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Faking 19

By: Alyson Noël
Narrated by: Katie Schorr
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On the surface, 17-year-old Alex has it made; she is beautiful and smart. Plus, she's best friends with M., the absolute most popular girl in school. Feeling bored with their fancy Orange County suburban town, Alex and M. decide to check out L.A.'s glitzy nightlife scene.

Pretending to be 19, Alex and M. meet Trevor and Connor, two rich older guys. At first, Alex can't believe her luck--she gets to hang out at hip Hollywood houseparties and downtown L.A. clubs. These weekend trips into the city become the perfect distraction for Alex, who is secretly struggling with her failing senior year grades, her absentee father, and her clueless mom.

But, after the initial fun wears off for Alex, she is forced to reevaluate her friendship with M., who is hiding some secrets beneath her perfect Burberry-clad exterior...in Alyson Noël's Faking 19.

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Critic reviews

“Deliciously funny and irreverent. I couldn't put this down!” —Niki Burnham, author of Royally Jacked

“I loved Faking 19...A totally convincing look at one teenager's broken world, and how she reaches inside herself to fix it.” —Joe Weisberg, author of 10th Grade

“Gloriously, outrageously funny. . .” —Jackie Fischer, author of An Egg on Three Sticks

“Alex and M., despite their foolish mistakes, are fresh and endearing characters.” —teenreads.com
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Even though I was questioning myself where this story was heading with the last few chapters left. I totally loved the story. Showing a teenage school girl life struggle. Only thing missing is what Connor truly thinks of Alex, does he have a dark secret with Sam or is he an honest man like I believed he was?

Amazing story by Alyson Noel

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I don't really like the ending. I feel that it could have been better. I do love the voice of the narrator. It really suits the character. I just thought maybe they could show a different voice during the conversation because sometimes it can be really confusing as to who said what. overall experience was enjoyable. thank you ^_^

bad ending. but nice voice.

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