Goodread Synopsis
When a humiliating picture of Blythe goes viral, she's instantly the target of ridicule at her new school. To salvage her reputation, Blythe teams up with Luke to win the Senior Scramble scavenger hunt. But Luke is an unlikely ally and potentially can't be trusted.
Perhaps it's his Shakespearean witticisms that reel Blythe in despite her better judgment . . . or maybe she just craves the thrill of the game. But as the hunt progresses, their relationship heats up. Soon their madcap mischief spirals out of control. Blythe is faced with arrest and expulsion, among other catastrophes - until Luke shows her what the Scramble (and love) is really about
Perhaps it's his Shakespearean witticisms that reel Blythe in despite her better judgment . . . or maybe she just craves the thrill of the game. But as the hunt progresses, their relationship heats up. Soon their madcap mischief spirals out of control. Blythe is faced with arrest and expulsion, among other catastrophes - until Luke shows her what the Scramble (and love) is really about
Paperback, 317 pages
Published April 26th 2012
4.5 out 5 stars
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
4.5 out 5 stars
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| My Luke Pavel |
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OK, so don't let this cover turn you off. That boy should look more like this guy (but with glasses)
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And now that we have decided we don't judge a book by its cover.... :)
I want to saw awww... that's pretty much what sums up this book.
It was endearingly adorable and funny, as in had me laughing out loud too many times.
The main character, Blythe, is the daughter of her rival's school principal. When her dad is eager to get promoted to superintendent, he packs up his family and moves to the Ash Grove High district, where Blythe now has to attend school at.
She pretty much hates this school, and it's obvious she looks down upon it and believes she's superior to everyone there, in intelligence and manners. She hates it even more so, for the main reason that her ultimate humiliation happened at Ash Grove high, where a really embarrassing picture of her was circulated. So, of course when she steps foot at Ash Grove, the students make fun of her and tease her. Blythe, in revenge (of to exact justice--as she thought), convinces her father, the principal, to ban the Senior Scramble, which is basically a longstanding tradition at Ash Grove high between the juniors and seniors.
Everyone now ends up hating her because of this, but to make up for her selfish act, she comes up with a secret and 'underground' way to play the Senior Scramble. All with the help of the one and only adorable geeky but most definitely hot guy, Luke Pavel.
I've got to say, my favorite part of the whole book was Luke. He was just so honest and genuine, and he cared for Blythe in a way that made me squeal tons of times. The apology e-mail he sent her for posting her embarrassing picture was too cute. And then the very last clue, the seventh clue, with that surprise for Blythe--(ahh, I don't want to give away a spoiler here!) ? That was just too romantic (maybe a little cheesy, but still). I loved their dumpster scene; my own heart was pounding just as heard as Blythe's was when she was so close to him.
"He held me against him, his hands on my skin, his face so close. I could feel his heart pounding against the wall of his chest.
Breathe, Blythe. Inhale. Exhale. Look at something other than his lips or his chest or his perfect blue eyes. Think about garbage.
Garbage. "
The feeling of actually being there is all too real--and that's a very good thing.
There were other characters in this book that I also loved: Jenna and Cy--the rebels who are intensely in love with each other, and had Blythe's back through it all; Ms. Eulalie and Ms. Franny-they had me laughing the most, especially at the magazine store--hahhaha that was hilarious; and then there's Blythe's family--the character of her brother wasn't expanded on that much except for the fact that he's a game player addict, like any normal boy. But her parents were developed pretty well. Her mother had pretty much given up her life of money and wealth to marry and live with Blythe's dad, and she supported him in every way possible. She was always by his side (except for who would buy their house, but that was minor) and she didn't ever doubt what his true intentions were, even if Blythe's father himself was uncertain as to what his own intentions were as well. Blythe's dad, he's also a romantic man. He was doing everything he could to try and impress his wife--Blythe's mother-- by making lots of money and having an awesome job. I thought it was sweet how they both did that, without even realizing that they were already happy just being with each other.
Again, I keep saying it was sweet and cute, because it really was. That's what this book is, and though there were some unanswered questions--like about her relationship with Tara (though I guess it doesn't matter, since I hated her by the end), or Luke's article he promised Blythe he would write. But the ending was fine, and left off on a happy note.
I also loved the whole Senior Scramble game--the clues were creative and funny, and Blythe did pretty good for solving most of them!
The only thing that bothered me was the cover. Luke doesn't look like that! Cover Luke is too young. But I do like the idea of the cover, with seven arrows pointing up and down and high school students hanging out all over the place. It establishes the atmosphere for the book pretty well.
I can't wait to read Kristin Walker's other book, A Match Made in High School!
A quote from 7 Clues to Winning You:
"Luke edged closer and started brushing his fingertip briskly over the rust spot again. "So, Blythe, let me get this straight..." He watched his finger slide back and forth. "Are you saying that I'll get to be part of your evil plan for world domination?"
He studied his finger intensely. Too intensely. So I studied him. I saw blood rise in his cheek. Saw his breathing quicken. His hand tremble.
Was this real?
I said quietly, "If you want to be. Yes."
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