Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

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Anna and the French Kiss
by Stephanie Perkins

Pages: 372
Release Date: December 2nd 2010
Publisher: Dutton
Source: Gifted by Vickie
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Anna is looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. Which is why she is less than thrilled about being shipped off to boarding school in Paris—until she meets Étienne St. Claire: perfect, Parisian (and English and American, which makes for a swoon-worthy accent), and utterly irresistible. The only problem is that he's taken, and Anna might be, too, if anything comes of her almost-relationship back home.
As winter melts into spring, will a year of romantic near-misses end with the French kiss Anna—and readers—have long awaited?

My Thoughts
This is now one of my FAVOURITE books! I COMPLETELY LOVED IT!
From the very first page, Stephenie kept me completely engaged in a world revolving around romance, humour and suspense.

St.Claire or more preferable Etienne is so very down-to-earth! The way he is described simply shows complete hotness. I really love the relationship he and Anna have, especially with all the teasing. It is soooo obvious that they LOVE each other and Etienne is too blind to see through it.

The one thing I really loved was how their love grew by time. It was not the usual love at first sight idea, though Anna couldn't take her eyes off him when she first met him. They had their share of moments and each and every one is something to saviour.

This love story is definitely one of a kind. It's not overdone and it so does not drag on. It's very realistic and all the characters have something special about them. Their personalities come through perfectly and that gives the story more of a spark.

I absolutely loved reading Anna and the French Kiss. It just so frickin awesome! I am really really looking forward to reading more books by Stephenie Perkins! And yes, I CAN'T WAIT to read Lola and the boy next door! :D

43 comments:

  1. Selina7 June 2011 at 18:37

    Everybody seems to LOVE this book. I initially ignored it because of the silly title, but I guess I have to get over that :) Thanks for the great review!

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  2. Carina7 June 2011 at 18:39

    I don't think I've ever met a person who didn't like this novel. It's just sooooo amazing! Definitely my favorite book of 2011 so far. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your opinion! :)

    Carina

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  3. Cicely7 June 2011 at 18:40

    Yay! I LOVELOVELOVE this book! It's just so good. I can't wait for Lola to come out! :D Great review :D

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  4. Diana 7 June 2011 at 19:12

    hurray for a fellow Anna lover :) i adored this book and i'm happy to see you did too, Mia! will you be reading the next book; Lola and the boy next door?

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  5. Elodie7 June 2011 at 19:23

    I'm glad you liked it that much .. I loved this book too !! Etienne is WOW !! I can't wait to read Lola and the Boy Next Door !

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  6. We Heart YA7 June 2011 at 19:25

    @Selina-
    DEFINITELY ignore the title. And the cover. The book is wonderful!

    So glad you liked it, and ZOMG YAY LOLA IS COMING OUT SOON!

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  7. La Toya7 June 2011 at 19:27

    Great review - I agree with Selina! I figured I wouldn't like this because of the title and the cover art...but everyone seems to love it!

    xo,
    Lah @ LazyGirl Reads

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  8. Cary Cheyenne.7 June 2011 at 20:54

    I keep hearing such amazing things about this book! I've seen nothing but good reviews on it too! Amazing review, by the way! I can't wait to read this :)

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  9. Anonymous7 June 2011 at 20:55

    Everyone's been raving about this book but I haven't gotten to it yet. Your review has me wanting to bump it up on my TBR pile though! : )

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  10. Liz. R7 June 2011 at 22:04

    I loved this book so much! I am so glad you liked it, it's one of my favourite contemporary books ever. Thanks for the review - I can't wait for Lola and the Boy Next Door either!

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  11. Kathy7 June 2011 at 23:06

    I loved this book so much. I seriously couldn't stop smiling while reading it. Etienne is so adorable! Great review, and I am glad you liked it as well. Now if only Lola and the Boy Next Door would magically appear!

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  12. Unknown7 June 2011 at 23:13

    Ahhh, adding this to my TBR pile (though it's really turning into a heap more than a pile these days!)

    New follower here just hopping by to say hello! I'm also taking part in the UK and EU Summer Hop :)

    If you feel like it, maybe you could stop by my blog - I'm taking part in a massive Small Blogs, Big Giveaways at the moment (winner gets 16 books!) and also have an EU giveaway of Dead Reckoning happening!

    Beth @ A little sun shy

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  13. Felicia9 June 2011 at 16:15

    Anna and the French Kiss was awesome! Although Lola and the Boy-Next-Door is coming out I still think of this book as a standalone :D

    Felicia @ A Novel Paradise

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  14. Reader Unfolded 10 August 2011 at 02:23

    This immediately went on to my favourites list as well (which never happens because I always wait to make sure I still love it). So glad you loved this one too :)

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  15. Sophia10 August 2011 at 03:48

    I want to read this book soooo badly! Everyone has absolute loved it. I haven't read any negative reviews! Glad you liked it. :)

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  16. Cary Cheyenne.10 August 2011 at 05:10

    I've heard SO much about this book, and at this point I feel like I'm the only one who hasn't read it! It sounds fantastic and your review is wonderful!

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  17. Aimee Renee10 August 2011 at 05:47

    I really want to read this book; I've heard so many good things about it. Also I'm such a sucker for a good love story :D and this one sounds like a great one.

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  18. Anonymous10 August 2011 at 06:35

    I already have this! Though I haven't read it yet (Because of Passion by Lauren Kate) I think this will be a good read! I like stories that are realistic and the way you review it, I think I'll enjoy it very much!
    Note: I too, can't wait for Lola and the boy next door! (even though the love interest's name is Cricket :D)

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  19. IdentitySeeker10 August 2011 at 07:33

    Sadly, I haven't managed to get my hands on a copy of this book but I've only heard great things about it and your review has further motivated me to not wait too long before picking up a copy. Great review!

    Sarah

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  20. Munnaza10 August 2011 at 08:21

    I've been dying to read Anna and the French Kiss and your review highlights exactly why. I haven't read a good book just focusing on romance, outside of the paranormal in so long. Etienne sounds fantastic, Anna sounds interesting, and just... everything sounds so magical, as corny as that may sound. Definitely checking this out soon.

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  21. Janhvi10 August 2011 at 09:25

    Gosh!I'm seeing great reviews about Anna and the French Kiss everywhere!sadly I haven't read it yet:(I've goota get a copy soon.Great review!

    Janhvi
    justjanhvi at gmail dot com

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  22. Unknown10 August 2011 at 09:52

    My book is arriving this week (hope so...) and after reading your review I can't wait any longer! All the reviews about this book are awesome... Hopefully I will like it as much as everybody else, hehe.

    Alaiel

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  23. Unknown10 August 2011 at 10:13

    I ADORED this book! Stephenie really knows how to write one hell of a book. After reading this I had a sudden urge to pack my bags and buy a one way ticket to France! Etienne was also a plus :)

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  24. Unknown10 August 2011 at 12:08

    I am dying to get my hands on this book, I've head so many good reviews about it!

    Emma

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  25. Nikita10 August 2011 at 12:39

    Thank you for the review, I am glad that you like the book. My copy is on the way to me, I was waiting for paperback release. Can't wait to read it. :)

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  26. Sofija Kapranova10 August 2011 at 15:14

    Great review. I like that Etienne is short))) Almost in any other book main hero is tall (defenetly taller than heroine). It was very cute that he was the same high as Anna

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  27. Aneta Mišíková10 August 2011 at 17:55

    Completely agree with you :) i picked up this book because it had such a great reviews on goodreads that i had to create my own opinion... and what an enjoyable read it turned out to be! i loved how funny this book was, the characters - but i was a little bit mad at Etienne through second half of the book - when we really think about it, his behaviour towards Ellie was awful - i know they werent a match but still....

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  28. Unknown10 August 2011 at 19:20

    Love the Paris theme and the look of this book!

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  29. Drowning In Books10 August 2011 at 19:23

    I've heard so much about this book. Not exactly what I read, but I might look into it. Great review :)

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  30. Krystal10 August 2011 at 20:45

    I haven't had the chance to read Anna yet, though when it first came out there was so much good stuff being said of it, and now that Lola is coming out, I cannot wait to read this one.
    I love that you describe the characters as real, and down-to-earth. I really enjoy reading books like this after a book with wolves or vamps, it puts a nice balance to things, and your review makes me think that this book would be perfect!
    Thanks :)

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  31. Mandy IReadIndie10 August 2011 at 21:11

    Ihave heard so so much about this series. and really want to read it.
    another great review :)

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  32. Jenna11 August 2011 at 23:18

    I'm glad to hear this isn't a love at first sight situation. That was one of the worrying factors that kept me from checking this book out. Thanks for the review!

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  33. Anonymous12 August 2011 at 01:06

    I just started reading this book and I just can't put it down! It is SO good!!
    -Carly Waid

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  34. Unknown12 August 2011 at 03:41

    This book has been on my TBR list since Christmas! I really need to move it up in the pile. I just keep getting distracted and there is a companion novel due out soon as well. I really need to read this one!

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  35. ZoeRainDasherBenji12 August 2011 at 08:29

    I adore Anna and the French Kiss and you are so right! Etienne is hotness.. But he's also really vulnerable and I like that!

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  36. Jennifer12 August 2011 at 18:54

    I can't believe how many good reviews this book is getting. I must read it. Glad you loved it.

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  37. mfay212 August 2011 at 22:49

    Ahh! This book! I want to re-read it soon! I looooove it. This is a fangirl comment. I'm sorry about that. I liked how the characters were so realistic!

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  38. R bo13 August 2011 at 02:45

    I still have to read this -.- but i cant find it anywhere!

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  39. NatyGry13 August 2011 at 04:48

    I loved this book too! And I also CAN'T WAIT to read Lola and the boy next door! :D

    Thank you for the review.

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  40. Dani14 August 2011 at 10:30

    Another book I want. But as many others, it's not in my country and it's too expensive to buy it online :( But it sounds awesome. :):)
    Thansk for the review :)

    Jaz Parks

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  41. C.J Duggan14 August 2011 at 13:41

    Ahhh I not long finished this book! How good was it?? I absolutely LOVED it!! A new favourite I am now obsessed by, I can not wait for Lola! our review summed it up perfectly...Mega thanks!

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  42. Catherine Siborutorop15 August 2011 at 09:20

    I've bought this book, and still waiting for it! Gosh, I can't wait to put my hands on this book! Thanks for the review

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  43. Farah30 March 2012 at 10:38

    OMG!!! I know right?! I won this book and read it. I just totally love it=D But between Lola and The Boy Next Door and Anna and The French Kiss, I prefer Anna and The French Kiss more. The scenery is just awesome! Great review=D

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