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is a charming YA book about a teenage girl who helps her Polish mother and grandmother in the family bakery.
Her grandmother helps her cast a "spell" to find a boyfriend, with the caveat that it might backfire if she can't get along with her mother.
Predictably, this happens. The characters were funny and the story was cute, and I love the Polish influence as I have a Polish mother myself.
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One Smart Cookie is an adorable young adult standalone read, I thought the romance in it was really cute and it ended up being a really nice family story as well, which was an unexpected perk.
I loved all of the crazy characters, even though one of them annoyed me to no end, but even she ended up shaping up so all around One Smart Cookie turned out to be one heck of a cute read.


Sophie works in her mothers Polish bakery and lives above it with her guy crazy mom and very old school and very awesome grandmother.
The grandmother was my favorite character in the whole story, I enjoyed Sophie as well, She is young so she does have a tendency to have some immature moments, I still thought she was wayyy better withy's than her mother.
Her mother bothered me to no end, With her rude remarks and her totally inappropriate clothes, But her and Sophie's relationship is all part of the story, so I am not going to go too much into that dynamic.
I will only tell you that the mom was the low point of the book for me for probably/th of it.


Sophie wants a boyfriend her first one this summer, Her best friend and her are determined to meet some cute guys, But throw in a spiritual and slightly eccentric grandmother and some polish gods, new jobs, and problems at the Polish Bakery and hijinks ensue and guys start popping up left and right.
This book is funny. I really enjoyed Kim Brunner's writing, It was clear to me from the start what the "good" choice would be for Sophie, but I can understand the hold up.
Does she choose right The good Guy The Bad guy No guy at all And just happens with the bakery.
You need to read One Smart Cookie to find out! I really enjoyed this as a cute and heartwarming read.


 sitelinkThis review was originally posted on Book Briefs This book cracked me up.
Reminded me a lot of when I was in high school and girls did crazy things to get boys to notice them.
Super funny but also super sweet, Perfect book if you like lighthearted romance, Polish traditions, and yummy bakery goods, : Sophie Dumbrowski has one goal this summer, to get a boyfriend, When Sophie lets her Polish grandmother ask the spirits to help her with her love live things get interesting.
With well developed characters and realistic humor, One Smart Cookie is a fun, humorous romance that is sure to win the

hearts of readers everywhere.
One Smart Cookie is a book I've been really excited for to read, Having many Polish friends myself, I just knew I had to get my hands on this book, and man it definitely gave me some HIGHLY ENTERTAINING reading hours.


Summer vacation have finally started and Sophie Dumbrowski has sworn to make her summer unforgettable such as by getting a boyfriend.
Or simply having a good time with her best friend, Teegan, What she definitely does not expect is to be fired by her mother on the very first day from her workplace in their familyrun Polish bakery or to be “ditched” by her BFF for a potential boyfriend.
Now it is time for Sophie to find a new job her mother wont pay for college which is a nightmare! as well as her own boyfriend.
And yes, this of course results in a complete mess,

There were so many aspects in the story that were simply adorable, First of all, Sophie herself, Her wit and repartee captured me from the very first page and it was so much fun seeing how she deals with the mess shes finding herself in, especially when it comes to getting used to her new job in a pet shop.
She never minces her words and always does exactly the thing she feels is right, which often results in more than hilarious situations and I really admired her for her boldness.
Also, the dialogues between her and her mother: priceless!

Busia, Sophie's grandmother, was probably my favorite character in the whole book.
Her Polish accent as well as her superstitious character were just freaking adorable and I can honestly say that she is one of the cutest and most endearing characters I have ever met.
It was so much fun seeing her making the “deals” with Dola for Sophie! Anyway, I guess this is exactly what I liked about the book: The hilarious, yet somewhat serious clash between Polish culture and the Chicago environment which is reflected in the family dynamics in the Dumbrowski household.
Needless to say, it sometimes felt like watching a ticking time bomb just about to explode yet, you cannot deny the charm of the three generations being together.


That being said, I have to say that both love interests were rather that sort of flat characters for my taste.
I would say that there is some chemistry between her and Gio who himself has a Italian background at the beginning and I really enjoyed reading the dialogues between them, especially since they both can relate to that “feeling sometimes out of place due to the immigrant background”thing.
Unfortunately, after a while, their relationship fades to the background as Nick comes into play, but luckily, he turned out to be quite an interesting character.
I could clearly see the excitement or appeal of this love triangle but it would not have hurt if Sophie had gotten her priorities together earlier: Afterpages or something I was into the book I knew exactly with who shed end up.
Nonetheless, the excruciatingly funny mess she gets entangled with, including many funny dialogues, made up for the predictable parts of the book.


Anyway, I can't tell you how many times my mouth got all watery each time Polish pastries such as Kolszki or Pączki were mentioned.
Seriously, Kym Brunner has got some talent in describing delicious food and as a selfdeclared food maven and food lover myself, this definitely added to my admiring for her writing.


I loved seeing Sophie finally wake up seeing her pulling herself together and “finding her true self”.
However, the ending was a little bit too rush and I felt as if it was missing some depth.
It was too much of that happilyeverafter although there were clearly some pending conflicts, Nonetheless, I really liked how smoothly things ended,

All in all, if you are looking for a quick and fun summer read with a hilarious immigrant theme, you should definitely check this book out! Sophie Dumbrowski is a typical teenage girl.
She wants to have a fun summer, meet a cool guy, and avoid working in her family bakery as much as possible.
Her grandma, Busia, offers to help Sophie find a good boywith a small "spell", Not really, more of a bargain with Dola, a Polish spirit, Sophie thinks it's just Busia's usual eccentricityher grams is always praying for something, and agrees to the charm, against her mother's orders.
See, Sophie's mom things her mother's Polish charms are a whole lot of hooha,

Of course, in order to ask Dola to help Sophie, Sophie must agree to not fight with her mom.
Which, if you are a teenaged girl, is next to impossible, Besides, her mom is total slavedriver! Almost immediately after the charm is cast, Sophie and her mom argue, to Busia's and Dola's dismay.
In fact, Sophie gets FIRED! How does a girl get fired from her own bakery! Her mom doesn't budge and Sophie's on her way out to cool down/find a new job when she meets not one, but TWO! attractive boys.
Giovanni is a landscaper working on a newly opened business down the block from her home, and Nick is a sales boy at the pet shop where Sophie gets hired.


What Would Dola Do you may ask Well, whatever Dola thinks, Sophie decides to try both guys onto see which is the best for her.
See, she's only ever had three dates, and the prospect of two suitors is pretty enticing.
Not that she wants to ruin a good thing, either, It's kinda too soon to decide which guy would be better, One is kind, steadfast and fun, and the other is flashy and excitingbut not in a legal way.


One the other hand, Sophie's new job is not working out, and her mom is spending money they don't have to get new customers into the shop.
A new International supermarket is stealing away their business, and Eliza, the girl she hired to replace Sophie, thinks transforming their Polish bakery into an organic eatery will bring in a whole new clientele.
Still, the bakery is failing and, with all that drama and juggling two boys, it seems Sophie's in big trouble.


Busia is sure Dola is to blame, Sophie breaking her word and arguing with her mother has caused a rift they need to repairand having two boyfriends is also bad luck, according to Busia.
It takes some hard work, and some serious apologizing, but Sophie manages to repair her relationshipsand build better stronger ones moving forward.


I adored this book! The Polish immigrant backdrop is so lovely, and works beautifully with the Chicago environment.
The war between American assimilation and cultural identity is so lovingly detailed, Sophie is a funny narratorher potty mouth might be too much at times, but she sounds like "Anygirl", to me.
The mess she gets entangled withbetween Gio and Nickis realistic and wellconsidered, There are instances of teen experimentationincluding alcohol and drug usethat also ring true, as well as frank discussions about sex, and sexual activity.
I really liked how Sophie got her priorities together and made the best choices, In the end, I was so rooting for her, the bakery, and of course, Busia, Who doesn't love a mysticcharming granny who bakes all day long

So fun! Plenty of humorous momentsSophie is a classic klutz with the bruises to prove it, and the brunt of more than a few cracks on her last name.
I could so imagine her, out there in the north side of Chicago hawking kolatchkies, I almost lamented not getting a recipe.
What a treat this book wasand Im not just talking about all the mouthwatering Polish pastries.


Sophie Dumbrowski is such a fantastic character, While she starts out a little selfabsorbed and clueless when it comes to dating guys and holding down a job, she won me over with her witty zingers and her determination to do right, especially by her family and their ailing Polish bakery.


And speaking of family, the dynamic between Sophie and her mom and grandmother was amazing.
Theres disagreement and conflict but also loyalty and genuine caringoh, and the humor! These Dumbowskis are hilarious! Its been a long time since I enjoyed so many laughoutloud moments.
Throw in a couple dishy guys and stellar writing, and ONE SMART COOKIE is a terrific read.
In fact, I turned the last page wishing this wasnt a work of fiction but an account of real, live people with a real polish bakery because Id love nothing more than to hang out with Sophie, enjoy her matka's and busias goodnatured ribbing and of course sample all those tasty paczkis and kolaczkiyummm!.