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Lindsey has always relied on God, but when she feels unnoticed and unappreciated, who will she turn to for security: God or her new boyfriend?
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Lindsey feels alone, like no one truly understands her. That is, until she meets Noah, who possesses a calm self-confidence that Lindsey craves. But what price will she pay to escape to the comfort of Noah’s soft words and strong arms?
This novel uses the power of story to challenge teens to discover the relevance of faith. Young adults will identify with Lindsey’s feelings of insecurity and uncertainty. Promoting a personal trust in God, this story awakens the imagination through personal discovery, dynamic characters, and unexpected plot twists.
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ISBN-13:
9781600066221
Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.25
Cover: Paperback
176
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$12.99
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good read but not for my 14 year old!!
The writing was great and the story line was well written as well. However, I gave it one star for the sole purpose of regretting allowing my 14 year old to read this book. Though this book may be good for a teenager who has experienced sex and the issues in this book, it is NOT a book for one who hasn't. My daughter doesn't need to read the steamy details to get a better understanding of things.
The moral was not in your face but more as a side note, in my opinion. I'm sure many loved this book but after reading it myself I was left in shock. Maybe we are just way too in love with Jesus and holiness than most "Christians" are. There are other ways to address these issues with our children than through this book.
Posted by
Sabrina
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12/31/2010 2:54:51 PM
Book Review: Hot by Laura Smith
The book talks about primarily what teenagers face – the need to belong, problems with the family, school and friends. The book reinforces the importance of having good parents and even church family for support system.
Read more: http://www.marriageandbeyond.com/2010/09/21/book-review-hot-by-laura-smith/
Posted by
Jennifer Aspacio
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12/2/2010 6:01:46 AM
Hot by Laura L. Smith
This book is great if you love stories about teens and their problems. “Hot” talks about many subjects teens face such as problems with siblings, parents, friends, school, fitting in, sex etc…
Lindsey loves the Lord and has great parents, but troubles push her into something she isn’t ready for. “Hot” shows how important it is to have family and having your parents around. Lindsey finds herself trapped a in world of popularity, style and boys. She is torn between principles she has grown up with and the temptations that face many young people today.
Read this book and follow Lindsey, her friends and family as they try to do what’s right. I enjoyed this book, but the ending ended right in the middle of a very important part where Lindsey was talking to her boyfriend. I think it would have been better to finish the conversation before ending the book.
I highly recommend this book to all young people and their parents. It really gives you insight into what needs to be talked about and discussed.
Posted by
Wanda Chamberlain
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9/6/2010 1:15:26 PM
Sex addressed openly
Lindsey can't believe when a gorgeous hockey player named Noah talks to her in the hall at school and then continues to pay attention to her. As they begin to date, Lindsey concludes Noah is different from the other guys who've shown interest in her. They only wanted to grope her, but Noah likes hanging out with Lindsey. But when the passion starts to heat up between Noah and Lindsey and the tension flares up at her home, Lindsey must decide what's most important to her.
The novel examines (in a pretty true-to-life scenario) an issue that is very important for teens today and is often not addressed well by their churches. That issue is sexuality. The topic can be controversial because people wonder how much detail is too much. Yet too little detail only invites teens to learn their information from a multitude of other sources. Smith addresses the topic openly, but she's careful about details. She does a good job walking the line between necessary and too much.
Hot is written totally from Lindsey's perspective in present tense verbs. While this perspective allows a realistic, in-the-moment view of the events, it also requires a total presence inside the mind of a teen girl. At times, I think consistency is lacking. For instance, Lindsey thinks she's pretty (10), and not as in "God made us all, so we're all pretty in different ways." Many girls are pretty, but we often see ourselves more harshly than other people do. Furthermore, Lindsey comes off as very shallow and appearance-oriented in one moment (27), and then in the next moment, she's talking about different theological views (28). We all have more than one side, but her sides can be a little hard to reconcile within the limited characterization Smith can do in a shorter novel. But if you can accept such limitations, Hot could provide an opening into thinking about or discussing the Christian youth's approach to sex.
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Rachelle Dawson, No-Spoilers Book Reviews
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8/18/2010 11:18:49 AM
A Must Read
Lindsey has emerged from an ugly duckling to a beautiful young woman who dresses like a model. She should be happy but inside she feels empty. Her parents are so caught up with her rebellious sister and Lindsey feels alone. She thinks no one understands her until she meets Noah. He possesses a calm confidence and Lindsey wants this for herself.
She finds herself caught up in world of popularity, fashion and boys. She is torn between values she has grown up with and the temptations that face our teenagers today. She is haunted by questions that she cannot find answers to. Will Lindsey discover what matters most before she becomes even more entangled in the new world she has discovered?
This book will be an invaluable addition to any teenage girl's library. I recommend that parents read this book to understand the problems and questions that face our young girls today. I recommend this book highly and am looking forward to reading other books by this author.
I received a free copy of Hot from Navpress in exchange for an open and honest review.
Posted by
Doretta Mills
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7/12/2010 10:07:19 AM
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