Donut Days

Donut Days
By Lara Zielin
G.P. Putnam's Son, 2009. 246 pgs. Young Adult

Emma's life is spinning out of control. Her parents are both pastors at their evangelical church, but recently a church member has "prophesied" that women shouldn't preach, stirring up the whole congregations. The man who made the prophesy is the father of a former friend of Emma's--and Emma's love interest. Estranged from her friends, and desperate to win a journalism contest that would give her a much-needed college scholarship, Emma heads to Crispy Dream, the donut store that will be opening soon, to interview people camped out for the grand opening. However, Emma's troubles follow her there.

I have mixed feelings about this book; there are endearing characters and an interesting dilemma. However, I also think the resolution came a little too quickly...and the bit of romance could have been a little more developed, for my personal tastes.

AE