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A stunning debut!

Author Darcie Gudger gives us a wonderful story of forgiveness, loyalty, courage, and friendship. I couldn't put this book down. I loved the main theme of Spin : do the right thing even when no one else will stand with you and it doesn't seem like you'll make a difference.

Spin contains many humorous situations but also many serious ones. Mrs. Gudger's writing can be laugh-out-loud funny, but serious when it needs to be. The character's emotions were conveyed well.

Several chapters are written from Wendy's (the bully) POV, and so the reader begins to understand her. I so badly wanted her to get what she deserved, but I also couldn't help but feel sorry for her. This girl is nasty, but I began to sympathize with her. By the end of Spin , the reader fully understands Wendy's motivations. Mrs. Gudger's addition of Wendy's perspective added a certain level of depth not many YA novels can boast of.

I would recommend Spin to older teens, as the book deals with some tough, mature issues.

Book two, please!


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Spin Guarded Volume 1 Darcie J Gudger Books Reviews

*4.5 Stars*

Spin is an impressive debut in the YA genre. Ms. Gudger has a strong voice and I liked that she touched on so many different teen topics.

Kisrie Kelley is a talented young woman who doesn't fit into the typical teen girl mold - at least the mold her mom would like her to fit into. If only her mom could see where her talents lie. Thank goodness she has some good friends and a dad who're very involved with her well-being. This is so important because Kisrie deals with quite a bit of bullying - especially from one girl who Kisrie refers to as "the Queen of Mean." Aside from worrying over grades and body image, Kisrie also struggles with whether to do the right thing when it means certain physical harm.

Wendy Wetz is the perfect antagonist. She seems to have it all, just the kind of girl we love to hate. She's pretty, smart, popular, cunning, and seemingly wealthy. But things aren't always as they appear. However, Wendy does purport some heinous actions on Kisrie and others. And it's when she sets a certain plan into motion that Spin really begins to spin.

Spin touches on many relevant teen topics such as bullying, body image issues, making smart choices, as well as timely topics like cyber-bullying and suicide. And it did so in such an honest way and by wrapping a compelling story around these issues. I liked that all these topics are discussed. It made the story complex and, at times, dark. But what I liked even more was seeing how these topics affected the characters and the character growth brought on by dealing with them. Kisrie does begin to make some mature decisions towards the end of the book, as does Wendy and even Jacque, Tammie, and Gwyn, Kisrie's mom. The potential in all the characters is something I love and will draw me back for the next installments.

Overall, I found Ms. Gudger's debut fantastic! The story was engaging, well written and suspenseful. And she gave an honest picture of the teen landscape - the things they face every day. I'm eager for the next in the series. I can't wait to see where our heroine and villainess go from here.

**I received a complimentary copy, from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.**
This book held my attention!
Middle school and high school are difficult for we imperfect girls. Thank you to the author for honest discussion of this reality.
A wonderful look into how Jesus works through us, and how to see past our own egos to help others. A truly marvelous book.
This book has everything! The humor is fantastic, the drama riviting, and the moral decisions made, Christ honoring. Every teenager and parents of teenagers should read this book.
This is a book that brings to light very really crises that impact teens everyday. A must read for parent with tween who are inundated with the world of bullying, internet use, peer pressure and the ever present desire to "fit in."
I was in the middle of reading another book by a well-known author when Darcie J. Gudger's Spin came into my possession. I started reading, and I couldn't stop! I put down that other author and devoured this awesome YA novel. Darcie's writing is a fun cross between Jenny B. Jones, Brandilyn Collins, and Nancy Rue. She writes with an edgy flair that teens will relate to, yet is careful never to push things too far. Spin is a book about real life and real issues teens face every single day. Whether you're a teen, the parent of one, or have ever felt like you didn't fit in (that's all of us!) then this book is for you. And did I mention there's humor? A terrific novel I highly recommend.
A stunning debut!

Author Darcie Gudger gives us a wonderful story of forgiveness, loyalty, courage, and friendship. I couldn't put this book down. I loved the main theme of Spin do the right thing even when no one else will stand with you and it doesn't seem like you'll make a difference.

Spin contains many humorous situations but also many serious ones. Mrs. Gudger's writing can be laugh-out-loud funny, but serious when it needs to be. The character's emotions were conveyed well.

Several chapters are written from Wendy's (the bully) POV, and so the reader begins to understand her. I so badly wanted her to get what she deserved, but I also couldn't help but feel sorry for her. This girl is nasty, but I began to sympathize with her. By the end of Spin , the reader fully understands Wendy's motivations. Mrs. Gudger's addition of Wendy's perspective added a certain level of depth not many YA novels can boast of.

I would recommend Spin to older teens, as the book deals with some tough, mature issues.

Book two, please!