Review: The Sister Switch

 

* Book 2 in the Best Wishes series * 

Addie is the middle sister - and she feels ignored. It's hard being the middle sister. When a bracelet arrives in the mail for her, she puts it on. Without thinking, she makes a wish. Addie wishes she were no longer the middle sister. 

And a Freaky Friday is pulled. She's immediately transported into her older sister's body. Her youngest sister is now herself and her oldest sister is now the youngest. 

It makes like (especially homework) challenging. Addie's loving the relaxed rules. As Sophie, she has her own room. She has her own phone. But she misses her friends. Her older sister doesn't have any friends. That's when Addie decides to make her sister's life better. Addie's determined to help her sister gain friends and stop worrying so much about schoolwork.

But is that what she's supposed to do? How will they switch back and when?

My Thoughts: This is a super cute Freaky Friday story. I'm a fan of both Sarah Mlynoswki and Debbie Rigaud's book.  

I love the moments between the sisters - when they were fighting and when they were trying to help each other. I liked the connections to Book 1 with Becca coming into the story. I'm even more curious about the woman who wants to steal the bracelet. 

I can't wait to see where the bracelet ends up next.

Book 3 with a new co-author:

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: Book sent for review

Library Recommendations: A must have series for your school and public library! 

Review: Simone Breaks All the Rules

 

Simone's mom keeps her close - too close for Simone's liking. Simone can't wait to leave for college - but her mom's set on having her commute from home. When Simone's parents attempt to hijack her prom by forcing her to go with an approved boy - Simone knows she has to do something drastic.

Luckily, she realizes she's not the only girl in her class with this problem. Two other girls have overprotective parents. Together, they form a list of rules they want to break before the end of their senior year. 

Having friends that understand everything makes things so much better for Simone. She's even coming up with a fake prom plan. Could she get everything she wants without her parents discovering the truth?

My Thoughts: I loved the newly formed friendship between these girls. I love how they supported each other. I love how they came up with rules and followed the list - creating experiences for themselves. The friendship stole the book for me. The romance was cute, but I loved the new friendships more. Wasn't a huge fan of Gabby, so I was happy Simone has people who understood her. I loved the prom - the dresses and fashion. And how everything turned out! 

Excited for the second book in the series.

Cover Thoughts: Love it - know that I understand the significance of the butterfly

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school and public library.

Middle Grade Review: Hope

Hope's nervous about attending middle school, especially since she and her BFF Sam won't be in the same classes. Hope's happy she placed in the advance classes, but she's going to miss her friend. Maybe the Science Club will help her friend more people.

But as soon as she mentions that to her new lab partner, Hope's stunned to learn that there are only boys in Science Club. Now Hope's determined to join and to bring along a few girls too.

My Thoughts: I really liked this book - it's all about friendship, science club, navigating middle school, and making everyone feel welcome. I love how Hope joined the Science Club and fought for her voice to be heard. I love that she wanted to include other girls in the science club and make everyone an equal part. Of course, she makes mistake and tries to atone for her behavior. I love what they turned into the competition. And the illustrations were cute too. I'm curious to see if this will be the start of a new STEAM series.

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: ARC from BEA
Library Recommendation: Grab this book for your school and public libraries; it's a great STEAM feminist book.

Release Date: October 1, 2019

On Your Radar: Truly Madly Royally (26)

Title: Truly Madly Royally 

Author: Debbie Rigaud

Publisher: Scholastic

Release Date: July 30, 2019

Why It Should Be On Your Radar:
* Summer Romance
* A Prince
* Zora's after school program
* The kids in the after school program
* Taking college classes in high school
* Taco Tuesdays
* Banter between Zora and the Prince
* Men in Black
* Being True to Yourself
* Interracial Couple
* Stolen Moments on Campus
* Meghan Markle inspired


** I adore royal romances, so this was a must read for me. And it was everything I wanted it to be.

Cover Thoughts: Amazing. Captured the feel of the book completely

Library Recommendation: A must have for school and public libraries.