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Lily B. on the Brink of Love

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Lily Blennerhasset, advice columnist extraordinaire, has entered eighth-grade and developed a crush on the new kid at school, Colter Hendricks. Although she's tongue-tied and cross-eyed whenever she sees him, Lily is determined to get his attention and make him realize that he's the one for her.

A wonderful opportunity opens up for Lily, and she's hired to be an assistant to a real writer: Ellis Parson. Not knowing that Ellis is Colter's mother, she runs into him and becomes speechless. Feeling like she has made a huge blunder, she reaches out to her two best friends --- Charlotte, the future corporate executive, and Bonnie, America's teenaged hippie.

Following a series of events, one being a rock-climbing episode in which "The Boy" participates, Lily realizes that she and The Boy have absolutely nothing in common. After moping and wishing that her life was different, she finally takes her own column's advice to snap out of her funk and see what she's been missing all along. Funny how life works; just when you think you've lost, you look around and see that you've won something much better.

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel does a great job with Lily B. With spunk and humor, she introduces readers to a variety of words and follows up with a written glossary in the back of the book. If that's not a way to enforce learning, what is? Filled with truth and the meaning of true friends, this is a perfect follow-up to LILY B. ON THE BRINK OF COOL. Looking for a good time? Try Lily B., advice columnist extraordinaire.

--- Reviewed by Belinda Williams

I was overcome with dissapointment after this staple to the lily b. collection. The first book was fun, interesting, and witty. This sequel I found dreary, tiring, and couldn't wait for it to end. With obvious foreshadowing you find yourself thinking how self centered the protagonist is. There were so many other great characters to marvel on, and yet Kimmel chose to center the story around a gum chewing, bad tempered, and dull male character. I love romantic comedies, but this one: a no go.

I purchased for my daughter - she is only 2 right now - but her name is Lily and her last name begins with a B - so I thought it would be fun for her when she is older to read.