Published: April 19th 2016 by Razorbill
Read: May 2016
How I Got It: Hardcover (288 pages) from Uppercase Box*
Scarlett's favorite TV
show gets cancelled, her crush starts dating a popular girl, and things are not
looking good. She decides to keep writing fan-fiction for the show despite its
cancellation, but she bases her characters off of people that she knows. When
others read her stories and deem them judgmental and mean, Scarlett is forced
to reevaluate herself and her writing. Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here is laced
with some deep issues, but the focus on Scarlett as a writer keeps the story
light and engaging.
The novel is
interspersed with Scarlett's fan-fiction as well as chats with Scarlett's
online writing group. Breslaw truly brings the reader into Scarlett's world,
and it is a hilarious, snarky, sarcastic journey. Scarlett is a highly relatable
character, and Breslaw introduces a cast of characters with lots of personality
to compliment her and teach her the lessons she needs to learn. Scarlett’s 73
year old neighbor Ruth is especially interesting as she is a feminist,
pot-smoker who doesn’t sugarcoat things for Scarlett. Scarlett Epstein Hates It
Here is a quick read that will make readers laugh out loud. Every teen and
adult can learn something from Scarlett and have a good time while doing it.
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