Her life is already a mess and the one thing she's looking forward to is her date with her boyfriend that's commonly referred to as "Prince Charming" by Myra's parents and sister. That night "Prince Charming," Erik, brought Myra flowers and then broke up with her. The author make's it very apparent as to how the break up affected Myra. She uses character responses to create an image for what Erik and Myra's relationship was like despite that they only interact as a couple once in the reading and it's simply to break up. When finding out about the break up the response from one of Myra's coworker's was "but you're the Dream Team. You're sweet and poor and he's hot and rich" (pg20). That's the general response when other character's heard about the break-up.
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| The Galapagos Islands |
Erik and Myra being two of the most academically gifted and driven in the school make the upcoming competition for a trip for two to get to go do a research project on the Galapagos Islands for 8 weeks. This opportunity raises curiosity of what will become of Erik and Myra. Myra seems very intrigued by the presentation and very driven to earn the opportunity.
It makes the book some what relatable because I think that at some point everyone wishes for that picturesque relationship. But the idea of losing it puts a new spin on your typical suspenseful love story. I'm eager to read more into how Myra handles the bumps in her road.
I think it's pretty dang cool how you related the book to everyday life. It's very true that people tend to want a fairy tale relationship, which just doesn't exist.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting read. And I agree with the thought that a lot of people want an unrealistic relationship.
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a book I would be interested in and I like how you describe the situations so that anyone who reads your review can relate to it.
ReplyDeleteI'm putting this on my reading list, you make it sound awesome!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an exciting read, the thought of relationships is absolutely spot on!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really interesting! I really want to read this next.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how well you can relate the book. It sounds pretty interesting.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling I'm going to want to read this. It seems to be a book that something is always going on; definitely something I'm interested in. Plus it has a love story and I'm a sucker for those!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm probably going to end up reading this book! the fact that it has a love story too, makes me wan to read it more!
ReplyDeleteMyra should just marry Erik. I mean... he's "hot and rich". She won't find someone better than that. That's all a "sweet and poor" girl can hope for.
ReplyDeletesounds like a nice "trip" to the Galapagos islands.;)
ReplyDeleteThis book really sounds like a good read. But I'm not big on the love story type book. But if you were into that kind of stuff, I could definitely see this being a top reading choice.
ReplyDeleteI love books that have me emotionally intrigued. It's definitely a way to keep me interested!
ReplyDeleteI liked how you related the book to real life, makes it seem like an interesting read!
ReplyDeleteThis book makes me so sad like I don even have boyfriend like the flying kite.
ReplyDeleteThis book seems really interesting, and kind of sad. Seems like a relatable book
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that although she may not have her perfect life yet, she's willing to work for it.
ReplyDeleteI like the connections you made!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really interesting book. I like that the author has taken a different approach to the "traditional" love story.
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