Jen goes through much of the book thinking “I'm so sad, I'm so sad, I'm so sad,” which may overwhelm readers, but in the end, they will likely be convinced both of Jen's readiness to move on and of her ability to see the good and the bad in her first romance. ) full of clichés (such as “A fabulous, foxy lady such as yourself knows when it's time to say good riddance to bad rubbish!), the cheesy book seems to help Jen at times, but ultimately ends up in the trash. Readers may not know what to make of the actual self-help book Jen's grandmother buys her (called The Breakup Bible These threads make Jen's world seem very real and reflect her growing sense of self. ) successfully juggles several storylines, including Jen's work on a controversial article about race relations at school, her mother's attempt at romance after years on the sidelines and even a fun first date for Jen with a boy who bravely takes her salsa dancing. Jen cannot sleep, cries constantly and thinks she “could actually die of heartache.” Even with supportive friends and family-and opportunities to advance her journalism career-it takes time to move on. Readers will cheer her on as she lands an important internship - and even flirts with trying love again.Jen is crushed when her boyfriend tells her “it would be better if we were just friends.” Making matters worse, she catches him kissing another girl from the school paper, where she also works. Melissa Kantor is a teacher in Brooklyn, New York, where she lives with her husband, the poet Ben Gantcher, and their son. Ultimately, the author hits the right chord: Jen takes time getting over Max, but she also learns to take charge of her own life. Wrong is in the garbage where he belongs' and 'I complete me.') Also, the story line in which Jen writes a controversial newspaper article about race relations at her high school seems to come out of nowhere - though it does energize her, and help her draw an important conclusion about Max. On the other hand, readers may tire of how long it takes Jen to get over Max, and they may not know what to make of The Breakup Bible (which instructs Jen to cut out inspirational messages such as 'Mr. They will also like her colorful family, which includes a foul-mouthed younger brother obsessed with hip-hop culture and a wacky grandmother who gives her an over-the-top self-help novel. Readers will relate to sad Jen, a driven school newspaper editor who now has to work closely with the boy who just broke up with her. The Breakup Bible Melissa Kantor Hyperion Book CH, Juvenile Fiction - 288 pages 11 Reviews Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when its.

Some lovely writing and a colorful supporting cast breathe realism into this likable novel about a girl getting over her first heartbreak.

The breakup bible by melissa kantor