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Stephanie Morril

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Baker Publishing Group

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12+

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9780800733773

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Respectable, Well-written Fiction

August 25, 2009 (Updated: July 01, 2026)

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Respectable, Well-written Fiction

Me, Just Different

By Stephanie Morril

Pub. Date: July 2009

5 out of 5 stars

PG - Sexual References, Alcohol Abuse, and Attempted Rape. These things were not graphic, just mentioned in the book (that is why I didnt rate it PG-13). But, because of the abundance of these mentions, I would suggest this book to ages 14 and up.

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Synopsis from BarnesandNoble.com: Welcome to the world of Skylar Hoyt, a high school senior whose exotic Hawaiian looks have propelled her to the height of the "in" crowd, but who's no longer sure that's where she really fits. New friends, old friends, a reluctant romance, and a family crisis swirl around Skylar as she tries to keep it together and figure out who she really wants to be.

Revell continues to surprise me with respectable, well-written fiction for girl teens that include great role models and realistic teen scenarios.

Skylar was like a layered cake. The outside icing seems sweet, happy, and carefree. But the inside layers are full of guilt, sadness, and stress. By looking at the cake, you couldnt tell whats hidden underneath. Not until you cut into it. And that is what Connor did. He opened up Skylars heart and saw the scared, raw emotions inside. And he wanted more than anything to help her heart heal.

There was only a vague view into Skylars conscience, in the beginning, allowing only a slight visibility as to why she held so much guilt. As her life grew more confusing and messed up, snippets of information about her past slowly, but steadily, revealed. These tidbits of info lent a door into her past, allowing me, the reader, to better understand her reasoning and heart. Skylar was complex, both in heart and mind, making her an increasingly interesting character.

The underlining message of growth and renewal was very well cultivated. It unfolded gradually and completely.

Me, Just Different was more than just a quick, fun read. It was a young adult book with substance and responsibility, which is sadly becoming a rare thing in young adult books.

Date Reviewed: August 10^th, 2009

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