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Movie Prize Pack #Giveaway THE DUFF by @Kody_Keplinger #TheDuff @TheDuff @TheNovl

February 12, 2015 By Mary

Movie Prize Pack #Giveaway THE DUFF by @Kody_Keplinger #TheDuff  @TheDuff @TheNovl

I received this book at no cost from the publisher

Movie Prize Pack #Giveaway THE DUFF by @Kody_Keplinger #TheDuff  @TheDuff @TheNovlThe DUFF by Kody Keplinger
ISBN: 9780316381802
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on January 13th 2015
Genres: Dating & Sex, Girls & Women, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Issues, Young Adult
Pages: 320
Format: ARC
Source: Publisher
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four-half-stars

Soon to be a major motion picture!Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper may not be the prettiest girl in her high school, but she has a loyal group of friends, a biting wit, and a spot-on BS detector. She's also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush, who calls Bianca the Duff--the designated ugly fat friend--of her crew.But things aren't so great at home and Bianca, desperate for a distraction, ends up kissing Wesley. Worse, she likes it. Eager for escape, Bianca throws herself into a closeted enemies-with-benefits relationship with him.Until it all goes horribly awry. It turns out Wesley isn't such a bad listener, and his life is pretty screwed up, too. Suddenly Bianca realizes with absolute horror that she's falling for the guy she thought she hated more than anyone.


#TheDUFF – In Theaters February 20th – A comedic snap shot about what it’s like to be a teen today

Bianca (Mae Whitman) is a content high school senior whose world is shattered when she learns the student body knows her as ‘The DUFF’ (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier, more popular friends (Skyler Samuels & Bianca Santos). Now, despite the words of caution from her favorite teacher (Ken Jeong), she puts aside the potential distraction of her crush, Toby (Nick Eversman), and enlists Wesley (Robbie Amell), a slick but charming jock, to help reinvent herself. To save her senior year from turning into a total disaster, Bianca must find the confidence to overthrow the school’s ruthless label maker Madison (Bella Thorne) and remind everyone that no matter what people look or act like, we are all someone’s DUFF.

I really hope that this movie captures the book!  It was one of my favorites when it first came out!  

 

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MY THOUGHTS

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*** yes, some spoilers here ***

Bianca is a witty, snarky senior, her mother is a motivational speaker, her father works at a computer repair shop and they are not getting along. She has extremely loyal friends that are both cheerleaders, blonde and gorgeous. Well, according to Bianca they are, Jessica and Casey don’t think that about themselves. Welsey is the school heart throb and bad boy with a love em and leave em attitude. When the two meet at the local all ages club, Wesley calls Biana Duffy and them explains exactly what it mean…Designated Ugly Fat Friend, Bianca reacts by throwing her drink in his face. And thus begins a romantic entanglement that turns out to be something neither one of them planned. Bianca is out to “use” Wesley for just one thing: sex with no strings.

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I am glad this book took on the issue of sex and love and how those actions impact teens today. I don’t think that teens are especially sexually active with AIDS and the spread of other STDs and this story actually says that if you are having sex, make sure it is safe. I felt so sad for Bianca when her parents were breaking up. Neither of them took her feelings into consideration and she didn’t open up at all to her friends even when they asked and tried to push her for answers. She instead retreats into what starts out as meaningless sex in order to fill the gap of her parents’ love. Except then the sex starts to mean something.

 

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I really wanted to hate Wesley but found that he had the same endearing qualities as Bianca. He was also trying to fix the loss of his parents (they traveled a lot) with sex. Bianca called him a man whore which was probably appropriate, but she soon realizes she is just as bad as he is. The whole premise of the Duff having sex the Hot Guy seems far fetched at first, but when you think about the size of the school (small) and they are such opposites, well, the whole thing just comes together and works. This book is best suited for older teens since there is language and sexual situations.

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Comments

  1. Natasha says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    I haven’t yet, but I want to sometime soon!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  2. Jessica Jett says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    I have not read The Duff but it’s been on my to-read list for a while so hopefully I can change that before I see the movie.
    Thank you for the chance! 🙂

  3. kimyunalesca says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    I haven’t although I’ve heard nothing but good things about it way back I’m really excited for the movie the cast and storyline seems very funny and fresh I really like that! I find it a bit weird though coz last year when I went to orlando and pose with the duff merch. from the simpsons at the same time I really feel like and it’s almost like Designated Ugly Fat Friend type as well lol :))

  4. Mical says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Haven’t read it yet, but I want to

  5. karina Hernandez says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    I haven’t read The DUFF but I want to.

  6. Sam says

    February 13, 2015 at 3:02 am

    I have not read this book, however it has been on my TBR for quite a while.

  7. raquel m. says

    February 13, 2015 at 4:39 am

    No, I have not read the book. I do want to watch the movie. Robbie Amell was great in the CW’s The Tomorrow People.

  8. Ann says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:16 am

    I have read The Duff and I really enjoyed it! I can’t wait to watch the movie!

  9. Natasha says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:42 am

    It is on my list, but I haven’t read it yet

  10. G K says

    February 13, 2015 at 8:49 am

    No, I haven’t read it yet.

  11. Mandy I Read Indie says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:16 am

    I have and I loved it! Very good read. Looking forward to the movie

  12. Tammy V. says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:22 am

    My daughter and I read it together. It was a very good book. I hope the movie is in the line of John Hughes’ type movies.

  13. holdenj says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:34 am

    No, I never did!

  14. erinf1 says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:32 am

    no, but now I really want to read and see this!!! Thank you for sharing 🙂

  15. Anita Yancey says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:34 am

    I have not read The Duff. Thanks for having the giveaway.

  16. Linda Kish says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I haven’t read it yet.

  17. Sophia H says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    It’s on my to-read list!

  18. Lily Johnson says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    I want to read this really badly! Haven’t got a chance to yet

  19. Jackie says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    I haven’t read the Duff, but I know it got rave reviews when it was released a while back!

  20. Lasha says

    February 13, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    Yes!! I have read the Duff and it is magnificent!! It is all kinds of amazing! It is so wonderful in every way!!!

  21. Misti says

    February 13, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    I have read The DUFF, several years ago. I know I enjoyed it but I seriously need to read it again. I’m excited for the movie. Looks great. Thanks!

  22. Nikki Reader says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    I listened to the audiobook. Loved it!

  23. bn100 says

    February 13, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    no

  24. Angela says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    I haven’t read the book

  25. Rachelle says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    Yes, I have. And I’m a little scared about the movie. I think it would have been fantastic if they would have stuck to the book. The stereotypical mean girls in the movie is my main issue though. But Robbie Amell is hot, so there’s that. 😉

  26. Heather B says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    I have not read Duff yet.

  27. Nichole H says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    I have not read DUFF yet! I got it at the library at one point but since I get a million at a time and always need to return some I returned it and haven’t picked it back up yet. 🙁 Hoping to read it soon though! ^-^

  28. Carmel says

    February 14, 2015 at 4:06 am

    No. I never got to read The Duff. This would be a great opportunity to catch up with all the awesomeness!

  29. Tabitha Williams says

    February 14, 2015 at 7:29 am

    I haven’t, but I REALLY want to now!

  30. Jenna says

    February 14, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I haven’t, but would love a chance to.

  31. Haley Scully says

    February 14, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I haven’t, but it sounds like a great book, and I can’t wait to read it.

  32. Rudy says

    February 14, 2015 at 9:45 am

    It’s on my list to read.

  33. anne says

    February 14, 2015 at 10:03 am

    I haven’t yet read it but look forward to enjoying it very much.

  34. Christine says

    February 14, 2015 at 11:11 am

    I haven’t read it yet, but I want to!

  35. D Gonzalez says

    February 14, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    I have just started reading it.

  36. Nicole says

    February 14, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    I have not read yet

  37. sarah c. says

    February 14, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    I have not read the book but have been wanting to!

  38. Vicki Wurgler says

    February 15, 2015 at 5:49 am

    no I have not

  39. Marisa says

    February 15, 2015 at 7:15 am

    This book has been on my wishlist for a while! I have not read but am hoping to.

  40. Emerson A says

    February 15, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I just finished reading it. Have high hopes for the movie.

  41. Emmah says

    February 15, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    I have read the DUFF! I read it back when it first came out 🙂

  42. Cindy C. says

    February 15, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    I haven’t read it yet, but it sounds like an interesting read. 🙂

  43. Markella says

    February 16, 2015 at 3:38 am

    I am so excited for this movie! I just got the book out of the library and I surprisingly liked it. I don’t read much contemporary but I like to read books before seeing their movies. I’m most interested to see if Bella Thorne’s character will be a good addition or not since that’s not in the book. It seems like the mean hot girl is so overdone. I liked the female friendships so I hope that doesn’t ruin the dynamic. I would love to win the book and shirt!

  44. angel d says

    February 16, 2015 at 10:55 am

    no not yet

  45. Jason Gomez says

    February 16, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    I haven’t yet but if I win this contest I will

  46. MaCaila Sharp says

    February 16, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    I started reading it but I didn’t get to finish it because I checked it out from the library and I really want to finish reading it before I see the movie so I’d love to win this

  47. Tabathia B says

    February 16, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    I have never read it before

  48. Ashley @The Quiet Concert says

    February 16, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    I have read the book! I am excited to see the movie 🙂

  49. BreAnna says

    February 16, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    Not yet.. I want to though!

  50. Alisha Sienkiel says

    February 16, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    No I haven’t read it yet.

  51. Leidy says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:45 am

    I haven’t read it yet

  52. Kemi B. says

    February 17, 2015 at 8:00 am

    I have read the book before and I enjoyed it

  53. Sarah Hall says

    February 17, 2015 at 9:43 am

    No, I have not read the book but would love to see the movie.

  54. Stephanie Grant says

    February 17, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I have not yet read the book but after reading about the movie I’m going to have to pick up a copy of the book soon!

  55. Sparkling Jules (@jmarcinikglsd) says

    February 17, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Read and loved the DUFF. Cannot wait to see the movie sometime 😀

  56. Julie M says

    February 17, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    I have read and LOVED The DUFF. So excited to see the movie 😀 😀

  57. Julie M says

    February 17, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    I have read and loved this book!!!

  58. Kelly D says

    February 17, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    I have not read it.

  59. Kristin Goodson says

    February 17, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    I have not read it, but the movie looks awesome!

  60. Teresa Noel says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    I have not read The Duff yet

  61. Rachel says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:05 am

    I haven’t read it yet but I really really want to! Thanks for the extremly awesome giveaway!

  62. Rachel says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:05 am

    I haven’t read it yet but I really really want to! Thanks for the extremely awesome giveaway!

  63. Trey says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:14 am

    I have not read the book but I have seen the movie.

  64. Tabathia B says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    I haven’t read the duff yet

  65. Maggie says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Sadly I have not

  66. Raquel says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    I read The Duff a while back and loved it, so I was super excited when I heard it was being made into a film! Still, I probably need to go back and re-read the book!

  67. Adriane says

    February 19, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Sadly, I haven’t but I really, really want to!

  68. Lori says

    February 19, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    No, but I really want to before I see the movie. The movie looks so great!

  69. Taylor K. says

    February 20, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    I haven’t yet but I have a mighty need to read it soon! LD

  70. cindi clubbs says

    February 20, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    No, I haven’t but it looks excellent!!!

  71. Katie P says

    February 20, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Yes I have read it. It was hilarious and I can’t wait to watch it.

  72. Sarah Bauman says

    February 20, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    I have not read it yet, but I would like to for sure.

  73. Jessica To says

    February 20, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    I have not, but I would love to see the movie.

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