More cool readers share their reviews of their favourite Cathy Cassidy book... and why it made such an impression on them. Take a look... you might want to try their top picks too!
Michaela says:
My favourite CC book is SCARLETT. Why? There are lots of reasons. Let's start with when we first met; it was my ninth birthday. Dad gave me The Tales of Beedle The Bard by JK Rowling and Scarlett. I loved Harry Potter so I read that one first, then a month later picked up Scarlett with no enthusiasm. After an hour I was hooked. I was so ANGRY with Scarlett, like no character before in any book I;d ever read. I was sure it was my favourite book long before I finished reading and I am still sure now. Now I am older, I find I understand her feelings more. You could say I grew up with Scarlett. I don't care if I'm 9, 12, 13 or 20, I think Scarlett will always be in my heart. I will still want her red hair and arguments! I live in Czech Republic and read the books in Czech, but if my dad hadn't bought that copy of Scarlett I would never have found Cathy Cassidy and life just wouldn't be the same.
Azania says:
I live in India so Cathy Cassidy's books are not always easy to find - but they are worth it! My favourite has to be DIZZY... it's a really beautiful piece on families. On how even if your family is messed up, or like a jigsaw puzzle missing a few integral pieces, like Dizzy's and Mouse's... well, what really matters is the love that binds that family together, not the blood. What complements this family story is the caramel-coated romance of Dizzy and Finn, which really appeals without being too jarring. It's not too full-on, which I like because it doesn't eat away at the main plot - it's just perfectly balanced. Dizzy is just a perfect concoction of family bonding, friendship, drama, romance and tears.
Victoria says:
I live in Denmark, and my favourite book is definitely Angel Cake. It shows you how the UK seems on first impressions, from someone arriving from overseas. Being 30% Polish, I could relate to Anya a little bit and how she was worried all the time. Going to an international school I know exactly what it's like to have people asking if you can speak English; I haven't experienced it myself, but I have seen it happen to others. This is a beautiful story about finding happiness in an unknown and unlikely place, and I love it.
Mary-Joy says:
I live in Australia and Summer's Dream is my favourite CC book. It's a book anyone can relate to - when you fight for a dream that could be once-in-a lifetime and you won't stop, can't stop. The book shows what happens if you fight too hard. Friends and family notice that Summer is making herself ill - I liked the character of Alfie, who knew the best way to get through to Summer and help her recovery. I've read Chocolates & Flowers, the e-book mini that tells Alfie's story, and I loved that too. The Chocolate Box Girls series touches on real family issues and dramas, and I can't wait for Honey's book now!
Hassana says:
I am from Lagos, Nigeria, and I have just discovered Cathy Cassidy's books. They are bliss to me... I am a huge, massive fan! Every time I read one of them, I feel like I am in that world and I don't want to come out. So far I have only been able to read Scarlett, Sundae Girl and Shine On Daizy Star, I borrowed them from a friend so sadly I don't actually own them, but I plan to find and read some more this year! I wasn't really a fan of teen books or novels before this - I was more into science textbooks - but these books have changed me. I am even making a Cathy Cassidy fanpage to spread the word so that more teenagers read the books!
Do you live outside of the UK and Ireland? If so, and you'd like to get more involved in DREAMCATCHER and tell readers more about your country, get in touch with Cathy here and explain what you'd like to write about. Or, COMMENT BELOW to tell us whether YOUR fave CC book got a mention here!
My favourite CC book is SCARLETT. Why? There are lots of reasons. Let's start with when we first met; it was my ninth birthday. Dad gave me The Tales of Beedle The Bard by JK Rowling and Scarlett. I loved Harry Potter so I read that one first, then a month later picked up Scarlett with no enthusiasm. After an hour I was hooked. I was so ANGRY with Scarlett, like no character before in any book I;d ever read. I was sure it was my favourite book long before I finished reading and I am still sure now. Now I am older, I find I understand her feelings more. You could say I grew up with Scarlett. I don't care if I'm 9, 12, 13 or 20, I think Scarlett will always be in my heart. I will still want her red hair and arguments! I live in Czech Republic and read the books in Czech, but if my dad hadn't bought that copy of Scarlett I would never have found Cathy Cassidy and life just wouldn't be the same.
I live in India so Cathy Cassidy's books are not always easy to find - but they are worth it! My favourite has to be DIZZY... it's a really beautiful piece on families. On how even if your family is messed up, or like a jigsaw puzzle missing a few integral pieces, like Dizzy's and Mouse's... well, what really matters is the love that binds that family together, not the blood. What complements this family story is the caramel-coated romance of Dizzy and Finn, which really appeals without being too jarring. It's not too full-on, which I like because it doesn't eat away at the main plot - it's just perfectly balanced. Dizzy is just a perfect concoction of family bonding, friendship, drama, romance and tears.
I live in Denmark, and my favourite book is definitely Angel Cake. It shows you how the UK seems on first impressions, from someone arriving from overseas. Being 30% Polish, I could relate to Anya a little bit and how she was worried all the time. Going to an international school I know exactly what it's like to have people asking if you can speak English; I haven't experienced it myself, but I have seen it happen to others. This is a beautiful story about finding happiness in an unknown and unlikely place, and I love it.
I live in Australia and Summer's Dream is my favourite CC book. It's a book anyone can relate to - when you fight for a dream that could be once-in-a lifetime and you won't stop, can't stop. The book shows what happens if you fight too hard. Friends and family notice that Summer is making herself ill - I liked the character of Alfie, who knew the best way to get through to Summer and help her recovery. I've read Chocolates & Flowers, the e-book mini that tells Alfie's story, and I loved that too. The Chocolate Box Girls series touches on real family issues and dramas, and I can't wait for Honey's book now!
I am from Lagos, Nigeria, and I have just discovered Cathy Cassidy's books. They are bliss to me... I am a huge, massive fan! Every time I read one of them, I feel like I am in that world and I don't want to come out. So far I have only been able to read Scarlett, Sundae Girl and Shine On Daizy Star, I borrowed them from a friend so sadly I don't actually own them, but I plan to find and read some more this year! I wasn't really a fan of teen books or novels before this - I was more into science textbooks - but these books have changed me. I am even making a Cathy Cassidy fanpage to spread the word so that more teenagers read the books!
Do you live outside of the UK and Ireland? If so, and you'd like to get more involved in DREAMCATCHER and tell readers more about your country, get in touch with Cathy here and explain what you'd like to write about. Or, COMMENT BELOW to tell us whether YOUR fave CC book got a mention here!
I come from New Zealand, and my favourite book is Marshmallow Skye. I've read all the published CC books, but I felt like I could relate to Skye the most... the book really pulled me in, like I was in Skye's shoes, and the events and characters in the story seemed real.
ReplyDeleteI live in turkey, and I'm OBSESSED with CC's books!! They're AMAZING!! It's a shame that I cannot find many of cathy's books :(, so its a really happy moment when I get one !! My fave has to be Indigo Blue, because I really understand how she feels about her family. I love ALL CC books.. Indi's story is just a #1!! Then it's probably Marshmallow Skye, then Cherry Crush!!! AAHH!! I CANNOT DECIDE!! :P
ReplyDeleteLondoner and Victoria beautifully mentioned Angel Cake! My fave book EVA seriously! I don't even think I'd have seen the amazement of cupcakes if it wasn't for Anya falling in love with a baker's son!
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