A review by thenovelmaura
My Epic Spring Break by Kristin Rockaway

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC of this title! This was an astonishingly quick read, even for a YA contemporary. A cute YA romance without much depth, beyond the character growth of seeing Ashley learn to move on from rejection (both in job prospects and romantic relationships) and make room for better things to come. I liked the boy she ended up with, although they got about 5 pages together as a couple before the book was over. I also enjoyed the focus on Ashley's interest in coding and the hackathon itself was realistic, even if the prizes weren't. Not a standout book, but it fits the definition of short and sweet!