Kelly
Written on Oct 8, 2014
Being on the international racing circuit is all she's ever wanted and Clover is determined to have it all.
Rev Girl was a brilliant coming of age story about one girl and her determination to reach the stars. Clover is driven, but is trying to find the balance between a budding extreme sports career and experiencing teen life. Although her father felt as though he was the looming and persistent pressure point in her life, he was nothing in comparison to the pressure Clover places upon herself. She's migrated from Canada and feels as though she's an outsider, so when she meets Dallas as a possible love interest, she is beginning to finally feel that acceptance she desperately craves. My heart broke for Clover, as strong and motivated as she appeared, all she wanted was to belong. For her father to be proud of her, her mother to take an interest and have a friend and boyfriend who understood her need to succeed.
I really enjoy reading about strong and determined young women, and Clover was a prime example of a kick ass book chick. Although Dallas grated on my nerves, I enjoyed experiencing Clover finding her feet within her first relationship and that the experience only made her stronger. Leigh Hutton is a brilliant storyteller, weaving a tale of finding your feet, finding yourself and realising your own worth.