Today, I’m excited to review this charming young adult contemporary novel. You Have A Match, written by Emma Lord, is set to be released on January 12, 2021 and published by Wednesday Books.
Thank you so much, NetGalley and Wednesday Books, for the gifted e-copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Synopsis – You Have A Match by Emma Lord
From the beloved author of Tweet Cute comes Emma Lord’s You Have a Match, a YA novel of family, friendship, romance and sisterhood…
When Abby signs up for a DNA service, it’s mainly to give her friend and secret love interest, Leo, a nudge. After all, she knows who she is already: Avid photographer. Injury-prone tree climber. Best friend to Leo and Connie…although ever since the B.E.I. (Big Embarrassing Incident) with Leo, things have been awkward on that front.
But she didn’t know she’s a younger sister.
When the DNA service reveals Abby has a secret sister, shimmery-haired Instagram star Savannah Tully, it’s hard to believe they’re from the same planet, never mind the same parents ― especially considering Savannah, queen of green smoothies, is only a year and a half older than Abby herself.
The logical course of action? Meet up at summer camp (obviously) and figure out why Abby’s parents gave Savvy up for adoption. But there are complications: Savvy is a rigid rule-follower and total narc. Leo is the camp’s co-chef, putting Abby’s growing feelings for him on blast. And her parents have a secret that threatens to unravel everything.
But part of life is showing up, leaning in, and learning to fit all your awkward pieces together. Because sometimes, the hardest things can also be the best ones.
Book Review
Review:
You Have A Match by Emma Lord was a fast and sweet read. I’ve read Tweet Cute by the same author and really liked it, so I was hoping to find something similar. Well, the story and vibe turned out to be very different but, in all honesty, I think I preferred this story.
Abby is an ordinary teenager with a normal childhood and an unrequited love. As she decides to take a DNA test with her two best friends, she didn’t expect much from it. Though her life takes a drastic turn when the DNA test reveals a match. She has a sister she’s never heard of and who couldn’t be more different than her. Instagram influencer, Savannah, reaches out and they decide to meet at the camp she is supervising along with none other than her best friend and unrequited love.
This book is a wild ride with well fleshed-out characters and an experience that will forever change everyone’s lives. This story kept me going as the situation seems to escalate. I did tear up a bit at times. Abby deals with first love, unrequited love, her future, school, friendship, but also grief, secrets, and sisterhood.
There are many warm moments. The romance is a slow burn and quite frankly, the story has many twists and turns as Abby meets new people. They all bring something new to her life and the author rarely takes the obvious route, which is refreshing. This story gets all the stars from me. I highly recommend it.
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Great review! I enjoyed this book as well. 🙂
Thank you! Yay! Glad you liked it too. 😊
I’m glad you enjoyed the book! I haven’t seen much about it, but I am really excited to read it when it comes out! 🥰
Yes it was such a great story. Hope you enjoy it if you decide to read it.