My Fair Brady
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4.5 • 21개의 평가
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My Fair Lady meets the classic teen film She's All That in this charming and swoony new rom-com from Brian D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country. Perfect for fans of What If It's Us and She Gets the Girl.
Wade Westmore is used to being in the spotlight. So when he’s passed over for the lead in the spring musical, it comes as a major blow—especially when the role goes to his ex-boyfriend, Reese, who dumped him for being too self-involved.
Shy sophomore Elijah Brady is used to being overlooked. Forget not knowing his name—most of his classmates don’t even know he exists. So when he joins the stage crew for the musical, he seems destined to blend into the scenery.
When the two have a disastrous backstage run-in, Elijah proposes an arrangement that could solve both boys’ problems: If Wade teaches Elijah how to be popular, Wade can prove that he cares about more than just himself. Seeing a chance to win Reese back, Wade dives headfirst into helping Elijah become the new and improved “Brady.”
Soon their plan puts Brady center stage—and he’s a surprising smash hit. So why is Wade suddenly less worried about winning over his ex and more worried about losing Elijah?
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High school senior Wade Westmore isn't thrilled about losing the lead role in the spring musical, My Fair Lady, to his ex-boyfriend Reese Erikson-Ortiz, who dumped Wade for being "too shallow and self-involved." On top of that, he feels as if he's teetering on the edge of his future as he waits for college acceptance letters—particularly from his dream school, NYU. So, when anxious gay sophomore Elijah Brady, who joined stage crew to try and make friends, asks Wade for lessons in confidence, Wade sees this as an opportunity to win back Reese by proving he's not as self-absorbed and incapable of change as Reese thinks. As Wade slowly turns timid Elijah into a more assured version of himself, the two become friends, which proves beneficial for them both. But when Elijah also befriends Reese, it threatens to upset Wade's goal and puts a strain on their newfound camaraderie. Kennedy (A Little Bit Country) invokes classic elements of adolescent chaos, complexity, and confusion in this theatrically inspired rom-com. Memorable and sympathetic characters populate this ebullient read as it cheerfully maneuvers toward the inevitable curtain call. Wade and Elijah read as white; Reese has light brown skin. Ages 13–up.
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I liked it, but wish I had loved it
I was really looking forward to reading this book, since I love his debut book, A Little Bit Country. I found it harder to get excited about this book as I was reading it. Something about the characters and how they interacted at times felt kind of “off” for some reason. The pacing and switching from one storyline to another also seemed forced at times. (Also, if you’re reading this before reading: there’s a chapter in the book that is bordering on SA, so beware if you find such things triggering.) Overall I liked the story, and I’ll read it again sometime, but I don’t see myself coming back to this book regularly to re-read it the way I do with A Little Bit Country.
One of my new favorite books
I enjoyed this book so much I plan on re-reading it again this year, maybe more than once. One of the main characters, a shy and quiet high school kid named Elijah, reminded me so much of myself at that age. The dialogue felt so believable to me and made me feel like I was right there with the characters. Even if you’re not a fan of musicals or theater, I believe you would enjoy this book. The characters transcend the setting. I have added Brian Kennedy to the list of authors whose books I will automatically buy.
Perfect
Helps me satisfy the romantic void in my heart from being in the closet in high school. Sweet, sweet sweet.