A review by darkereader44
The Reinvention of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby

5.0

I really enjoyed this laugh out loud book. Although it is obviously aimed at preteens I could relate to the characters at that awkward stage where your not a child but not quite a teen yet. Lottie is starting secondary school and her best friend has just moved to Australia so she has lots of emotional upheaval at a difficult time. The book deals with starting a new school, making new friends, getting your first bra, periods and relationships. It is very funny and Katie Kirby's distinctive illustrations are brilliant. The book reminds me of the Judy Blume books I used to read but with a very modern twist. My 12 year old son also found it really funny too and provided a great insight into all the things young girls go through during puberty and the similarities between the two experiences growing up.
Thank you for Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.