Lipstick Apology [Mass Market Paperback]

Jennifer Jabaley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 6, 2009

Sometimes a good-bye is just the beginning?

When Emily Carson?s parents die in a plane crash, she?s left with nothing but her mother?s last words scrawled in lipstick on a tray table: ?Emily, please forgive me.?

Now it?s fall and Emily moves to New York City? where she attracts the attention of two very different boys: the cute, popular Owen, and her quirky chemistry partner, Anthony. With the help of some surprising new friends, Emily must choose between the boy who helps her forget and the one who encourages her to remember, and ultimately heal.

Debut author Jennifer Jabaley has written a wonderful, feel-good romantic comedy with real emotional depth. Full of lovably wacky characters, Lipstick Apology is a heartwarming story about the true meaning of forgiveness.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up—When Emily Carson's parents are killed in a plane crash, she is left to struggle not only with the loss of her family but also with solving the mystery of her mother's cryptic last words, scrawled in lipstick on a tray table: "Emily please forgive me." She leaves her quiet Pennsylvania town to live in Manhattan with her Aunt Jolie, a famous make-up artist. With the help of her aunt and the woman's hair-stylist-to-the-stars friend, Emily gets a new look that allows her to fit in with the popular crowd at her new prep school. To her surprise, as well as that of the other students, Emily has sparked the interest of Owen, the most popular boy in school. While Emily may be confused, readers will know that Owen is a bad boy who will disappoint her, and that she will end up with her handsome but less-popular chemistry lab partner. Jabaley's debut novel is standard chic-lit fare complete with Manhattan makeovers and prep-school parties. The plot is predictable, with some inconsistencies—a Google search on Emily's mother yields only four hits, none of which deal with the media frenzy surrounding the tray-table message. The characters are two-dimensional with stereotypical reactions and language. However, chic-lit fans will forgive all these flaws as they devour the pages right up until the happily-ever-after ending.—Lynn Rashid, Marriotts Ridge High School, Marriottsville, MD END

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"Chick-lit fans will...devour the pages right up." --School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 321 pages
• Publisher: Razorbill (August 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595142312
• ISBN-13: 978-1595142313
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,124,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, yet sad., August 10, 2009

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Sarah Woodard (Bremerton, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lipstick Apology (Mass Market Paperback)

When Emily Carson's parents die in a plane crash, she is left with nothing, but her mother's last words left on the tray table in lipstick: "Emily, please forgive me."
Now it is fall and Emily is living with her makeup artist in New York City. She atracts two boys, the cute, popular Owen, and her quirky chemistry partner, Anthony. One makes her forget and the other one helps remember and find the truth to her mother's last words. So, that she can come to terms with the truth.
Lipstick Apology is full of quirky characters. Aunt Jolie and Trent were so funny together, I could read a book just about them. Emily was interesting and had depth like real teenangers. I also liked how Jabaley showed how easy friendship is and how complex romantic relationships are to have a real one. The plot was sweet, yet intense. The love story was a wonderful touch to the story of Emily finding herself. It was original. Jabaley is an amazing writer and I can't wait for more from her in the future. Lipstick Apology is great for an intense, yet fun read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic First!, August 7, 2009

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Patricia Pittman (Blue Ridge, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lipstick Apology (Mass Market Paperback)

After family tragedy Emily's life as she knows it is turned upside down, with an unanswered question concerning her mother. Lipstick Apology is fast moving enough to hold your interest, I really didn't want to put it down. Tragedy, Real Life Situations, With Humor TOO!
Great First from Jennifer Jabley - expect to see this one on the movie screen!
I cann't wait for her next one!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An unforgettable debut...., August 6, 2009

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Mandy Hubbard (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lipstick Apology (Mass Market Paperback)

LIPSTICK APOLOGY features Emily, whose life has turned upside down when her parents are killed in an airplane crash. While watching the news, stunned by what has happened, a reporter spots something unusual: a tray table with the words, "Emily, please forgive me."

Four little words that change everything. Now, Emily isn't just mourning the loss of her parents-- she's searching for answers. Can she really move on if she doesn't even know what her mother is apologizing for?

LIPSTICK APOLOGY is moving, heartfelt, tragic--and yet, it manages to be funny at the right moments too. If you like your chick-lit with a little heart, this is the book for you!

5 Stars.