perfectly dateless by kristin billerbeck

The school year in Daisy’s world passes in quite literally a blur. At times events felt a little too rushed, particularly regarding Daisy’s work life and growing relationship with Max. My only qualm with this book is that there just wasn’t enough of it. Between parents, boys, and best friend drama, Daisy is in for a roller coaster ride as she attempts change her life, not compromise her faith, and learn some surprising lessons about her perceptions versus reality. My favorite aspect of the novel are Daisy’s journal entries, where she vents about everything from her parents to boys – Billerbeck nails the teenage angst perfectly. While for most of the novel her parents are the most extreme, cringe-worthy caricatures of Christian parents that I think I’ve ever read, Daisy’s exasperation with her parents’ “quirks” and good intentions is completely understandable, and is sure to bring back high school memories to anyone who ever remembers being frustrated with parental restrictions. I really enjoyed Daisy’s character – she’s alternately sweet and sarcastic, but above all she comes across as very real and relatable. Perfectly Dateless is a fast-paced, hilarious read. But doing a complete social makeover comes with a price, and Daisy’s quest for the perfect date sets her on a journey with unexpected consequences, learning more about herself, her family, and what really matters than she ever expected. When senior year arrives, Daisy decides this wallflower needs to shake things up and determines that she’ll have the perfect date for prom – the perfect picture, the perfect memory to redeem all the years she’s lost in social obscurity. Her parents believe in courtship and have decided that she should go to Bible College and marry a preacher. She’s extremely smart but has zero social skills, is forced to wear horribly unfashionable homemade clothes by her cheap parents, adnd isn’t allowed to even talk to boys. You’ll fall in love with Daisy’s sharp wit and resourcefulness as she navigates the world of boys, fashion, family, and friendship.ĭaisy Crispin has spent most of her life invisible to the popular crowd. Perfectly Dateless is hilarious, shocking, and totally real. Okay, so maybe there’s more than one problem.Ĭan she talk her parents into letting her go to the prom? Or will they succeed at their obvious attempts to completely ruin her life? Oh, and she’s totally invisible at school, wears lame homemade clothes, and possesses no social skills.

There’s only one problem – her parents won’t let her date or even talk to a guy on the phone. Perfectly Dateless (A Universally Misunderstood Novel)By: Kristin Billerbeckĭaisy Crispin has 196 days to find the right date for the prom.

Perfectly dateless by kristin billerbeck