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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Avery hat ein gebrochenes Herz: Sie wurde von Aiden abgewiesen, ihrem Kindheitsfreund, von dem sie aber gerne mehr als nur Freundschaft wollte. Was soll sie tun? Der Wissenschaft vertrauen und ein Experiment daraus machen! Zusammen mit Aidans Bruder Grayson, einem Frauenheld, durchlebt sie die Phasen der Trauer bis hoffentlich zur Akzeptanz...und vielleicht wird ihr Experimentspartner ja auch ihre neue große Liebe?
Es war supersüß und was Unterhaltsames für zwischendurch. Grayson verliebt sich zuerst und merkt auf einmal, wie anziehend seine Kindheitsfreundin auf ihn wirkt. Er hat eine Riesenwut auf seinen kleinen Bruder im Bauch und beweist Avery gegenüber sehr viel Geduld und Einfühlsamkeit. Der war so richtig was zum Anschmachten. Was mir auch gut gefallen hat, war, dass Avery ihre Probleme sehr analytisch angeht und auch in Konfliktsituationen recht erwachsen handelt. Ein tolles Vorbild, auch wenn ich das eine oder andere Mal dachte "Der arme Grayson!".
Sowohl Graysons beliebte Sportfreunde als auch Averys Wissenschaftsclub-Nerdfreunde spielen hier eine Rolle und treffen aufeinander - unter anderem auch Libby Garrett, die in Band 2 die Hauptrolle spielt, und die sich hier jedem schamlos an den Hals wirft. Ich fand sie in diesem Band einen eher komischen Charakter, und zwar komisch im Sinne von: "mit der würde ich im echten Leben nichts zu tun haben wollen", nicht liebenswürdig-merkwürdig. Aber vielleicht ändert Band 2 meinen ersten Eindruck von ihr ja.
Das Avery Shaw Experiment hat genau das gehalten, was das Genre verspricht: Romantik, jugendliche Perspektiven (und die eine oder andere Facepalm-Situation, die damit einhergeht), eine Prise Humor und ganz viel Gefühlschaos, eingebettet in die reale Welt.
Es war supersüß und was Unterhaltsames für zwischendurch. Grayson verliebt sich zuerst und merkt auf einmal, wie anziehend seine Kindheitsfreundin auf ihn wirkt. Er hat eine Riesenwut auf seinen kleinen Bruder im Bauch und beweist Avery gegenüber sehr viel Geduld und Einfühlsamkeit. Der war so richtig was zum Anschmachten. Was mir auch gut gefallen hat, war, dass Avery ihre Probleme sehr analytisch angeht und auch in Konfliktsituationen recht erwachsen handelt. Ein tolles Vorbild, auch wenn ich das eine oder andere Mal dachte "Der arme Grayson!".
Sowohl Graysons beliebte Sportfreunde als auch Averys Wissenschaftsclub-Nerdfreunde spielen hier eine Rolle und treffen aufeinander - unter anderem auch Libby Garrett, die in Band 2 die Hauptrolle spielt, und die sich hier jedem schamlos an den Hals wirft. Ich fand sie in diesem Band einen eher komischen Charakter, und zwar komisch im Sinne von: "mit der würde ich im echten Leben nichts zu tun haben wollen", nicht liebenswürdig-merkwürdig. Aber vielleicht ändert Band 2 meinen ersten Eindruck von ihr ja.
Das Avery Shaw Experiment hat genau das gehalten, was das Genre verspricht: Romantik, jugendliche Perspektiven (und die eine oder andere Facepalm-Situation, die damit einhergeht), eine Prise Humor und ganz viel Gefühlschaos, eingebettet in die reale Welt.
Kelly Oram you have done it again!
Full review here:
http://gracedwithbooks.com/2016/02/24/guest-blog-the-avery-shaw-experiment-by-kelly-oram/
Full review here:
http://gracedwithbooks.com/2016/02/24/guest-blog-the-avery-shaw-experiment-by-kelly-oram/
This is my second time reading this delightful story. If you're looking for something really deep and meaningful this probably isn't the right story for that, while it definitely has it's emotional ups and downs it's more of a lighthearted read.
The dual first person account of an anxiety ridden nerdy girl who tries to get over her heartache via a science experiment is as charming as its male lead. Avery has spent her entire life as a part of the Kennedy household, best friends with Aiden who shares her exact birthday and treated like a younger sibling by Grayson, Aiden's older brother. Since she first started thinking about boys that way Avery has considered herself in love with Aiden, and while they weren't technically dating they spent all their time together so she figured it was only a matter of boys maturing so much slower than girls. That all changed on New Year's Eve of her junior year when Aiden announces he's not only quitting science club, he's quitting the science fair and he's got a new girlfriend because he doesn't think of her like that. In a heartbeat, Avery's whole world shatters and when she accidentally invades Grayson's shower attempting to escape well meaning parents who want to make her talk about it, Grayson notices for the first time Avery is NOT his sister. He resolves that he's going to fix her, to be the one to make her realize his brother's decision was actually a good thing even if he's a jerk for doing it.
When Grayson ends up in detention in the science room during her science club and she learns he's failing science and unable to play basketball which is what actually does matter to him, she convinces the science teacher to give him extra credit enough to play on the team in return for his being her partner on her science fair experiment which she decides to do in social science, about how the five stages of grief are actually the cure for a broken heart. When Grayson learns he's going to get extra credit for taking the girl he's now interested on dates and get to play basketball while doing it he's all in. Grayson proceeds to teach Avery about successful socialization while she teaches him about science.
This is a great high school love story, that's also a good story about growing up. I really loved both Avery and Grayson as characters and enjoyed the story.
The dual first person account of an anxiety ridden nerdy girl who tries to get over her heartache via a science experiment is as charming as its male lead. Avery has spent her entire life as a part of the Kennedy household, best friends with Aiden who shares her exact birthday and treated like a younger sibling by Grayson, Aiden's older brother. Since she first started thinking about boys that way Avery has considered herself in love with Aiden, and while they weren't technically dating they spent all their time together so she figured it was only a matter of boys maturing so much slower than girls. That all changed on New Year's Eve of her junior year when Aiden announces he's not only quitting science club, he's quitting the science fair and he's got a new girlfriend because he doesn't think of her like that. In a heartbeat, Avery's whole world shatters and when she accidentally invades Grayson's shower attempting to escape well meaning parents who want to make her talk about it, Grayson notices for the first time Avery is NOT his sister. He resolves that he's going to fix her, to be the one to make her realize his brother's decision was actually a good thing even if he's a jerk for doing it.
When Grayson ends up in detention in the science room during her science club and she learns he's failing science and unable to play basketball which is what actually does matter to him, she convinces the science teacher to give him extra credit enough to play on the team in return for his being her partner on her science fair experiment which she decides to do in social science, about how the five stages of grief are actually the cure for a broken heart. When Grayson learns he's going to get extra credit for taking the girl he's now interested on dates and get to play basketball while doing it he's all in. Grayson proceeds to teach Avery about successful socialization while she teaches him about science.
This is a great high school love story, that's also a good story about growing up. I really loved both Avery and Grayson as characters and enjoyed the story.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved, loved, loved The Avery Shaw Experiment! It was so fun and had me smiling from ear to ear after every page, I swear. Honestly speaking, I wasn't really expecting much when I started this. But I'm so glad I picked it up. It's definitely one of my favorites!
divertida. original. tierna. una buena historia de amor ;)
Hmmm... Interesting read. I did get irritated at Avery, but couldn't help but fall in love with Grayson, he totally deserved better and i was routing for him the whole way through.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
This book was awesome.Made me laugh out loud so many times..I really do Love Kelly Oram books.
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Avery Shaw
Grayson Kennedy
Aidan Kennedy
Libby
Owen
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What happens?
Avery has been best friends with Aidan since they were in the womb. Grayson is his older brother who has only looked at Avery as his younger not-so sister. However when Aidan breaks Avery's heart by telling her he needs space and he has a girlfriend she freaks out and ends up in the shower with a very naked Grayson who is suddenly seeing her as not a sister and as a potential girl.
Grayson decides he needs to help Avery get over him and the perfect opportunity to do this happens when he is failing science and the suggestion to help him pass is to help Avery with the Science club and Science fair.
Final thoughts
I enjoyed this. I wasn't sure I was going to because its for a younger audience so if you're over 18 this isn't going to be perfect for you but this is a good read. I thought Grayson was so sweet and Aiden was like every boy in his teenage years being stupid for a girl. I thought it was sweet and I liked the outcome. I wouldn't necessarily read this again because I'm out growing mentally YA so this is just too young for me but its a feel good read. The teenage angst is rampant and I did cringe at Libby but I don't hate that I've finally read this.
Would I read again?: Probably not
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Avery Shaw
Grayson Kennedy
Aidan Kennedy
Libby
Owen
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What happens?
Avery has been best friends with Aidan since they were in the womb. Grayson is his older brother who has only looked at Avery as his younger not-so sister. However when Aidan breaks Avery's heart by telling her he needs space and he has a girlfriend she freaks out and ends up in the shower with a very naked Grayson who is suddenly seeing her as not a sister and as a potential girl.
Grayson decides he needs to help Avery get over him and the perfect opportunity to do this happens when he is failing science and the suggestion to help him pass is to help Avery with the Science club and Science fair.
Final thoughts
I enjoyed this. I wasn't sure I was going to because its for a younger audience so if you're over 18 this isn't going to be perfect for you but this is a good read. I thought Grayson was so sweet and Aiden was like every boy in his teenage years being stupid for a girl. I thought it was sweet and I liked the outcome. I wouldn't necessarily read this again because I'm out growing mentally YA so this is just too young for me but its a feel good read. The teenage angst is rampant and I did cringe at Libby but I don't hate that I've finally read this.
Would I read again?: Probably not
Would I read this author again?: Yes
1/11/2014
I finished this year reading challenge, so I thought about reading my favorite books again, and I started with this one I LOVE IT, and I'm sure I'll read it again and again i'm addicted like that :D :D
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This is my second read for "Kelly Oram's" novels, and she's definitely one of my favorite "YA" Authors now. I absolutely loved this one :)
Oh,and I'm sure I'm going to read this again isA ^_^
I finished this year reading challenge, so I thought about reading my favorite books again, and I started with this one I LOVE IT, and I'm sure I'll read it again and again i'm addicted like that :D :D
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This is my second read for "Kelly Oram's" novels, and she's definitely one of my favorite "YA" Authors now. I absolutely loved this one :)
Oh,and I'm sure I'm going to read this again isA ^_^