I really loved Anna and the French Kiss and was just as impressed with Lola and the Boy Next Door. I adored the quirky characters, the sweet romance, and just how very feel good this book was. I read this book in one sitting over a couple hours and just loved it.
I enjoyed Lola and her crazy need to dress up in costumes every day; something I can relate to and something I totally understand. It was interesting how some people accused her of hiding from herself and others applauded her for being unique. I love dressing up in stuff that is really different and can totally relate to how she had to deal with everyone's judgement.
I also really enjoyed Cricket as a character; I love his quirky inventiveness and the fact that he was going into engineering school. He was a fun character to read about. As an engineer, I love reading about other budding engineers. The chemistry between him and Lola was very sweet and I enjoyed them both so much.
The San Francisco setting was well done and intriguing. I also enjoyed the fact that Lola's parents were a couple of gay men; I love that this book shows how two people in a loving relationship can make great parents no matter what their sex or background.
Overall this book just resonated with me on a number of levels and I ended up absolutely adoring it. This was one of those feel good books that left me feeling happy and hopeful when I finished it. I really enjoyed it and will be picking up Isla and the Happily Ever After soon to read. Recommended to those who enjoy quirky YA contemporary romance set in a fun location.
I enjoyed Lola and her crazy need to dress up in costumes every day; something I can relate to and something I totally understand. It was interesting how some people accused her of hiding from herself and others applauded her for being unique. I love dressing up in stuff that is really different and can totally relate to how she had to deal with everyone's judgement.
I also really enjoyed Cricket as a character; I love his quirky inventiveness and the fact that he was going into engineering school. He was a fun character to read about. As an engineer, I love reading about other budding engineers. The chemistry between him and Lola was very sweet and I enjoyed them both so much.
The San Francisco setting was well done and intriguing. I also enjoyed the fact that Lola's parents were a couple of gay men; I love that this book shows how two people in a loving relationship can make great parents no matter what their sex or background.
Overall this book just resonated with me on a number of levels and I ended up absolutely adoring it. This was one of those feel good books that left me feeling happy and hopeful when I finished it. I really enjoyed it and will be picking up Isla and the Happily Ever After soon to read. Recommended to those who enjoy quirky YA contemporary romance set in a fun location.
