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An exciting new series from the acclaimed author of Red Glass.
Zeeta's life with her free-spirited mother, Layla, is anything but normal. Every year Layla picks another country she wants to live in. This summer they're in Ecuador, and Zeeta is determined to convince her mother to settle down. Zeeta makes friends with vendors at the town market and begs them to think of upstanding, "normal" men to set up with Layla. There, Zeeta meets Wendell. She learns that he was born nearby, but adopted by an American family. His one wish is to find his birth parents, and Zeeta agrees to help him. But when Wendell's biological father turns out to be involved in something very dangerous, Zeeta wonders whether she'll ever get the chance to tell her mom how she really feels—or to enjoy her deepening feelings for Wendell.
Praise for Red Glass:
*"A captivating read."—School Library Journal, Starred
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| $99.99 | Digital |
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Love Davis
reviewed The Indigo Notebook on January 08, 2011
The Indigo Notebook
While The Indigo Notebook contained interesting cultural points, it also possessed plenty of underdeveloped plot structures.
The best aspect of this book was its foray into the lives of foreign denizens - the main character, Zeeta, has visited an abundance of countries while traveling with her mother. She can speak seven different languages, not all fluently, but enough to survive as a passing tourist. Through her perspective the reader can garner gratuitous cultural knowledge of the Ecuadorean Andes, a place surely unknown to many young adults. There is even a helpful glossary and pronunciation guide at the back of the book, which I frequented throughout the novel.
One problem I had with this book was its lack of direction. I did not feel guided by the storyline, rather, I felt as if I was forced to trudge through the terrain of an uncharted land. There was too many things that happened, but were not properly explained. A few include Wendell's power, the emotional engendering of Zeeta's mom, and Zeeta's relationship with Jeff. I am aware that there is a sequel published, but it would have been more satisfying if some of these loose ends were tied up or at expanded upon in this first installment.
Overall, a decent read. A definite getaway from the paranormal and dystopia novels that have been inundating the young adult shelves. Recommended for those who want a light-hearted book that takes place in a Spanish-speaking country, or a setting different from the United States.
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