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  • Age Range: 12 - 18 years
  • Grade Level: 7 and up
  • Lexile Measure: 680 (What's this?)
  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (June 2, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1250039614
  • ISBN-13: 978-1250039613
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1.1 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsMore in it than meets the eye
By John Rogers ClarkIV on June 4, 2015
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Carly Vega has no life. Ever since her illegal immigrant parents got deported following an auto accident, she's done nothing but go to school and work the night shift at a rundown convenience store. And try to fly under the radar. She gives her older brother Julio almost everything she earns so he can save enough to buy passage back into the country for their parents and two siblings they've never seen.
When Cletus, an older man who is generally inebriated , comes into the store like he does most nights, things in her life take a big turn. Carly realizes that a masked man has accosted Cletus just before he gets into his truck and is holding a gun.
Carly doesn't stop to think, she grabs the shotgun under the counter, slips over the top and rushes out to confront the robber, even though she's terrified and doesn't have a clue how to fire the weapon. After an odd standoff, the would-be robber backs off, but not before stealing her bike to make his getaway.
Thus begins one of the more unusual and prickly romances you'll encounter in a YA novel. The masked man is Arden Moss, former football star and son of the racist sheriff who deported Carly's parents. He'd been trying to scare his grandfather into stopping his driving while drunk. Even though he's had classes with Carly, he, like nearly everyone else at school, hasn't paid any attention to her. Now he can't stop thinking about her, so he connives until he gets her to be his pranking accomplice, something he's missed since his older sister who had schizophrenia, killed herself.
Watching these two strong willed teens edge closer, fall in love and deal with several serious situations makes for a really engrossing read and one that I liked a lot. This is a great book to add to any school or public library.
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5.0 out of 5 starsDefinitely a joyride!
By Kiara Medina (ReadItInADay) on June 9, 2015
Format: Hardcover
*Originally posted on readitinaday.com*

Maybe I should start this review the same why I keep starting all my other reviews: I was afraid of reading this book. My friend, Melanie loved it and gushed about it, but I was still afraid I wouldn’t like it.

This year has been a great year for favorites. I have read so many good books, the majority having been released this year, I’m almost always worried that the next book I read is going to suck. I’m sure eventually I’m going to come across one that sucks, but Joyride wasn’t it.

Carly works hard, studies hard, and definitely has no time for fun. She has more important things to do. It’s just her and her brother, Julio, trying to make ends meet and trying to help out her parents. She wants to get good grades, to get into a good school, so that she can make a life for herself and her family. She cannot afford to be distracted.

Obviously, things aren’t going to work out for her like that. Not when she meets Arden and he shows her all that she’s missing.

Trying to balance her grades, her job, her family, and now a social life, Carly is in for a ride that she wasn’t expecting, but that might ultimately free her.

‘Kay, so Carly was a spectacular main character. Fierce and tiny, she makes me proud of being Latina, too. She dealt with things like any girl her age would have. Not once did she do something that made me stop and think it was out of character. She was well rounded and fully developed character.

Racism is a heavy theme in this book, especially when you have a Mexican main character and lots of discussion about immigration. Carly was hit with a lot of stereotypes and insults, and she deals with it wonderfully.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsA contemporary I actually liked. . .
By Emma on June 2, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Joyride is a fantastic YA contemporary that is heartwarming, sometimes heartbreaking, has a sweet romance, and is altogether wonderful! It is a fresh take on relevant topics in today's society and focuses on friendship and family. With relatable and lovable characters, teens will thoroughly enjoy and fly through this book.

When searching through the swath of YA contemporary novels, I never know what to expect, so I'm always really happy when I find a fantastic contemporary like Joyride. I appreciated that Joyride tackles the sometimes difficult topics of race, racism, and prejudice in the real world.

Other than the friendship and relationship of the two main characters, Carly and Arden, one of the most compelling aspects of this book, to me, was the evolution of both of the main characters' personalities. The maturation of Arden and the self discovery of Carly help shape Joyride into a coming-of-age story worth reading.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSuch an amazing book!
By Marianne Lee (Boricuan Bookworms) on September 21, 2015
Format: Hardcover
I think this book brilliantly tackles a few topics at once. It tackles racism, poverty, grief, family, equal right, immigration, etc. Reading Anna Bank’s Syrena Legacy series, which is so lighthearted and fun would have never made you realize that this book was written by the same author.

This book is so much more real, because it presents to us the most normal of people, Carly Vega. She’s the daughter of illegal immigrants, but she was born in the U.S. Carly faces discrimination and prejudice because she “looks” Mexican. She has to work herself raw every day to scrape up money for at least groceries. Her life is far from easy. All her struggles really struck a cord with me. I’ve never faced that level of extreme poverty, so reading about it was a big reality check. I didn’t feel pity for her, though, I felt rage that this sixteen year old kid has to go through that. Carly’s a spitfire, she “carries her pride like a stick”, because of all that she’s been through. I never disliked her. I could see her inner turmoil and the facade she would build so no one could see her agony. I think she’s one of the most realistic characters I’ve read all year.

Arden is such a different male POV that I’m used to. He wasn’t arrogant, he wasn’t a jerk, he didn’t even spend ridiculously long amounts of time oggling girls. He was just a normal guy who had his fair share of problems as well. Arden is so complex, because he’s the most popular guy in school, the golden boy, but he feels so alone! I loved the sincerity that you could feel from Arden’s POV.

Of course, this book isn’t all about seriousness and drama. It also had plenty of hilarious moments that stemmed from Arden and Carly’s interactions.Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 starsHard to put into words, but good!

I really enjoyed Joyride! For some reason, as many times as I try, I can’t write an actual review for this book. So, I’m just going to say that I recommend it and I give it 4stars

Published 1 month ago by Nori
3.0 out of 5 starsHe knows that she is holding herself back and that she wants to have...

I received a free review copy of this book through Netgalley.

Carly is just trying to fly under the radar until she and her brother earn enough money to bring back their... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Katie
3.0 out of 5 starsUnderscores Some Realistic Social Issues

The story of Carly Vega and Arden Moss reads more like a reimagined Romeo and Juliet story, featuring a more modern twist. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Lupine Smile
5.0 out of 5 starsGood story but I was hoping she would actually pick ...

Bought this to read with my niece. I read it, she didn't. Good story but I was hoping she would actually pick the book up!

Published 4 months ago by SharonT
4.0 out of 5 starsI want more of Arden & Carly

Joyride was such a refreshing read in the Young Adult Contemporary genre, it had diversity, a sweet fun romance and it also dealt with issues you don't see much of such as... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Book Flame
1.0 out of 5 starsI can’t even explain how disappointed I am in this book

I can’t even explain how disappointed I am in this book. It had such hopes on being a great story but the characters were the worst. First of all, Carly’s family. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Joycedale
4.0 out of 5 stars5/10 Did I Like It: This book initially started out pretty slow

Joyride by Anna Banks: 7.5/10



Did I Like It: This book initially started out pretty slow, but then it took off and I LOVED it! Read more

Published 7 months ago by Hannah
4.0 out of 5 starsA great, quick read that deals with the tough issues of poverty and...

This book is almost a modern day Romeo and Juliet, minus the suicide pact. Carly is Mexican, Arden is white. And his father happens to be the extremely racist, small-town sheriff. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Kate (Mom's Radius)
4.0 out of 5 starsJoyride

My Thoughts: This was a very fast read for me and I liked it. We are introduced to Carly who lives with older brother. Read more

Published 7 months ago by princess bookie
5.0 out of 5 starsIt's 10 Star Good!!!!

I'd give it 10 stars if I could!
It’s about this girl who parents were immigrants from Mexico, then they were taken back to Mexico because they didn’t have the correct green... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Monique Atgood

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