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SURPRISE ENDINGS
Christy Miller: Volume Two, Book One
Robin Jones Gunn
Multnomah
Fiction
ISBN-10: 159052585X
ISBN-13: 9781590525852
153 pages

Christy Miller is determined to have the perfect spring. In SURPRISE ENDINGS, the fourth book in Robin Jones Gunn's Christy Miller series, Christy thinks she has it all. Not only is she a top contender for a spot on the cheerleading squad, but the prom is coming up and her parents might just bend their rules to let her go with perfect Todd.

As Christy begins cheerleading tryouts, she is continually mocked by the older team members, especially jealous Renee. The insults start getting to her, and all that keeps her going is football star Rick Doyle. However, Rick's encouragement goes a bit too far, and Christy begins to wonder if she's trying out because she wants to or because Rick is determined to mold her into the perfect girlfriend. When she confronts Rick about his intentions, he only reaffirms that he wants to date her --- as soon as she reaches his social status.

Meanwhile, Todd makes plans for a special dinner with Christy, who is sure he'll ask her to the prom. But he arrives at her house only to inform her that he's going with another girl from school. Completely devastated, Christy vows to forget her entire relationship with Todd. In a moment of anger and desperation, she commits to going to the prom with Rick, who is all too eager to accept her invitation. Of course, Christy is overlooking one small detail --- she is still not allowed to date. Her parents force her to cancel, which creates even more drama in their very confusing relationship.

At the same time, Christy's friends and family have already pinned her as a star cheerleader, even though she still hasn't made the team. Will she be able to live up to everyone's expectations? Will Rick ever speak to her again? And, most importantly, can she ever forgive Todd for destroying her prom dreams?

SURPRISE ENDINGS is a great installment in this enjoyable series. It's a very quick read, and the non-stop excitement in Christy's life will keep the pages turning. Some readers may find the cheerleading plot to be a bit superficial compared to the rest of the series (at one point, Christy prays to make the cheerleading team, in order to be a Christian example for others), but it's just in the background of a much larger and more interesting story.

Fans of the series will not be disappointed, especially as the book deepens the complicated love triangle involving Christy, Todd and Rick --- one that is sure to be explored in subsequent adventures.

--- Reviewed by Jennifer Crosby

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