Pages: 278
Publisher: Scholastic
Genre: Contemporary
Release: April 1st 2012
Buy the Book at: Book Depository / Amazon
From the fantastic author of The Lonely Hearts Club and Prom & Prejudice comes a story of all the drama and comedy of four friends who grow into themselves at a performing arts high school. Emme, Sophie, Ethan, and Carter are seniors at a performing arts school, getting ready for their Senior Showcase recital, where the pressure is on to appeal to colleges, dance academies, and professionals in show business. For Sophie, a singer, it's been great to be friends with Emme, who composes songs for her, and to date Carter, soap opera heartthrob who gets plenty of press coverage. Emme and Ethan have been in a band together through all four years of school, but wonder if they could be more than just friends and bandmates. Carter has been acting since he was a baby, and isn't sure how to admit that he'd rather paint than perform. The Senior Showcase is going to make or break each of the four, in a funny, touching, spectacular finale that only Elizabeth Eulberg could perform.
Definitely a Must-Read!!
This is the first book by Elizabeth Eulberg I read, and I must say that she absolutely made me fall for her writing as soon as I opened the book to the first page. Here I add another contemporary author to my top list. Take a Bow is a meaningful and highly compelling story that, whether you are a contemporary fan or not, is definitely a must-read!
Truth be told, I wasn't expecting to love this book SO much. Don't take me wrong. I already loved the premise before even turning to the first page, especially since I love music! (I used to study singing) and I am currently a student at the Fine Arts faculty myself. But truth is, Take a Bow wowed me in such a way that it took me by surprised. Now I am pretty sure that Take a Bow will probably remain as one of my favourite 2012 contemporary reads!
Told from four different points of view, Eulberg narrates the story of two girls and two boys' senior year at a performing art school. I really love how Eulberg approached these four different points of views and the way she entangled them to develop the story of these students. I also love the use of first person narration. I think it makes the story very dynamic as well as it gives a stronger taste of the characters’ experience. Emma, Ethan, Carter and Sophie have to go through a lot more than just auditions. Actually, I could name an extended list of topic and themes that Eulberg knitted around the characters' life but I denied myself to give anything away! Just rest assured that Take a Bow is so much more that an engaging, fun and fast-paced read. You HAVE to read it!
Who would believe that in 278 pages (divided by four since there are four different POV) characters could be so well developed? Well, believe it because one of the brightest things about this book is the characters. Emma is probably the character with the kindest heart I have ever read. She is also beautiful and different, but her selflessness and naïveté are certainly the two things that make her even more special. Ethan, Oh Ethan! He is the incarnation of every girl's rock/metal idol! (Dear Tuomas Holopainen, I just found your fictional You), Carter is another admirable character that, regardless being already a popular actor with an account filled with millions, is still searching for what makes him really happy. Sophie in the other hand is the bad mean girl who will claw her way to the top no matter what she has to do, no matter who she has to hurt. Those are the four main character whose live we follow, but there are other characters as well that are as extraordinary as the main characters. Take a Bow is definitely a book you don't want to miss!
Take a Bow is filled with beautiful messages. It is a meaningful story about dreams, hard work, love, friendship, betrayal, fame, and the ups and down of life. This contemporary novel will certainly be a precious addition to everyone's shelf. If you haven't read this book yet, what are you waiting for?
❤Thank you very much to Scholastic Canada for providing me a copy of this book for review!❤
❤Thank you very much to Scholastic Canada for providing me a copy of this book for review!❤
Visit the author's website at http://www.elizabetheulberg.com/
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EEEEEE Natalia! I think I've read great reviews on this book and your review just convinced me that I need to get this book NOW!
Awesome review, Natalia! ♥ SO glad you enjoyed it! :)
OooO the more exciting and glowing reviews just like yours I read the more I want to read this book!!!!! It sounds like the perfect summer read! :-))
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This seems like it could be a really nice read based on the summary. I have not yet read the book therefore I don't want to read your review at this point. Thank you for sharing.
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"Who would believe that in 278 pages (divided by four since there are four different POV) characters could be so well developed?"
I was really impressed by this as well Natalia! I thought we'd just get a superficial look at the four of them since the book was so thin, but I was fully invested in their stories! Outstanding review, I can't wait to read more by Eulberg:)
OH, great review! I don't read much contemporary, but seeing how much you loved this, I might have to give it a try!
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