tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882294318634633198.post7802308229992857291..comments2023-10-24T08:01:16.307-03:00Comments on In The Next Room: Sometimes It Happens by Lauren BarnholdtZoëhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05485997747361791052noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4882294318634633198.post-36904494951535653672012-06-28T09:15:44.372-03:002012-06-28T09:15:44.372-03:00While I was reading this story, I thought it was a...While I was reading this story, I thought it was a lot like Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin, except for a younger audience. Ava is a lot like Darcy and I think that is why I instantly couldn't stand her. I wanted to say, "Hello!? Contrary to popular belief, the world doesn't revolve around you!" If you enjoyed Something Borrowed, I think you would definitely like this novel's premise.<br /><br />Barnholdt tells the story alternating between the first day of school senior year and then flashbacks to the summer of junior year when many secrets and an interesting turn of events are revealed. I thought this was done extremely well. Barnholdt would reveal more and more through each flashback and I was begging for more information and backstory as I pieced the puzzle together.<br /><br />Although this novel reminded me of any old teen drama one might find on MTV, I think many high schoolers will enjoy Sometimes It Happens this summer and get lost in the quick pace, the witty dialogue, and the intense drama. As for me, I am now a Lauren Barnholdt fan and will definitely be checking out her other novels this summer.Francehttp://process4reality.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com