That’s life, and no one can be painted with just one brush stroke. Daisy’s parents are very eccentric, strict Christians who mean well and want the best for their daughter, but under their put-together front, they have their own secrets and blemishes. What I liked about this novel is what I tend to like about all of Billerbeck’s works: No one is perfect. She makes plenty of mistakes along the way - some a little surprising and impulsive, just like you might imagine a teen would - and has to face the consequences of these actions when things inevitably go wrong. The story is a growth tale for Daisy, who starts off without a whole lot of backbone and grows into her own skin over the course of the novel. In this novel, Billerbeck has crafted a relatable, realistic teenager with eccentric parents and a best friend who I think I actually liked more than the main character, Daisy… oops!
You’ll fall in love with Daisy’s sharp wit and resourcefulness as she navigates the world of boys, fashion, family, and friendship. 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. I also read her blog regularly, so I had the added bonus of knowing how much time, effort, and research went into this one.ĭaisy Crispin has 196 days to find the right date for the prom. And now for book two! I was so, so excited to read this one, because it’s literally been five years since Billerbeck had a new book out.
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