Pitch: A novel about teen romance is a familiar story, yet one that grabbles with individual maturation while being thrown into the middle of romance is popular by demand. Given that today many teens are continuously faced with new obstacles, this novel represents the inner turmoil that comes with societal expectations. While by design this novel resembles other stories in its genre, it meets the demand of the adolescents by providing a discourse on the effectiveness of communication and intention, whether it be for the individual or in terms of the romance. Common Denominator is needed in the adolescent market because it demonstrates compromise, and the elements of real world situations are relatable to teenagers in a multitude of ways. This novel builds upon Fifteen by Beverly Clearly, and like its predecessor, Common Denominator is a timeless classic. However, in addition to the development of the romance plot, it succeeds to discuss the maturation of the adolescent.
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Isabelle Rivers, a 17-year-old Williams High School student, has harbored a crush on Finn Davingport for the past two years. Although she has told herself time-and-time again that she is not defined by her relationship status, she cannot help but feel inadequate in herself. Her best friend Stacey has been encouraging her to be confident and to take the lead. Who says girls cannot ask out boys? However, Isabelle is not sure if Finn is even remotely interested.
Finn Davingport, an 18-year-old Williams High School student, has had his head in his books with dreams of becoming a dentist. All the girls chase and fawn over him hoping that he will take notice in them, however, none of them are genuine in their intentions. Until he meets Isabelle, a girl he thinks is "something else." His best friend Nathan has other ideas, reminding him that he has his future to think about, but Finn cannot seem to get Isabelle off his mind.
Will Isablle have the courage to speak to Finn? Will Finn make the first move? Or will they meet in the middle over their mutual feelings? Will they work out, or will reality tear them apart?
"Elizabeth Vlasyuk has done it again in Common Denominator, a story about facing your feelings while trying to discover who you are. Isabelle and Finn are two souls searching for that common denominator!" - Rainbow Rowell, Goodreads Author of Eleanor & Park
"A story full of inner battle. To love or not to love, and to be or not to be. Two teenagers learning how to communicate their intentions through the mess that is High School." - Jerry Bernard, The Critic Novel
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Hi Liz,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the character description for Stacey, particular the "I live where you vacation." It gives me Zoe from Ms. Marvel vibes. I like the cover as well and the general idea to write a romance novel that fits within the classics of the genre. I do wonder why it is called Common Denominator. The title suggests that one of the characters is a math nerd, or something. It's also not necessary to include the original drafts of the blurb since you typed it up as well.