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Reader reviewed by ambeen

I have read many a Meg Cabot book and love her and her books. Saying that, I was a little disappointed with Pants on Fire; however, I was pleased overall. There were only two things that bothered me a bit while listening to the novel.

The main character is a photographer which isn't the annoying part, but the photographers problem? The same as in most books or movies, the photographer is taking pictures of bland seasides and landscapes instead of focusing on people which is where the best photos lie. I've seen this several times, even in the form of a writer who isn't writing what they know but rather what they think people want to read. It's overused and I was a little disappointed to see it happen in Pants on Fire.

I also disliked the big confession scene. I won't go into details because of spoilers , but it felt a little too convenient and almost forced, like it's time for the climax so here it is.

The great thing about Pants on Fire was that it was a departure from the usual Meg Cabot novel. There was no mousy, shy protagonist. Katie was popular and knew her way around a boy. That unique quality, the laugh-out-loud moments, and the fact that Tommy Sullivan is probably one of Meg's hottest male characters makes this a great book I would recommend reading.