A review by acommonclare
Top 8 by Katie Finn

3.0

This was cuteness. And boy did it really take me back. I have not read a book like this one in hot minute. It is just quintessential 2000s, you know? Dorky, but cute. At first, I was like, oh my gosh this is not a mystery because it is so easy to see through. But then I read more and my theories got busted a couple times and it took me a little while to figure out it was the best friend. I knew Ruth liked Justin but then I forgot that and I thought that she and Dell were behind it because Dell wanted a shot with Liz and Ruth with Jimmy. But, anyway, I'd be interested to see if the two other books are mystery themed too, or nah. Also, we all knew Nate was better from the moment he was described as the "cute guy from the cruise" I'd be interested to see how his and Maddie's relationship progresses as well. I hope they don't break up. I'm emotionally invested.
Also, I thought it was cool to go back and read more of Morgan Matson's work from before she was Morgan Matson. I didn't even know this existed before I heard about it on a book podcast, but I'm so glad I did. I can tell how her writing has grown and I love Since You've Been Gone.