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The Right and the Real by Joelle Anthony

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Kicked out for refusing to join a cult, seventeen-year-old Jamie must find a way to survive on her ownJamie should have known something was off about the church of the Right & the Real from the start, especially when the Teacher claimed he wasn't just an ordinary spiritual leader but Jesus Christ himself. But she was too taken by Josh, the eldest son of one of the church's disciples, and his all-American good looks. Josh was the most popular boy at school,... more

About Joelle Anthony

JoËlle Anthony (www.joelleanthony.com), author of Restoring Harmony, lives in British Columbia, Canada.


Published: April 26, 2012 by Penguin Press

Genre: Young Adult. Fiction. 288 pages

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  • All Critics: 18
  • Positive: 14
  • Negative: 4
  • YA Book Queen | 4 Jun 2012

    By 25 pages in, I was emotionally invested in the story and in Jaime's character.

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  • Presenting Lenore | 18 Apr 2012

    I enjoyed the way the plot played out - even the last little sucker punch at the very end. Also - I loved the character of LaVon and how he became important to Jaime's life.

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  • Bloggers [Heart] Books | 17 May 2012

    I'd definitely be open to reading more by Joelle, I just don't think this was the right book for me.

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  • Reclusive Bibliophile | 26 Apr 2012

    I could go on and on, but my raving cannot do this book justice.

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  • Wicked Awesome Books | 23 May 2012

    The Right & The Real is one of those books that take you by surprise. You pick it up expecting a good story, but then find yourself unable to put it down.

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  • In the Best Worlds | 25 Apr 2012

    Anyways, I strongly encourage you to give this book a chance to impress you.

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  • I Swim for Oceans | 26 Mar 2012

    All in all, I was, yet again, blown away by an incredible issue book.

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  • Book Whales | 24 Apr 2012

    Overall, this book is a marvelous read. I recommend this to contemporary lovers. It was a light and fast read. Beautifully written! I look forward to read another book from Joelle Anthony.

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  • Children's Book Cellar | 10 May 2012

    As with LaVon, the novel’s main weakness is when it tips towards what we would like to happen in this situation, rather than portraying what is real, particularly in the final act, where a fun but over-the-top caper dominates the action.

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  • Emilie's Book World | 26 Apr 2012

    I'm very happy to have given The Right & The Real by Joëlle Anthony a chance because it turned out to be the kind of book I will be recommending to people for a long time.

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  • Novels, News & Notes | 15 May 2012

    I really hope you give this book a chance because this is definitely one of the best contemporaries I've read this year.

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  • A Midsummer Night's Read | 4 Apr 2012

    In the end, loose ends are tied up a little too nicely but they only open doors to other loose ends, and that was the only thing that I didn’t like about this book.

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  • CM | 22 Jun 2012

    Overall, Joëlle Anthony has written an uplifting, fast-paced story that is recommended for teens that lean towards real life stories.

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  • Amy's Book Den | 22 Apr 2012

    It's really one of the greatest contemporary YA novels I've read this year, right up there with Paper Towns, and Mare's War.

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  • I Heart Books | 17 Apr 2012

    Overall, Joelle Anthony has written an amazing book and I absolutely cannot wait for her next novel!

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  • A Curious Reader | 27 Apr 2012

    I enjoyed Janie's journey immensely and it should go without saying that I am looking forward to whatever Joelle Anthony has for us next.

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  • The Sagacity Quest | 27 Apr 2012

    I didn’t like any of the main characters. I wanted to but I couldn’t relate or connect with them.

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  • Alluring Reads | 22 Mar 2012

    I will most definitely be recommending The Right & The Real to anyone looking for an Alluring Read.

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