Diva

=Viking Readers Book Reviews =

=Diva=
 * by [|Alex Flinn], reviewed by Mikenzie H. and McKenzie T.**

This book can relate to many teen girls. It discusses the challenges girls face with self-esteem and the need to feel accepted. A teen girl, Sophie goes from being an outcast to the in crowd and still isn't happy. She then wishes to transfer to a performing arts school where she thinks she will feel accepted. Sophie deals with weight issues throughout the book along with an abusive exboyfriend and a mom that has many issues herself. Overall, the book keeps you flipping the page to find out how Sophie copes with her everyday issues//.// __Diva__ is a great book. Alex Flinn is the author of many popular young adult books, including past Gateway Nominee **Fade to Black**, which became the subject of this student-produced YouTube video.
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