Savannah From Savannah by Denise Hildreth
Reviewed by JenniferRatings
Content Ratings based on a 0-5 scale where
0 = no objectionable content and
5 = an excessive or disturbing level of content
LANGUAGE
VIOLENCE
SEXUAL CONTENT
ADULT THEMES
Ratings Explanation
Adult Themes: Savannah breaks into an office and makes copies of personal papers in order to construct a case against the beauty pageant director.
Synopsis
Savannah Phillips has graduated from college, completed a graduate degree and won a literary contest which includes a book deal. She has achieved all of her dreams so far, but when she discovers that her somewhat meddling mother had a hand in her winning the writing contest, she has a decision to make. In order to prove her independence and integrity, she declines the award and returns home to Savannah, Georgia. She lands a job at the local newspaper and, although it doesn’t pay as much as a book deal, jumps in with both feet, devoting herself to her new job.
The story Savannah chooses to pursue could have personal implications as she investigates the possible rigging of the Miss Georgia United States of America beauty pageant. Years ago, Savannah’s mother, Victoria, was crowned Miss Georgia United States of America and Savannah wonders how Victoria will react if it is discovered that her own mother did not win the crown fair and square.
The best recommendation for this book is that there is absolutely nothing objectionable in it. I enjoyed Savannah’s love of her home town. Her feelings about Savannah reminded me of the way I feel about the town where I grew up. There were some amusing descriptions of her larger-than-life mother and some touching scenes when Savannah learns to appreciate her parents, but all in all, Savannah from Savannah is a very mediocre book. It is the first in a series, but I will not be reading the other books. I labeled it high school because I don’t think it would be interesting for younger readers.