Reviews for Year My Sister Got Lucky

The average rating for Year My Sister Got Lucky based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-01-29 00:00:00 Evelyn Burnside Katya'preferably Katie'Wilder, is a City Girl living in New York, an aspiring ballerina, and sister of the all perfect Michaela Wilder. Nearing bed one night, Michaela reveals to Katie that they're moving to Fir Lake, the countryside, where camping and milking cows are like, required. Of course Katie's not thrilled. And she thought Michaela would feel the same way, only it turns out she doesn't. Soon, Michaela is ditching Katie for her new friends, gets crowned Homecoming Queen and she's turned into someone completely different. All Katie wants is her old sister back'as well as her old life. I had such a hard time liking Michaela. She's a very important character in the book, but the author hasn't developed her into a real person yet. I can't see myself forgiving her for being so harsh and avoidant of Katie. I don't expect characters to be nice all the time, because there are always the antagonists, but I don't see where Michaela has changed her ways. She doesn't offer an apology to Katie for the way she's been treating her, and Katie just immediately sucks it up and puts it all in the past. Or maybe it's just me. I wouldn't forgive my best friend that fast after all she's put me through. As well, I think there might have been too many loose ends that needs to be tied up. Like with Sullivan. There are too many characters that pop in and out without a story, and that kind of bugs me, because in a story, even the most minor characters play a role. And get part of their story told.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-07-15 00:00:00 Jeff Myers 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.