Airhead
by Meg Cabot
Published by Point
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Reviewed by Jamie Driggers
Teenager Em Watts is more into playing video games with her best friend Christopher than she is into makeup and clothes. She really has nothing but disdain for women who prioritize their outward appearance and for anyone who conforms to the “random standard of beauty dictated by” people such as (cough), Nikki Howard, the current queen of fashion.
But when a freak accident occurs, Em Watts finds out a little bit about what it means to be someone such as Nikki Howard, and it’s a lot harder than she first surmised. Getting Christopher to think of her as more than a friend is only one of the new obstacles that Em has to overcome on her personal trip to superstardom.
I tell you what, Meg Cabot can write a story. Even with such an unrealistic premise to base the book upon (or is it, hmmmm?), I couldn’t put the silly thing down. I honestly wanted to hate this book and declare, “This time she has gone too far!” But no, I must surrender any shred of dignity I may tenuously hold with my “literary” friends and confess that I loved this book. Not only that, I can’t wait for the sequel.
Yeah, there was some funny paragraphing and the usual teenage angst, but the characters are enduring and stereotypes are shattered. You know, Cabot. Gotta love her.
Armchair Interviews says: Highly recommended.
Author’s Web site: http://www.MegCabot.com