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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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Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.25
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HOT topic is Christian teens and sex before marriage
HOT by Laura L. Smith is definitely an apt title for this contemporary young adult Christian novel, as this book is all about the HOT topic of teens getting HOT and bothered about S-E-X.
High school sophomore Lindsey was raised as a Christian who always believed you shouldn't have sex until you're married. Teenager hormones, popular friends, and junior hottie hockey player Noah all cause Lindsey to reevaluate the why and why not of waiting until she says, "I do" to do it.
The author does a fantastic job (especially in such a short book!) of portraying teen characters realistically through and through, especially with the "little details" such as teen girls' obsession with clothing by having Lindsey describe almost every outfit she wears. The dialogue is also spot on, compared to other YA books written by adult authors who use too many "like you knows" and other verbiage to try to mimic "teen speak."
I also love the descriptions in HOT. They are very unique depictions I've never seen used before, and author Smith uses "appropriate" items a teen would think about comparing things. Some examples are: "My cheeks are hotter than my 370-degree flatiron" and "I need Noah right now like a magazine needs a cover girl."
It's been over 20 years since I was a teenager, but I certainly remember having several of the same feelings and questions that Lindsey has on the subject of boys, insecurities, friend's opinions, family problems, and "good girl" behavior. I think both parents and their teen children can relate to having experienced at one point in their lives several of the situations in this book.
Quotes from Scripture are sprinkled throughout the whole novel, and there are also a couple of footnotes that refer to actual sermons. It's great too you can upload a free discussion guide here on the publisher's website, which includes passages from Scripture that are related to the questions. (http://www.navpress.com/product/9781600066221/Hot-Laura-L-Smith)
This is the first contemporary YA Christian novel I've read, and I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed it. It was also a sweet deal because I got the book for free on my Kindle. I discovered HOT through www.christianebookstoday.com, a website I came across because it's co-founded by Christian author Karen Baney, whose book NICKELS I also liked.
I certainly will check out other novels by author Laura L. Smith, and I'll recommend Hot to readers who enjoy the YA genre.
Posted by
Melinda Freeland
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1/31/2013 9:33:21 AM
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
Good discussion starter
from Goodreads: Lindsey feels alone, like no one truly understands her. That is, until she meets Noah, who possesses a calm self-assuredness 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.
My Take: I thought this was a good book to open up discussion between parents and teenage girls (and boys to a point) about finding your self worth inside your self and not on the outside or from someone else. Definitely a book needs to be read by the parents first then discussed when the teen is done reading it.
Posted by
Mindy
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7/10/2010 8:45:05 AM
Amazing story that reaches all teen girls
Hot… She Was Tempted To Give In. Right away this Navpress Novel grabs at you and calls for you to read it. Lindsey the main character of this book is a young sixteen year old girl. She dresses and looks like a model. With the money her dad has she is able to buy what she wants for the most part. Lindsey is on the dance team and has great friends, However her home life is not the best. Lindsey’s sister is constantly grabbing all of her parents attention. It’s bad enough that her father is never home, but when he actually is he spends all of his time trying to control the crazy sister. With no one even noticing what’s going on in Lindsey’s world she feels unloved and unattended to. Will she try to gain this attention from Noah her new boyfriend? Or will she remember God has always been there for her?
Hot really grabs at younger readers. Everything is suited to help relate to a younger crowd. Every feeling that the main character is going through may go through most teenagers minds.
I love the way that Laura Smith the author describes God’s desire for you to wait until marriage. Not so much that God just doesn’t like it. As Lindsey struggles with this desire to get closer to Noah she realizes God doesn’t just need you to wait. He is trying to help you, having sex is an intimate thing that should be saved for your husband. Sex brings you so close to someone that it should only be saved for the one person who will be there forever. Even if you really are in love at such a young age, you should save yourself for you. Maybe your boyfriend says he will marry you, if so why not wait. Sex is a huge responsibility.
The ending really caught my attention. I don’t want to give anything away but it really made the point get across. That in the end God is who you should love.
A close friend told me, A women’s heart should be so into God that a man has to seek The Lord to get to her.
Posted by
Truth Be Told Blog ~ Valorie
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7/9/2010 5:26:05 PM
Deals with a very relevant subject
Hot is the story of Lindsey Kraus, a high school sophomore who struggles like so many other girls her age, with self-esteem issues. Insecure about everything from her home life to her physical appearance, Lindsey faces the temptation of going too far when she falls in love for the very first time.
Although Lindsey has a good heart and loves God, she also loves Noah and finds herself on the fence about her convictions and personal beliefs. Planning to wait until she’s married to have sex may prove to be too lofty of a goal, as Lindsey and Noah grow more attracted to each other.
Overall, Hot shares an important message and I think that this book could be a good tool for parents to use as a means of opening up dialogue with their teens about this sensitive topic - however parental discretion should be used first.
I would suggest that any parent who is thinking of having their teen read this, read it first themselves to make sure the content is appropriate for their own personal tastes.
Posted by
Cafe Lily Book Reviews
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7/2/2010 11:14:59 AM
A MUST READ
Laura Smith remembers what it's like to be a teen girl. Hot captures the emotions and struggles of teenagers in the area of dating. Lindsey is a beautiful girl who feels invisible at home due to her rebellious sister's actions which take all of their parents' attention and energy. She attends the youth group at a local church with her good friend but is still lonely. All of the guys she has met seem to want only one thing, and she longs for someone to look beyond her physical beauty and love her for who she is on the inside. When she bumps into Noah at school, a guy she's only seen across the room at youth group, she is drawn to his kindness and self-confidence, and when he asks her out, she is thrilled. As they become closer and her home becomes tenser, Lindsey must decide whether to turn to God or Noah for comfort. What will it cost her?
This novel is an excellent portrayal of the temptations and struggles teens (even, and maybe especially, Christian teens!) face. The pull and tug of the desires that war within Lindsey's heart are realistically depicted, as are the consequences of wrong choices and the conviction of the Holy Spirit.
This is a must-read for teen girls and highly recommended. A free Discussion Guide is available for download from the publisher, making this an ideal book for a teen book club or study.
Posted by
Linda Attaway
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6/29/2010 9:20:39 PM
Couldn't put it down
The book is about a girl named Lindsey and she is trying to find out who she truly is inside and where she belongs. She meets Noah who seems to have all the answers she craves. When things get out of control between them~ she is forced to make the hardest decision of her life whether to choose God or Noah.
I liked how realistic it is and how it put a sense of what teenage girls go through everyday. I liked how Lindsey stood up for herself in the end of the book. This book drew me in and I was not able to put it down.
I think this would be a great book for people who are trying to find themselves and trying to get answers from God. If you have teens or are a teen this might be a good book for you.
Posted by
Lindsey Breault
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6/24/2010 8:56:29 PM
A Must Read
While this book is fairly short and the ending is abrupt, it has so much useful information in it. I think that not only high school students, but also anyone that’s single could greatly benefit from this book. I even recommend it for parents, because it’s always nice to have a refresher course on what it’s like to be a teenager.
This book covers the difficultly of staying pure in a relationship. It’s hard for everyone, even Christians. Even if you’ve lost your virginity, you can still rededicate yourself. God forgives and loves you no matter what. It addresses the emotional aspects of before and after losing one’s virginity.
This book shows the importance of keeping God in your life, and the importance of family and having your parents around.
It shows staying pure is a firm decision that needs to be made before dating is even thought about. If that decision is not made, there’s no way a person will stay pure. It will be entirely too easy. With that decision made, a couple can make sure they are not in a situation that would even allow anything to happen.
This book also addresses the issue of dancing. Here is an excerpt from the book about this issue:
“Linds, you look so sexy, and you go dancing like that, and you expect me to keep me hands off you?” He ruffles his hair. “This isn’t easy.”
I think this is a great book for a family to read and discuss! There’s so many underlying messages that can be taken away from reading it.
Posted by
Tammy Shelnut
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6/22/2010 8:42:50 PM
Great Story!
Lindsey Kraus is a sophomore in high school and a dancer in her schools dance team. Ever since her full makeover by her sister Kristine, she went from being the gawky kid in eighth grade to the pretty girl she always dreamed of being. Her new look drew in the boys and they started asking her out. The only problem was that they all seemed to be interested in one thing, something physical. Lindsey wanted someone that would listen to her and actually want to know her. Then, while rushing to class one day she ran into Noah Hornung, a Junior in the high schools hockey team. She really didn't know him much, but after that run-in she couldn't stop thinking about him. They began dating and Noah made her feel beautiful and loved. He listened to her and the problems she had at home with her family just seemed to go away when she was with him. One night at their youth group meeting, their pastor talked about the physical relationship God intended for a married couple to have. Lindsey always believed that she would save herself for marriage but with Noah having already been physical with another girl, she worries he won't be ok with her decision to remain abstinent. Will she give in to temptation and do something she'll regret?
I started reading this book today and finished within an hour. It's very easy to get drawn in and the characters are so relatable. I liked this story a lot, but there were a few things said by the teens that I could have done without. It's kind of sad because when you think about it, a lot of teens these days say and do much worse things, and purity and abstinence are the last thing on their minds. Anyway, the author did a great job and I love that the characters deal with real issues that teens and young adults might be dealing with as well.
Posted by
Crystal
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6/18/2010 12:20:36 AM
Review of Hot
Lindsey is the pretty girl on the dance team, Noah is the hunk from the hockey team, and they both are in the same youth group. Noah understands Lindsey in ways she has never been understood before, she feels loved and beautiful with Noah.
But what happens when teenagers, Christian teenagers, lose themselves in relationships? With hormones raging and thinking for them, will Lindsey hold strong to her beliefs or give in to temptation?
I rarely read YA fiction but I thought this was excellent. The struggles for abstinence and popularity battled from the beginning. I remember feeling these hormonal emotions and Laura L. Smith does a fine job writing great examples to get the feelings across.
And, any book that references Mighty Ducks, immediately makes me smile.
I really enjoyed the sermon she used inspired by Jim Zippay on Intimacy.
“Now the thing about fire is, as amazing as it is in my fireplace, it’s one of the most dangerous things known to man if it sneaks out of the fireplace. It burns precious belongings, destroys homes, and even kills….Sex is like that. In the hearth of marriage, God has created something so beautiful and intimate that can warm your soul and nurture your relationship with your spouse. But, sex outside of marriage is like a fire outside of the fireplace. It can burn you and destroy you.” (pg. 54)
I don’t know if the author is intending to do a series on what happens next but I think it would be great to hear how Lindsey learns from her choices and what happens next.
Sometimes I wish that the misfits would get the spotlight. The popular kids always get the best looking girl and the relationships are like magic. I guess I just love when the nerd gets the girl or the homely girl gets the hunk.
If you know a young adult that struggles with sexual temptation, I suggest this book. It really emphasizes real teenage issues.
Posted by
Jennee
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6/16/2010 9:21:45 AM
A Book you wont want to put down
Lindsey Kraus is a young lady with alot going on in her life. Her mom and dad are so wrapped up in whats going on with her older sister Kristine that Lindsey sometimes wonders if they ever even see her. Her dad works out of town alot and she really misses him. She went from being an gawky kid in eighth grade (the year her braces came off and she had eye surgery so she wouldn't have to wear glasses anymore) to being the pretty girl she always wanted to be. .Being pretty made the boys ask her out but all they seem to want is one thing something physical. That's not what she wants though, she wants someone to listen to her. So when she bumps into Noah Hornung one morning on her way to class something clicks and she can't get him out of her mind.
They start dating, going to youth meetings at church watching movies etc, when Noah tells her he isn't a virgin she begins wondering if their relationship will lead to sex. She has always believed that she would wait until marriage to have sex. She has even toyed with the idea of a chastity ring. But will she be able to wait? With all the feelings she has for Noah she isn't sure, and if she decides to wait will he be ok with waiting? Will Lindsey figure out that God is always there for her, no matter what?
This is a great book geared toward young adults and I would think that any young lady, perhaps young men as well, would benefit greatly from reading this book. Even though it is a sequel to Skinny it can be read as a totally stand alone book.
Posted by
Brenda
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6/5/2010 10:07:28 PM
A Must Read
“Smith’s book inspires me to live a pure and fruitful life, the way God has planned. Hot made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made me feel blessed to have God’s grace glisten between relationships seen and unseen.”
Posted by
Danielle Darah
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6/3/2010 7:20:29 AM
Great Series!
"Laura's book inspires me to live a pure and fruitful life, the way God planned. Hot made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me feel blessed to have God's grace glisten between relationships seen and unseen."
Posted by
Danielle Darah
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5/11/2010 2:15:20 PM