Review: Absolutely Phenominal
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 1, 2013
Barbie World picks up almost immediately after Barbie Girl. Both books are mature YA with such tragic stories and great characters it's hard not to fall in love right away.Barbie and Everett have now moved into Dylan's family's house. Everett has made the transition perfectly and everyone in the house loves him. Barbie? Not so much. The transition into the Knight family home is more difficult than she would have ever thought."We have been living with the Knights for six weeks now and it is perfectly clear that the Knights love Everett. Who wouldn't? He is a sweet and quiet boy. I know that she doesn't feel the same way about me, though, and who could blame her?"Barbie goes through a hard time worrying about everything she does so Everett could stay safe. Barbie also sees a counselor once a week who tries to help her deal with her feelings about her life and the tragedy that went down with her mother. More and more though Barbie struggles with who she is and what she wants."I will never fit into their perfect cookie-cutter life."When Barbie meets Kai it's an instant connection. They're the same in a lot of ways similar taste in music, view of the world and clothing. Their shouldn't be a problem except Barbie is still totally in love with Dylan."Dylan catches my eye and my breath hitches. This is why I hate him; he still affects me with just a look."Most of the book is Dylan and Barbie wanting to be with each other but not being able to due to the Knight rule that they cannot date under their roof. Another problem they face is Barbie's lack of self-esteem. She doesn't believe she can or deserves to be loved. She thinks very lowly of herself despite all the friends she has. It was a tad annoying because I was like "Barbie you're awesomesauce now just be with Dylan already!" but that was not how it went.Barbie World was an amazing book that really pulled at my heart strings and I could not put the book down. Barbie is such an amazing character because she's so strong and she doesn't even realize it which makes her relatable in her vulnerabilities.One major problem I had was well I don't want to say the entire book because that's not how it is but..ok I'll explain. The entire book goes at a quick pace and keeps you wondering what will happen but then the ending it's like: BAM BAM BAM with event after event that I was kinda ticked that the future of Barbie and Dylan were so rushed.This is how rushed it felt. Not the best video but it says what needs to be said.If you've ever read one of my reviews before you'll recognize that I loathe the whole "Cut to" with a good book. That's my only real complaint other than I never get to find out what happens to Kai...which sucked because he is one swoon worthy boy.Favorite Scene/ Quote:"Yes you are, or you wouldn't be here with me, like this, backed up against a wall, waiting on me to kiss you." She smiles at me, tilting her head in my direction. I want to make sure she remembers how she feels when we are together. I am going to make her see that I am the right choice for her. I am going to prove to her that no one will love her and much as I will."