Something Like Fate

Reader: Sabrina K
Age: 16
Title: Something Like Fate
Author: Susane Colasanti
Publisher: Viking
Pub Date: 5/18/10
Galley: Yes
Recommend: Yes
Convince us to read the book: If you are a teen romantic and crave something from the 21st century and has never ending drama this book is for you! Plus the never ending search for the girl finding THE ONE is in here, so it's also a reason to read the book!
Compelling Aspect of the Book: The most compelling aspect of the book, is the similarities between Lani and Jason. It seemed a bit too unrealistic though. But the similarities were in fact striking. How they bonded and connected was also interesting, just how much they connect at a different level of intimacy was portrayed well.
Comments: I liked how the book was divided into sections, it really helped show the growth of the character's as well as the bond growing between Jason and Lani. I loved Blake—just having a gay best friend as a guide was really cool. Having a little subplot with Blake was nice, and made the whole book and plot seem less cheesy and relatable. How Erin dealt with the situation of Lani and Jason was a bit weird and doesn't seem like it would happen in real life. Overall, the book had a ton of drama, and you always thought you knew what was going to happen, and then somehow something else would just pop out instead!
Cover: The only reason the cover tempted me up was because it looked fake and cheesy, fortunately the story did not reflect this. I don't think the characters looked like the ones on the cover in any way, shape or form. In fact, I thought the characters wouldn't be that good looking, as the ones pictured on the cover.
Age Range: 14-17
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal