A fun read, pure escapism! Loved it! ( )

I had a friend who once said that he was against long distance relationships because most of the time, it never works. Nick and Megan are the perfect example of that. Like my friend said, it takes two to make it work. It takes a tremendous amount of trust and effort to keep the relationship going.I guess if you really want to make it work, then the relationship will work out.Though I haven't been in one of those LDR's yet, I know its hard to be in one, so I guess I can relate to Megan's predicament a bit. And I guess one of the classic pitfalls of LDR's is shown quite prominently in the story. Falling for someone else while you're away from the one you're in a relationship with.I needed to read something that wouldn't really require me to think that much and feel as mushy as possible, and I guess this book did it for me.It was a really fun read, and I did have fun. I was a bit surprised it got quite serious in the end, but I guess I loved it. That this isn't just an ordinary romantic read.I was really rooting for her and Parker up to the end.Hah, and I know about that roller coaster and carousel symbolism. Carousels are for people who wanted to be on the safe side. The roller coasters are for those who would dare. It was scary, but the thrill you get is always worth the scare. I'm glad Megan was finally able to take the risk to ride the roller coaster, and to stay with Parker. ( )

Reviewed by Steph for TeensReadToo.com

THRILL RIDE by Rachel Hawthorne is a great book about summer fun and romance.

Megan takes a summer job at an amusement park called Thrill Ride. It is away from home, so she lives at the park with other teens who are part of this summer program.

This big decision had many factors, yet one downfall. Megan wanted to escape her mother and sister who are constantly arguing about her sister's upcoming wedding. The only downfall about being so far away is that Megan won't be close to her new, cute boyfriend, Nick. But the family drama trumped the new romance and Megan headed off to the shores of Lake Erie for Thrill Ride!

Soon after arriving, Megan meets Parker, the brother of her roommate and an all around hottie. With him around being super nice and helpful -- not to mention super adorable -- will Megan and Nick's relationship be able to survive? And if not, is there a possibility of one with Parker?

This great teen read is recommended for any teenage girl who wants to read a great book about romance and first love. Forget about a depressing story of break-ups and loves lost, read THRILL RIDE by Rachel Hawthorne and get the best pick-me-up invented -- a cute guy and happy endings. ( )

This book is about a girl named Megan who tries to get away from her family for a summer job at a theme park. She moves away from her bickering mother, and a loving boyfriend. She meets new people, has new loves, and is guilty at times. She meets a great boy named Parker and well.. things happen. This book is good if you like quick romances and chick literature.

Lea S. ( )