Bittersweet - Sarah Ockler
Simon Pulse - January 3, 2012
Reading level: Ages 14 and up
"Once upon a time, Hudson knew exactly what her future looked like. Then a betrayal changed her life, and knocked her dreams to the ground. Now she’s a girl who doesn’t believe in second chances… a girl who stays under the radar by baking cupcakes at her mom’s diner and obsessing over what might have been.
So when things start looking up and she has another shot at her dreams, Hudson is equal parts hopeful and terrified. Of course, this is also the moment a cute, sweet guy walks into her life…and starts serving up some seriously mixed signals. She’s got a lot on her plate, and for a girl who’s been burned before, risking it all is easier said than done. "
"It’s time for Hudson to ask herself what she really wants, and how much she’s willing to sacrifice to get it. Because in a place where opportunities are fleeting, she knows this chance may very well be her last….."
I loved Twenty Boy Summer and Fixing Delilah so I was looking forward to reading Bittersweet. Sarah Ockler has done contemporary young adult right again.
Bittersweet had cute romance, great friendships and hockey! The story follows Hudson, a former skater, while working at a diner baking cupcakes (delicious sounding ones at that) and caring for her brother, she makes time to help her school’s hockey team with their skating. While helping the hockey team, she grows close to both Josh and Will.
The secondary characters were just as great as the main characters. I loved reading about quirky Dani and the adorable Bug, whose personalities were both so big they could have easily been the main characters of novels of their own.
I didn’t like how Hudson left Bug alone on New Years Eve to go to a party or how she seemed around Will, going after him for a second time against Kara's wishes and even though it was obvious that Josh liked her.
Bittersweet was a sweet read. I would recommend it to Contemporary YA lovers looking for a good romance.
PAGE'S RATING: 4/5
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