Teen Idol

Reader reviewed by Kris

Jenny Greenley is the mayonnaise the girl who keeps everyone together. Teachers and parents see her as the typical good neighbor type of girl who would never get in trouble. This is why when superstar and hottie Luke Striker comes to Clayton High to research the part for his next big hit, Jenny is chosen to guide him around and make sure his identity stays secret. At the same time, she has another big secret: shes the Annie of the Ask Annie column. Shes great at giving advice, but deep down she wishes someone could give her advice at times. As she gets to know Luke, who has been going by the name Lucas Smith, he figures her out a lot more easily than she wouldve thought. Hes got her personality nailed and is the only person who ever thought she really could do more for the school and the people there. Now its up to her to decide whether or not to take the advice, while still dealing with her own problems surrounding her love life.
Ive always liked Meg Cabots books and really liked the Princess Diaries. When I read the Mediator series, I liked them more than the Princess Diaries and didnt think her writing could get much better. I was wrong. Teen Idol was by far better than the Princess Diaries and is even a little better than the Mediator books. It has got to be Meg Cabots best book yet. This story was very well written and I really enjoyed the Ask Annie advice columns in between each chapter. Annie/Jens responses were blunt and unique, yet so true and such good advice. Lukes character was well planned out and will be found to be a very interesting character since hes far from the expected egotistical movie star. My favorite character, though, has got to be Scott. He interested me from the first we learned about him: his witty responses, genuine care for others, interest in Sci-Fi and more. Between Luke and Scott, almost every female who reads this book will fall in love with one of the characters. Teen Idol by Meg Cabot is a must read for all!

Reader reviewed by Ria

Jen Greenly goes to Clayton High School. Shes dubbed the unofficial school psychologist. Jen has been given the most secretive position on her schools newspaper, the Ask Annie column. Jen is the one person who all the students and teachers like, so when Luke Striker, the hottest male actor, has come to Clayton High as an undercover transfer student, Jen is the only student in on the secret. She is given the position to take Luke around and make sure that no one finds out his real identity. Which is quite hard for Jen, because her best friend Trina is in love with Luke.

Luke is completely different from what Jen expected. He is a kind, intellectual person, who opens her eyes to help the helpless of Clayton. After witnessing a senior kidnap Betty Ann Mulvaney (a doll who belonged to her Latin teacher) and seeing Cara, an overweight girl made fun of day after day, Jen finally decides to do something about it. Along the way, she makes new friends, stands up for what is right, and figure out that true love is a very special thing. The ordeal of spending time with a famous Hollywood actor made her a better person.

I thought that this book was very cute. I dont know how Meg Cabot creates many different characters, yet we all seem to like each and every one of them for different reasons. Jen is another character that we can all relate to. The story was funny at times but serious at others. I loved the romance in it too. Once I picked this book up, I couldnt stop reading it. This was a great book overall. All Meg Cabot fans (and everyone else) should read it!