The Best Girl

The Best Girl
By Emma Harrison
HarperTeen, 2008. 275 pgs. Young Adult

Farrah Jane Morris has reinvented herself during her first semester of college--she's Jane Morris, a fearless journalist who isn't afraid to stand up for herself. However, over Christmas break, her brother is getting married at an elite resort, and Jane's back to being Farrah, the rich tomboy who has never seemed to live up to her mother's expectations for her. When Farrah/Jane finds out her crush, Connor, works at the hotel--and that he doesn't exactly like the rich guests--she pretends to be a nanny. As she tries to be Jane with Connor and Farrah with her family, she's also dealing with feeling like she's never going to be "girl" enough for anyone.

This is a fluffy, fun read, but it also had more substance than I anticipated. I was just looking for a light, quick read for my Christmas break, and while this book was a great pick for that, it gets extra points for the added layer of depth that comes with Jane's insecurities about her femininity.

AE