Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick

  This was a new book we received from Junior Library Guild. It was recommended to me by a student who is an avid reader. He said it was the funniest and best book he ever read. Based on his comment, I just had to read it. I do admit, it was funny...although not the BEST book I have ever read. Perry's family hosts an exchange student, Gobi, from Lithuania. She is a quiet girl, rather homely and dresses in traditional Lithuanian style. When Perry's parents force him to take Gobi to the prom, Perry is bummed and figures it will be the worst night of his life. When they arrive at the prom, Gobi and Perry are harassed by the bullies of the school and Perry is surprised to see Gobi defend herself with martial arts skill. As they leave the prom, Gobi persuades Perry to take her into New York City, even though Perry is nervous to take his dad's Jaguar into the city. Once they arrive at a famous club, Gobi disappears into the bathroom and emerges in a slinky black dress and full make-up. Perry is stunned at her beauty. What follows is a race around NYC as it is revealed that Gobi is not really an exchange student at all, but a trained assassin who is avenging her twin sister's death from the human trafficking world she was kidnapped into. Although the book is filled with violent acts, they are treated as light-hearted and humorous. Those who get killed, deserved it and Gobi is no amateur. It was a quick read and again, very funny!