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This is a really sweet and interesting contemporary book perfect for all YA readers looking for something light, but still not too light. Kasie West has a special place in my heart for sure. I love her writin 4. I love her writing and I am looking forward to reading her new books! View all 5 comments. Sep 12, Rachel Reads Ravenously rated it liked it Shelves: Charlie's the true tomboy, only interested in sports, no interest at all in girly things.

When she wracks up some fines in speeding tickets her dad makes an ultimatum, she has to get a job and pay for the tickets herself. The only place Charlie ends up being able to get a job at is a clothing store. And the owner insists that Charlie wears the clothes in the store as we would expect most clothing stores to. It's here that Charlie learns about fashion, then makeup, and then ultimately it leads to some small town modeling. Charlie finds herself being split into two people, tomboy Charlie, and girly Charlie, and she has a hard time finding a way to balance both. The new job also takes away time from her running schedule so she finds herself not being able to sleep at night.

Insert Braden, her next door neighbor who is friends with her brother. Braden also has trouble sleeping at night, and the two find themselves talking about everything and anything, over the fence that separates their yards. I thought this was a very cute YA novel. It's more of a coming of age book than a romance. The plot centers around Charlie and her struggle with her identity as well as the death of her mother at a young age.

I feel that this is a great book for teen girls ages , but not really for anyone older than that. What I'm saying friends, is that I don't think adults will gain much from this book. The romance fell a bit flat for me, Braden was kind of boring and not really there throughout most of the book.

The connection between the two and the development of the romance between them felt very sudden. I could see them much better as friends than lovers.

On the Fence by Kasie West

Also, and my friend Lola pointed this out as well, the cover has the girl in a dress. Do the publishers ever read the book? Despite Charlie discovering her girly side, she refused to wear a dress. Yes the cover dress is cute, but it doesn't fit the book. Aug 25, Steph Sinclair rated it it was ok Shelves: No one feels more sad about this rating than me. On the Fence was one of my most highly anticipated books of I love everything about Kasie West. Her books are usually ridiculously cute, have snarky characters and just speak to my soul.

But not this one. This one was pretty un-Kasie West.

The romance felt very unrealistic in a sense that it took the main character forever to figure out the love interest liked her. However, On the Fence 's biggest issue was its predictability. I knew how the book would end right from the beginning and had long before figure out the SECRET everyone was keeping from the main character. This novel just fell really flat for me. View all 15 comments. Nov 05, Rose rated it really liked it. Jul 22, Sara Cantador rated it really liked it Shelves: Jul 04, Sandra rated it it was amazing.

I haven't been reading a lot of contemporaries recently because I had pretty bad luck with the ones I have tried to read. So when our group read of the month ended up being a contemporary, I was a bit worried. This book wasn't bad. In fact, it was great. It was such a cute and heartwarming read that I did not expect. I did not expect to like this book at all, but I did. I did not only like it, I loved it!

On the Fence

Three of them were my brothers—Jerom, Nathan, and Gage—and the other might as well have been—Braden. Charlie or Charlotte or Charles lived with her three brothers, her father, and lived close to Braden, her neighbor who she considered almost like a brother. So basically, she grew up mostly with guys. Her mother passed away when she was very young. She actually couldn't remember much about her other. She would ask her dad, but she doesn't really get much answers from her dad when it comes to her mom. I used to ask my dad questions about her, but as I got older I noticed the sad looks that accompanied the answers and stopped asking.

I stopped asking long before I could start asking questions that really mattered. One of those sleepless nights led Charlie and Braden on the fence. They talked about stuff they couldn't talk about whenever they were together with her brothers around. The fence was like their special place. And slowly, she started to realize that she had feelings for Braden. I don't think I've read a lot of female protagonists that were a bit boyish.

To be honest, I don't think I remembered reading one so reading about Charlie is refreshing. She wasn't the typical shy protagonist that couldn't even lift her finger. Charlie wasn't like that. She played football with her freakin 6 feet something brothers and their team mates. She was the most down-to-earth character ever. The thing I also loved about her character was how open it was to change.

How you see Charlie and her rough ends. How you see her grow into this more confident girl who knows her worth. I just love characters like that. See guys like Braden, only exists in books. He was too good to be true. He was the sweetest, sort-of-brother, neighbor ever. I want to have a next door neighbor like him.

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Braden was best friends with Charlie's older brother, Gage. And just with that, you'll know things were going to be quite messy. I wasn't entirely sure about his intentions. But towards the end, I guess it explained why he said the things he said. And I loved him even more. I need a Braden in my life. Growing up as the eldest daughter, I never experienced that kind of protectiveness from anyone. My dad wasn't too strict because he trusted me so it would have been cool to have that kind of experience.

Older brothers who would kick some stupid guy's ass when I get hurt or something like that. Of course, there would be disadvantages to that too. Like not being able to go out in peace because your brothers might be around the corner watching your every move. Anyways, Charlie's brothers are just so cool. I also really loved Charlie's dad. He was such a sweet dad. He was strict, but not really. I saw how he tried to make sure Charlie grew up well even when he couldn't really relate to some of the girl stuff that Charlie goes through.

And I loved seeing that. He was never just a dad in this book. He was Charlie's dad. But mind you, there was no juice spilt at all in this book. This was just a sweet and heart-warming story about a girl who think she's falling for her brother's best friend. And it was just so adorably cute. The chemistry between Charlie and Braden was so cute!!! I can't even emphasize how good they were together. I ship them so hard.

Even when the other guy comes along. I still want Charlie and Braden together. They knew so much about each other that it's absolutely insane for them not to fall in love with each other. I want something like that. I want it so freakin bad. I absolutely fell in love with the characters. They were so well rounded and realistic. I love the relationship of every characters in this book.

Charlie's relationship with her father, her brothers, and Braden. Then there were her new found friends. I really like Kasie West's writing. It has that certain appeal to it that would really get you reading. The cover is really cute. I really like the cover. The title is pretty much related to what this book is about. Charlie is a pretty relatable character. I liked how she wasn't the perfect barbie type character. She didn't really know a lot about guys and makeup and its okay. I absolutely love Charlie and Braden's relationship.

I wish I had a friend like that. I thought the ending was a bit hurried. The plot regarding Charlie's mom was a bit rushed for me too. I don't think it would be that easy to get over the truth that was revealed about her mom. I thought that wasn't played too well in my opinion. I would have wanted to learn more about her mother and what happened.

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Even though I loved the chemistry between Charlie and Braden, I thought it was a bit cliche. But it wasnt bad in any way. Just a bit cliched. I couldn't find anything on this book that I particularly really hated so that's good. I really liked On the Fence and would definitely be reading more books from Kasie West. The story wasn't one that would leave you heartbroken and crying. It was just a simple story about a girl and a guy who didn't know they were already falling in love. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is just looking for a feel good clean romance that would make your smile all throughout reading the book.

Jul 16, Jiana rated it liked it. I wasn't really enjoying this at first but then it turned quite enjoyable! Regardless, it was still a very light read and perfect for those wanting an easy book to read. I quite like her style, except how her MCs always get together at the end of the book and I barely get enough page time of them as a couple.

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It includes some sad themes, but Kasie West manages to balance the sad and the cute aspects of the book pretty well. Braden, like all of West's male MCs, is cute and sweet. He and Charlie are great together and I liked their relationship development. As for Charlie's family, I loved how caring and supportive they were of each other, especially her 3 brothers. They were supportive, understanding and always there for her whenever she needed them and I honestly loved that! Sibling relationships are always great in books.

All in all, Kasie West is definitely my go-to author when I'm looking for cute and light reads. View all 3 comments. Dreams are messages, things our minds want us to learn. Recurring dreams can be really important messages. The often come in the form of nightmares. Recurring dreams could represent real-life problem that hasn't been dealt with or resolved.

Overcoming or resolving that problem could help one move past the recurring dream. Writing is as usual exceptional as West- Best one. Exploring and infatuation Teenager would precisely loved that. Aug 20, Beth rated it liked it Shelves: So I think I was being a bit of a grouch yesterday, I can't knock it down that much when I did enjoy it and I only had one issue so I'm going to tweak this review slightly I knew what I was getting myself in for.

I wanted a nice and easy contemporary read, we all have those moments right? I mean I really enjoyed P. It was one of those books you couldn't help but smile at. I mean it definitely had those moments. The main character Charlie is a tomboy, and she thought she had to act a certain way and chnage who she was to get a boy to like her. Not only that, but I find her to be slightly judgemental. So after my little rant I realise it's the pressures of a teenager and she can she what she's doing and doesn't want it to happen, it was good to see how she developed!

I really liked Charlies family, and I had a soft spot for her dad especially when it came to the book, I'm sorry bit it was TOO adorable not only that but I liked Amber as well. The back story for the family was pretty sad, but I don't really know how they handled everything. I kind of liked Braden, it's hard to explain because sometimes I'd like him and then others when he'd act up and not be very nice, I'd be like why are you doing this?! Overall it was okay, it was what I needed and still need would of probably liked this more if I found the main characters to be more likeable.

Aug 10, Angela marked it as to-read Shelves: Two books for ?? Feb 06, Jillian bookishandnerdy rated it it was ok. Ok here's the thing You gotta put some cute moments into the book. In my opinion, there were none. I just didn't enjoy this at all. The only reason i kept reading was because i was reading for the rainbowthon and it's not very long or hard to read. I feel like the main character was so boring and blah. And Charlie, the MC, and Braden had zero chemistry. It all just felt very forced. The reason I didn't give it 1 star was because it wasn't absolutely horribl Ok here's the thing The reason I didn't give it 1 star was because it wasn't absolutely horrible, and i can see why some people can like this book.

I am not one of those people. Overall, a blah story with blah characters. Rating - 4 stars? I'm having an issue with the rating here. I really enjoyed it and it was just what I needed but Kasie West's books are pretty basic. There isn't a lot of plot in them, they're the trashy romance books that you need once in a while. That is not an insult. I've read a lot of fantasy books lately but now an again I have needed a easy contemporary to read. I really liked the characters. I really liked Charlie, it was refreshing to see a main character who is such a tomboy.

I reall Rating - 4 stars? I really enjoyed her sarcasm and how she was so strong both emotionally and physically. I fell for Braden so much, I absolutely adored him. He was my favourite character and I fell in love with his character. I loved her brothers, they were hilarious, fun and I loved how they didn't treat Charlie as just their little sister. They treated her with so much respect and just like them which I loved. I especially had a soft spot for Gage. The relationship wasn't too full on. It wasn't just about the 'love' between them, it was more friendship being built up which I thought was amazing.

I had two big issues. One of them was when Charlie at the start of the book was quite rebellious and she ended up getting a speeding ticket? She didn't try and act out and her personality instantly changed after her dad was mad but she'd got into this trouble before? It didn't make sense. The second issue was also with Charlie when she started working. Her boss assumed her mum was alive and Charlie didn't correct her and pretended she was alive. I get that she didn't want sympathy but how could you lie about your mum who sadly isn't here anymore? I didn't like that at all.

I finished this in two sittings, one being late at night and the next morning. It was pretty good. I would definitely recommend reading this if you're in a book slump or need an easy book after heavy fantasies. But libraries are also, for example, places that people, who may not have computers, who may not have internet connections, can go online without paying anything: Librarians can help these people navigate that world. I do not believe that all books will or should migrate onto screens: And the reason there are still sharks around is that sharks are better at being sharks than anything else is.

Physical books are tough, hard to destroy, bath-resistant, solar-operated, feel good in your hand: They belong in libraries, just as libraries have already become places you can go to get access to ebooks, and audiobooks and DVDs and web content. A library is a place that is a repository of information and gives every citizen equal access to it. That includes health information. And mental health information. What the libraries of the future will be like is something we should be imagining now.

Literacy is more important than ever it was, in this world of text and email, a world of written information. We need to read and write, we need global citizens who can read comfortably, comprehend what they are reading, understand nuance, and make themselves understood. Libraries really are the gates to the future. So it is unfortunate that, round the world, we observe local authorities seizing the opportunity to close libraries as an easy way to save money, without realising that they are stealing from the future to pay for today.

They are closing the gates that should be open. Or to put it another way, our children and our grandchildren are less literate and less numerate than we are. They are less able to navigate the world, to understand it to solve problems. They can be more easily lied to and misled, will be less able to change the world in which they find themselves, be less employable. All of these things. And as a country, England will fall behind other developed nations because it will lack a skilled workforce.

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