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Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress was a great read; I started it and finished it all in one day. It wasn't just the fact that I really liked Nicolette and felt like I knew her already, I liked the unique plot and the important messages the novel was relaying. Friendship and family had big roles in Top Ten Uses and honesty did, too. I really liked Alison and Nicolette's friendship and I'm glad everything worked out for them in the end. I could see Alison's side as well as Nic's so I think it was fair how they worked things out. I knew from the start I didn't like Rascal, he was one of those playboy's who just make you want to cringe. Jared was a great character and his and Nic's relationship was so cute. One thing about Top Ten Uses was the characters- they were just how I expected- Kylie was the beautiful, popular girl dating the "hot" football star, while Nic and Alison were just gliding by under the radar. It was cute, and maybe a little predictable, but I really enjoyed it.
All in all, Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress was really good. This was Tina Ferraro's debut novel for teens, so I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of her books. I really liked the ending of Top Ten Uses and it was a cause I'd never known about before. Donating your prom dress so more girls get to have their special moment is a great thing to do, especially since most girls never wear theirs again, I'll definitely have to find out more about it. The cover also really fit the book. It was pink and frilly and the dress with numbers was a great idea!
In addition, Top Ten Uses is a great read for any girl. It shows how important friendships are, and that sometimes you need to compromise. Nicolette's life was complicated at times, but she proved that you can overcome anything if you believe you can. If you're looking for a light, chick-lit read, with great sub-plots and characters, Top Ten Uses For An Unworn Prom Dress is the book for you. Also, I loved the headings of each chapter that shared a use for an unworn prom dress- very cute and original. Looking forward to reading more books by this author in the future.
Rating;
Plot: 9.5/10
Characters: 9/10
Ending: 10/10
Enjoyment: 9.5/10
Cover: 9/10
Overall: 47/50= 94%
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Posted February 8, 2007
There is something to say about a to-die-for pink prom dress and Tina Ferraro tells it perfectly in Top Ten Uses of an Unworn Prom Dress. Tina spins a story filled with laughter and tears as we follow the lengths one teen will go to keep her normal life from falling apart. This novel is any girl's guide to best friends, hot guys, and one fabulous prom dress!
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.There are some books that make you want to rip your roots out of your head (example), and then there are some that are so easy and breezy to read/comprehend, that you can't keep your hands off it. Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress by Tina Ferraro was a book of the latter description. There's nothing that I like better in a book, than the style it portrays, of "beach read".
Tina Ferraro makes reading so fun. Not only was the plot lively and enjoyable, but her style is just so...me. I felt like I was Nic, I felt like I could apply to all the concerns she had.
Every girl has gotten her heart b r o k e n by a guy she's smitten with. Every girl has experienced unrequited love within the high school hierarchy, because there's always that one boy she's in love with, that's put his heart in another girl's hands. Well, that's Nic.
See, she gets asked to prom by the boy of her dreams, but, nightmare of all nightmares: the night of, his out-of-town girlfriend is suddenly so in-town, and she gets stood up. The horror!
But maybe getting stood up by a guy who you've always liked, but never really gotten to know, isn't so bad after all. Maybe it'll give you freedom to do other things, like practice for the volleyball team, or maybe, just maybe, you'll have room to realize that your crush was superficial, and that there's someone else out there, who'll be good to you like they really mean it. And you never know --there just might be a better use for that unworn prom dress (still hanging in your closet), that will make skipping prom all the more worthwhile, that you would never have imagined.
With the quirky and intriguing voice of a distressed high school student that every girl has been, Tina Ferraro creates a fast-paced, heartwarming page-turner that teaches you the value of the prettier things in life, and the value of a really nice prom dress too.
Rating: 8 hearts- Would recommend to lots of really good friends. ????????
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Nicolette is somewhat obsessed with The Dress that she didn't get to wear to prom. It's not exactly "unworn" since she wears it in her room a lot. (Probably more than she would have at prom.) Nic tries to get over the jerk that broke her heart while having problems at home and with her best friend and her best friend's brother.
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Posted June 6, 2009
This book was really good. The beginning started off slow, but the main character Nic is lovable and easy to like. I loved the tension between Jared and Rascal. I loved the relationship between Jared and Nic, and Nic and Rascal. Toward the middle, it starts to get a lot better. Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress is the kind of book you'd want to read again. It's a fun and easy read. I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read.
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Posted October 6, 2008
i bought this book a while bakc and have read it at least 4 zillion times over. its such a good book, especially for any teenage girls who want a break from reality, who want a little happy ending.
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Posted July 14, 2008
This book was altogether pretty good. While the beginning was quite slow and I wanted to put it down several times, later in the book I really started to enjoy it... I couldn't put it down! I loved the many different twists to the story and I was very satisfied at the end... although I wish it was longer! I recommend this book to any teenage girl... even if you're stuck in the beginning, I promise it gets better!
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Posted August 22, 2007
I think EVERYBODY should read this book it is probably the best book I have ever read, when you start to read it, it just pulls you in and you feel like you actually ARE this person going through all this trouble! It's an OUTSTANDING book!!!
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Posted July 7, 2007
This is the BEST book i have EVER read! It is so cute! It is a MUST READ for all girls! I love all the characters and the plot!
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Posted May 7, 2007
I think that this book is really great. It tells a great story of a girl dealing with her teen age problems boyfriends, friends, rumors, and a unworn prom dress. I think that this is a great book to show the ups and downs of high school life.
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Posted April 15, 2007
This book is about a very confused teenaged girl. She is trying to deal with rude guys, prom, her divorced parents, and of course, and unworn prom dress. The author does a great job with this book because she tells it with humor and jokes. I would recomend this book to anybody!!
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Posted March 26, 2007
My new favorite book! Jared is the perfect guy and I now plan to marry him! p Nicolette is a relatable narrator with two gorgeous guys alonside her! I can't wait until more books by Tina Ferraro are published!
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Posted May 13, 2012
I really did enjoy this book....even though it was a quick read, it was great. The beginning,the middle and the end was geat, if i were you i would read it.
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Posted February 2, 2012
WHAT ARE THE TOP TEN USES FOR AN UNWORN PROM DRESS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted January 18, 2010
Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress was a great book that I could easily relate to. You follow a teenage girl named Nicolette as she goes through the typical trails and tribulations of high school, all the while trying to figure out what to do with an unworn prom dress. I myself am in high school and I feel that the author Tina Ferraro was spot on with all of the scenarios Nicolette came in counter with. Not to mention, it had a wonderful blend of comedy and romance. My favorite part of this book was being able to watch Nicolette go through some of the same problems I have gone through, and see how she reacted to them. This is an easy read that will keep you engaged for hours.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This story has a lovable main charecter with an abundance of personality. It wasn't a really deep book but it was so funny! I recomend for light reading and for anyone who likes a good laugh
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Posted September 14, 2008
I SOOO loved this book!! there was romance and fights and back-stabbing ...I loved it!!
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Posted November 21, 2007
At first, it was a little hard to get into this book. I don't know why, but I'm a fan of immediate drama or action. But as I got into the book, it got better. I think that the summary is misleading, though, because Nic's top ten uses for an unworm prom dress weren't crucial to the story. I liked the twists in this book. One thing I didn't like was how the sentences sounded too ... teenagery. Yeah, I know that's not a word, but you don't have to use 'like' or 'totally' or 'you know' or 'that is' too much to make the book easy to relate to. Other than that, this is a pretty good and quick book. I enjoyed it.
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Posted December 26, 2007
i think that the book was very hard to get into...at first it wasnt very good but then it got better at the end
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Posted October 23, 2007
I really liked this book. I finished it in a day. I couldn't wait to turn the next page. I loved this story and its characters. At the end it got a little too corny with unrealistic conversations, but otherwise it was pretty normal and realistic.
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