Why hasn't everyone read this book!? I can't believe I got this free with a magazine, it was soo good. This is one of my favourite books of all time, I have read and re-read so many times. It's such a fluffy, light, funny, cute read.Lula was such a quirky and hilarious character and she always made me smile. I don't think I have ever read a book like this, the story line had some strange and unusual aspects but that's what I loved about it - it was extremely unique! I love Samantha's writing and everything just flowed so easily and I found the characters extremely relatable (Lula reminded me of myself in so many ways, and Pen reminded me of my little sister.) I loved that everyone had such a different personality, it made each and every character seem so much more real. I really liked that the sensitive/deeper issue involving Lula's dad wasn't played out and focused entirely on that topic, and was rather just mentioned and showed how everyone can still go through their day to day life with those problems hanging over them.Ahhh I just love this book so much and I really wish more people would read it! (I can't forget to mention how much I loved Jack and I really wanted to see more of him) Review by BethIt’s been a long time since I’ve read anything in the vein of Kisses for Lula by Samantha Mackintosh but I jumped at the chance to guest review for Emma and am pleased to say my first review book didn’t disappoint.Kisses for Lula is told from the point of view of sixteen year old Tallulah Bird daughter of esteemed poet and songwriter Spenser Bird and historical librarian Dr. Ann Bird. Tallulah AKA Lula, Lu and even Tatty for some undisclosed but seemingly embarrassing reason has a big problem, it’s five days before she turns sweet sixteen and she has never been kissed. This is clearly a catastrophe! Even worse, she hasn’t been kissed because of some creepy curse everyone believes she has as all boys she’s ever been close to have met sticky situations! As the day creeps closer Lula HAS to find a boy to kiss and she begins with The List her friends wrote for her. The List includes all sorts of people from Fat Angus (but wait, her younger sister Pen covets him) to pre-teens (don’t even go there) so Lula is stumped. With the help of her library assistant colleague Arnold (even he was once a possible “kissee”) she secures a date with the gorgeous Ben Latter, her dream guy. What could be better? However, as well as Ben there’s creepy Jack de Souza on the scene. Older cousin of one of her best friends, Lula is far from impressed by university student Jack but could he be the one? Lula doesn’t think so.Behind all this extremely important and life-changing drama, there’s another mystery afoot. Important documents have gone missing from Lula’s Mum’s office and there’s a desperate hunt to find them. A hunt that turns life-threatening. Add to this her Dad’s strange illness and creeping about in the evening…with a women’s handbag, could Lula’s life be any more difficult?This is a brilliant, hilarious and well-written YA novel which I’m really happy to have had the opportunity to read as I’d never have come across it on my own. Lula is an extremely believable and lovable character who I think anybody would love and Mackintosh is extremely accomplished in covering both the trials of teenager-hood with more serious issues that come to light relating to Lula’s parents. Fantastic read!
What do You think about Kisses For Lula (2011)?
A fun quirky read with likable leading characters. Easy to read and hard to put down!
—tanxy
Not very keen on this one, found it hard going and at times frustrating.
—marylynn
