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Overview

Davie Jones—an ugly duckling growing up in small-town Mississippi with a mother who couldn't get any meaner—is positive her life couldn't be any worse. Just when she's resigned herself to her fate, she sees a movie that will change her life—Sixteen Candles. But in her case, life doesn't imitate art. Tormented in school and hopelessly in unrequited love with a handsome football player, Davie finds it bittersweet to dream of Molly Ringwald endings. When a cruel school prank goes too far, Davie leaves the life she knows and reinvents herself in the glittery world of Hollywood—as a beautiful and successful lounge singer. Just as she's about to ride off into the L.A. sunset, the past comes back with a vengeance, threatening to crush Davie's dreams—and break her heart again.

With wholly original characters and a cinematic storyline, 32 Candles introduces Ernessa T. Carter, a new voice in fiction with smarts, attitude, and sassiness to spare.

Editorial Reviews

Booklist (starred review)
“[A] captivating debut. . . . With all the charm of a clever romantic comedy and peopled by appealing, memorable characters, Carter’s first novel is a winner on all fronts.”
Publishers Weekly
This debut novel of longing for family, love, and acceptance finds some interesting territory before settling too early into inevitability. Davidia Jones, a nerdy child of poverty, is abused by her alcoholic mother and despicable father and is the subject of merciless taunting at her high school. But it's the "Molly Ringwald Ending" that guides this fragile 15-year-old when she bolts town with a lesbian trucker named Mama Jane and lands a gig as a '40s-style chanteuse in L.A. With a little Hollywood stardust, she redefines herself and begins living the life she's dreamed of--until James, the rich golden boy she had a crush on back home, walks into her nightclub. Not knowing their connected past, James promptly goes gaga for the overhauled Davie, whose need for sweet revenge adds a welcome dark edge to an otherwise predictable trajectory toward self-empowerment. New Agey embellishments (an "atonement list") seem like a misstep for a spirited heroine stuck in a middling narrative. (July)
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“This is an easy 5 out of 5 stars and one of my top five favorite fiction novels I’ve ever read in my entire adulthood.”
Booklist
“[A] captivating debut. . . . With all the charm of a clever romantic comedy and peopled by appealing, memorable characters, Carter’s first novel is a winner on all fronts.”
Essence
“This summer’s juiciest beach read. . . . Carter winds up this disarmingly moving tale with not one but many surprises, in which both Davie and you will win.”
Network Journal
“First-time novelist Ernessa T. Carter has created a quirky and likable character in Davidia ‘Davie’ Jones.”
The Afro-American Newspapers (DC/Baltimore)
“The author creates a heroine that is multifaceted, quirky, humorous and above all, endearing. . . . 32 Candles [is] a laugh-out-loud read. . . . Hang on for the ride.”
Kirkus Reviews
A debut tragicomic romance about a woman's dark past catching up to her. Glamorous Los Angeles lounge singer Davie Jones grew up Davidia Jones in a poor, abusive, fatherless family in small-town Mississippi. Beaten into literal silence by her prostitute mother, Davie becomes the invisible girl. When the rich Farell family comes to town, Davie falls in love with the Farell heir, James. When his sister, the cartoonishly evil Veronica, finds out, she pulls a prank that proves to be the last straw for Davie, who packs up and runs away. Years later, James and the now successful, charming and vocal Davie cross paths again, and this time, James falls madly in love with her, though the author seems better at describing their steamy sex life than their emotional connection. Veronica reappears and threatens the careful, delicate facade Davie has built for herself since high school. The more frivolous scenes are offset by some surprisingly sober moments. The verbal and physical abuse from Davie's mother and the school bullying Davie is subjected to are potent and well rendered. Equally touching are the meaningful relationships she forms in L.A. with a truck driver-turned-savior Mama Jones and the gruff nightclub owner, Nicky-easily the most enjoyable member of the cast of characters. Davie and the story take their inspiration from the classic '80s hit Sixteen Candles, but sometimes the parallels go too far. The narrative would have more impact if it didn't dismiss every disturbing moment with a scene straight out of a romantic comedy. The love object, James, is as thick as cardboard and twice as boring. Davie is by turns heroic and psychotic, but the simple fact that she is a survivor is enough to keep readers rooting for her, though sometimes only barely. The pacing is steady and having the narrative jump back in time once or twice keeps the plot moving and the fairly shocking revelations coming. Uneven but spottily entertaining. Agent: Sarah Jane Freymann/Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061957857
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 6/28/2011
  • Pages: 352
  • Sales rank: 182,843
  • Product dimensions: 5.30 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Ernessa T. Carter

Ernessa T. Carter blogs at www.fierceandnerdy.com. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's MFA program, she now lives in Los Angeles. 32 Candles is her first novel.

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  • Posted January 25, 2011

    You won't want to put it down!

    The story was captivating, the heroine was full of surprises, many situations were laugh-out-loud hilarious, and the plot had so many unexpected twists and turns that I couldn't put it down.

    This was the first title I purchased for my brand new NOOK Color - an awesome way to christen my NOOK...and an outstanding novel by young, new author with a promising future. I can't wait for Ms. Carter's next book!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 30, 2011

    Luvz it!

    I love this book! Didn't want to put it down. Funny as hell and real. Davie rocks ;)

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 6, 2011

    Don't Sleep On This One!

    I was drawn to this book because it seemed like an ugly duckling becomes a swan type of story. It is. But in the most unconventional sort of way. This is a great read. I would actually read a sequel for this one and hope that it is already in the works!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 27, 2012

    Great Read

    Totally enjoyed the book-especially for a first time author. Enjoyed it so much that I went to look for some of her other stuff, which is how I found out that this was her only deal>

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 24, 2012

    Great Story

    Haven't had a good read like this in awhile...I laughed, cried and wished for my own Jake Ryan! I fell in love with each character, I will definitely be reading this again!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 23, 2012

    Great story with a perfect ending

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 30, 2012

    Glad I purchased this book.

    I do manange to put this book down and walk away for a while, but it truly is a page turner when you pick it back up.

    Wishing Monkey Night all the best in life, and remember, you are beautiful in HIS eyes.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 19, 2012

    If you are looking for soapy romance this book is for you

    I found the story trite and the characters very under developed. This is a good read if you are still in middle school and well written and developed plot lines are not important. The Tyler Perry version of literature.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 7, 2012

    Highly Recommended

    I loved the main character! This is a well told story.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 31, 2011

    Loved it!!!!

    This book was wonderful. I could not put it down. The author took alot of time devolping the characters and story line. There are twists and turns that you don't expect which makes you love and appreciate the ending even more. I would definetly recommend reading it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 23, 2011

    My kind of story!

    I loved this story just as much as I loved the movie 16 Candles. The writing was engaging, the story wasn't too typical, and actually had substance. There were some great twists that I didnt't even see coming. A great read, I could go on and on!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 17, 2011

    Loved it

    This book was funny sad and fab! I loved Davie she was flawed but we loved her for it. Couldnt put it down.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 4, 2011

    Great book.

    I LOVED this book. I want to read it again! I will be looking for more books from this author.

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  • Posted August 10, 2011

    Chapter 22...OMG!!

    This book is a must read. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 8, 2011

    Cute & Quirky

    Cute & quirky.

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  • Posted August 7, 2011

    A MUST-Read!!

    This book had my attention from the beginning to the end. I felt every emotion that Davie, the main character, felt. It was an amazing book. I finished it last night but I'm still thinking about it today.

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  • Posted July 11, 2011

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  • Posted July 6, 2011

    Great read

    Loved this book! Not your typical love story.

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  • Posted April 22, 2011

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    I Couldn't Put it Down!

    What do you get when you combine growing up in the South, 80's movies, and an ecclectic protagonist who 's trying to find herself? 32 Candles by Ernessa T. Carter. Carter's witty writing style along with her ability to create a mind movie with each scene makes this literary work stand out from all the others. Davie's adventures are so unpredictable which is refreshing in this day and age when most writers follow the same genre formula that leaves no room for surprise. I highly recommend this book to fiction lovers who appreciate a writer with an uncanny sense of humor and the ability to make words jump of the page so that the characters come alive.

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  • Posted April 12, 2011

    interesting....heartfelt

    loved this book. great story and page turner...never boring

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