Reviewed by Breanna F. for TeensReadToo.com
Lacey Underhill is a 12-year-old girl who has what her Dutch grandmother refers to as luxe problemen: luxury problems.
These problems being her breasts. At just age 12 (and in 8th grade because she skipped a grade) she's already at a size 36C. Girls (including her best friend) are jealous and boys never stop teasing her about them, so of course she's self-conscious. Whenever she's out in public she wears more than necessary just to try to cover up her breasts.
Then one day, while playing in the arcade at the mall, she meets Chad Wilcox, a 16-year-old boy that is just taken with her right away and not even because of her breasts! She is entirely thrilled about this and doesn't even really care that he's four years older than she is. Though her best friend, Margot, thinks that she's making a big mistake just thinking about getting involved with the guy.
Just a few days later, Lacey's old best friend, Sam Samuels, moves back to town. Sam and Lacey have known each other since they were babies, so Lacey is super-excited to have him back, except for one little problem: her breasts. Sam wasn't around during the years when she developed the monstrosities, so she feels she has to cover them up or Sam will think differently of her.
Then Lacey's grandmother, Nana Anna, gets sick and ends up in the hospital. Lacey feels guilty for always lying to her grandma about seeing an older guy, and soon everything that's happening starts to catch up with her. Luckily, Sam and Margot are there for her. And maybe, just maybe, Sam could be there for her in a different way if only Lacey would realize it.
This was such a cute book! From the first page I was hooked and finished it within a day. Lacey is just such a neat girl and you can't help but feel bad for her and her over-sized chest. The way she's constantly teased by the boys in her school is just awful. When Chad showed up for the first time, I just couldn't help but be happy that she was finally realized for more than just her chest!
I really liked the way Ms. Baratz-Logsted wrote from Lacey's point of view. The thoughts were perfect for a 12-year-old girl. The ending was also really cute. If you're looking for a quick, cute read, then ME, IN BETWEEN is definitely a book you should check out.
Lacey Underhill is a 12-year-old girl who has what her Dutch grandmother refers to as luxe problemen: luxury problems.
These problems being her breasts. At just age 12 (and in 8th grade because she skipped a grade) she's already at a size 36C. Girls (including her best friend) are jealous and boys never stop teasing her about them, so of course she's self-conscious. Whenever she's out in public she wears more than necessary just to try to cover up her breasts.
Then one day, while playing in the arcade at the mall, she meets Chad Wilcox, a 16-year-old boy that is just taken with her right away and not even because of her breasts! She is entirely thrilled about this and doesn't even really care that he's four years older than she is. Though her best friend, Margot, thinks that she's making a big mistake just thinking about getting involved with the guy.
Just a few days later, Lacey's old best friend, Sam Samuels, moves back to town. Sam and Lacey have known each other since they were babies, so Lacey is super-excited to have him back, except for one little problem: her breasts. Sam wasn't around during the years when she developed the monstrosities, so she feels she has to cover them up or Sam will think differently of her.
Then Lacey's grandmother, Nana Anna, gets sick and ends up in the hospital. Lacey feels guilty for always lying to her grandma about seeing an older guy, and soon everything that's happening starts to catch up with her. Luckily, Sam and Margot are there for her. And maybe, just maybe, Sam could be there for her in a different way if only Lacey would realize it.
This was such a cute book! From the first page I was hooked and finished it within a day. Lacey is just such a neat girl and you can't help but feel bad for her and her over-sized chest. The way she's constantly teased by the boys in her school is just awful. When Chad showed up for the first time, I just couldn't help but be happy that she was finally realized for more than just her chest!
I really liked the way Ms. Baratz-Logsted wrote from Lacey's point of view. The thoughts were perfect for a 12-year-old girl. The ending was also really cute. If you're looking for a quick, cute read, then ME, IN BETWEEN is definitely a book you should check out.
