Mia Fizz

I'll admit it, the cover is what caught my interest on this one. It just screams 'teeny', energy and fun...and it does portray exactly the atmosphere of this read.

Mia's swimming in success, thanks to her Youtube videos, and keeps more than busy. She's loving every moment of it and still keeps her family at the top of her priority wish. Well, mostly. Her younger sister's birthday is quickly coming up, and Mia still has no clue what to give her. To complicate matters, her sister points out that the Youtube videos have been following the same theme—makeup. Well, it's time to shake things up (at least, that's what her sister and parents say, and Mia does take their advice seriously). So now, she's adding a little pizzazz with a fan-takeover. Add the still missing birthday present and a cute guy and everything might go topsy-turvy fast.

I'm always a little cautious when I grab up a book written by a well-known figure, especially when it circles around their own lives. But in this case, it works wonderfully. Mia Fizz might be using her own life, but she allows the Mia in the tale to take on a very independent role. Mia, the character, never feels like a copy, nor does the book ever come across as if it's a telling of someone's life. This one feels more like one of those wonderfully, wholesome and simply fun to watch Disney shows (like iCarly, Victorious, and Co.).

The book is short, sweet, and packed with energy. There's never a boring moment as Mia swings from one event to the next. While some cause slight problems to be solved, others are simply enjoyable. It's a nice mix, keeps a very light-hearted atmosphere, and touches upon simple, day-to-day problems, everyone faces in one form or another. There's also an atmosphere of honesty as friends, acne, crushes and family meet the ups and downs of everyday life. There's moments of embarrassment, which are funny and yet, hit home, nervousness, and stepping out of the comfort zone...and not necessarily in huge, amazing ways, but circumstances teens simply experience in life. So, I'm giving this one a huge thumbs up and believe lots of tweens and middle graders will enjoy it.

I received an ARC and simply enjoyed the read.… (mehr)