This is a romance, set in Paris - the city of love - where 17-year-old American Anna is sent, against her to will, to attend the American school. Soon she falls in love with the city... and the boy from upstairs, Etienne St Clair, a ridiculously good-looking British American. This is a story of first love,family trouble and teenage melodrama. this was a hugely enjoyable book. Stephanie Perkins creates a roller-coaster of emotion for both the characters and the reader and each page holds a new surprise.
But this book shouldn't be dismissed because it is an easy read. The chemistry between Anna and St Claire is so realistic it doesn't need paragraphs of description; the short sentences create the uncertainty and excitement that love promises. I would recommend this to any kind of romance lover, whether you love the romance of Elizabeth and Mr Darcy or Edward and Bella. This is not another soppy cheesy love story: it's a story about the excitement of love, the strength of friendship and the thrill of Paris.
Claudia, 9B
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