Something Like Fate

Colasanti, Susane. Something Like Fate. New York: Viking, 2010. Print.

Intended Audience: Ages 12 and older

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Personal Reaction: I truly enjoyed Something Like Fate.  I have a feeling a part of my heart will always be a teenage girl, because it seems as though no matter what I find myself drawn to these chick lit stories.  In this one Erin finds herself interested in Jason and they begin dating, but Jason thinks Lani is dating Blake who doesn't like girls.  Once Jason realizes Lani is single, and they hang out often because Erin and Lani are best friends, the drama and heartache begins. 

This is a typical tale of betrayed friendship, broken hearts, and romance.  The story ends happily, but it takes awhile for the characters to reach a resolution.  Obviously, few boys would likely be interested in this novel as it is a romance, but the story was filled with normal angst and emotion many teenagers go through. 

Author Facts: Susane Colasanti grew up in New Jersey in a small town in the mountains.  She appreciates the rural life when she visits now, but growing up in it was difficult as she always wanted to live in the city.  In middle and high school Colasanti was an outsider, picked on for being a geek, she often uses these experiences when writing her novels for young adults. 

Author Website: http://www.susanecolasanti.com/