Helpful Score: 1
Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com
High school isn't too bad for Carlos Amoroso, except for the fact that he may be the only guy that hasn't gone all the way--or even kissed a girl. That's only because Carlos is waiting for his crush, Roxy Rodriguez, the most popular girl in school. The only problem is that Roxy doesn't even notice Carlos in the tiniest bit. And it's really bad that Carlos's friends keep on talking about all the girls they've been with.
But Carlos has a plan, which ironically appeared in his brain when he came upon the hit television show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. What better way to have someone notice you than by getting a complete makeover? All he needs is someone to do the makeover for him, and he's found the perfect person, Sal--the guy who everyone thinks is gay. Before he knows it, Sal agrees to help him out, but it comes with a price: Carlos has to pay Sal, and he has to help establish a Gay-Straight Alliance at their school.
With the help of Sal, Carlos takes on a whole new identity. With new clothes and a new hairstyle, along with a room that doesn't look like a dump, Carlos actually looks good. But not only is Carlos changing, but so are his friends, the way he feels about his dad, and the way he feels about Roxy. Could this makeover be for the best, or was it worth it at all?
Alex Sanchez does it again with his newest novel GETTING IT. On the surface, this is a hilarious story that feels like another episode of Queer Eye, but underneath lies serious issues that are prevalent in every high school. Alex Sanchez takes readers on a journey that may possibly change the way the readers view certain issues. This is the perfect book that includes a perfect lesson.
High school isn't too bad for Carlos Amoroso, except for the fact that he may be the only guy that hasn't gone all the way--or even kissed a girl. That's only because Carlos is waiting for his crush, Roxy Rodriguez, the most popular girl in school. The only problem is that Roxy doesn't even notice Carlos in the tiniest bit. And it's really bad that Carlos's friends keep on talking about all the girls they've been with.
But Carlos has a plan, which ironically appeared in his brain when he came upon the hit television show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. What better way to have someone notice you than by getting a complete makeover? All he needs is someone to do the makeover for him, and he's found the perfect person, Sal--the guy who everyone thinks is gay. Before he knows it, Sal agrees to help him out, but it comes with a price: Carlos has to pay Sal, and he has to help establish a Gay-Straight Alliance at their school.
With the help of Sal, Carlos takes on a whole new identity. With new clothes and a new hairstyle, along with a room that doesn't look like a dump, Carlos actually looks good. But not only is Carlos changing, but so are his friends, the way he feels about his dad, and the way he feels about Roxy. Could this makeover be for the best, or was it worth it at all?
Alex Sanchez does it again with his newest novel GETTING IT. On the surface, this is a hilarious story that feels like another episode of Queer Eye, but underneath lies serious issues that are prevalent in every high school. Alex Sanchez takes readers on a journey that may possibly change the way the readers view certain issues. This is the perfect book that includes a perfect lesson.
He got it, but it isnt what you think it is.
Great book. Engaging, and interesting. There are books that you read and forget and there are books that you read and remember. This book is a hybrid. I read it, and enjoyed it and promptly forgot about it. Then a couple days later, it sneaked into my memory with positive and warm thoughts. Sort of one of those memories about good friends from the past, where you wonder where they are now. This book keeps sneaking into my thoughts. I remembered the book when watching a TV program about something unrelated. I remembered it on several occasions while stuck in traffic. Once I remembered the book the dialog between the characters when looking at a picture of an insect on a National Geographic photo contest.
At first, after I read it, I didnt think it was as good as the Rainbow series. Honestly, I was wrong. Its better. It will grow on you.
My definition of four stars: Its a really good book. I mean really good. I probably didnt stay up all night to read it in one go, but almost did.
Great book. Engaging, and interesting. There are books that you read and forget and there are books that you read and remember. This book is a hybrid. I read it, and enjoyed it and promptly forgot about it. Then a couple days later, it sneaked into my memory with positive and warm thoughts. Sort of one of those memories about good friends from the past, where you wonder where they are now. This book keeps sneaking into my thoughts. I remembered the book when watching a TV program about something unrelated. I remembered it on several occasions while stuck in traffic. Once I remembered the book the dialog between the characters when looking at a picture of an insect on a National Geographic photo contest.
At first, after I read it, I didnt think it was as good as the Rainbow series. Honestly, I was wrong. Its better. It will grow on you.
My definition of four stars: Its a really good book. I mean really good. I probably didnt stay up all night to read it in one go, but almost did.
