Ashley W. - reviewed on 6/20/2011 + 3 more book reviews

Bella Kirkwood -New York socialite, fashionista, school advice columnist and Oklahoma Cowgirl? Bella doesnt think so either, and shes determined to get a one-way ticket back to her glamorous life in the city, one way or another. But, God has other plans, like new friends, and irritating editor and a mystery that Bella just cant help but stick her nose in.
So Not Happening is the funniest book Ive ever read, and my favorite read of this year. I mean, youd be hard pressed to find a YA novel where the characters dont morph, turn or transits into some mythical teen creature, with really good taste in clothes. Jenny B. Jones has written a snarky New Yorker, named Bella, and I cant tell you how much I LOVE her. She is so fresh, salad would be jealous, and in Bellas mind, her life is a royal mess, but as long as her Jimmy Choos dont have cow poop on them, its not completely over. Bella is very real and believable, and I feel like she could be my sister from another mister. LOL And dont even get me started on Luke Sullivan. He is super hot without even having to take his shirt off. Edward, without the lame sparkles and freaky pale skin. Jacob, without the long Rapunzle hair and need to howl at the moon. Like Justin Timberlake, before.well, you get what mean. Anyways, even with all the hilarity, the book carries a strong Godly message about being open to whatever God may have planned for you, whether that means talking to strange people, or moving to a Podunk town in the middle of Oklahoma, and all without having to bore you to tears.
And though its summer, there was some serious chemistry between Bella and her too-handsome-for-words, cowboy editor, Luke. I love theyre love-hate relationship. Bella cant stand Luke, and for that matter, neither can Luke, but there are more than just snarky words flying between these two. I cant wait to see where Ms. Jones takes her A Charmed Life characters next, and since I came into this series late, it wont be long. This book is the perfect summer read, for the young adult and young at heart!

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