
• Guest speaker in New Word Order, The Arts House, 15 Nov 2012
• Participating Author in "SWF Fringe" Debate, Singapore Writers Festival, 8 Nov 2012
• Author/Illustrator Feature, RCGNTN Magazine (SG), 2009
"Bold, fearless and always original, Jess C Scott dares to bring to light some of our darkest fantasies." --The Arts House
I was trying to find my way as a writer and person throughout my twenties. I won't be writing under my "Jess C Scott" pen name as it doesn't reflect who I am anymore (it's a pen name I used since I was 12 years old).
In 2019, I started working on some horror short stories and essays. I intend to publish them at some point in future under my real name (still undecided if I might use a new pen name for fiction).
See you at my new site if the genres are of interest to you :)
Thank you and take care! 👋✍️
-- Jess. (May 2023)
LINKS: New GR Author Account | GR Personal Account
+ + +
Previous Awards / Publications
******************************
• Tea Leaves (Cha journal) / Jan 2015
• Playmates (Readers' Favorite) / April 2014
• Guest speaker in New Word Order, The Arts House, 15 Nov 2012
• Participating Author in "SWF Fringe" Debate, Singapore Writers Festival, 8 Nov 2012
• Author/Illustrator Feature, RCGNTN Magazine (SG), 2009
"Bold, fearless and always original, Jess C Scott dares to bring to light some of our darkest fantasies." --The Arts House
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August 27, 2010
Good girl, bad boy, dancing...and lust.
When I first read about this book I was hooked with the hole idea of sins. The Intern is the first book in the new series called Sins07, and it's about Lust.
It has been a while since I couldn't relate to a character, but Suzie made that possible. She is a 17 years old girl, very much like me. The good girl. Intelligent, student of one of the best schools, always does the right thing. But inside, she likes other stuff...like dancing. So when she goes to another city for a internship with her partner, the boring and always safe Chester, she instantly grabs this as an opportunity to have an adventure.
Who haven't wished for an adventure? For good girls...a little adventure could change their life. She finally has the freedom to do what she likes, and that includes taking dancing lessons with the super hot and famous Jo.Zee.
Of course, a good girl in a unknown big city isn't always safe.
Suzie could be any girl. She may be very intelligent, but when she sees a hot guy, she can't think straight. Nothing is more important than having him on her hands. Hormones also join in, and it's a party. And when you're growing up and trying to figure out who you're, it can be a very confusing ride. Specially if your thoughts aren't so innocent but in real life, you have no experience.
At first I wasn't sure it was the usual good boy versus bad boy, because Josh Zee wasn't the topical bad guy. But of course then I started to see all of his flaws, and I wanted to kick him!. Chester is always the good one, and he was such a sweet guy, I wanted to hug him. I can understand why Suzie didn't saw him in a romantic way...but his feelings were so obvious. I wished the author would have focus more on him and the past between them to understand him better.
The writing style was good. Maybe at the beginning it was a little bit slow but after reading the first couple of chapters it gets more interesting and fast-paced, and in a playful way the author manages to make you feel the music and the dancing. Even when I'm not a fan of that kind of music (hip hop), I really wished to start dancing right away! Music can be so....liberating.
So...Lust. For some people, Lust may be one of the most dangerous sins....but who doesn't like a little danger in life? For other, it may be a synonymous for fun. But, is it going to last? Is it enough? Are you willing to pay the price? (I'm a little intense over here!) Definitely the author make you understand the way Suzie lusts for this boy, but don't worry, she may not be very naive in her head, but she's very shy. There aren't sex scenes or something like that, but Suzie is definitely dreaming with them, so maybe it isn't your book if you don't feel comfortable with teens thinking about sex.
Overall, it's a great book, and I enjoyed it a lot. It has this chick-lit feeling, and the end wasn't at all what I was expecting! (which is always good, because I like plot twists). Definitely going to be attentive for the next book in this series.
When I first read about this book I was hooked with the hole idea of sins. The Intern is the first book in the new series called Sins07, and it's about Lust.
It has been a while since I couldn't relate to a character, but Suzie made that possible. She is a 17 years old girl, very much like me. The good girl. Intelligent, student of one of the best schools, always does the right thing. But inside, she likes other stuff...like dancing. So when she goes to another city for a internship with her partner, the boring and always safe Chester, she instantly grabs this as an opportunity to have an adventure.
Who haven't wished for an adventure? For good girls...a little adventure could change their life. She finally has the freedom to do what she likes, and that includes taking dancing lessons with the super hot and famous Jo.Zee.
Of course, a good girl in a unknown big city isn't always safe.
Suzie could be any girl. She may be very intelligent, but when she sees a hot guy, she can't think straight. Nothing is more important than having him on her hands. Hormones also join in, and it's a party. And when you're growing up and trying to figure out who you're, it can be a very confusing ride. Specially if your thoughts aren't so innocent but in real life, you have no experience.
At first I wasn't sure it was the usual good boy versus bad boy, because Josh Zee wasn't the topical bad guy. But of course then I started to see all of his flaws, and I wanted to kick him!. Chester is always the good one, and he was such a sweet guy, I wanted to hug him. I can understand why Suzie didn't saw him in a romantic way...but his feelings were so obvious. I wished the author would have focus more on him and the past between them to understand him better.
The writing style was good. Maybe at the beginning it was a little bit slow but after reading the first couple of chapters it gets more interesting and fast-paced, and in a playful way the author manages to make you feel the music and the dancing. Even when I'm not a fan of that kind of music (hip hop), I really wished to start dancing right away! Music can be so....liberating.
So...Lust. For some people, Lust may be one of the most dangerous sins....but who doesn't like a little danger in life? For other, it may be a synonymous for fun. But, is it going to last? Is it enough? Are you willing to pay the price? (I'm a little intense over here!) Definitely the author make you understand the way Suzie lusts for this boy, but don't worry, she may not be very naive in her head, but she's very shy. There aren't sex scenes or something like that, but Suzie is definitely dreaming with them, so maybe it isn't your book if you don't feel comfortable with teens thinking about sex.
Overall, it's a great book, and I enjoyed it a lot. It has this chick-lit feeling, and the end wasn't at all what I was expecting! (which is always good, because I like plot twists). Definitely going to be attentive for the next book in this series.
August 28, 2010
The Intern is a first in the series , each of which will deal with the Seven deadly sins. This book involves the sin of "Lust".
Suzie Quinn, along with her childhood friend ,Chester, are interning, at the world class city of Roxette. They both belong to the Nova Academy, which is one of the finest school in the country.
Suzie, is the "girl next door" sorts, the "good girl", who listens to her parents and works hard at school . She knows how much she is missing out on, she doesn't have a life. Her life just involves getting good grades. She doesn't even have a proper social life.
Suzie is still waiting for her "big adventure", for her life to actually begin.
Excitement arrives in the form of a gorgeus dance instructor, Jo.Zee, when she joins a Hip-Hop dance class.
The Intern was an enjoyable book. It was humorous and lots of fun!
Suzie was such a believable character. Any teenage girl could relate to her. She dreams about her knight-in-shining-armor who will come and sweep her off her feet, who will really show her how to "live." Doesn't every girl dream of that ?
In Roxette , away from home, Suzie feels free for the first time,from the endless monotony of her life as "the good girl." When she meets Josh, she feels an undeniable attraction and for the first time, is willing to take risks.
Josh is different from her in so many ways. His life is so much more exciting , something which draws her to him even more.
This is something so believable! Life can be such a drag sometimes and somewhere we all yearn to take a risk , no matter how dangerous. After all life wouldn't be half as fun without risks!
Despite the "lust" she feels for Josh, there is a certain innocence about Suzie, which I can't help but like.
Every character was well-developed. I especially liked Chester.
What I liked best about the book was the description of the dancing. I love how Jess describes dance moves.They have been so vividly described that it was as good as watching a movie.
I have probably watched every dance-related movie, but never read a book about it till now. Hip-Hop is such an energetic and fun dance form and The Intern has the same energy to it.
Overall:
Compelling and a fun reading !
Recommended?
Yes ! To all YA fiction readers and dance lovers.
Suzie Quinn, along with her childhood friend ,Chester, are interning, at the world class city of Roxette. They both belong to the Nova Academy, which is one of the finest school in the country.
Suzie, is the "girl next door" sorts, the "good girl", who listens to her parents and works hard at school . She knows how much she is missing out on, she doesn't have a life. Her life just involves getting good grades. She doesn't even have a proper social life.
Suzie is still waiting for her "big adventure", for her life to actually begin.
Excitement arrives in the form of a gorgeus dance instructor, Jo.Zee, when she joins a Hip-Hop dance class.
The Intern was an enjoyable book. It was humorous and lots of fun!
Suzie was such a believable character. Any teenage girl could relate to her. She dreams about her knight-in-shining-armor who will come and sweep her off her feet, who will really show her how to "live." Doesn't every girl dream of that ?
In Roxette , away from home, Suzie feels free for the first time,from the endless monotony of her life as "the good girl." When she meets Josh, she feels an undeniable attraction and for the first time, is willing to take risks.
Josh is different from her in so many ways. His life is so much more exciting , something which draws her to him even more.
This is something so believable! Life can be such a drag sometimes and somewhere we all yearn to take a risk , no matter how dangerous. After all life wouldn't be half as fun without risks!
Despite the "lust" she feels for Josh, there is a certain innocence about Suzie, which I can't help but like.
Every character was well-developed. I especially liked Chester.
What I liked best about the book was the description of the dancing. I love how Jess describes dance moves.They have been so vividly described that it was as good as watching a movie.
I have probably watched every dance-related movie, but never read a book about it till now. Hip-Hop is such an energetic and fun dance form and The Intern has the same energy to it.
Overall:
Compelling and a fun reading !
Recommended?
Yes ! To all YA fiction readers and dance lovers.
November 23, 2010
We join Suzie Q and her friend Chester on the way to their new internship and are introduced to their story as if we were old friends. I liked the idea of centering the story around an internship. I considered the combination of an internship at a museum and the first sin: lust, as an unusual one. But it was this unusualness which got me even more interested.
After successfully establishing a connection to protagonist and setting, the story went a different way. We meet the dance instructor Jo.Zee and Suzie starts spending almost her whole free time with him, his crew and the idea of making a Dance DVD.
The description of dance moves was very detailed, so that I could imagine their performances vividly. Dance, hip hop fans will really enjoy this large part of The Intern, but unfortunately I’ve got two left feet and can’t imagine enjoying dancing as much as Suzie Q.
Although hot dance moves and the perception of one’s own body hold a great potential to be connected with the sin of lust, I would have loved the setting of the internship itself, the museum, being more involved.
In the end I have to rate The Intern with 2 of 5 stars, because I am really no fan of dancing and the story focused more on dancing than working as in intern.
What surprised me about this novel was its ending, it was unforeseeable and a sensation of unexpected turns, rash actions and hilarious statements.
In addition every heading of the nineteen chapters represents a song, like “Leaving… on a jet plane” or “Girls just wanna have fun”. So before I started reading a chapter, I listened to the song and got a feeling for the course of the story even before it really continued. Nice song collection, I really enjoyed it!
I want to conclude with my favourite quote, which is a well known one, just a bit adjusted to the world and concerns of women: “To be overdressed, or underdressed, that is the question”~ page. 186
THE VERDICT
2/5 ** A rather unsuccessful attempt of an internship, but fixed with the style of dance.
The Intern is a light-hearted story about an internship and the bigger distractions coming along when being miles apart from home and everything you’re accustomed to. Fancy dance fans will enjoy this novel!
August 30, 2010
I've been a Kpop fan almost half of my life and I am so glad I have read a book with Korean influence all over. It's the first I've come across, and it's really really good.
What made this a very enjoyable read for me, is how much I can relate to it. As a huge fan of Korean pop music, the references to a lot of Korean artists made me really proud, as this is the first book that had mentioned a lot of the most talented and most loved Korean artists I know. And it wasn't just mentioned in passing, it was an important part of the story, as Jo. Zee, the instructor being half-Eurasian and half Korean, draws out most of his influences on them.
I do think that the Korean pop audience would like to read this book as well, knowing how much they'll be able to relate to its characters (some of which are Asians).
The story reminds me a bit of Step Up!, with dancing as one of the main elements in the book, and of course, Suzie's brief two-week journey through internship and discovering the first sin, Lust.
The concept of writing about Lust is very interesting in my opinion. A friend of mine was asking if this book would have parts about sex, but it surprised me how it was delivered in a way that there was no need to write an actual, blatant, sex scene and yet you'll eventually understand what "Lust" is in this book.
One of my concerns when using foreign phrases in a book is that authors tend to use them and expecting the readers to get the meaning without having to explain it. I had to admit its also one of my concerns seeing that there are parts where Korean, Spanish and French phrases were used, but Jess not only managed to explain their meaning, the phrases added a tinge of uniqueness to the book and was able to integrate it well in the conversations without confusing the readers.
Also, I am very much fascinated with the way Jess was able to write the dance scenes. It was filled with such detail you'd imagine it easily as if you were watching it happen right before your eyes. Dancing is a very energetic and lively endeavor and I'm glad the book had the same energetic and lively feeling to it.
What made this a very enjoyable read for me, is how much I can relate to it. As a huge fan of Korean pop music, the references to a lot of Korean artists made me really proud, as this is the first book that had mentioned a lot of the most talented and most loved Korean artists I know. And it wasn't just mentioned in passing, it was an important part of the story, as Jo. Zee, the instructor being half-Eurasian and half Korean, draws out most of his influences on them.
I do think that the Korean pop audience would like to read this book as well, knowing how much they'll be able to relate to its characters (some of which are Asians).
The story reminds me a bit of Step Up!, with dancing as one of the main elements in the book, and of course, Suzie's brief two-week journey through internship and discovering the first sin, Lust.
The concept of writing about Lust is very interesting in my opinion. A friend of mine was asking if this book would have parts about sex, but it surprised me how it was delivered in a way that there was no need to write an actual, blatant, sex scene and yet you'll eventually understand what "Lust" is in this book.
One of my concerns when using foreign phrases in a book is that authors tend to use them and expecting the readers to get the meaning without having to explain it. I had to admit its also one of my concerns seeing that there are parts where Korean, Spanish and French phrases were used, but Jess not only managed to explain their meaning, the phrases added a tinge of uniqueness to the book and was able to integrate it well in the conversations without confusing the readers.
Also, I am very much fascinated with the way Jess was able to write the dance scenes. It was filled with such detail you'd imagine it easily as if you were watching it happen right before your eyes. Dancing is a very energetic and lively endeavor and I'm glad the book had the same energetic and lively feeling to it.
December 26, 2014
I've been assigned to read this, review it, and interview the author for The Broke and the Bookish. Keep an eye out for it!
UPDATE: Well... I wasn't a fan, really. For this reason, there will be no interview with the author, but a review will be posted soon. :)
REVIEW: So I just finished 1: The Intern by Jess Scott for the guest post/interview and giveaway for TB&TB... I've got extremely mixed feelings about it. While I liked the idea, the execution was poor. The grammar was bad, the editing needed to be more precise, and the style bothered me. I found a ton of typos... It was written in first person, which takes talent that this author does not really have... The details were too specific, especially regarding feelings. Nothing was left to the imagination. Jess spelled out every single emotion so you couldn't put yourself in the character's place. There's a lot of long descriptions of dance routines, which were so hard to follow. I could never picture in my mind the dance that the character(s) were doing. You have to be a Korean-Pop/Hip-Hop dancer to really understand, in my opinion. Maybe that's not a big deal, but there's a lot of it and I would have skimmed over those more if I were not planning to review this book.
Now, I really liked the story... and the idea. And I did find myself reading further to see what happened next. However, I found myself being confused by critical story elements, which is not normal for me. I don't get confused by what I read... lol. Not to sound pretentious, but I'm a reading teacher, so my comprehension was not the problem. It was the writing. I had to read entire passages a second time to try and figure out what was going on.
I dunno. I liked the story, but the grammar and writing was sub-par, and I worry that a raving review would shatter my credibility if someone went out and bought it as a result.
It all boils down to two things: it screams of being self-edited, and it screams of being self-published. I did not get the feeling that this was written by a professional.
UPDATE: Well... I wasn't a fan, really. For this reason, there will be no interview with the author, but a review will be posted soon. :)
REVIEW: So I just finished 1: The Intern by Jess Scott for the guest post/interview and giveaway for TB&TB... I've got extremely mixed feelings about it. While I liked the idea, the execution was poor. The grammar was bad, the editing needed to be more precise, and the style bothered me. I found a ton of typos... It was written in first person, which takes talent that this author does not really have... The details were too specific, especially regarding feelings. Nothing was left to the imagination. Jess spelled out every single emotion so you couldn't put yourself in the character's place. There's a lot of long descriptions of dance routines, which were so hard to follow. I could never picture in my mind the dance that the character(s) were doing. You have to be a Korean-Pop/Hip-Hop dancer to really understand, in my opinion. Maybe that's not a big deal, but there's a lot of it and I would have skimmed over those more if I were not planning to review this book.
Now, I really liked the story... and the idea. And I did find myself reading further to see what happened next. However, I found myself being confused by critical story elements, which is not normal for me. I don't get confused by what I read... lol. Not to sound pretentious, but I'm a reading teacher, so my comprehension was not the problem. It was the writing. I had to read entire passages a second time to try and figure out what was going on.
I dunno. I liked the story, but the grammar and writing was sub-par, and I worry that a raving review would shatter my credibility if someone went out and bought it as a result.
It all boils down to two things: it screams of being self-edited, and it screams of being self-published. I did not get the feeling that this was written by a professional.
September 12, 2010
The Intern is the first book in the seven deadly sins series and the first time that I have had the opportunity to read anything written by Jess C. Scott, and now I am totally hooked and can't wait for the next book in this series. With a style that is light, witty and charming and characters that are so real to life and descriptions of dance moves that are so vivid, you find yourself drawn into the world of Suzie and Chester.
Suzie and Chester attend Nova Academy one of the most prestigious high schools in the country, so its no surprise that they are chosen for an internship at a museum.
They will get to spend two weeks in a nice hotel where there is a dance studio that teaches hip hop dance. Suzie quickly decides to sign up for a class because she has always loved to dance, she is always learning new dance moves by watching dance clips from you tube. After the first lesson she is approached by the instructor, Jo.Zee with an offer to be in his new exercise video. She is totally in lust from the first minute that she meets Jo.Zee and quickly agrees.
Suzie soon gets caught up in the attention from Jo.Zee and begins to think she may really have a chance with him, and along the way sort of starts ignoring her friend Chester.Soon Suzie is put to the test and must decide if she will let lust over rule what she knows is right. This book had an ending that I would have never guessed and I loved it!
This book will give an up close look at how a young girl can get caught up in lusting and fantasizing about the opposite sex, but it is done very tastefully and really makes Suzie seem very real.I loved Chester's character and wish that every teen girl had a Chester in their life! This book is geared toward young adults but I enjoyed it and I am way past the young adult age.
I definitely plan on reading more of Ms. Scott's work and will be watching for the next one in this series!
October 8, 2010
I really liked this book. I liked it more than I thought I would. Suzie is someone that anyone can relate to. You go to a new place and new someone who seems so good and you just fall. With Suzie, you seem to fall in love with Jo.Zee but unlike her, I was suspicious of him. He did seem too good to be true and he used all of his abilities to enforce how he seemed so good.
Suzie seemed caught up with Jo.Zee's looks all the time. And it did get annoying at times, but I can definitely see where she's coming from. I mean, who hasn't gotten caught up in a great looking guy (or girl) at one point or another? I liked being able to relate with Suzie.
This was a fast paced light read that you can't stop reading. The story is unique and definitely refreshing from what I've read lately. It's a book that will stand out when compared to others. Why? Because it's highly dance related which is interesting, even for someone who doesn't like dance. It's about lust. It has things that other books don't. You'll have to read the book to find out what those things are.(:
Addict's Last Words: This is an energetic, fast paced read that you don't want to miss.
To Buy or To Borrow: To me, this is just one of those books that you would want on your bookshelf just because you liked it.
Suzie seemed caught up with Jo.Zee's looks all the time. And it did get annoying at times, but I can definitely see where she's coming from. I mean, who hasn't gotten caught up in a great looking guy (or girl) at one point or another? I liked being able to relate with Suzie.
This was a fast paced light read that you can't stop reading. The story is unique and definitely refreshing from what I've read lately. It's a book that will stand out when compared to others. Why? Because it's highly dance related which is interesting, even for someone who doesn't like dance. It's about lust. It has things that other books don't. You'll have to read the book to find out what those things are.(:
Addict's Last Words: This is an energetic, fast paced read that you don't want to miss.
To Buy or To Borrow: To me, this is just one of those books that you would want on your bookshelf just because you liked it.
September 7, 2010
I thought this first book in Jess C Scott’s 7 Deadly Sins series was great. Her writing style is unique and a breath of fresh air when you read a lot of YA, like I do. The subject matter is original. The main character Suzie and her friend Chester are interning at a museum for two weeks. They get to stay in a nice hotel during their internship and the hotel has a dance studio where a hip hop workout video is being shot. Suzie is interested in dance and gets a chance to be in the video. So, as the reader, we are treated to behind the scenes views of what it is like to work at a museum and the world of hip hop.
The “sin” that The Intern portrays is lust. Suzie has got it bad for her dance instructor Jo.Zee and he is a lust worthy individual indeed. The way that Ms. Scott describes Jo.Zee and the dance sequences are similar- sexy and accomplished. Whether you’re a fan of dance or not, you will find yourself invested in the moves because of how they help Suzie develop her relationships and learn more about herself.
I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the sins in the series.
The “sin” that The Intern portrays is lust. Suzie has got it bad for her dance instructor Jo.Zee and he is a lust worthy individual indeed. The way that Ms. Scott describes Jo.Zee and the dance sequences are similar- sexy and accomplished. Whether you’re a fan of dance or not, you will find yourself invested in the moves because of how they help Suzie develop her relationships and learn more about herself.
I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the sins in the series.
December 16, 2010
This was a fun book! I think Ms. Scott series is going to take off like a rocket. The writing flowed well and her descriptive detail was excellent. The characters had depth and I felt like they were realistic with all the same trials and tribulations of todays youth.
I loved the protagonist, Suzy Q. and her foray into the world of hip-hop! Jo.Zee, her dance instructor is not only gorgeous, he's mysterious and a way sexy dancer!
The story takes Suzy Q. away from the safe environment of Chester, her best bud and her hometown to the big city where everything is exciting and well, just...BIG! It's everything that Suzy's dreamt of and now, she's caught the attention of Jo.Zee and she has to make a big decision whether or not to let lust override her sense of what she knows is right.
Another thing I really enjoyed about this book was the pop culture aspect. The description of the dance moves had me trying a few myself (blush), the music, the art... all of it. It's part of what made it such a fascinating read.
I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
Warning: some sex scenes, mild language
I loved the protagonist, Suzy Q. and her foray into the world of hip-hop! Jo.Zee, her dance instructor is not only gorgeous, he's mysterious and a way sexy dancer!
The story takes Suzy Q. away from the safe environment of Chester, her best bud and her hometown to the big city where everything is exciting and well, just...BIG! It's everything that Suzy's dreamt of and now, she's caught the attention of Jo.Zee and she has to make a big decision whether or not to let lust override her sense of what she knows is right.
Another thing I really enjoyed about this book was the pop culture aspect. The description of the dance moves had me trying a few myself (blush), the music, the art... all of it. It's part of what made it such a fascinating read.
I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
Warning: some sex scenes, mild language
January 14, 2011
I'll admit... I'm torn. While I enjoyed most of the read, I found myself oft bothered by the intense constancy of lewd and very adult thematics, in what is wrapped up as a youth's novel.
I was relieved that as everything culminated there is a salvageable message, and life lesson to glean from it all.
I was relieved that as everything culminated there is a salvageable message, and life lesson to glean from it all.
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