the_reading_ranger's profile picture

the_reading_ranger 's review for:

You Have a Match by Emma Lord
5.0

I love books with photographers as main characters, and while I hated the mis-communication trope in this book, it was actually done realistically, portraying the relationships between parents and kids so well. And also friendships.

Abby was so used to keeping everything to herself that she didn't know how to open up to other people, and I loved seeing her grow throughout the story. It also hit harder for me, as I'd also just lost my grandfather in the last few months, and while I wasn't as close to mine as Abby was, I could understand the feelings of loss that she was dealing with. It's not a major part of the story, but it definitely contributes to the tension between her and her parents.

I loved Leo, and how he was trying to help Abby in his own ways. And Savvy, she was so cool, and I loved seeing her character growth too.