Sweet Sixteen by Kate Brian

The book, Sweet 16, by Kate Brian is a hilarious, engrossing book that will have you wondering if having it all is really all that it seems.

Everyone dreams of their Sweet 16 Party. Everyone including Teagan Phillips who has it all, the Vera Wang dress with the matching Jimmy Choos, an elite guest list, and a charming boyfriend. Other parties are cool but no one at Rosewood Prep will be able to match their party to what Teagan will host. She will have the most extravagant, expensive, and over the top sweet 16 party. She also is the most bratty and obnoxious person, but that doesn’t stop anyone from trying to get in to her party! On the big night she stumbles over some stairs and tumbles down into the county club wine cellar and blacks out. When Teagan comes back, she opens her eyes to a strange woman standing in front of her. This woman takes Teagan on a ride back in time to show her how she has made some people miserable and how she can change her life for the better. And if Teagan is lucky, this woman might be able to put the sweet back into sixteen.

This book is for girls ages 12 and up. I really enjoyed this book and so did many others. “An amazing novel that will truly give readers a better outlook on life - and how they are viewed by others,” stated Erika Sorocco. Kids Review commented, “It was a nice read and I recommend it to teenagers that would love to read a likable book that would give you a great moral.” Kate Brian is a New York Times Bestselling author. She has written many books including, Fake Boyfriend, The Private Series, and many others. This book has not won any awards but I think it is award worthy. I think that this book is similar to The Christmas Carol because Teagan is a really mean brat like Mr. Scrooge. They both see their not so bright futures and decide to change it. An excerpt from the book is, “Teagan looked up at the balloons. They really were kind of pretty. When she was little, balloons had been her favorite part of any birthday party. Her mother had always ordered so many helium balloons they crowded out the ceiling.” “The school is just fishing for another donation,” she said. This quote expresses her true feelings about some things. She is just too cool to say them! This book teaches a great moral that everyone should learn. Read to find out if spoiled and bratty Teagan Phillips can be changed for the better!

Recommended by Jenna Willer