I’m a total broken record at this point, but fluffy contemporary romances are my favourite! Since this is my first Kasie West book, I was hoping to enjoy it. I enjoyed it so much, that I’ve found a new go-to contemporary author. Love, Life and the List follows Abby, who’s summer is not going the way she wanted. She creates a list of things to complete to help her anxiety and to get outside of her comfort zone!
A Prom to Remember by Sandy Hall
As soon as I heard about this book, I thought about the Disney movie Prom. I enjoyed the movie so I hoped I would enjoy this book too! Thankfully, I did! I certainly enjoyed all the characters in this book and their perspectives. Sometimes things can get a bit messy with a ton of characters, but I truly enjoyed them all. I think they’re all super relatable, which is perfect in young adult contemporary books.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
In January, the HCC Frenzy team invited me to an advance screening of Love, Simon. Obviously, I jumped on the opportunity! Since I hadn’t read the book yet, I made sure to read it before seeing the movie! Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda follows Simon, a gay teenager who isn’t so open about it. While exchanging e-mails with a boy named Blue, another student discovers it. This ultimately results in blackmailing.
I See London, I See France by Sarah Mlynowski
We all know by now that I love contemporary books. When combined with travel, it’s usually a book that I’ll love. Heading into this book, I had really high hopes. But it ultimately fell a little flat. I See London, I See France follows Sydney as she travels in Europe with her best friend.
The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand
I absolutely love Christmas – the movies, the decorations, the music. The overall atmosphere is the best. Because of this, I was looking for a great holiday read. And let me tell you, this young adult book, is perfect! One of my favourite Christmas movies is Scrooged with Bill Murray. It’s a modern retelling of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and it’s just always been a favourite.
Top Ten by Katie Cotugno
Top Ten is my first Katie Cotugno book and I was hoping to have a new go-to contemporary author. I’m happy to say, I think I do! Top Ten follows Ryan and Gabby who are two best friends. As they near graduation, they make a top ten list to reminisce on their friendship. They also create top ten lists for the future.
Love Lucy by April Lindner
Young adult contemporary books with some romance sprinkled in, is definitely my favourite to read. They’re always so enjoyable to read, which makes them a great go-to book. Love, Lucy is a really charming and adorable contemporary romance that is perfect for summer. I picked it up on a whim recently because of my love for the cover!
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
Before reading Attachments, I had never read a book written by Rainbow Rowell. But I figured it was time to pick one up! While at the cottage last summer, my friend was reading Attachments. She was constantly giggling and telling me that it is such a funny and enjoyable read.
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
I really, really enjoyed this book. I don’t know why it took me so long to actually read it! Anna and the French Kiss has been on my to be read list for quite a while. Only after seeing some posts on bookstragram, did I finally decide it was time to see what I was missing. And I’m so glad I finally did.
Geekerella by Ashley Poston
I really love retellings and fairytales. I’m a huge Disney fan and love the world of fairytales because they allow you to escape into a world you only dream about. When Penguin reached out to me about Geekerella, I was immediately interested. It’s a little outside of my comfort zone with respect to plot, but I definitely wanted to give it a try.
Once and for All by Sarah Dessen
I’ve always been a fan of Sarah Dessen’s novels. So I was super excited to hear that she was coming out with another book. Once and for All certainly does not disappoint! Once and for All follows Louna as she helps her mother plan weddings.
Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon
Everything Everything is a really enjoyable book. This is my first Nicola Yoon book and I don’t think it will be my last. Not only is this book captivating and humourous, it’s also endearing and unique! Everything Everything follows Maddy, a young teenage girl who is allergic to the world.
