LitPick Review
Sam returns in this sequel to All American Girl busy as ever. She now has to contend with juggling school, art lessons, her duties as teen ambassador, and dating her boyfriend, David (the President's son). Sam is as hilarious as ever as she fumbles from one incident to another. How was she to know that taking a life drawing class meant drawing naked people? Or that despite dying her hair black she would still be recognizable as the girl who saved the President. On top of all her worries, Sam's parents insist she get a job, which creates some more interesting situations. But her main worry is whether or not to spend Thanksgiving weekend with David. So once again, we laugh and commiserate with Sam as this time she tries to dodge her boyfriend while trying to figure everything out.
Opinion:
Although, I don't think Ready or Not was as good as the prequel, Sam is still the same amusing teen. Her personality is what really makes the book come together in the end. In this saga of the installation, Meg Cabot tries to make Sam deal with more serious issues. But, in the end, this goal does not work out as Sam's mirthful personality just makes them laughable issues and thus undermines the true seriousness of the topic. But it is still a great, funny novel that is a great read for relaxing. The writing is once again fantastic, and Cabot puts in just the right amount of sincerity to make Sam into a believable character.
