The Secret Society of the Pink Crystal Ball

THE SECRET SOCIETY OF

THE PINK CRYSTAL BALL

By:  Risa Green

FIRST SENTENCE

“I jump nearly a foot off of my bed, startled by the roar of thunder.”

SUMMARY
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In a world where nothing is certain, a little magic couldn’t hurt . . .  right?

When Erin Channing’s favorite aunt dies, Erin is bequeathed a pink crystal ball and a set of weird instructions.  Granted, Aunt Kiki (aka Aunt Kooky) always lived “outside the box.”  But now Erin and her two best friends are convinced that the pink crystal ball holds the key to their future – or at least the key to getting dates . . .

Consider your fate to be sealed . . .

Absolute knowledge is not unlimited; let the planets be your guide to the number. 

There are sixteen ways to die, but four of them you will never see. 

The future belongs to you alone.  Other voices will be disappointed. 

One rotation is as far as you can see.  Only uncertainty lies beyond.

You will know all when no more is known; then it is time to choose another.

REVIEW

I wish I had a pink crystal ball that granted wishes for me.  Let’s see. I would wish for an endless supply of time to read books and I would like to stay a tween forever. 

Snap!  Back to reality.

This book is the cutest!  I love stories like this that have some fantasy to them, but they are also told in a realistic way with relatable characters.  Erin is a fantastic main character – she is smart, a good friend, and a typical teen.  Her life is so normal that she considers it boring.  See, I told you it is relatable.  Isn't everyone's life boring sometimes?  She has a great relationship with her BFF’s, Lindsay and Samantha.  I would love to be a part of their group.

There's a little romance served up on the side as Erin and Jesse realize they may be more than just friends.  These two are a sweet pair and I liked reading about their innocent flirting.  Sometimes the romance moves way too fast in books, but in Erin and Jesee's case, it moves at just the right speed. 

The story itself is unique and funny.  The girls ask the pink crystal ball questions and the outcome is never what they expect.  Some of the results are hilarious!  I loved the crazy “rules” that came with the pink crystal ball and what they actually meant.  They were sort of like fortune cookies where the meaning is hidden.

Looking for a holiday gift for a girlie girl who loves sweet and funny tween-feel books?  If you are, then THIS book should be on your holiday shopping list.
   

RATING

4        Plot

5        Characters

4        Attention Grabbing

5        Girlie Meter

4        Ending

22      TOTAL

5        STARS