- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Original edition (Oct 6 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416991514
- ISBN-13: 978-1416991519
- Product Dimensions: 20.7 x 14.7 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #352,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Two Exes. One holiday adventure.
Merry Ex-Mas?
Seventeen-year-old Lila Beckwith's parents just left for vacation, and Lila's all set to throw the holiday party of the season. But when her Christmas-obsessed little brother, Cooper, discovers that global warming is melting the North Pole, he and his best friend, Tyler, take off on a runaway mission to save Santa.
Lila has to get Cooper safely home before her parents get back on Christmas Eve. But the only person who can help her is Tyler's older brother, Beau -- a.k.a. Lila's musician, anti-everything ex-boyfriend.
It'll take more than a Christmas miracle for Lila and Beau to overcome their differences and find their fugitive brothers. But could a journey destined for disaster help these polar opposites fall in love...all over again?
About the Author
Kate Brian is the author of the NY Times and USA Today best-selling Private series and it's spin-off series, Privilege. She has also written many other books for teens including Sweet 16 and Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The perfectly cute holiday read!,
By the Infinite Shelf (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ex-mas (Paperback)
There really isn't much to say about Ex-Mas, except that it was a really cute story! It was exactly what I wished it to be : a fun romance with an holidays theme, a little humor and some 'awww!' moments. While it didn't reinvent the genre and was mostly predictable, it was still entertaining enough to be a good read. I would describe it as a comfortable kind of predictable, and I really enjoyed it.
Cooper and Tyler were adorable, and I would have loved to hear more about their side of the story. I'm not sure how believable it is that those two little boys would get on a train and get this far all by themselves, but their quest to save Santa was such a sweet idea that I didn't really care! :) Brian's writing was nice, too, all in simplicity. The pace felt just right, and reading the book was like watching a fun holidays movie ' it's also the perfect reading length to read on a snowy afternoon with a hot cup of cocoa!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Courtesy of Teens Read Too,
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ex-mas (Paperback)
Lila Beckwith has come a long way in the last three years. Ever since she ditched Beau, learned to tame her wild locks, befriended Carly Hollander, and landed Carly's older brother, Erik, as a boyfriend, she's been at the top of the North Valley High School social scene. And tonight she's going to secure that position.
Her parents are FINALLY, for the first time Lila can remember, going away for a few days. They are leaving Lila and her 8-year-old brother, Cooper, home alone. And Lila is throwing THE party of the year. It's the start of Christmas break and she's had everything planned to perfection for ages. The only glitch in the problem is that before her parents leave, Lila gives Cooper such a hard time that he snoops on her computer and discovers her party plans. He tattles on her before they can leave, and Lila is totally grounded. Her parents are going to call and check in on her throughout the night, and she better answer the phone. If Lila has any hopes of getting her dream car for her 18th birthday in January, she can do nothing but agree. So the party is history, and one of her other friends jumps in and offers to have it instead. In her misery, Lila goes and retrieves Cooper from his best friend, Tyler's, house. But when she gets there, she has to deal with her old boyfriend, Beau, Tyler's older brother. To make matters worse, Cooper and Tyler can't be found. In their house search, Lila and Beau discover an Amtrak map on the computer with a destination further north. Cooper saw an article on Santa and global warming that Lila had to study over the break, and now the two boys have taken it upon themselves to save Santa from disaster. What ensues is a mad dash by Lila and Beau to intercept the boys on their train trip north. They only have two days to get the boys and safely return home before Lila's parents and Beau's mom discover them missing. Reminiscent of such movies as "The Sure Thing" and even "Road Trip," the reader knows that there will be crazy adventures along the way. At the beginning, Lila can't imagine anything worse than being stuck in a car with Beau for such a long trip. But throughout the journey, Lila comes to know Beau and even herself far better than she ever expected. As with all of Ms. Brian's works, EX-MAS will be gobbled up by teenage girls. The story is fast-paced and sweet, and just in time for this holiday season. Reviewed by: Jaglvr
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Courtesy of Teens Read Too,
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ex-mas (Paperback)
Lila Beckwith has come a long way in the last three years. Ever since she ditched Beau, learned to tame her wild locks, befriended Carly Hollander, and landed Carly's older brother, Erik, as a boyfriend, she's been at the top of the North Valley High School social scene. And tonight she's going to secure that position.
Her parents are FINALLY, for the first time Lila can remember, going away for a few days. They are leaving Lila and her 8-year-old brother, Cooper, home alone. And Lila is throwing THE party of the year. It's the start of Christmas break and she's had everything planned to perfection for ages. The only glitch in the problem is that before her parents leave, Lila gives Cooper such a hard time that he snoops on her computer and discovers her party plans. He tattles on her before they can leave, and Lila is totally grounded. Her parents are going to call and check in on her throughout the night, and she better answer the phone. If Lila has any hopes of getting her dream car for her 18th birthday in January, she can do nothing but agree. So the party is history, and one of her other friends jumps in and offers to have it instead. In her misery, Lila goes and retrieves Cooper from his best friend, Tyler's, house. But when she gets there, she has to deal with her old boyfriend, Beau, Tyler's older brother. To make matters worse, Cooper and Tyler can't be found. In their house search, Lila and Beau discover an Amtrak map on the computer with a destination further north. Cooper saw an article on Santa and global warming that Lila had to study over the break, and now the two boys have taken it upon themselves to save Santa from disaster. What ensues is a mad dash by Lila and Beau to intercept the boys on their train trip north. They only have two days to get the boys and safely return home before Lila's parents and Beau's mom discover them missing. Reminiscent of such movies as "The Sure Thing" and even "Road Trip," the reader knows that there will be crazy adventures along the way. At the beginning, Lila can't imagine anything worse than being stuck in a car with Beau for such a long trip. But throughout the journey, Lila comes to know Beau and even herself far better than she ever expected. As with all of Ms. Brian's works, EX-MAS will be gobbled up by teenage girls. The story is fast-paced and sweet, and just in time for this holiday season. Reviewed by: Jaglvr 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ex-mas,
By Nicole - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ex-mas (Paperback)
Okay, let me start of with saying that when I first opened this book I wanted to chuck it. Lila was selfish, vain, and a snob. I really didn't like her. I could barely stand her. But I told myself I could get through it, that maybe the story was worth it. And it was. Lila totally redeemed herself in the end. I came to sympathize with her at the end of the story. I think it's pretty amazing that an author can get me to love a character I previously hated. Plus, I think that's what the story is about--Lila realizing her mistakes and learning from them.
The story was very adorable. I made a lot of awe sounds and did laugh out loud a couple of times. The chemistry between Beau and Lila, I thought, was great. I think they did make a great couple (I like my couples feisty). Their arguments and banter were highly entertaining. If you're looking for a holiday read then it's worth checking out. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Young Adult Christmas Love,
By Tiffany "book lover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ex-mas (Paperback)
I picked up this book looking for a bit of early holiday reading, wanting a good Christmas romance YA novel. At first I was a little skeptical about the length, because I always want more of Kate Brian's writing, but I didn't need to fear.
Ex-mas is essentially about a girl who is on the cusp of becoming the ultimate popular girl at her high school when Christmas break comes along. She's about to throw a party that will not only be the culmination of her hard work in the popular group from the last three years, but will finally place her firmly into the desired top spot. She seems to have everything--friends, hot/perfect college boyfriend, and a party (and hopefully a car). But then, unexpectedly, she ends up in her ex's car searching for their brothers, hoping to find them before either one of their parents finds out they're missing. Having read the title, the blurb on the back, and the enticing cover, I figured the book was not going to hand me any surprises, following a straight formula, and mostly being about the relationship and trip between the main character and her ex. I was right. Nothing in the basic story line is that original, but the telling of it (as it usually is with Kate Brian) is fun, funny, and heartbreaking at the same time. The ending felt a little rushed, but it could also be that I didn't want it to end. With Ms. Brian telling the story, you know you're going to just sit back and enjoy. As always, I was left with wanting more Kate Brian. I really enjoyed this story, more than a few of the author's other single titles. I would recommend this if you are looking for something fun, light, and simply good or if you're a fan of her other single titles. |
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