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Anna and the French Kiss Review!

Stephanie Perkins
Anna and the French Kiss
Speak Publishing August 9, 2011
$10.99
0142419400

5/5 stars, recommend to everyone (yes, it is that great)

If you are looking for an "aw" worthy, I-can't-take-my-eyes-off-the-page chick-lit, Anna and the French Kiss is the book for you. 

Set during a full school year, Anna, a funny, quirky girl with a passion for reviewing movies, is sent to The School of America in France for her senior year. Upset from leaving her friends and a possible boyfriend at home, she arrives in France alone and worried. (and lost). Thankfully, Anna is soon taken under the wing of her new friends, including Etienne St. Clair. (Que a hundred teenage girls screaming).

Etienne, or St. Clair as called by his friends, is every teenage girls dream boyfriend. With amazing hair, gorgeous eyes, and *gasps* a British accent, Anna is attracted to him at first sight. The only thing unattractive about him, though, is that he has a girlfriend. 

As the school year unfolds, so do the characters, which are more complex and layered near the end. Especially Etienne, who we get to see every side of, and we, and Etienne, experience great character development with him. 

Throughout the year, Anna and her charming friends go on nights in town, watch movies, drink hot chocolate, and get in a lot of drama, such as: drama between Anna and the "mean girl" at school, Anna and her friends, and Anna and Etienne, which is by far the worst (or the best) and most frustrating. (Think yell-at-your-book and rip-out-your-hair frustrating).
But the drama, although frustrating, keeps you addicted to the story, and will keep you wondering how it will end.

Not all the story is drama, don't worry! Although I like myself some great drama, I do like cute and realistic romance more, which Anna and the French Kiss delivers, in abundance. (YES!) The Anna and Etienne chemistry will leave you smiling uncontrollably, sighing happily, and wondering, "JUST GET TOGETHER ALREADY" as you read on. 

Anna and the French Kiss is one of those feel-good chick-lits that will keep you entertained and attached while you read, and leave you feeling satisfied after the ending. If you're looking for a *quick, great, book with lots of feels and a VERY ATTRACTIVE American-French guy with a British accent (what's not to love?) do yourself a favor and pick this book up. You won't be let down.

*as in, finish-it-in-one-day quick

NOTE: This is my first review, so I am sorry if there are mistakes or is not professional