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This was such a fun book! I went into it knowing it was going to be a short, quick read, and I completely enjoyed it. June of Rock gives us the story of a teenage girl - June - who's on summer break from 10th grade and heading off to camp rock. June is a drummer with big dreams and a tad socially awkward. She doesn't make friends easily and her punk attitude has made her a bit of an outcast. Right from the start I was completely immersed in June's narration. On top of her fabulous sense of humour, her dreams of being a rock star make her come up with incredible scenarios that are just so amusing. It's easy to fall in love with this girl! Even though she can be completely awkward, she's got a huge heart and a good head on her shoulders. She makes some bad decisions, but she learns from them! The supporting characters were equally well-written. Being at camp, there's a strong diversity in personalities and that really gives life to the story. We've got charisma, angst, enthusiasm - but most of all, a feeling of liveliness throughout the novel. I'm not a complete music nut. I'm pretty average in my knowledge of it; I love music, but I don't play any instruments. So I was a bit worried about how I would get along with this plot. But that was not even an issue. I was absorbed in the music along with June and now I kind of wish I could play something! I want to go to Camp Rock!June of Rock is a quick read that is definitely a good time. With an abundance of humour, I recommend this for anyone who need a mood lifter. I now look forward even moreso to Elisa's upcoming novel, Pretty Crooked.