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Road Trip (Diary of a Teenage Girl: Chloe, Book 3)

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This book was about Chloe, Laura, and Allie. These 3 teenage girls have formed a band called Redemption and in this book they are on tour after being discovered by a Christian music industry called Omega and it was a success! Well, this book is in first person view and told by Chloe. Chloe loves being on tour but feels uncomfortable singing autographs and being praised so much. Sooner or later she comes around and gets used to it. Well they have constant practice and have concerts that normally turn out great. But Laura starts getting grumpy by the loss of sleep but normally gets pepped up in time for the concert. Then Chloe discovers Allie's Ritalin bottle is empty. Allie doesn't take her Ritalin because it makes her too groggy. Chloe gets suspicious and discovers Laura's got hooked on drugs including Allie's Ritalin. Laura uses her weak strength to get out this mess but of course, uses God's help. Laura comes through and gets off drugs. She tells Omega and they just make her got to a rehab program and Allie and Chloe have to attend Al-Anon classes which are classes for somebody's close friends, family, etc. that are trying to help that person get off of alcohol problems, drugs, etc. During this tour Redemption tours with Iron Cross, a big-hit Christian guy band. Laura confesses her problem to them and national TV. You have to read the book to find out the ending with the band, the romance, the drugs, and what God has in store for them next!
I liked the idea of Redemption touring with Iron Cross because since Redemption is a girl band and Iron Cross is a guy band so it gives a romantic twist. I also liked the idea that the angelic girl, Laura, got hooked on drugs even though drugs are awful and I despise them, but it thickened the plot and proved anyone could get hooked on it. It also added suspense and thrills to the story. I disliked the part when Cesar "kisses dating goodbye" because it took away a relationship and like a part of the book which made it interesting. I also disliked that the book ended without a real ending and that you have to find out the ending in the next book when it's just starting.
People who enjoy music and want to take a career up in music might like it because it talks about an average group of friends who make it into fame. Girls might like it also because it is told by a girl who falls in love with a guy but the girl admits a silly little crush. So people interested in music and girls might enjoy it the best.

"Road Trip" continues the story of Chloe Miller, a punky teenage rebel-turned-Christian who's in a band, Redemption, with her two best friends, Laura and Allie. In this addition to the series, they go on a tour with Iron Cross, the most popular Christian band in the country. They encounter many problems on their tour, such as Laura's sudden drug usage. But of course, in the end, everything turns out alright...almost. At the end of the book, the girls are waiting to see if Laura's mom will let her continue to be in the band.

She probably will, because even though the Chloe books are supposed to be easier to relate to than the Caitlin ones--which they are, in a sense--the Chloe books seem to be becoming more & more unrealistic. It's very rare that a band that has only been together for six months gets on the bestseller list. And it seems as if every time something goes wrong for the band, it works out for the better.

I'm not trying to sound pessimistic or anything, but sometimes, that's not how it works in real life. Some problems are never solved. Yet it seems that, even though Laura did have her drug problem, and other obstacles popped up in the book, Chloe is usually happy. Most teens, even if they are Christians, are battling depression, but Chloe's band is apparently headed straight to the top, and everyone around her seems to be becoming Christians.

I'm not saying I hate these books or anything. In fact, Melody Carlson is probably my favorite author right now. If you're looking for a fun read, definitely choose this book. It's just frustrating that everything in Chloe's life, no matter how un-perfect it is, seems to become almost perfect within the next few pages.

I'm sure everyone who reads this is going to bash me in their review, because I know I'm sounding like I'm really against these books. I guess I should accept the fact that there's barely any books out there that are completely realistic. But don't get me wrong, I'm definitely going to read the next book in the series.

The Christian rock group Redemption is on its way to fame and glory when it signs a major contract and tour as the opening act for the highly regarded male group, Iron Cross. As the trio travels the road by bus, they will find trials and tribulations riding with them.

Chloe, Allie and Laura soon find the grind of touring taking its toll on each one of them. Laura seems off kilter, turning introspectively moodier by the minute. Chloe looks like she is ready to bolt for home every time a crowd gathers around the trio though she finds some solace with Allie's mom and her Down's syndrome brother. However, the one in deepest troubled waters is Allie, whose showing a growing dependence on drugs that could destroy her career and end Redemption's dreams of success.

The latest teenage girl novel, ROAD TRIP, is an engaging look at the troubles of teen life especially those under the spotlight of fame. The story line may be Chloe's diary, but actually is mostly told in third person narration between the key cast members as each suffers from doubts and woes that make them so human instead of preachy paragons. Melody Carlson provides a warm, but frank Christian teen tale that will provide plenty of enjoyment yet inspire young and old to more than just tolerate others. Anyone who has not read the previous novels of this motivating interesting series such as I AM CHLOE will, like this reviewer, want to obtain them.

Harriet Klausner

The Christian rock group Redemption is a go!!! They are on their way to fame and glory. They have signed major contracts and they are set to tour and are going too. Their first gig will be opening up for Iron Cross a very popular male Christian group. As the trio travel they soon find themselves going through trials and tribulation.
Chloe and Allie and Laura soon find the nitty gritty truth of touring. And it has taken its toll on each of them. Laura seems off balance. She gets moodier by the minute. Chloe is very homesick. And ready to bolt every time to bus stops. Allie has her mom and her younger brother who has down syndrome. Chloe finds comfort and solace in them. One of the most scariest and deepest struggles in Allies dependence on drugs. This could destroy all of them.
This book is engaging and suspenseful and definitely not cookie cutter. This book will have turning page after page to find out what happens to these three. Will they go on or will they quit???

Through this book you can enter the world of a first time band on their first tour. Three girls, Chloe, Allie, and Laura, are faced with many problems and tough situations along the tour. The only way they are able to deal with these problems is by talking to each other and leaving everything to the glory of God. When Laura is faced with a tough situation in her life, and denies the whole thing, she has to decide what the best choice for her is. She is ultimately won over by the devil until she realizes what she has actually done. Will Laura be able to face the rest of her band members and confess to God what she has done wrong?
This was one of the best books I've read in the series. All of the books, including this one, are great because you can take the situations that happen to these three girls and relate them to your own life. I also liked this book because you see how normal girls can go from a rural country life to big time music industry in a matter of months.
This would be a great book choice for you if you're into reading about how teenage girls lead a Christian based life while still doing what they love, playing music. Before reading this book I would recommend reading the first four books in the Chloe series; the story would make much better since if you did. However you do not need to read the Caitlin series before the Chloe series. Again, this is a great book choice for anyone who is interested in reading about three teenage girls going through similar situations that you are.

This book, truly just got me hooked. I never wanted to put it down. Personally, I would say out of all of the chloe books the poetry in this book was by far the best. Melody Carlson really did a great job in chloe's poetry. I loved how she added a little romance of friends to this book. I felt liek I was right there and I was chloe falling in love with this boy. She potrayed the feelings of Chloe in such an amazing way, I had no idea a book could be so moving. It really helped me build a stronger relationship with Jesus.