Penfield Public Library's YA Lit Reviews

 Meet Kat, the newest Alpha Girl of Glitter Girl Cosmetics, chosen to launch their new product line! Forty-eight hours after she posts about the products on her blog, over half the school is sporting her picks… The only person not excited about the launch is Kat’s best friend Jules. As Glitter Girl starts to come between their friendship, Kat will have to decide what is more important to her, Jules, or her identity as an Alpha Girl… Recommended for anyone who loves fashion and glitter, Glitter Girl is the perfect quick and fun read! -Reviewed by Kennedy

 Cody and Marnie, best friends since forever, have always shared their love of baseball and their competitive spirit. When Cody breaks his arm two games before the state championship, it is up to Marni to take his place. Fitting in on the boys team is easy for Marnie, but what happens when she starts to fall for Cody- and the feelings are mutual? Perfect for anyone who loves a good sports romance book, Out of Left Field will have you turning it's pages right until the end! -Reviewed by Kennedy

 One of my favorite summertime novels, The Unexpected Everything, follows daughter-of-a-senator Andie on her summer adventures after her father’s political scandal causes her shoo-in at medical internship to fall through… Lost and without a plan for the first time ever, Andie takes a job as a dog walker and when she starts to make new friends and discover new interests, she realizes the best plans are the ones you don’t make. Recommended for middle school and up, this book is perfect for lazy days by the pool! -Reviewed by Kennedy

 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a pen pal in a different country? Caitlin, born in Pennsylvania, and Martin, born in Uganda, take you along as their friendship grows from pen pals to lifelong friends. I loved how culturally diverse this book was and how raw and honest they were about the stark differences between their two lives. Captivating and unique, this book is recommended for anyone who loves to travel. -Reviewed by Kennedy

 Calling all sports fans! If you love the Manning brothers then this book is for you. Jake and his brother Wyatt are small town Peyton and Eli. The competition, competitiveness, and detailed descriptions kept me turning the pages right until the end. Recommended for anyone who loves a good football game! -Reviewed by Kennedy

Roses are red, violets are blue, if you love romances then this book is for you! After the first page, I couldn't put this book down. Lara Jean and her group of friends are captivating and fun, just the right amount of quirky, and made me "awww" at all the right parts! Recommended for middle schoolers and up, anyone who reads this book is sure to be reaching for the next as soon as they finish! -Reviewed by Kennedy

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is one of my favorites in the series. Fast paced and funny, this book had me laughing right until the end. All the mishaps that happen to Greg and his family make me wish I was there to witness them all. Recommended for anyone who loves to laugh! -Reviewed by Kennedy