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Reader reviewed by sarah v.

Meg Cabot, author of the PRINCESS DIARIES series and possibly the most popular teen and YA fiction writer since Judy Blume has recently released one of the highly anticipated novels of 2005. READY OR NOT, the long awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times Best-selling ALL AMERICAN GIRL tells the first person narrative from the point of view of everyones favorite national heroine, Samantha Madison.

Sam is back and this time with a whole new set of problems (like a feeble attempt at disguising her trademark red hair with a dye-job that doesnt get quite the reaction she wanted).

Not like its hard enough being the ambassador to the UN while juggling her new job at Potomac Video but now she has to take a new Life drawing class (FYI life drawing means naked people AH!).Not to mention her boyfriend (who just happened to be the first son of the United States of America!) asks her to spend thanksgiving with him at Camp David and initiates that they could play Parcheesi (if you know what I mean). Sams got to decide if she and David are ready or not to take their love to the next level.

I enjoyed this book, though not as much as the first book, which to me is a classic and Megs best. But READY OR NOT brings up some relevant subject matter that was long over due (GO MEG!). There were a few discussions with Sams sister, Lucy, which are probably not suitable for the younger set, though they were very informative (and hilarious).
I would recommend this book for 14 and up.