Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty

Second Helpings

Jessica Darling #2

Megan McCafferty

349 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy witty, heartfelt stories about navigating the chaos of adolescence, blending laugh-out-loud humor with the bittersweet pangs of growing up and first loves.

Description

This time, the hyperobservant, angst-ridden teenager is going through the social and emotional ordeal of her senior year at Pineville High. Not only does the mysterious and oh-so-compelling Marcus Flutie continue to distract Jessica, but her best ...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 3,659 reviews

Moods

funny: 89%

lighthearted: 71%

emotional: 53%

hopeful: 32%

reflective: 32%

inspiring: 7%

relaxing: 7%

adventurous: 3%

challenging: 3%

tense: 3%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

19% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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