This book was a bit embarrassing, but I guess that's why I fell in love with it. There was an authenticity to the main character, because she is not perfect. The author doesn't even try to make her likable, which may then some people off. I have to admit that I almost dropped it myself once she started yelling and acting so mean, but could let go. This is a funny and smart book for older teens and adults. Very cute story
The Love Story That Shouldn't Have Been
By Melissa Grijalva
In only a few months, comic book artist and local novelty, Dellia Sanchez, had been nicknamed a blood sucking “chupacabra” by her hoodie loving classmate. Of course, she had punched him in the face, and tackled him at the principal’s office. Her objective was to keep everyone at a distance, and up until now, she had done a good job. Her dream for the future entailed a lonely life in Antarctica, with a life-sized replica of her superhero Mr. Jalapeno to keep her company. A slow death and excruciating death would follow it, and then she would eventually become victim of a Penguin buffet. This is until she meets the golden-haired football player of her dreams, because every YA heroine needs her stereotypical, misunderstood athlete. So, join our hero on her quest to love…or should I say, join our anti-hero as she runs away from her first true love. Follow the most unlikable, young woman you’ll ever have the displeasure of reading about, and pray that at the end, her total hatred for the whole world won’t have soured your soul. Maybe through her journey of self-discovery, you’ll find that your cold heart has started to beat again.
Published on 7/26/2014
Binding: Kindle Edition
Number of pages: 233
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This book was a bit strange at first and I didn't see how the main character could ever get me to like her. I was wrong and soon grew to love her complex and difficult attitude. This is a love story, but it's also a painful story about growing up. I love the love hate relationship between the two main characters, and Dellias embarrassing, but relatable words. It's a hilarious and tear jerking story, and I honestly didn't see it coming