A review by bibliobrandie
The Love Report by BéKa

5.0

I thought this was an adorable middle grade book about first crushes, first heartbreaks, and friendship. Lola and Grace are trying to figure out what love even is so they start a notebook (research, if you will) and observe, collect data, and investigate the mysteries of love. I loved the handwritten notes and observations throughout (the mom's note at the end made me cry). The illustrations were great, good representation of diversity, and even a little library humor. I really liked the nuanced look at all the things this age group experiences. Explores rumors vs. reality, struggles for popularity, and first loves/first heartbreaks. There is a lot of kissing in this book and I know just the students to give this to come fall :) Translated from French, I think this is why some of the words don't ring true for what middle grade students might say today (bimbo, easy). I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to book #2!