Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)
by Ann Brashares
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Author: Ann BrasharesEdition: Paperback
Published: 2008-04-08
ISBN: 0385734018
Number of pages: 416
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Book Reviews of Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)
Book Review: Disappointing Ending to an Otherwise Superb Series
Summary: 2 Stars
I loved the first three books in this series. I loved Bridget, Carmen, Lena and Tibby, and how they all had personalities, talents and quirks of their very own. Their friendship was very strong, unique and was beautifully portrayed. Ann Brashares did such a great job with the first three books in character development, plot and with writing each of the four girls. Brashares wrote each of the four girls so well in the previous three books that I was looking forward to the final book. I was really excpecting something great.
Instead, I am very disappointed. The only thing that is keeping me from giving this book a one star review is the fact that it is written so well, and that Brashares does a great job at capturing the voice of a teenage girl.
Carmen, first of all, was entirely out of character. In the first three books, Carmen was my favorite character, and her perspectives on the events in the previous books were my favorite to read. I loved her feistiness, her independence and stubbornness. In this book, Carmen was a ghost of her former self. I hated that she suddenly became a shy, timid doormat for Julia. Carmen was NOT herself in this book at all, and that disappointed me. I also hated how Win, from the previous book, wasn't in this one. Their chemistry in Book Three was enthralling, and Brashares set them both up perfectly. I was expecting, and hoping that their relationship would continue on into this book. I was disappointed to see that Brashares had conveniently written Win out of Book Four so that she could expand more on the story line concerning Carmen becoming a doormat. I was, however, glad that Carmen came out of her shell toward the end of the book. That was somewhat redeeming.
I also did not understand Bridget's plot line. I felt as though it had been recycled from Book One, except the location, and her "love" interest were different. When I was reading Bridget's perspectives, it was like I was reading the first book again. I was, however, glad to see that she hadn't entirely given into her selfish desires, and I did like the sub plot of her developing a stronger relationship with her twin brother, Perry. In fact, I wish that her relationship with Perry had been the actual plot line instead. Perry is such a tragic character, and I wish that he would've been developed more, and that Bridget would've been able to grow closer to him and help him through some of his issues in this book. Instead, I got a recycled plot line.
Then, there is Lena. I liked the character of Leo being introduced, and I loved how Lena became more confident in herself and in her ability as an artist. I hated that Kostos returned in this book. I felt that the Kostos ship sailed a long time ago, and I felt that it was unnecessary that he return. I wanted Lena and Leo to stay together because I felt like they had more in common, as opposed to Lena and Kostos.
I also disliked Tibby's plot line. During the entire pregnancy scare, and after it, she was so out of character. One of the things that I like about Tibby is that she tries to show off a tough exterior, however, she is quite vulnerable when the circumstances arise. I felt that this was handled gracefully in the previous books, but in this one, Tibby was just annoying and blubbery.
Another thing that I hated about this book was that Paul was missing. Paul was also such a dynamic character, and very stable. He seemed to provide stability to Carmen's insane life. It was sad for me to read this book and to realize that he wasn't in it.
Lastly, I felt like the ending was a complete cop - out. I felt like Brashares ended the book the easiest possible way. It was disappointing.
Overall, this is the worst book in the series. The first three books were so strong, and this one falls drastically short. It was a very disappointing ending to a fantastic series.
Summary of Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)
Ann Brashares has created a wonderful, heartfelt series for teens (and adults) around a pair of pants. In her breakout bestseller, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Brashares introduced readers to four girls, Lena, Bridget, Carmen, and Tibby, and to the magical pair of jeans that fit them all perfectly, and inspired them to live their young lives to the fullest. Forever in Blue, the fourth and final novel in the series, promises a dazzling finale--one "last glorious summer" for the four girls, and their fans. See a note from author Ann Brashares, below.--Daphne Durham
A Note from Ann Brashares
December 1, 2006
Dear Amazon Reader,
Well, here we are together again. If you are getting ready to read the fourth book, Forever in Blue, that means we've probably spent some time together. I hope you've enjoyed it. I know I have.
We don't know each other and we may never get to meet, but I feel like we are connected nonetheless. We've spent time with four fictional girls together. We've puzzled over their lives and their choices. We've rooted for them and sometimes felt annoyed by them. We've shared some hopes for them, I think, and in the process for ourselves.
So thank you for being part of the sisterhood with me. I have really appreciated your company along the way.
Happy reading,
Ann
December 1, 2006Dear Amazon Reader,
Well, here we are together again. If you are getting ready to read the fourth book, Forever in Blue, that means we've probably spent some time together. I hope you've enjoyed it. I know I have.
We don't know each other and we may never get to meet, but I feel like we are connected nonetheless. We've spent time with four fictional girls together. We've puzzled over their lives and their choices. We've rooted for them and sometimes felt annoyed by them. We've shared some hopes for them, I think, and in the process for ourselves.
So thank you for being part of the sisterhood with me. I have really appreciated your company along the way.
Happy reading,
Ann
Spend Time with the Sisterhood
 Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Boxed Set |  Girls in Pants |  The Second Summer of the Sisterhood |  The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants |
With unraveled embroidery and fraying hems, the Traveling Pants are back for one last, glorious summer.
Lena: Immerses herself in her painting and an intoxicating summer fling, fearing that the moment she forgets about Kostos will be the moment she sees him again.
Carmen: Falls under the spell of a sophisticated college friend for whom a theatrical role means everything and the heritage of the Pants means nothing.
Bridget: Joins a dig for an ancient city on the coast of Turkey and discovers that her archaeology professor is available in every way except one.
Tibby: Leaves behind someone she loves, wrongly believing he will stay where she has left him.
Join Ann Brashares's beloved sisterhood once again in a dazzling, fearless novel. It's a summer that will forever change the lives of Lena, Carmen, Bee, and Tibby, here and now, past and future, together and apart.
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