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Coming Up for Air (Hundred Oaks Book 8) Kindle Edition
Swim. Eat. Shower. School. Snack. Swim. Swim. Swim. Dinner. Homework. Bed. Repeat.
All of Maggie's focus and free time is spent swimming. She's not only striving to earn scholarships—she's training to qualify for the Olympics. It helps that her best friend, Levi, is also on the team, and cheers her on. But Levi's already earned an Olympic tryout, so Maggie feels even more pressure to succeed. And it's not until Maggie's away on a college visit that she realizes how much of the "typical" high school experience she's missed by being in the pool.
No one to shy away from a challenge, Maggie decides to squeeze the most out of her senior year. First up? Making out with a guy. And Levi could be the perfect candidate. After all, they already spend a lot of time together. But as Maggie slowly starts to uncover new feelings for Levi, how much is she willing to sacrifice in the water to win at love?
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSourcebooks Fire
- Publication dateJuly 4, 2017
- Reading age14 - 17 years
- Grade level8 - 12
- File size1558 KB
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
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"The writing and plotting will appeal to the intended audience and perfectly balance intense sports play-by-play with romance. In her quest to explore her sexuality, Maggie prioritizes her desires and needs. She is always in the driver’s seat, which is not often the case for female characters in YA fiction. Kenneally provides readers with a realistic model of sexual behavior that emphasizes safe sex practices. Hand this title to those who enjoy Kasie West, Morgan Matson, and Emery Lord." ― School Library Journal
"This lighthearted romance has all the trademarks of a Kenneally novel: a strong female lead, a sexy male love interest, and a complicated relationship fraught with sexual tension. Fans of the author’s Hundred Oaks series won’t be disappointed as they watch Maggie’s and Levi’s friendship move in a new direction, and the competitive and uncertain element of Maggie’s future in swimming makes the page turning all the more enjoyable." ― Publishers Weekly
"This novel addresses teen questions about sexuality frankly and openly… The author’s likable characters highlight issues of libido and trust in an even-handed way. Maggie’s coming-of-age journey resolves her quest with the realization that everybody must decide for themselves their personal priorities at this crucial life stage. It is about learning that not everyone fits the same mold, and that is okay. Young readers who are anxious about the road ahead will appreciate this author’s honest approach." ― VOYA Magazine
"Readers looking for an authentic teen experience and realistic characters will love COMING UP FOR AIR. Kenneally always makes sure to include some Easter eggs for those who have followed the entire series, and COMING UP FOR AIR is full of them." ― TeenReads.com
"Maggie's present-tense narration is rich with the details of elite student athletics, and she is cleareyed in her exploration of her sexuality, including a look at college hookup culture that manages to be very funny. The frank depiction of female teenage sexuality elevates this series entry." ― Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Growing up in Tennessee, MIRANDA KENNEALLY dreamed of becoming an Atlanta Brave, a country singer (cliché!), or a UN interpreter. Instead she writes and works for the State Department in Washington, D.C., where George W. Bush once used her shoulder as an armrest. Miranda loves Twitter, Star Trek and her husband. Visit mirandakenneally.com
Product details
- ASIN : B06XRKGPL6
- Publisher : Sourcebooks Fire (July 4, 2017)
- Publication date : July 4, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 1558 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Not Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 306 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 149263011X
- Best Sellers Rank: #742,817 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
Miranda Kenneally enjoys reading and writing young adult literature, and loves Star Trek, music, sports, Mexican food, Twitter, coffee, and her husband. She is from Tennessee but now lives in Arlington, Virginia.
Visit www.mirandakenneally.com!
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Well, from the first first chapter I knew Miranda Kenneally was going to deliver. Coming Up For Air was everything I was hoping it would be, and more. It's funny, deliciously embarrassing at times, full of swoon worthy moments and also tugs on the heart strings. This book truly captures what it's like to be young and trying to figure out who you are, while dealing with family, friends, school, passions and falling in love.
I appreciate that while this is a YA book, it isn't all fluff. There are real struggles and issues that every girl goes through, and I love that we get to watch Maggie's journey to finding herself. And Levi? Sigh. He is too cute for words!
Maggie is so sweet and real super easy to relate to. Levi is her best friend and emotional rock, so sweet and funny just adored him. Both super intense focused athletes and extremely talented swimmers with bright futures. Their struggle to balance home, swimming, friends, family and an attempt at a social life is beautifully written. Looking forward to more from this author.
I absolutely fell in love with Maggie and Levi. I loved their friendship and the growth of that friendship into more. I also could not get over the fact that Levi is just always reading. You cannot go wrong with a swimming/ Harry Potter reading main character. Maggie and Levi are precious and I loved them.
They also had an incredible support system in their family, their coach, their friends and that's always nice to see. I love to see YA where adults actually exist and support the characters.
Basically the thing that drives this book is the sexual escapades. So if you're also a horny teenager, you'll probably love it. If you're not . . . you'll probably notice the lack of effort put into the protagonist and her story line, too.
Top reviews from other countries
Maggie and Levi are swimmers. They are in the midst of trying to qualify for the Olympics. I did not feel the chemistry between them, like I have with Miranda's other couples. Maybe it was because the story, being set in such a competitive individualized environment, didn't allow that chemistry to develop.
If you are a fan of the hundred oaks series, definitely read this book because you get some awesome insight into stories gone by.