Flawless

Author: Lara Chapman
Release Date: May 10, 2011
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 255
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: ARC Won
Interest: None
Other Titles in Series: NA

Sarah Burke is just about perfect. She's got killer blue eyes, gorgeous blond hair, and impeccable grades. There's just one tiny-all right, enormous-flaw: her nose. But even that's not so bad. Sarah's got the best best friend and big goals for print journalism fame. 

On the first day of senior year, Rock Conway walks into her journalism class and, well, rocks her world. Problem is, her best friend, Kristen, falls for him too. And when Rock and Kristen stand together, it's like Barbie and Ken come to life. So when Kristen begs Sarah to help her nab Rock, Sarah does the only thing a best friend can do-she agrees. For someone so smart, what was she thinking? 

This hip retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac is filled with hilariously misguided matchmaking, sweet romance, and a gentle reminder that we should all embrace our flaws.

Flawless is the retelling of the famous play Cyrano de Bergerac, which I haven't actually read or seen. I basically know what the play is about. This book was okay, but very predictable. I knew what was going to be the outcome all along.  

What first caught my eye with this novel was the cover! It is beautiful. The colors are just amazing!

I thought the characters where a little dull to me. Sarah says how beautiful she is except from her nose, then turns and hates herself. I get that she was feeling a little down on herself, but it was a little much. With that aside I did like her character. She did so much for her friends and her family, maybe even a little to much. She was always putting them first. I really didn't like Sarah's best friend, Kristen. She was so self-centered. I did not see why she was so focused on getting one guy. I mean really sweetheart? I liked Rock... enough. He was an okay guy, if you looks passed his..erhhmm how to put this nicely... stupidity? He really was a great guy. He really did care for Sarah.

The ending was predictable. I didn't mind it, I just thought it was rushed. I wished it could have gone on a few more pages. 

Overall this book was good! I enjoyed the characters, well most of them. It sets a good example for teenagers, and how to handle and except your flaws. :D

Plot: 16/20

Characters: 15/20

Creativity: 15/20

Writing: 17/20

Cover: 7/10

Ending: 5/10

Total:  75/100