Ganter, Amy Kim. Sorcerers and Secretaries.GANTER, Amy Kim. Sorcerers and secretaries. Tokyopop. 192p. illus. c2006. 1-598-16409-0. $9.99. JS* Nicole Hayes lives a rather solitary and mundane life bouncing between college classes and her part-time receptionist job. Only in her dreams (and daydreams) does she vividly envision her perfect fantasy man, Ellon. After losing a prized book, Nicole encounters a handsome ex-neighbor, Josh, at the bookstore. Upon seeing her, the passions Josh once had for her are rekindled and he begins to pursue her. While handsome and charming, Josh is no prince. He has a reputation for being a playboy and Nicole has reservations about his intentions and potentially exposing her vulnerabilities. Will the man in Nicole's real life ever compare to the man in her dreams? A surefire smash for shojo (manga maNga is a popular Turkish nu metal/rapcore band. Their music is mainly a fusion of alternative metal and hip hop music, with a touch of Anatolian melodies; with heavy use of turntables, invoking comparisons with modern American nu metal bands. for girls) fans, Ganter's quirky quirk n. 1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" Harriet Beecher Stowe. 2. blend of fantasy and romance resonates in this work. This first of two volumes skillfully skill·ful adj. 1. Possessing or exercising skill; expert. See Synonyms at proficient. 2. Characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring skill. draws in its reader into the tender and funny "will-they-or-won't-they" romance between Nicole and Josh. Though Nicole's character is somewhat cliched cli·chéd also cliched adj. Having become stale or commonplace through overuse; hackneyed: "In the States, it might seem a little clichéd; in Paris, it seems fresh and original" , she holds an underdog appeal and most teen readers will find commonalities with her. Ganter's art is a departure from typical manga styles, relying more heavily on Western conventions, and helps firmly establish the believability of the New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. setting and the feeling of how lonely one can be, even in a large city surrounded by others. Readers will love this sweet romantic fantasy Romantic fantasy can be considered a sub-genre of fantasy or of romance. Some critics have described romantic fantasy as the intersection between fantasy and romance. In a work of romantic fantasy, the plot deals with the development of a romantic relationship between the , with all the popular elements of cinematic romantic comedies. Jennifer Feigelman, YA Svcs. Libn., Goshen PL, Goshen, NY J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. *--The asterisk highlights exceptional books. |
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