Friday, September 20, 2013

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

When the large and loud Garrett family moved in next door to Samantha Reed and her family, her mother told her she wasn't to associate with them. Samantha followed this rule till one summer when Jase Garret joins her on the balcony she always watches his family on and it changes everything. Samantha finds herself getting involved with the Garret family and falling in love with Jase, all the while keeping it a secret from her mother.There's more to this love story as something unthinkable happens that can change everything between Samantha and not only Jase but all the Garretts.

This is a sweet story about a girl's first love with the boy next door with some drama mixed in. Samantha and is great character and girls can find someway to relate to her. Girls may even wish that Jase was the boy next door they could fall in love with. 


For readers who enjoy forbidden love or just a good love story. Also for readers who enjoy Sarah Dessen and Deb Caletti. 

Monday, August 12, 2013

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen.

     Emaline loves her life in the beach town of Colby and loves her perfect boyfriend, Luke. In the summer before college, she meets Theo, who, like her father, believes Emaline is destined for bigger things than staying in Colby. Between balancing her job in the family business, her romance troubles, and family drama, Emaline must decide what life she wants. 

She is an interesting character, and this is about a teen girl coming of age. It's a must read for anyone who like's Sarah Dessen's other books. The Moon and More is a great summer read- you won't be able to put it down!