Parents need to know that this book covers some questionable medical procedures and discusses the question of when life actually ends. A teenager is thrust into a very adult world where there's little supervision, but plenty of money to purchase high-end goods. This is handled better than in many other teen books with a fashion focus.
Positive messages:A teen searches for her true identity and worth in a world that emphasizes looks -- more specifically, the fashion world and high school. While there are some issues of questionable judgment and medical ethics, the author handles them well.
Violence:A girl is injured in an accident. There's talk of what is technically alive and legally dead.
Sex:There are crushes, kisses, and a girl describes her body wanting to do more than kiss.
Language:"Bitch," "slut," "loser," and other slightly saucy teen language is used.
Consumerism:Part of the novel takes place in the fashion world, so naturally there are plenty of labels and brands: Marc Jacobs, Vespa, Google, Doritos, Sports Illustrated, Sketchers, Victoria's Secret, etc.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:A teen disguises her drink to look alcoholic when it isn't; other teens are let into a club even though they're underage. One is described as being drunk.
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This book is another one of Meg Cabot's fantastic novels for teen girls. I read this book at age 12. It was fantastic. There really is nothing parent's should be worried about, except maybe a kiss or two, but come on, this book is brilliantly written.All girls 11 and up will adore this novel, I, a bookworm myself, guarantee it. I am personally a fan of Meg Cabot and have read many of her teen novels. This is one of her best, and I reccomend this book 100 percent.
There's a positive message in this book telling us that Emerson is a smart, and nice girl that is picked on because of the way she dresses. Nikki is a beautiful but back stabbing friend and a total jerk. This book tells us not to judge people the way they look but instead learn who they really are. Looks can be deceiving.
This book was funny, sad, fresh, interesting, and mysterious. Go read it and find out for yourself!
The next book in this trilogy is called Being Nikki.
This was a pretty great book, and like most of Meg's books, it's fluffy but has a pretty unique and clever plot which hooks in book-worms and reluctant readers alike. The switch from average tom-boy to superstar was fun to read about, as was getting used to someone else's body. Also suprising was the sequal which was just as good, if not better then Airhead. I'd definetly recommend this as a must-read light book for any tween or teen girl!