How to Take the Ex Out
of Ex-Boyfriend
by Janette Rallison

    HOW TO TAKE THE EX OUT OF EX-BOYFRIEND by Janette Rallison
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  6/21/07
    Publisher:  Putnam
    Reviewed by:  Jocelyn Pearce
    Rating:  5 Stars


    When Giovanna's twin brother, Dante, announces he's running for student body president against her boyfriend's
    friend and popular candidate, Wilson, things between Giovanna and her boyfriend, Jesse, get a little tense. Jesse's
    great, the best boyfriend a girl could ask for...Until he agrees to support Wilson over Dante, who is also a good
    friend of his. Both Jesse and Dante say Giovanna's too emotional, and she might agree after she impulsively breaks
    up with Jesse.

    Even though she's campaigning for Dante, she sort of regrets dumping Jesse. Even if he is campaigning for the
    opposition. Okay, that's a lie--she completely regrets it, and she wants Jesse back, but Giovanna doesn't want to
    give up her pride or her brother's campaign, either. What's a girl to do?

    HOW TO TAKE THE EX OUT OF EX-BOYFRIEND is a fantastic book! It's absorbing, entertaining, and moves
    quickly enough to be read in an afternoon. All of the characters are great, but Giovanna is an awesome and well-
    developed main character, with a great voice. She's someone I definitely wouldn't mind hearing more from! This is a
    book that is completely worth reading, and pretty hard to put down, too!