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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
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rep: wlw main character, adopted Filipino-American love interest, wlw Filipina-American side character
cw: mentions of the death of a loved one (grandfather)
**I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley (thank you, Wednesday Books!). These are my honest opinions, and in no way was I compensated for this review.**
I really adored Lord’s debut, Tweet Cute, so I was so excited for her sophomore novel! This book was a bit heavier than I was expecting, but it was still so good. I was tearing up towards the end! You Have a Match navigates complex sibling relationships and family secrets with heart and wit.
To support her best friend and secret crush Leo, Abby signs up for a DNA service. She doesn’t really think of anything of it until the results come back, telling her that she has a full sister named Savvy who messages her immediately. After they discover that they live very close, Savvy convinces Abby to go to the camp she’s a counselor for so they can get to know each other better. Once she arrives, she realizes that this is same camp that Leo has been working at. They, along with their friends, try to figure out why their parents have been hiding this big a secret.
I suppose I expected this book to have more hijinks than it did because of the author’s previous book. It does have the level of memes and laughs, just not as often. Also, the romance was a touch more secondary to the “surprise! you have an older sister!” plot although that’s not a bad thing. Honestly, though, comparing You Have a Match to Tweet Cute is a bit like comparing Abby to Savvy: they’re fundamentally different, but at their core, they have the same heart. Both books feature lovable characters who are trying to figure their lives out, as well as navigating complex family dynamics.
I loved all of the characters! I really related to Abby and how she keeps her photography close to her because she doesn’t want to reveal too much of herself. Her best friends Leo and Connie are so great as well, and I really loved their friendship. For me, Savvy was a character I had to grow a little used to at first, much like Abby has to. She appears abrasive and a stickler for the rules, but really she just seeks control. Her best friend, Mickey, is also so fun and adds a lot of humor to the story, as well as their friend Leo.
Maybe the best thing about this book was Abby and Savvy’s relationship. At first, they’re at odds because they’re so different. However, in reality, they’re eerily similar to each other; I loved their dynamic, especially as they grow closer to one another.
The plot is interesting; it was a bit like the movie Parent Trap, in that it takes place at a summer camp and that Abby and Savvy plot to get their parents in the same room. Again, this book didn’t have as many Antics as I thought it would, but it was still really funny. I love Lord’s humor and her pop culture references!
The romance follows the best-friends-to-lovers trope. There’s tension between Abby and Leo after they almost kissed six months ago, but they’re also too close to each other to not be around each other all the time. They’re both so encouraging to both of their interests, which I loved! Also, although she’s dating someone, Savvy is in a somewhat similar situation with Mickey (wlw rep!).
One side plot line that I really liked was that Leo trying to learn more about his culture. He and his sister were adopted from the Philippines, and he’s the reason Abby takes the DNA test because he wanted to see if he could find any blood family. Mickey is also Filipino-American, and she helps him learn more about their shared culture through food since they’re both avid chefs. I really liked seeing this, especially because my biggest tie to my own Vietnamese culture is through food (although I am not adopted).
Overall, You Have a Match was a heartwarming read. I laughed, I cried, and most of all, I loved it! I definitely recommend You Have a Match if you enjoyed Tweet Cute or you like complex sibling relationships or friends-to-lovers romances.
original review:
this was so good omg I teared up towards the end
rep: wlw main character, adopted Filipino-American love interest, wlw Filipina-American side character
cw: mentions of the death of a loved one (grandfather)
**I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley (thank you, Wednesday Books!). These are my honest opinions, and in no way was I compensated for this review.**
I really adored Lord’s debut, Tweet Cute, so I was so excited for her sophomore novel! This book was a bit heavier than I was expecting, but it was still so good. I was tearing up towards the end! You Have a Match navigates complex sibling relationships and family secrets with heart and wit.
To support her best friend and secret crush Leo, Abby signs up for a DNA service. She doesn’t really think of anything of it until the results come back, telling her that she has a full sister named Savvy who messages her immediately. After they discover that they live very close, Savvy convinces Abby to go to the camp she’s a counselor for so they can get to know each other better. Once she arrives, she realizes that this is same camp that Leo has been working at. They, along with their friends, try to figure out why their parents have been hiding this big a secret.
I suppose I expected this book to have more hijinks than it did because of the author’s previous book. It does have the level of memes and laughs, just not as often. Also, the romance was a touch more secondary to the “surprise! you have an older sister!” plot although that’s not a bad thing. Honestly, though, comparing You Have a Match to Tweet Cute is a bit like comparing Abby to Savvy: they’re fundamentally different, but at their core, they have the same heart. Both books feature lovable characters who are trying to figure their lives out, as well as navigating complex family dynamics.
I loved all of the characters! I really related to Abby and how she keeps her photography close to her because she doesn’t want to reveal too much of herself. Her best friends Leo and Connie are so great as well, and I really loved their friendship. For me, Savvy was a character I had to grow a little used to at first, much like Abby has to. She appears abrasive and a stickler for the rules, but really she just seeks control. Her best friend, Mickey, is also so fun and adds a lot of humor to the story, as well as their friend Leo.
Maybe the best thing about this book was Abby and Savvy’s relationship. At first, they’re at odds because they’re so different. However, in reality, they’re eerily similar to each other; I loved their dynamic, especially as they grow closer to one another.
The plot is interesting; it was a bit like the movie Parent Trap, in that it takes place at a summer camp and that Abby and Savvy plot to get their parents in the same room. Again, this book didn’t have as many Antics as I thought it would, but it was still really funny. I love Lord’s humor and her pop culture references!
The romance follows the best-friends-to-lovers trope. There’s tension between Abby and Leo after they almost kissed six months ago, but they’re also too close to each other to not be around each other all the time. They’re both so encouraging to both of their interests, which I loved! Also, although she’s dating someone, Savvy is in a somewhat similar situation with Mickey (wlw rep!).
One side plot line that I really liked was that Leo trying to learn more about his culture. He and his sister were adopted from the Philippines, and he’s the reason Abby takes the DNA test because he wanted to see if he could find any blood family. Mickey is also Filipino-American, and she helps him learn more about their shared culture through food since they’re both avid chefs. I really liked seeing this, especially because my biggest tie to my own Vietnamese culture is through food (although I am not adopted).
Overall, You Have a Match was a heartwarming read. I laughed, I cried, and most of all, I loved it! I definitely recommend You Have a Match if you enjoyed Tweet Cute or you like complex sibling relationships or friends-to-lovers romances.
original review:
this was so good omg I teared up towards the end
This is a good one, y’all: read it in 24 hours, made me cry, made me grin and laugh out loud, made me want to take a dna test, made me proud to be raising sisters, broke my heart, and gave me starry eyes.
Great example of well done YA contemporary. Lighthearted and warm and fuzzy, with just enough edge/maturity that it would be appealing for its audience.
Sister stories FTW. This was such a delight to read, Emma Lord has cemented herself as a go-to contemporary author for me. Lord continues to craft witty dialogue and clever relationships that feel so real, you can't help but fall in love with the characters. Abby and Savvy's unexpected relationship was a joy to follow - the whole complicated mess is a bunch of ups and downs that keep you turning the pages. And I really loved the camp setting - it screamed summer and made me miss the outdoors (#QuarantineLive). If you're looking for a book to give you some major Parent Trap vibes - and let's be real, who isn't - then look no further.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Another Emma Lord book that I definitely struggled with. The beginning was actually pretty good. I was hooked. I wanted to know what was going to happen between Abby and Leo. I wanted to know what HAD happened between them to make things so awkward.
I also wanted to know more about how Abby's and Savvy's parents came to give Savvy up for adoption.
But I just got stuck at some point. And I found that I just didn't care anymore, unfortunately. Not sure I'm going to keep trying with this author. I know people love her, so it's probably just a ME thing.
I also wanted to know more about how Abby's and Savvy's parents came to give Savvy up for adoption.
But I just got stuck at some point. And I found that I just didn't care anymore, unfortunately. Not sure I'm going to keep trying with this author. I know people love her, so it's probably just a ME thing.
This was fun! I love Emma Lord's writing and the themes of her novels, but am always just short of absolutely loving them for some reason. I just don't seem to connect to the characters very deeply. It was still fun though, and hopefully kicked me out of my slump
I adored Emma Lord's debut, TWEET CUTE, and was anticipating another stellar YA read with her latest release, YOU HAVE A MATCH. Verdict: it was delightful, charming and full of soul.
Thanks to unexpected DNA test results, we are treated to a wonderfully witty Parent Trap retelling at summer camp. Hayley Mills & Camp Inch forever.
It's part coming-of-age with a bit of romance and a lot of complex "newfound family" navigation. These various points were cleverly woven together with a wonderful mix of heart, humor, sweetness and struggle. Lord writes teenagers so authentically. The characters are dealing with some hefty issues- grief, friendship, adoption, sisterhood, romance, high school and next phase of life pressure. Once I started reading, I didn’t put it down because. I was invested in the growth of the main character, Abby. So much so that it almost felt like I was at camp with her, sleeping on the top bunk in Phoenix Cabin.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the free advanced reading copy.
Thanks to unexpected DNA test results, we are treated to a wonderfully witty Parent Trap retelling at summer camp. Hayley Mills & Camp Inch forever.
It's part coming-of-age with a bit of romance and a lot of complex "newfound family" navigation. These various points were cleverly woven together with a wonderful mix of heart, humor, sweetness and struggle. Lord writes teenagers so authentically. The characters are dealing with some hefty issues- grief, friendship, adoption, sisterhood, romance, high school and next phase of life pressure. Once I started reading, I didn’t put it down because. I was invested in the growth of the main character, Abby. So much so that it almost felt like I was at camp with her, sleeping on the top bunk in Phoenix Cabin.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the free advanced reading copy.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Pasujemy do siebie" jest kolejną książką autorstwa Emmy Lord, która podbiła moje serce zaraz po Tweet Cute.
Książka opowiada o Abby, która w ramach żartu z przyjaciółmi wykonuje test DNA i jak się okazuje później... ma siostrę. Siostrę o której nigdy wcześniej nie słyszała. Dziewczyny postanawiają się spotkać by poznać tajemnicę ich rodziców oraz powodu adopcji Savy. W międzyczasie nasza bohaterka zmaga się z problemami sercowymi, ale też w pewnym sensie godzi się ze stratą ukochanej osoby.
Już przy Tweet Cute świetnie się bawiłam w trakcie czytania i tu było tak samo. Uwielbiam tę książkę. Jest ona dla mnie takim światełkiem w tunelu, że choć źle się dzieje to w końcu, któregoś dnia wszystko się jakoś ułoży. W końcu będzie dobrze. To bardzo podtrzymuje na duchu.
Bardzo mi się podoba, że akcja dzieje się głównie na obozie, gdzie dziewczyny mogą się do siebie zbliżyć i dzięki temu brak rodziców do pewnego etapu ułatwia posuwanie się fabuły (nie tak jak akcja młodzieżówwk dzieje się normalnie, ale autorzy zapominają o istnieniu rodziców, tylko raz o nich wspominając by przypomnieć, że bohaterowie to np 16-latkowie)
Wątek z Leo nie do końca mi podszedł. Bardzo mnie irytowała kiepska komunikacja między nim a Abby, ale rozumiem, że czasem tak bywa, jednak tu było tyle okazji by mogli porozmawiać, że w pewnym momencie było to troszkę męczące, ale książka jako całokształt podbiła moje serce. Naprawdę ją uwielbiam! Jeśli szukacie młodzieżówki z którą miło spędzicie czas i pragniecie na chwilkę się oderwać od codzienności to bardzo polecam.
Książka opowiada o Abby, która w ramach żartu z przyjaciółmi wykonuje test DNA i jak się okazuje później... ma siostrę. Siostrę o której nigdy wcześniej nie słyszała. Dziewczyny postanawiają się spotkać by poznać tajemnicę ich rodziców oraz powodu adopcji Savy. W międzyczasie nasza bohaterka zmaga się z problemami sercowymi, ale też w pewnym sensie godzi się ze stratą ukochanej osoby.
Już przy Tweet Cute świetnie się bawiłam w trakcie czytania i tu było tak samo. Uwielbiam tę książkę. Jest ona dla mnie takim światełkiem w tunelu, że choć źle się dzieje to w końcu, któregoś dnia wszystko się jakoś ułoży. W końcu będzie dobrze. To bardzo podtrzymuje na duchu.
Bardzo mi się podoba, że akcja dzieje się głównie na obozie, gdzie dziewczyny mogą się do siebie zbliżyć i dzięki temu brak rodziców do pewnego etapu ułatwia posuwanie się fabuły (nie tak jak akcja młodzieżówwk dzieje się normalnie, ale autorzy zapominają o istnieniu rodziców, tylko raz o nich wspominając by przypomnieć, że bohaterowie to np 16-latkowie)
Wątek z Leo nie do końca mi podszedł. Bardzo mnie irytowała kiepska komunikacja między nim a Abby, ale rozumiem, że czasem tak bywa, jednak tu było tyle okazji by mogli porozmawiać, że w pewnym momencie było to troszkę męczące, ale książka jako całokształt podbiła moje serce. Naprawdę ją uwielbiam! Jeśli szukacie młodzieżówki z którą miło spędzicie czas i pragniecie na chwilkę się oderwać od codzienności to bardzo polecam.