The Temptress Four

October 1, 2008
Gr 9 Up-Four best friendsFiona, Killian, Alma, and Yoliplan to take a celebratory cruise after their high school graduation. On the eve before their voyage, a midway fortune teller makes a dire prediction: there will be eight days of strife and storms, bonds will be broken, and one of them will not come home. The warning hangs over the girls like a black cloud throughout their trip, and unexpected things begin to happen. Did Madame Fortuna know their fate or is their fear creating a self-fulfilling prophecy? Bad boys, careless actions, stolen kisses, emotional turmoil, jealousywhat could cause this faithful (until now) foursome to split up? Fans of Lynda Sandoval's "Chicks Ahoy" (S & S, 2006) will enjoy this read-alike. It's a fun, flirty, and frank take on teens cruising for self-discovery, but readers may be slightly disappointed not to see more character growth in Killian and Alma by the book's end."Terri Clark, Smokey Hill Library, Centennial, CO"

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