Book reviews contributed by participating librarians throughout the Santiago Library System

Thursday, July 1, 2010

The Karma Club, by Jessica Brody


Rating: Recommended
Farrar Straus Giroux, 2010, $16.99
ISBN: 978-0-374-33979-1
Age/Grade Level: YA

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After a romantic setback, three teens discover the concept of karma and decide it's their job to make the universe right. Their plans for revenge, I mean, karmic retribution are creative, if at times only marginally legal, and often hilarious. But playing with karma leads to unexpected and mostly unpleasant consequences. In other words, don't try this at home! The girls are sympathetic and the Northern California setting rings true. A fun summer read teenage girls are bound to enjoy.
Reviewer: Linda McLaughlin, Fullerton Public Library