The Complete History
of Why I Hate Her
by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

    THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF WHY I HATE HER by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  4/27/10
    Publisher:  Atheneum/Richard Jackson
    Reviewed by:  McKenzie Tritt
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Nola wants to escape her home life. That basically means Song, her younger sister who is battling cancer. It’s not
    that she doesn't love her sister or anything; Nola just wants to be able to live her own life without those constant
    worries. She heads off to a resort in Maine, and there she meets Carly. They become quick friends, and Carly
    seems like the perfect person to hang out with on a summer vacation.

    Nola will soon learn, though, that Carly can be rather twisted and isn't all that she seems. Carly is a bad influence.
    She lies and creates unnecessary drama. Nola thinks she can handle it, until Carly pushes her one time too many.

    I ended up really enjoying this book. Nola was a good character that I found easy to connect with. Even Song, her
    sister, was a spunky girl who was fun to hear about. The story picked up quickly, and I found that the pacing
    throughout the book was just right. I never grew bored with it.

    I liked the secondary characters, though we didn’t hear much about them. I would have enjoyed learning more
    about the other characters and Nola’s relationships with them. I felt the book was lacking in that area.

    However, THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF WHY I HATE HER is an awesome book that portrays just what a
    “frenemy" really is. The dramas of teenage relationships are explored truthfully, and I’d recommend this to anyone
    looking for a quick, emotional read.