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HarperTeen (2011), Edition: 282 pages
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Young Adult Fiction. HTML: New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson's fun, romantic, and hilarious sequel to her breakout hit 13 Little Blue Envelopes gets a brand-new cover! Ginny Blackstone spent last summer traveling around Europe, following the tasks her aunt laid out in a series of letters before she died. When someone stole Ginny's backpack�??and the last little blue envelope inside�??she resigned herself to never knowing how the adventure was supposed to end. Now a mysterious boy has contacted Ginny from London, saying he's found her bag. Finally Ginny can finish what she started. But instead of ending her journey, the last letter starts a new adventure, and Ginny finds she must hold on to her wits . . . and her heart. This time there are no instructions… (more)
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2011-04-26
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LibraryThing member Runa
I always thought the prequel was awkward and over-romanticized. I felt like I was reading a travel guide rather than a YA novel. Even from the start of this book, though, I could tell that Maureen has had time to develop her voice as a writer, and I found the sequel to be much more enjoyable than
Rating: 5/5
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its predecessor. I loved the little added twist known as Oliver who was added to the story of the 13th envelope. He was a great addition to the quirky little cast of characters Maureen had previously set up. This book managed to pick up plot details that were left unsolved in the previous book, which made for a thoroughly satisfying conclusion. I ended up completely loving the sequel, and I’m incredibly glad Maureen decided to give it another shot. Totally worth it.Rating: 5/5
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LibraryThing member krissa
Over all, I enjoyed this book. It was a great wrap up for the previous book. With that said, there were parts that bugged me. Ginny is a teenage girl, about to graduate from high school. Don't you think she would know better than to let strange men blackmail her into going to other countries with
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them, and not tell anyone? The other thing about her, were there were parts in this book I found her to be... selfish. But that could be the teenager thing. Also, it didn't take long for Keith’s bullying to start wear thin for me. I found myself really liking Ellis (Keith's girlfriend) fairly quickly, whether I wanted to or not. As for the story? I love “the hill”. If you read it, you know what I mean. If you didn't, you NEED to go get this book and read it, so you do know what I mean. As I read this book, I found myself wanting to be eccentric, like Ginny's dead aunt. But not excessively so, like the aunt, but I would want to be just enough so that I amused myself and others. But I think to pull that off you would need to be either very rich or very broke. I found the ending vague, with loose ends. Does this leave it open to a sequel? I thought this was supposed to be the sequel? As much as I liked this book, it did take me 2 stints from the library to read it. But that could be a comment on me, the book, or just the time of year. Over all, it was very different from the first, but still a fun read. Show Less
LibraryThing member jenreidreads
Johnson is so skilled at writing realistic, quirky characters (probably because she is such a quirky character herself). Ginny is back in this novel, off to Europe again to follow the instructions in the last letter left to her by her deceased aunt. At the end of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, the last
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letter was stolen from her. Oliver, a British boy, has it in his possession, but instead of simply giving it back to Ginny, he read it and extorts her to get half the value of her aunt's final painting. Like the first book, Ginny must travel around Europe on a sort of scavenger hunt set for her by her aunt. Keith, her almost boyfriend from the first book, and his new girlfriend accompany her and Oliver. Great characters and a quirky, romantic plot make this a very fun read. Show Less
LibraryThing member lilibrarian
When Ginny's bag was stolen in Greece, she lost the last letter with her aunt's instructions. Now it has been found - but the person who has it won't give Ginny the letter. He insists on coming along to follow the instructions.
LibraryThing member jjameli
The Last Little Blue Envelope is the sequel to 13 Blue Envelopes. When we last left Ginny her backpack was stolen with her Aunt Peg's last letter tucked away in it. After being okay with the fact that she will never know what that last letter said, she is suddenly back in the game. Someone has
What I like about the The Last Little Blue Envelope are the characters. Many of the old characters are back, as well as some new ones. I enjoyed The Last Little Blue Envelope more than the first book, and I think it's because of what the new characters bring to the story. What do they bring? I thought one brought mystery, and the other brought fun and enthusiasm. This second book brings more vitality to the story as a whole.
I wondered why Maureen Johnson thought that 13 Little Blue Envelopes need a sequel, but I think her decision to continue Ginny's journey was a success. If you liked/loved 13 Little Blue Envelopes you will like/love the sequel.
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found the letter..she can continue on the adventure her aunt sent her on.What I like about the The Last Little Blue Envelope are the characters. Many of the old characters are back, as well as some new ones. I enjoyed The Last Little Blue Envelope more than the first book, and I think it's because of what the new characters bring to the story. What do they bring? I thought one brought mystery, and the other brought fun and enthusiasm. This second book brings more vitality to the story as a whole.
I wondered why Maureen Johnson thought that 13 Little Blue Envelopes need a sequel, but I think her decision to continue Ginny's journey was a success. If you liked/loved 13 Little Blue Envelopes you will like/love the sequel.
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LibraryThing member stephxsu
Ginny thought it was all over—that the last blue envelope containing the last letter from her dead artist aunt Peg, stolen along with her backpack when she was in Greece, was lost forever. But then a mysterious boy named Oliver contacts her, saying that he has her letters. Turns out that the last
To her shock, Keith—and his new girlfriend, Ellis—insist on tagging along for this one last intercontinental adventure. Over the course of one Christmas break, Ginny, along with old and new friends, retraces her footsteps and discovers the ultimate lesson that Aunt Peg wishes to remind her of.
I’ll be honest: I was one of those readers that was very happy with how 13 Little Blue Envelopes ended, and never thought to ask for a sequel. Nervously I began this sequel to one of my favorite books of all time, and happily I can say that TLLBE lived up to my expectations for a Maureen Johnson novel.
I was a little skeptical of how different Aunt Peg’s thirteenth letter was from her previous twelve (in terms of length and vision), but it was insightful nevertheless. THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE focuses less, I think, on the excitement of a cross-Europe adventure and more on character development. All the characters, while not particularly deep, are still very likable, even if you feel like the situation should call for us to hate them.
THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE lightheartedly inspires us to question the permanence of adolescent emotions. Oftentimes YA novels make us believe that their happy endings will last forever: Ginny’s second adventure beautifully illustrates how things can change unexpectedly but still wonderfully. And that’s all I want to say so that I don’t spoil anything!
My final thoughts? Worth reading if you loved the first book (and if you haven’t read that yet, you should). It takes on a different tone than 13 Little Blue Envelopes, but is still unexpectedly delightful, and will have you clamoring for a third book.
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letter contains one final task for Ginny to complete, and Oliver insists that he wants Ginny to split the profits from this last piece of artwork with him. After all, he is the one who has the letter. How can she disagree?To her shock, Keith—and his new girlfriend, Ellis—insist on tagging along for this one last intercontinental adventure. Over the course of one Christmas break, Ginny, along with old and new friends, retraces her footsteps and discovers the ultimate lesson that Aunt Peg wishes to remind her of.
I’ll be honest: I was one of those readers that was very happy with how 13 Little Blue Envelopes ended, and never thought to ask for a sequel. Nervously I began this sequel to one of my favorite books of all time, and happily I can say that TLLBE lived up to my expectations for a Maureen Johnson novel.
I was a little skeptical of how different Aunt Peg’s thirteenth letter was from her previous twelve (in terms of length and vision), but it was insightful nevertheless. THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE focuses less, I think, on the excitement of a cross-Europe adventure and more on character development. All the characters, while not particularly deep, are still very likable, even if you feel like the situation should call for us to hate them.
THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE lightheartedly inspires us to question the permanence of adolescent emotions. Oftentimes YA novels make us believe that their happy endings will last forever: Ginny’s second adventure beautifully illustrates how things can change unexpectedly but still wonderfully. And that’s all I want to say so that I don’t spoil anything!
My final thoughts? Worth reading if you loved the first book (and if you haven’t read that yet, you should). It takes on a different tone than 13 Little Blue Envelopes, but is still unexpectedly delightful, and will have you clamoring for a third book.
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LibraryThing member SavvyEscapades
** spoiler alert ** ***Warning: The following review contains unavoidable spoilers for the first book in this series. If you haven’t read 13 Little Blue Envelopes, I suggest you come back later.***
MJ, I am sorry I ever doubted you.
Regular readers will remember that in spite of my epic praise of
In The Last Little Blue Envelope, all of my doubts were erased.
There is initially a very well-done summary of what happened in the last book— namely, that Ginny went on a wild, cross-Europe scavenger hunt as per the instructions in 13 Little Blue Envelopes left by her aunt, who recently died of brain cancer. Ginny meanders all across Europe and has lots of personal growth experiences (I don’t want to give away too much, dear person who ignored my spoiler warning), but before Ginny can open the last of the envelopes, her backpack, including the envelopes and her cash, is stolen off of the beach. Shamed, Ginny had to call her aunt’s Brit friend Richard to come save her. Which Richard did, because he is 1) amazing and 2) her uncle. Yup. Richard is such an amazing guy that he married Ginny’s aunt because he loved her and she needed medical treatment (which is apparently free for British citizens).
Though I am fond of Maureen’s heroines, it always seems her side characters win me over the most. Richard was that character for me, in this book. He single-handedly erased all of my previous “but what about the supervision?” doubts. Though he isn’t in a whole lot of the book, he takes the most appropriate adult role for dealing with an almost-in-college teen. His basic message is, “I trust you to not be stupid, here’s a phone, call me once a day or if you get into trouble.” And then poof! All of my problems with the last book were solved, and I was able to enjoy the fun, action-packed plot of the story.
And oh, is there a lot of plot. In fact, the plot is so amazing that I don’t really want to say too much, largely because it all revolves around what happened to the last little blue envelope after it was stolen. You will find out early on, but it’s so well executed that I think MJ fans should be allowed to discover that secret on their own. And there is also romance! If you have read Maureen’s portion of Let It Snow, you’ll already know that she does realistic, messy romance well, and this book is no exception. There is no angst-ridden “But we are soulmates! We are destined to be together FOREVER!” style romance here, more, “You seem pretty cool. Let’s hangout for a while. And if we end up making out, so be it.” I greatly appreciate the normality of the relationships in this book. Maybe I’m just getting older, but the unhealthy-obsession-style love that’s in a few other YA books I’ve read recently makes me cringe.
And, of course, the biggest improvement over the previous book was the ending. 13 Little Blue Envelopes was a little disappointing for me because of the fairly anti-climactic ending. I know that MJ was trying to show the unpredictability of life, and how things are generally left unresolved and you have to get over it… but I pouted. With The Last Little Blue Envelope, however, I caught myself sighing the sigh of bookish content as I flicked the last page.
MJ, I am sorry I ever doubted you.
Regular readers will remember that in spite of my epic praise of
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Maureen Johnson (including, but not limited to my addiction to her twitter feed and the fact that Spencer Martin from the Suite Scarlett series is the top of my literary-crush list), I did not like 13 Little Blue Envelopes. It hurts me to say that. Really, I could just never quite suspend reality enough to accept that Ginny’s parents were ok with her jetting off to Europe with no plan, no supervision, and no solid way of contacting home. Now, I wasn’t really smothered by parental supervision as a child, especially as I started going to boarding school at the age of 13. Still, I kept thinking, “there’s no way in hell my parents would have gone for this when I was a Junior in high school.” I am fairly positive that her parents’ consent was discussed at some point, but it was obviously a tiny enough reference to not stand out in my mind when compared to the potentially dangerous hijinks of traveling alone in Europe with lots of money and slightly shady, broke actors.In The Last Little Blue Envelope, all of my doubts were erased.
There is initially a very well-done summary of what happened in the last book— namely, that Ginny went on a wild, cross-Europe scavenger hunt as per the instructions in 13 Little Blue Envelopes left by her aunt, who recently died of brain cancer. Ginny meanders all across Europe and has lots of personal growth experiences (I don’t want to give away too much, dear person who ignored my spoiler warning), but before Ginny can open the last of the envelopes, her backpack, including the envelopes and her cash, is stolen off of the beach. Shamed, Ginny had to call her aunt’s Brit friend Richard to come save her. Which Richard did, because he is 1) amazing and 2) her uncle. Yup. Richard is such an amazing guy that he married Ginny’s aunt because he loved her and she needed medical treatment (which is apparently free for British citizens).
Though I am fond of Maureen’s heroines, it always seems her side characters win me over the most. Richard was that character for me, in this book. He single-handedly erased all of my previous “but what about the supervision?” doubts. Though he isn’t in a whole lot of the book, he takes the most appropriate adult role for dealing with an almost-in-college teen. His basic message is, “I trust you to not be stupid, here’s a phone, call me once a day or if you get into trouble.” And then poof! All of my problems with the last book were solved, and I was able to enjoy the fun, action-packed plot of the story.
And oh, is there a lot of plot. In fact, the plot is so amazing that I don’t really want to say too much, largely because it all revolves around what happened to the last little blue envelope after it was stolen. You will find out early on, but it’s so well executed that I think MJ fans should be allowed to discover that secret on their own. And there is also romance! If you have read Maureen’s portion of Let It Snow, you’ll already know that she does realistic, messy romance well, and this book is no exception. There is no angst-ridden “But we are soulmates! We are destined to be together FOREVER!” style romance here, more, “You seem pretty cool. Let’s hangout for a while. And if we end up making out, so be it.” I greatly appreciate the normality of the relationships in this book. Maybe I’m just getting older, but the unhealthy-obsession-style love that’s in a few other YA books I’ve read recently makes me cringe.
And, of course, the biggest improvement over the previous book was the ending. 13 Little Blue Envelopes was a little disappointing for me because of the fairly anti-climactic ending. I know that MJ was trying to show the unpredictability of life, and how things are generally left unresolved and you have to get over it… but I pouted. With The Last Little Blue Envelope, however, I caught myself sighing the sigh of bookish content as I flicked the last page.
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LibraryThing member EdGoldberg
When we left Ginny at the end of Maureen Johnson’s 13 Little Blue Envelopes, she had her bag stolen in Greece and had to come home to New Jersey, unable to finish following Aunt Peg’s posthumous 13 letters of instructions. Well, it’s several months later and Ginny is trying unsuccessfully to
Letter 13 requires Gin to travel to several European countries to find three pieces of Aunt Peg’s artwork, which together make up one big piece of art. Oliver, since only he knows what the letter says, proposes that they form a joint venture to find the art and sell it, splitting the profits 50/50. Gin has no choice. It is either that or never finish Aunt Peg’s tasks and never see the letters again. She reluctantly agrees.
Joining in the search is Keith, Gin’s crush from the first book, who she hasn’t gotten over, and his current girlfriend, Ellis. This makes an interesting quartet and an interesting trip. Obviously, Oliver not appreciated by anyone, considered by all as an opportunist. The Last Little Blue Envelope is just a fun book. You’ll like the characters and the plot and while you may guess what the ending is going to be, you’ll have fun getting there. The book is a romp through Europe, meeting a few of the previous book’s characters, visiting some of Gin’s old haunts, but also getting into new situations. And along the way, you might find out that you learn something about yourself and life. If you liked 13 Little Blue Envelopes, you’ll like The Last Little Blue Envelope. If you haven’t read the first book, read it and continue on to the second. Or just read it by itself. Enjoy yourself. Happy reading!
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finish her college entrance essay “Describe a life experience that changed you. What was it, and what did you learn?” Checking her email, she sees several from [email protected], an unfamiliar email address. Opening it, she is shocked to see a copy of letter number 13. It seems that Oliver was in Greece, lost his luggage and purchased a bag from a street vendor. It happened to be Ginny’s bag, containing all of her aunt’s letters. Letter 13 requires Gin to travel to several European countries to find three pieces of Aunt Peg’s artwork, which together make up one big piece of art. Oliver, since only he knows what the letter says, proposes that they form a joint venture to find the art and sell it, splitting the profits 50/50. Gin has no choice. It is either that or never finish Aunt Peg’s tasks and never see the letters again. She reluctantly agrees.
Joining in the search is Keith, Gin’s crush from the first book, who she hasn’t gotten over, and his current girlfriend, Ellis. This makes an interesting quartet and an interesting trip. Obviously, Oliver not appreciated by anyone, considered by all as an opportunist. The Last Little Blue Envelope is just a fun book. You’ll like the characters and the plot and while you may guess what the ending is going to be, you’ll have fun getting there. The book is a romp through Europe, meeting a few of the previous book’s characters, visiting some of Gin’s old haunts, but also getting into new situations. And along the way, you might find out that you learn something about yourself and life. If you liked 13 Little Blue Envelopes, you’ll like The Last Little Blue Envelope. If you haven’t read the first book, read it and continue on to the second. Or just read it by itself. Enjoy yourself. Happy reading!
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LibraryThing member bell7
*Possible slight spoilers* - but nothing past page 50, honest.
At the end of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Ginny's bag - along with her letters from Aunt Peg and the final, unopened envelope - is stolen. Despite this setback, her trip to Europe was life-changing. In fact, it would be the subject of her
I really enjoyed the first book about Ginny and her travels. At first, I wasn't sure if I would like the sequel as much, mainly because of the changing nature of Ginny's relationships once she finds out that Keith (her co-traveler in the last book and "sort of" but never official boyfriend) has a girlfriend, Ellis. All four of them - Ginny, Oliver, Keith and Ellis - are now on this trip, a dynamic that could have made for excruciating reading. But Johnson never makes it as melodramatic oh-woe-is-me that she could have. She realistically portrays Ginny's hurt feelings without making her maudlin or annoying. Once they leave on their trip, guided by Oliver and the last letter, I read nearly in one sitting. If you loved the first book, this is a good follow-up, but I think The Last Little Blue Envelope could stand decently on its own as well.
At the end of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Ginny's bag - along with her letters from Aunt Peg and the final, unopened envelope - is stolen. Despite this setback, her trip to Europe was life-changing. In fact, it would be the subject of her
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college essay, if she could ever figure out what to write. Then, she received an email from Oliver, a young man who claims he found has that last little blue envelope. According to Oliver, Aunt Peg left another piece of art, and he will give Ginny her letter back if she gives him a finder's fee from the proceeds of the sale.I really enjoyed the first book about Ginny and her travels. At first, I wasn't sure if I would like the sequel as much, mainly because of the changing nature of Ginny's relationships once she finds out that Keith (her co-traveler in the last book and "sort of" but never official boyfriend) has a girlfriend, Ellis. All four of them - Ginny, Oliver, Keith and Ellis - are now on this trip, a dynamic that could have made for excruciating reading. But Johnson never makes it as melodramatic oh-woe-is-me that she could have. She realistically portrays Ginny's hurt feelings without making her maudlin or annoying. Once they leave on their trip, guided by Oliver and the last letter, I read nearly in one sitting. If you loved the first book, this is a good follow-up, but I think The Last Little Blue Envelope could stand decently on its own as well.
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LibraryThing member karafrib
Maureen Johnson continues Ginny’s adventures in The Last Little Blue Envelope. This books picks up shortly after 13 Little Blue Envelopes left off, and the reader finds Ginny in the midst of trying to describe her adventures from the previous book in a college essay. But when an e-mail arrives
As Ginny sets out on the last leg of the adventure set out by her aunt romance, heartache, and even thievery ensue. Ginny’s character becomes more deeply developed as the story progresses, and Keith’s character is nicely fleshed out as well. The addition of new characters fits in nicely with the plot, which moves along at a fast pace. The cities and countries Ginny visits are lovingly described and will quench the thirst of any young person who dreams of travelling abroad and having adventures and misadventures. This book is not a stand alone novel, but those readers who loved 13 Little Blue Envelopes will be enchanted by the story Johnson has continued to weave, as this sequel manages that ever daunting task of being superior to the first novel.
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from a stranger that contains a scanned image of the 13th letter from her late aunt that Ginny never got to read, it’s a no-brainer for her to return to England and complete her European adventure. There she immediately meets up with Keith, her “almost something” only to discover a new complication for their relationship. She also meets the mysterious Oliver, who found her letters and is willing to return them to her—but for a price. As Ginny sets out on the last leg of the adventure set out by her aunt romance, heartache, and even thievery ensue. Ginny’s character becomes more deeply developed as the story progresses, and Keith’s character is nicely fleshed out as well. The addition of new characters fits in nicely with the plot, which moves along at a fast pace. The cities and countries Ginny visits are lovingly described and will quench the thirst of any young person who dreams of travelling abroad and having adventures and misadventures. This book is not a stand alone novel, but those readers who loved 13 Little Blue Envelopes will be enchanted by the story Johnson has continued to weave, as this sequel manages that ever daunting task of being superior to the first novel.
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LibraryThing member Krissy724
I read 13 Little Blue Envelopes in January and instantly fell in love with the story. When I got to the end and realized that Ginny (and therefore myself) will never know what the last letter said, I was devastated. I’m not even being dramatic; I was really upset and threw the book on my floor. I
The Last Little Blue Envelope did not disappoint. It was so much more then what I hoped it would be. I read it in a few hours, smiling the entire time that I was reading it. The book starts with Ginny thinking about her college admission essays and recalling the summer she spent traveling Europe with only her deceased aunt’s letters to guide her, letters that she no longer because someone stole her backpack in Greece. One day, a young man named Oliver emails her and says he has her letters, including the never opened 13th letter, but she must go to London to retrieve them. Next thing she knows, Ginny is on her way on another wonderful adventure.
While in Europe we meet up again with Uncle Richard (who I love btw, wish we could have seen more of him), and Keith (I liked him a lot more in this book-he was so funny and sarcastic!) and we are introduced to Ellis (Keith’s new girlfriend who really is perfect for him) and Oliver. Let’s discuss Oliver. The last letter brings Ginny across Europe to retrieve Aunt Peg’s last piece of art. When Ginny sells it, she will make a lot of money. Oliver won’t give Ginny her aunt’s letter’s unless he goes with her and is given half of the money after it’s sold. Even though Oliver was doing this very sleazy thing, I still enjoyed his character, and I think you will too!
The Last Little Blue Envelope is the perfect sequel. It was exactly what I needed. The writing was good, the plot kept me interested and the characters were awesome! I promise that if you loved 13 Little Blue Envelopes as much as I did, the sequel will not disappoint you!
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know, mature. I think I was more pissed about not being able to read the 13th letter then Ginny was! A few days had passed when I learned that Maureen Johnson wrote a sequel!! A sequel that would be containing the last letter! **Cue confetti**The Last Little Blue Envelope did not disappoint. It was so much more then what I hoped it would be. I read it in a few hours, smiling the entire time that I was reading it. The book starts with Ginny thinking about her college admission essays and recalling the summer she spent traveling Europe with only her deceased aunt’s letters to guide her, letters that she no longer because someone stole her backpack in Greece. One day, a young man named Oliver emails her and says he has her letters, including the never opened 13th letter, but she must go to London to retrieve them. Next thing she knows, Ginny is on her way on another wonderful adventure.
While in Europe we meet up again with Uncle Richard (who I love btw, wish we could have seen more of him), and Keith (I liked him a lot more in this book-he was so funny and sarcastic!) and we are introduced to Ellis (Keith’s new girlfriend who really is perfect for him) and Oliver. Let’s discuss Oliver. The last letter brings Ginny across Europe to retrieve Aunt Peg’s last piece of art. When Ginny sells it, she will make a lot of money. Oliver won’t give Ginny her aunt’s letter’s unless he goes with her and is given half of the money after it’s sold. Even though Oliver was doing this very sleazy thing, I still enjoyed his character, and I think you will too!
The Last Little Blue Envelope is the perfect sequel. It was exactly what I needed. The writing was good, the plot kept me interested and the characters were awesome! I promise that if you loved 13 Little Blue Envelopes as much as I did, the sequel will not disappoint you!
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LibraryThing member absconditas
I literally read both 13 Little Blue Envelopes as well as The Last Little Blue Envelope in a matter of fifteen hours, and fell in love. When I initially read the first installment, I felt like Maureen Johnson had intended to leave it open ended for the reader to piece together themselves, but at
The plot was fast, yes, and in this book, unlike the first one, the characters definitely were more developed, so in that regard it was absolutely wonderful. Oliver, the oh-so-mysterious, snobby and tall, dark and handsome dude was…well, hot. I do wish we’d gotten to know him better once we’d found out his motives behind the blackmailer-façade. I found myself wanting to know more about him, and I really hope that Johnson explores this relationship a little more in *crosses fingers* yet another installment! Keith in this book was a lot more tolerable, as in a lot less spasmodic. But, seriously, can someone PLEASE tell me what was up with his flirting with Ginny despite the fact that his girlfriend was about five feet away!? I loved him. I had faith in him, dammit. Keith, WHY?!
I really enjoyed watching Ginny find her confidence and independence, and really look forward to a third installment. I need to know more about Oliver! If you enjoyed the first book, you’d definitely enjoy this one. Aunt Peg was really onto something when she said, “you can never visit the same place twice. Each time, it’s a different story” and this one is a good one.
“People would say that it’s impossible to have a private pool in the city, unless you were some sort of rich mogul and had it on the roof of your penthouse or something. But it’s not illegal to have a really clean dumpster, and if you want to fill it with water, and if you want to get in it… well, that’s your prerogative. People always say they can’t do things, that they’re impossible. They just haven’t been creative enough. This pool is a triumph of imagination. That’s how you win at life, Gin. You have to imagine your way through. Never say something can’t be done. There’s always a solution, even if it’s weird.” -Aunt Peg
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the same time, it seemed to conclude itself. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading the last book. The plot was fast, yes, and in this book, unlike the first one, the characters definitely were more developed, so in that regard it was absolutely wonderful. Oliver, the oh-so-mysterious, snobby and tall, dark and handsome dude was…well, hot. I do wish we’d gotten to know him better once we’d found out his motives behind the blackmailer-façade. I found myself wanting to know more about him, and I really hope that Johnson explores this relationship a little more in *crosses fingers* yet another installment! Keith in this book was a lot more tolerable, as in a lot less spasmodic. But, seriously, can someone PLEASE tell me what was up with his flirting with Ginny despite the fact that his girlfriend was about five feet away!? I loved him. I had faith in him, dammit. Keith, WHY?!
I really enjoyed watching Ginny find her confidence and independence, and really look forward to a third installment. I need to know more about Oliver! If you enjoyed the first book, you’d definitely enjoy this one. Aunt Peg was really onto something when she said, “you can never visit the same place twice. Each time, it’s a different story” and this one is a good one.
“People would say that it’s impossible to have a private pool in the city, unless you were some sort of rich mogul and had it on the roof of your penthouse or something. But it’s not illegal to have a really clean dumpster, and if you want to fill it with water, and if you want to get in it… well, that’s your prerogative. People always say they can’t do things, that they’re impossible. They just haven’t been creative enough. This pool is a triumph of imagination. That’s how you win at life, Gin. You have to imagine your way through. Never say something can’t be done. There’s always a solution, even if it’s weird.” -Aunt Peg
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LibraryThing member molliekay
Ginny is back for another adventure across Europe. She was sent an e-mail with the first few lines of the missing 13th little blue envelope. Her instructions are to go back to England and help the sender find the three sections of Aunt Peg's last piece. Since she is stressed out from trying to
Johnson was able to pick up the fast paced adventure and let the reader jump right back into Ginny's story. I'm sure the mystery of the last little blue envelope has intrigued many readers, and finally their curiosity will be satisfied. With just enough romance thrown in to spice things up, The Last Little Blue Envelope is a sequel worth checking out.
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write her college essay, she takes the opportunity to hop on a plane and jet back to England, anxious to see Keith and find the piece.Johnson was able to pick up the fast paced adventure and let the reader jump right back into Ginny's story. I'm sure the mystery of the last little blue envelope has intrigued many readers, and finally their curiosity will be satisfied. With just enough romance thrown in to spice things up, The Last Little Blue Envelope is a sequel worth checking out.
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LibraryThing member allureofbooks
Maureen Johnson: you are good.
Seriously. Through the first section of this book I went through a whiplash-inducing "yay, revisiting beloved charact...WTF NOOOO...um, this sucks....oh wait, hmmmm...." schizophrenic fit. I didn't know whether Maureen was on crack, trying to make a joke or just plain
As for the whole Oliver thing. It took me awhile y'all. Over halfway through the book and I'm still waiting to see what the magic plot twist is that will make me go "okay - I like you now!" Then...all of a sudden...we have some HP action. Seriously, I would swear she wrote the scene with me in mind. "Okay you stubborn little twerp, you still don't like my new MC? *BAM! HARRY POTTER VOODOO!*" From that point on, it didn't matter. He could have been a serial killer. Harry Potter is the trump card and Maureen Johnson played it well. I knew there was probably still going to be some magic "AH HA!" moment with his character, but it didn't matter. I was sold. One of the coolest scenes ever.
In the end, I couldn't have loved the book more, crazy-insane-plot-twist from the first book and all. It all just fit so well, and really highlights what a brilliant writer/creator Maureen is. I have long considered her the master of YA dialogue....and in this book proves to be a master of character and plot development as well.
If you read the first book - immediately read this. If you haven't, you really need to pick up this duo; I promise you won't be sorry! Highly recommended.
Seriously. Through the first section of this book I went through a whiplash-inducing "yay, revisiting beloved charact...WTF NOOOO...um, this sucks....oh wait, hmmmm...." schizophrenic fit. I didn't know whether Maureen was on crack, trying to make a joke or just plain
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insane. I couldn't believe what she'd done to Ginny! But, the back of my brain kept telling me to keep reading - and I am so glad I did!As for the whole Oliver thing. It took me awhile y'all. Over halfway through the book and I'm still waiting to see what the magic plot twist is that will make me go "okay - I like you now!" Then...all of a sudden...we have some HP action. Seriously, I would swear she wrote the scene with me in mind. "Okay you stubborn little twerp, you still don't like my new MC? *BAM! HARRY POTTER VOODOO!*" From that point on, it didn't matter. He could have been a serial killer. Harry Potter is the trump card and Maureen Johnson played it well. I knew there was probably still going to be some magic "AH HA!" moment with his character, but it didn't matter. I was sold. One of the coolest scenes ever.
In the end, I couldn't have loved the book more, crazy-insane-plot-twist from the first book and all. It all just fit so well, and really highlights what a brilliant writer/creator Maureen is. I have long considered her the master of YA dialogue....and in this book proves to be a master of character and plot development as well.
If you read the first book - immediately read this. If you haven't, you really need to pick up this duo; I promise you won't be sorry! Highly recommended.
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LibraryThing member sch_94
My Summary: Six months after the abrupt end of her European trip, Ginny receives a mysterious e-mail, sent by someone who claims they have her stolen back-pack... and more importantly, all 13 of Aunt Peg's letters - including the last one, which Ginny never opened. This stranger tells Ginny that
Ginny immediately books a flight to London, arriving the day before Christmas Eve. She knows she must meet the stranger to get her letters back to complete her journey, but there's something else she has to do as well: revisit her feelings for Keith, the hot English guy who helped her complete the tasks in the first twelve letters.
But nothing goes as planned, and soon Ginny finds herself on the weirdest trip of her life, along with 3 of the most unlikely people she ever thought she'd bring along.
My Thoughts: I adored this book - probably a little more than the first. Maureen Johnson's writing is always extremely smooth and easy to follow, and the way she writes Ginny's story always keeps me hooked. The characters are always awesome as well; they're so real and easy to identify with - especially Ginny. I was so glad Keith was in this one as well, and I really liked Oliver - he was an *ssh*l* at times, but you couldn't help but feel bad for him.
I loved that this book tied up a few of (what we thought were) loose ends from the first book, and the way the author incorporated them into this book didn't feel forced at all. And we finally got to read the last letter!
I was also extremely happy with Ginny's decision at the end of the book - I would've done the same thing in her situation :)
Final Thoughts: If you haven't read Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes yet, you should definitely do yourself a favour and pick it up... and you might as well buy the sequel as well, since you're going to want it in your hands as fast as possible. I definitely recommend it to fans of romance, and anyone who's ever wanted to go to Europe.
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they will be willing to give her back everything if she meets them at a cafe in London.Ginny immediately books a flight to London, arriving the day before Christmas Eve. She knows she must meet the stranger to get her letters back to complete her journey, but there's something else she has to do as well: revisit her feelings for Keith, the hot English guy who helped her complete the tasks in the first twelve letters.
But nothing goes as planned, and soon Ginny finds herself on the weirdest trip of her life, along with 3 of the most unlikely people she ever thought she'd bring along.
My Thoughts: I adored this book - probably a little more than the first. Maureen Johnson's writing is always extremely smooth and easy to follow, and the way she writes Ginny's story always keeps me hooked. The characters are always awesome as well; they're so real and easy to identify with - especially Ginny. I was so glad Keith was in this one as well, and I really liked Oliver - he was an *ssh*l* at times, but you couldn't help but feel bad for him.
I loved that this book tied up a few of (what we thought were) loose ends from the first book, and the way the author incorporated them into this book didn't feel forced at all. And we finally got to read the last letter!
I was also extremely happy with Ginny's decision at the end of the book - I would've done the same thing in her situation :)
Final Thoughts: If you haven't read Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes yet, you should definitely do yourself a favour and pick it up... and you might as well buy the sequel as well, since you're going to want it in your hands as fast as possible. I definitely recommend it to fans of romance, and anyone who's ever wanted to go to Europe.
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LibraryThing member BookSwarm
I'm a total Maureen Johnson fangirl so I was absolutely ecstatic when I heard she wrote a follow up to 13 LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPES. We were all left hanging a bit at the end of that story, since Ginny's backpack was stolen along with all of the envelopes including the last one. Ginny sold her Aunt
When we rejoin Ginny, she's staring down a college application essay and the dreaded question, "Describe a life experience that changed you. What was it, and what did you learn? (1,000 words)". While, of course, she had an amazing life experience, she just can't seem to figure out how to talk about it in a thousand words or less. Plus, then there's Keith. Do they have a thing or not? They used to IM all the time and now...not so much. As she dwells on her maybe-relationship and the essay she has to complete ASAP, she gets a mysterious email from someone in England who claims to have found her backpack and all the letters, including the last one. So, she jumps on a plane.
A good travel adventure always rocks, and this story doesn't disappoint. Ginny heads back to her uncle's house, who is more than happy to host her, even if she did drop in at the worst possible time (Harrod's at Christmas). He's a sweet guy and a great sounding board for her, as she tries to puzzle out her life.
I do wish that Ginny were a bit more forceful, more confident. Even though she's adventurous (she has to be to follow her aunt's nutty directions), she kind of sits back and lets those around her direct things. Like the writer of the mysterious email, Oliver. He won't give her the letter and blackmails her into signing a contract to split the monies from the sale of whatever art they find, and only reveals bits and pieces of the letters so they won't ditch him along the way. He comes across as kind of a jerk, and she doesn't stands up to him.
Aunt Peg's instructions are as wacky as ever and lead Ginny and her adventuresome friends around Europe once again. Ginny gets another chance to really see through her aunt's artistic eye and finally say goodbye.
Written in Johnson's quirky voice (which came through loud and clear in this novel. I think I picked up on it even more than before because I've been following her tweets.), THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE exceeded my expectations. Wonderful. Read it (but read 13 LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPES first. You'll appreciate this one ever so much more.).
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Peg's paintings, said goodbye to her uncle and Keith, and headed back home to America.When we rejoin Ginny, she's staring down a college application essay and the dreaded question, "Describe a life experience that changed you. What was it, and what did you learn? (1,000 words)". While, of course, she had an amazing life experience, she just can't seem to figure out how to talk about it in a thousand words or less. Plus, then there's Keith. Do they have a thing or not? They used to IM all the time and now...not so much. As she dwells on her maybe-relationship and the essay she has to complete ASAP, she gets a mysterious email from someone in England who claims to have found her backpack and all the letters, including the last one. So, she jumps on a plane.
A good travel adventure always rocks, and this story doesn't disappoint. Ginny heads back to her uncle's house, who is more than happy to host her, even if she did drop in at the worst possible time (Harrod's at Christmas). He's a sweet guy and a great sounding board for her, as she tries to puzzle out her life.
I do wish that Ginny were a bit more forceful, more confident. Even though she's adventurous (she has to be to follow her aunt's nutty directions), she kind of sits back and lets those around her direct things. Like the writer of the mysterious email, Oliver. He won't give her the letter and blackmails her into signing a contract to split the monies from the sale of whatever art they find, and only reveals bits and pieces of the letters so they won't ditch him along the way. He comes across as kind of a jerk, and she doesn't stands up to him.
Aunt Peg's instructions are as wacky as ever and lead Ginny and her adventuresome friends around Europe once again. Ginny gets another chance to really see through her aunt's artistic eye and finally say goodbye.
Written in Johnson's quirky voice (which came through loud and clear in this novel. I think I picked up on it even more than before because I've been following her tweets.), THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE exceeded my expectations. Wonderful. Read it (but read 13 LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPES first. You'll appreciate this one ever so much more.).
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LibraryThing member danijohns
Ever since I read 13 Little Blue Envelopes way back in 2006, I have been anxiously awaiting a sequel to find out what has happened to the last envelope from Ginny’s aunt Peg. When I got the sequel, I was ecstatic with joy and so excited. Maureen Johnson did not fail to deliver in this long await
I loved that in this sequel, Ginny goes back to London and we meet back up with characters she met along her travels in the first book. Along with familiar faces, such as Keith, Maureen Johnson introduces new people into Ginny’s life that will help accompany her on this last adventure set out by her aunt. One of the new characters is Oliver, the mysterious boy who ends up with Ginny’s stolen backpack and the last envelope. While at first I did not really Oliver, partly because Ginny also did not like him, I ended up LOVING him and really sympathizing for him. His intentions in the beginning, using Ginny, made me really doubt him, but as the story progressed, more about Oliver was revealed and I ended up loving him. Keith on the other hand, I was saddened to see what happened to this character I loved from the first book. I ended up really not liking him in this book, but it was completely justified. Keith has changed since the time Ginny saw him, and I wouldn’t say the change was for the better. Even though I ended up thinking Keith was a jerk towards the end of the book, I was still really glad Ginny met back up with him to continue her adventure for the last time.
The Last Little Blue Envelope was just as funny and heart-wrenching as it predecessor. Maureen Johnson’s signature style of humor was present throughout. She constantly had me giggling between the actions Ginny and her friends go and through their dialogue. If there is one thing Maureen Johnson knows how to do, it is to make people laugh. The humor is just effortless. While this book had me in stitches at times, I also found myself crying towards the end. Ginny’s emotion was captured perfectly, I was experiencing the same feelings as Ginny the whole time. One of the most captivating scenes in this entire book for me was when Ginny completes the final step of what her Aunt Peg set out for her to do in the last little blue envelope. It was a really emotional scene that had me teary eyed.
Ginny’s adventures with the envelopes are over at the end of this book, and the series is over, but I felt that this book wrapped up the series perfectly. Their was complete closure. I was glad to see Ginny’s adventure end the way it was, and I was so glad about the realization Ginny had at the ending of this book. Maureen Johnson nice wraps up everything in this long awaited sequel. I’m so glad she wrote it and was able to finish up Ginny’s story, bringing it nicely to a close.
If you are one of the people who read 13 Little Blue Envelopes when you were younger, you will not be disappointed in this sequel. It is everything you would want in its sequel and is definitely worth the wait.
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sequel. I loved that in this sequel, Ginny goes back to London and we meet back up with characters she met along her travels in the first book. Along with familiar faces, such as Keith, Maureen Johnson introduces new people into Ginny’s life that will help accompany her on this last adventure set out by her aunt. One of the new characters is Oliver, the mysterious boy who ends up with Ginny’s stolen backpack and the last envelope. While at first I did not really Oliver, partly because Ginny also did not like him, I ended up LOVING him and really sympathizing for him. His intentions in the beginning, using Ginny, made me really doubt him, but as the story progressed, more about Oliver was revealed and I ended up loving him. Keith on the other hand, I was saddened to see what happened to this character I loved from the first book. I ended up really not liking him in this book, but it was completely justified. Keith has changed since the time Ginny saw him, and I wouldn’t say the change was for the better. Even though I ended up thinking Keith was a jerk towards the end of the book, I was still really glad Ginny met back up with him to continue her adventure for the last time.
The Last Little Blue Envelope was just as funny and heart-wrenching as it predecessor. Maureen Johnson’s signature style of humor was present throughout. She constantly had me giggling between the actions Ginny and her friends go and through their dialogue. If there is one thing Maureen Johnson knows how to do, it is to make people laugh. The humor is just effortless. While this book had me in stitches at times, I also found myself crying towards the end. Ginny’s emotion was captured perfectly, I was experiencing the same feelings as Ginny the whole time. One of the most captivating scenes in this entire book for me was when Ginny completes the final step of what her Aunt Peg set out for her to do in the last little blue envelope. It was a really emotional scene that had me teary eyed.
Ginny’s adventures with the envelopes are over at the end of this book, and the series is over, but I felt that this book wrapped up the series perfectly. Their was complete closure. I was glad to see Ginny’s adventure end the way it was, and I was so glad about the realization Ginny had at the ending of this book. Maureen Johnson nice wraps up everything in this long awaited sequel. I’m so glad she wrote it and was able to finish up Ginny’s story, bringing it nicely to a close.
If you are one of the people who read 13 Little Blue Envelopes when you were younger, you will not be disappointed in this sequel. It is everything you would want in its sequel and is definitely worth the wait.
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LibraryThing member jacindahinten
I’m pleased I didn’t have to wait as long as those who read 13 Little Blue Envelopes when it was first published to finally be able to read the sequel. I would have died waiting almost six years to finally read how Ginny is doing after the first book since I had so many questions I wanted
Ginny went into this second trip knowing what to do and not to do this time around, but it seems like no matter what, Ginny has such hard troubles in England. During the entire book I kept telling Ginny I was sorry even though of course I didn’t do anything wrong. It’s like the crazy situations and people just follow Ginny around. Keith really let me down in The Last Little Blue Envelope and he turned into a person I didn’t think him to be. What made up for Keith, are a couple of new characters who are added to Ginny’s life.
I was hoping The Last Little Blue Envelope was going to wrap up everything that was left open from the first book…that didn’t happen. New problems were created and different questions were left open. Because of that, it seems like a book three could be published one day…maybe? I really don’t know and that is just my opinion.
The Last Little Blue Envelope had the same feel to it as 13 Little Blue Envelopes. I didn’t get my pretty package all wrapped up in a bow, so maybe that’s why I’m down about it a little. If I found out a third book is in the works, I will probably be super excited!
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answered. Ginny went into this second trip knowing what to do and not to do this time around, but it seems like no matter what, Ginny has such hard troubles in England. During the entire book I kept telling Ginny I was sorry even though of course I didn’t do anything wrong. It’s like the crazy situations and people just follow Ginny around. Keith really let me down in The Last Little Blue Envelope and he turned into a person I didn’t think him to be. What made up for Keith, are a couple of new characters who are added to Ginny’s life.
I was hoping The Last Little Blue Envelope was going to wrap up everything that was left open from the first book…that didn’t happen. New problems were created and different questions were left open. Because of that, it seems like a book three could be published one day…maybe? I really don’t know and that is just my opinion.
The Last Little Blue Envelope had the same feel to it as 13 Little Blue Envelopes. I didn’t get my pretty package all wrapped up in a bow, so maybe that’s why I’m down about it a little. If I found out a third book is in the works, I will probably be super excited!
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LibraryThing member yabotd
I love Maureen Johnson. Her books are quirky, insightful, and unexpected. Her online personality is so quirky it borders on bizarre (what am I kidding, she's well past bizarre). I always find anything she has written interesting, whether it's hilarious tweets, informative blog posts, an insightful
Sooo...it's really no surprise that I loved this book. In 13 Little Blue Envelopes, we went on a journey with Ginny through her deceased Aunt Peg's letters. We got through 12 of them, not only learning about Aunt Peg, but gaining insight into life, love, and what it means to truly be alive. I adored that book and wasn't sure what to expect with The Last Little Blue Envelope. In the previous book, we had gone through 12 letters. Now, we only had one. What could possibly take so long, and how could it live up to the previous book?
Well, I won't get into the details, but let's just say...it did. The Last Little Blue Envelope was as heartwarming and insightful (*I think that's the word of the day*) as the first. We learned more about Ginny and how the first experience had changed her. Then, we watched as she continued to change through her final journey with Aunt Peg.
The concept that things are always changing and you can't have the same experience twice was explored. This was very literal in the sense that they revisited a few stops from the previous adventure, but it also related to people and relationships. Places change, people change, you change. And change isn't bad, it's just change.
I'm not articulate enough to really say exactly how this book touched me, but let me just say I will read anything Maureen Johnson writes.
Overall thoughts: Read it, I don't care if you buy, borrow, or steal. (Okay, that's a lie. You probably shouldn't steal it.)
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novel, or passionate statements about the YA book world.Sooo...it's really no surprise that I loved this book. In 13 Little Blue Envelopes, we went on a journey with Ginny through her deceased Aunt Peg's letters. We got through 12 of them, not only learning about Aunt Peg, but gaining insight into life, love, and what it means to truly be alive. I adored that book and wasn't sure what to expect with The Last Little Blue Envelope. In the previous book, we had gone through 12 letters. Now, we only had one. What could possibly take so long, and how could it live up to the previous book?
Well, I won't get into the details, but let's just say...it did. The Last Little Blue Envelope was as heartwarming and insightful (*I think that's the word of the day*) as the first. We learned more about Ginny and how the first experience had changed her. Then, we watched as she continued to change through her final journey with Aunt Peg.
The concept that things are always changing and you can't have the same experience twice was explored. This was very literal in the sense that they revisited a few stops from the previous adventure, but it also related to people and relationships. Places change, people change, you change. And change isn't bad, it's just change.
I'm not articulate enough to really say exactly how this book touched me, but let me just say I will read anything Maureen Johnson writes.
Overall thoughts: Read it, I don't care if you buy, borrow, or steal. (Okay, that's a lie. You probably shouldn't steal it.)
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LibraryThing member dk_phoenix
If you haven't read 13 Little Blue Envelopes, you'll want to start there first. Unfortunately, the title of the sequel is a mild spoiler for the first book, so if you do plan to read the first one, step away from this review now so you don't learn even more. M'kay?
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In typical Maureen Johnson style, the story unfolds almost casually as the characters interact with each other so realistically it's like watching a bit of reality television, or being there in person with your friends. Her writing style is so true to life and fluid that I often don't feel entirely impressed by her books while I'm reading them, but when I'm finished with the story, I find myself thinking about it and the people and certain moments along the way as they play like memories through my imagination. That's when I know I've truly enjoyed the book, even without realizing it.
There's plenty of typical teenage drama in this book--angst, anger, joy, and complicated teen romance--but it works without coming across as overdone. The ending makes sense, and felt right. Certain things aren't entirely resolved, but taken just to the point that one might expect in real life, where sugar-happy endings aren't always guaranteed and healing takes time. Johnson really has keen insight into the emotional lives & brains of teens, and I'm fairly certain that with the contents of this final little blue envelope finally revealed, the end to Ginny's story will give fans of the first book the resolution they craved.
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book, which Johnson wrote at the behest of fans across the world, is the story of what happened to that final little blue envelope after the theft of Ginny's backpack in Greece at the end of the first book. Ginny receives an email from someone who claims to have the envelopes, and wants to meet her to talk it over and give them back. Torn about her future and looking for a distraction, Ginny returns to England, meets the guy who has them, and... learns there is a final piece of artwork to find. And the guy with the envelopes? He's demanding half the profits once the piece is found and sold--and he's holding the full contents of the final envelope hostage in the meantime. Ginny needs what he knows about the letter, and he needs what she knows about her late aunt.In typical Maureen Johnson style, the story unfolds almost casually as the characters interact with each other so realistically it's like watching a bit of reality television, or being there in person with your friends. Her writing style is so true to life and fluid that I often don't feel entirely impressed by her books while I'm reading them, but when I'm finished with the story, I find myself thinking about it and the people and certain moments along the way as they play like memories through my imagination. That's when I know I've truly enjoyed the book, even without realizing it.
There's plenty of typical teenage drama in this book--angst, anger, joy, and complicated teen romance--but it works without coming across as overdone. The ending makes sense, and felt right. Certain things aren't entirely resolved, but taken just to the point that one might expect in real life, where sugar-happy endings aren't always guaranteed and healing takes time. Johnson really has keen insight into the emotional lives & brains of teens, and I'm fairly certain that with the contents of this final little blue envelope finally revealed, the end to Ginny's story will give fans of the first book the resolution they craved.
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LibraryThing member TFS93
I wanted to love this as much as the first, it just didn't live up to my expectations. Keith is a dirt ball throughout the book. Oliver is a jerk who I immediately wanted to punch in the face. Don't even get me started on Keith's girlfriend, WAY too nice to Ginny and just found her boring. I was
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glad to finally see what was in the last envelope! I did enjoy Ginny reconnecting with Richard. Not terrible but not what I was hoping for. Still love Maureen Johnson and looking forward to reading more by her! Show Less
LibraryThing member readinggeek451
Someone has found Ginny's backpack with the letters from her aunt. But the 13th letter describes one last work of art, and he won't return the letter unless she agrees to give him half the money. So she flies back to England to meet him and to touch base with Keith, and another adventure begins.
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LibraryThing member MickyFine
Ginny is prepping for college and life after high school when she receives an email from someone who claims to have found her stolen backpack and the letters from her now-deceased aunt. With little ado, Ginny finds herself back in Europe, once again following the mad instructions of her aunt and
The Last Little Blue Envelope is a wonderful sequel and Maureen Johnson's quirky wit and great skill continue to shine. While characters that I was very attached to in the previous novel reappear, none of them remain static and everyone grows. Ginny, who truly came into her own in the last novel, also continues to grow up in different ways from the last novel. Of course, it's not all serious character growth. There's mad antics and cross-Europe capers that provide a lovely bit of humour and will spark wanderlust in any reader. A great follow-up that will make any fan of the first novel very happy.
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back amongst the friends and family she discovered on her last journey. But as Ginny follows the directions of the last little blue envelope, she'll discover that going back to the same places doesn't always bring the same experiences.The Last Little Blue Envelope is a wonderful sequel and Maureen Johnson's quirky wit and great skill continue to shine. While characters that I was very attached to in the previous novel reappear, none of them remain static and everyone grows. Ginny, who truly came into her own in the last novel, also continues to grow up in different ways from the last novel. Of course, it's not all serious character growth. There's mad antics and cross-Europe capers that provide a lovely bit of humour and will spark wanderlust in any reader. A great follow-up that will make any fan of the first novel very happy.
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LibraryThing member Annesanse
I just love the idea of these books. I've always wanted something like what happens to Ginny to happen to me. It would be so exciting and fun to receive a bunch of envelopes and be led on an adventure around Europe.
I think I liked this book even more than the first one. It's so easy to feel what
It was pretty cool to see how what had seemed like a happily ever after in the last book played out. It felt very real, and I thought a lot of the lessons Ginny learned this time around were authentic feeling. (not sure if that makes sense)
The ending left me wanting more, but I doubt there will be another book. Overall, it was funny, cute, exciting, and surprisingly deep.
I think I liked this book even more than the first one. It's so easy to feel what
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Ginny is feeling. I was sad when she was sad, confused when she was confused, and happy when she was happy. Also, I just love Richard. What an awesome character he is. I feel so sad for him, because he's lost so much, but I love seeing how much he cares about Ginny. It was pretty cool to see how what had seemed like a happily ever after in the last book played out. It felt very real, and I thought a lot of the lessons Ginny learned this time around were authentic feeling. (not sure if that makes sense)
The ending left me wanting more, but I doubt there will be another book. Overall, it was funny, cute, exciting, and surprisingly deep.
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LibraryThing member agrudzien
It is almost Christmas and Ginny gets the best present she could imagine: someone found her aunt's letters and wants to give it back to her! So, she heads to London to find Oliver, who doesn't just want to give her back the letters, but also wants a piece of the profit from the last artwork her
I liked the first one better...more adventurey, less angsty, but I am a sucker for any book where the main character travels abroad. As I finished the book I realized that this is a YA wannabe PS I Love You, which I also really enjoyed.
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aunt left. Is it worth it to travel around Europe with a blackmailer in order to get the letter back? I liked the first one better...more adventurey, less angsty, but I am a sucker for any book where the main character travels abroad. As I finished the book I realized that this is a YA wannabe PS I Love You, which I also really enjoyed.
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