When seventeen-year-old Macy lost her father to a heart attack a year and a half ago, she closed herself off from most people. The only friend she had was Jason, who eventually became her boyfriend. He’s perfect, according to most people. He gets straight-A’s, volunteers countless hours to community charities, knows several languages, and is very even-keel. He was perfect for Macy in her fragile state because he doesn’t believe in PDA. In fact, when he is off to “Brain Camp” for the summer, he breaks up with Macy because she ends an e-mail with “I Love You.” Who knew those three little words would end her relationship? Macy throws herself into a new job with a chaotic catering business in order to forget about Jason, and there she meets Wes, a handsome artist with a tortured soul. The two get to know each other by playing a game of Truth, and they truly don’t hold back. Soon, Macy begins to come out of her shell and accept others into her life, but will she regret it and be hurt yet again?
Miss Simer’s Rating: ***1/2
Jess and Leslie are the best of friends. Leslie moved in next to Jess’s house and they soon started to spend time together. They build their very own kingdom called Terabithia. The kids at school make fun of the two because not all boys have a girl as their best friend. Leslie dies crossing over to Terabithia and Jess has to cope with the loss of his best friend. He wonders if maybe it is his fault that this event occurred.
