Beyond Cool

Imagine getting sick, falling asleep, and waking up to find out an entire decade has passed in the blink of an eye. That's what happened to sixteen-year-old Floe Ryan in the futuristic comedy I Was a Teenage Popsicle by Bev Katz Rosenbaum. The sequel, Beyond Cool, picks right up on the Popsicle trail, following Floe's further attempts to fit into the modern-day world. Fans of I Was a Teenage Popsicle will not be disappointed, because all of the characters they loved in the first book are back and feistier than ever. My favorite scenes involved Floe at driver's ed training. Teenagers will definitely relate to the aggravation and stress of getting a license. Though Floe continues to stumble through these and other embarrassments, she keeps picking herself back up and trying again. Combine those elements with a witty narrative and you've got yourself a pretty cool book.

Popsicle girl is back, except hardly anyone knows that she ever was a popsicle to begin with. Floe Ryan was just getting used to the new world she lived in, having been frozen while the whole nation was changing. From hovercars to wacky fashions, it was definitely a different place. But it's a good thing that Floe has her family and her supportive boyfriend to back her up... right? Well, Floe's life may have just gotten even more dramatic. Her boyfriend, Taz, seems to be questioning their relationship, and Samara, one of Floe's classmates, is flirting up a storm with him. But that may not matter since a new guy is finding interest in Floe. Everything else, though, is just going downhill, from driving to her teachers to skating. But what's worse is when Floe learns that those who were frozen, like she was, just might possibly be at a greater risk to catch other harmful viruses. This is the perfect chance for Floe, her best friend, Sophie, and even Taz to set out on a mission. All they need to do is find Dr. Simkofsky, who will help them find a cure for these viruses. Unfortunately, he isn't the easiest to track down. But, who knows, maybe this will be the perfect chance for Floe and Taz to reconnect... just maybe. BEYOND COOL makes cryonics awesome and leaves you wanting more. Bev Katz Rosenbaum makes you wonder what is possible in the near future for our world, and in Floe Ryan's. This is a sequel that will satisfy anyone who loved the first novel, I Was a Teenage Popsicle. Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen

Beyond Cool was a cute book. There wasn't much development going on in the plot to keep it moving forward. It wasn't as great the previous book, but it was still a fun read. I do recommend reading I Was a Teenage Popsicle before reading this sequel.

I can't wait to read this book. I just read the first one, I Was A Teenage Popsicle, and loved it. So I'm excited to find out what will happen next. Great cast of characters!