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Sisterhood..., June 16, 2009
This review is from: The Way We Roll (Beta Gamma Pi Novels) (Paperback)
Malloy Murray is a loner by choice. She was raised by mother who was totally into her sorority, so much so that Malloy has always felt she came second. As such she is not sure that she is interested in joining Beta Gamma Pi. However, her mother, who is now the National President, is sold on her daughter joining. Mom is convinced that Malloy will learn about sisterhood and how to depend on others. Malloy is not so sure, because she feels if she cannot depend on her mom, how can she depend on others? The Way We Roll by Stephanie Perry Moore delves into these issues and others.
As soon as Malloy's sophomore year starts she runs into Kade, her brother's friend, who is a very fine star football player. Secretly, she has had a crush on Kade, and immediately after they meet, Kade seems just as interested in her. Things between the two heat up quickly. But, there is a slight problem, Kade already has a girlfriend, Sharon, and not only is she a Beta, she also has no intentions of allowing Malloy to date him. Sharon could also stand in the way of Malloy getting into the sorority. Immediately from that point The Way We Roll moves head long into issues of sisterhood, mother and daughter relationships and the rituals of sororities. Though, these are issues many run into, Ms. Perry Moore does a wonderful job of keeping the reader interested in where the story is going. Also, there are many lessons to be learned about bonding with others and doing the right thing.
I recommend The Way We Roll to all readers who enjoy a well-told, timely story about sororities, friendships and learning to trust.
Angelia Menchan
APOOO BookClub
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(3.5 Stars) Letters, June 13, 2009
This review is from: The Way We Roll (Beta Gamma Pi Novels) (Paperback)
Malloy Murray is that chick, as far as some girls believe. Her mom, Dr. Monica Jenkins Murray, is the National President for Beta Gamma Pi. This means absolutely nothing as far as Malloy is concerned. A child of divorce, Malloy is looking for some sort of a connection to her family and wishes her mom, instead of trying to shove Beta down her throat, just accept her as she is. Is there a median?
Hayden Grant, the Chapter President of the Betas at Western Smith College, is trying to make a smooth transition for Malloy. But Malloy isn't a sisterly kind of girl and she's ruffled too many feathers. While becoming a Beta could actually help repair her relationship with her mom, it could also jeopardize her budding romance with Kade Rollins, the starting line backer for the University of Southeastern Arkansas. Can Malloy learn to love like it's real?
The Way We Roll is the second book in the Beta Gamma Pi series. To be honest, I wasn't feeling the first and I'm equally disappointed in this one. While the story is easy enough, my issues derive from the disconnection with the characters. I don't know if the author, Stephanie Perry Moore, is afraid that she may possibly offend Christians, or if she actually believes young adults speak and act in this manner, but there is a definite void.
I don't know how many books this series will contain, but I'm hoping that the author would in some way, shape or form find some way to add some authenticity, outside of the sorority, to the story. Christians can use words, aside from cursing, that would articulate their feelings more accurately.
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Together We Stand, June 11, 2009
This review is from: The Way We Roll (Beta Gamma Pi Novels) (Paperback)
From the time she was old enough to understand English, college sophomore Malloy Murray has heard and seen the rites and customs of Beta Gamma Pi Sorority. Her mother, the National President and her godmother live, and breathe for the lavender and turquoise. Much to Malloy's dismay they want the same for her. Malloy's resentment of the sorority stems from the fact her mother has always put the sorority before Malloy's happiness. Anger propels her to pledge but her heart is not in it. A series of events have Malloy rethinking the bonds of sisterhood.
THE WAY WE ROLL was a compelling story of life on a college campus and dealing with the aspects of college beyond education. The characters were real, the tension, hurt, pain and happiness they felt seeped from the pages as if these things were happening to me. I was the roommate, the soror, the mothers, and the stalker. College drama was at an all time high throughout the novel, coming to an amazing ending, with each character coming to a greater understanding of faith, sisterhood, love and belief in God.
THE WAY WE ROLL is the second book in the Beta Gamma Pi series by Stephanie Perry Moore. I am looking forward to book number three and I have ordered book number one to read.
Reviewed by Toni Bonita
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