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When Katie and Michaela Wilder are uprooted from NYC and planted in rural Fir Lake, Katie is horrified by their new surroundings: the too-friendly neighbors, the local uniform of sandals paired with socks, the very idea of milking a cow. But while Katie suffers through shopping withdrawal, Michaela transforms into a small-town social firefly, flirting with the hot quarterback and soaking up nature with her new hick-town friends. As in, people who think camping is *fun*. Does Katie even know her sister anymore? And after Michaela hides a jaw-dropping secret from her, does Katie even want to?
Two city-slicker sisters who live and breathe ballet must adapt to the country in Friedman's (South Beach) happy confection. Fourteen-year-old Katie Wilder's spirits plummet when her best friend and older sister, Michaela, informs her of their parents' plans to transplant the family from Manhattan to tiny rural Fir Lake, upstate. But things get even worse for Katie when Michaela, secretly delighted to be spared the rigors of ballet training and the enormous expectations of her, immediately adjusts to their new hometown. She finds a boyfriend and even gets elected homecoming queen, leaving Katie feeling abandoned and bewildered. Readers will want to overlook various gaps in logic, particularly in the ballet plot line, because of Friedman's fresh and funny approach to classic themes-the fish out of water, sibling rivalries and jealousy. Katie finds herself hiking up a mountain and alarmingly near a cow, and discovers she can handle both situations with grace. A fashionista, she observes her new classmates' flannel shirts and sensible shoes with curiosity; later, she says, "Despite the overalls Autumn is wearing, and despite her belonging to the Camping Club, knowing that she's probably my first friend in Fir Lake makes me grin." Friedman deftly demonstrates the positives of moving forward and not clinging to the past; she also presents a sister dynamic that many girls-particularly younger sisters-will recognize. Ages 12-up. (Jan.)
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Jeff Myers
reviewed Year My Sister Got Lucky on July 15, 2016
Year My Sister Got Lucky
After reading Two Summers, I needed to read more books by Aimee Friedman because man, her writing style is PERFECT for contemporary novels! But while not everything was picture perfect in this novel, you still can confirm and say that this book has it all. Two sisters and their family having to move out of the city and into the countryside, new school, older sister strays away from younger sister, aaand a romance that didn't get too deep for the main character. So let's get this review underway!
Katya
Yes, I will use her actual name instead of Katie because that name sounds like a generic and besides, don't we all agree that Katya actually sounds better and unique rather than Katie. That aside. . . Katya was seriously an annoying character in the beginning. But who can really blame her? Her family kept this secret from her (moving to the countryside) and she's the last to know. While I do understand that side of it, what I don't understand is why she would complain about moving to the country (she really does make it sound like country is a curse word). I mean, if we were moving to the country countryside I'd be excited to move into a cute little town. That's probably just me. *shrugs* Sure, she's also leaving her friends from her prestigious ballet class (mother is Russian so she wanted to put both her kids in ballet class) but. . . I guess I thought Katya would have a better attitude than what is shown early in the book. Her attitude changes just a little bit while living in Fir Lake so that's a good part.
Michaela
In the beginning of the book, I absolutely adored Michaela and she almost reminded me of another character. . . But then as you read towards the end of the book, she increasingly ignores Katya which makes me feel very disappointed in the older sister. Alright, so yes, I can understand the fact that they're in a new town and so Michaela wants to try new things but ignoring your sister while doing that in the process? No, no no no no no! But then you feel really sympathetic to her close to the end soooo, still not sure what to think of this character as a whole.
Autumn Hawthorne aka Flannel
Can I just say how much I loved her character and snarkiness (is that even a word)? Yes, yes I will because I can. She's not all gruffy and she's just your sweet country girl. She doesn't have a Southern accent and I'm so thankful to the author that she didn't write Autumn like that. I'll also just say how awesome Autumn's name is, alright? You hardly see characters with names like that and it's all so refreshing and cute! Autumn is just amazing in every shape and form and the relationship that she and her older brother have? IT'S SO FUNNY! 😂
Jasper
*sighs dreamily* Jasper, Jasper the Nerd. You'd expect him to be a total jerk (he kind of is in the beginning) but nope! Not this little muffin! He's such a gentleman and is super super super super super super super super SWEET to our Katya! But argh! The book ended at the point where we don't know if those two will actually be together! >.< Back to Jasper though, he's truly and utterly charming and is so hilarious!
The Story Overall
I ENJOYED THIS STORY SO MUCH!!!!!!! The fact that it's set in the countryside with a small town made me wonder I didn't read this book so much sooner! Miss Aimee Friedman describes the whole story as if you're actually standing at the edge and staring at Mount Elephant. So if you love contemporary novels which are set in the countryside, this is going to be perfect for you!
Yes, there are a few themes I did not care for, nor did I see the point in mentioning them, but of course we'll always come across these topics as we read any book.
Final Thoughts
I still can't believe I finished this one because it feels like the story could go on FOREVER!!!! I actually almost expected there to be a second book because of that ending! We don't know if Jasper and Katya ever get together, we don't know if the Wilder family is going to stay in Fir Lake, we don't know if Michaela will stay mental for life, we don't know if Autumn and Katya will stay friends, aaaand we don't know if Mr. Wilder (the father) will actually publish his novel. So I have one final last word to say: PLEASE WRITE A SECOND BOOK MISS FRIEDMAN BECAUSE I CAN SEE THIS AS A SERIES!!!! *crosses fingers* Please, oh please.
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