India Smythe is 14 and can't seem to get out of her own way. She's funny, nice and has good friends but always finds herself in one awkward situation after another. When she discovers that Ennis, the most popular boy at her school, has taken a liking to her, her life goes into warp speed in an attempt to be cool enough to live up to what she thinks are Ennis' and his clique friends' expectations. What follows are a series of genuinely funny moments involving an expired and probably illegal perfume brand and a party where India's dad storms in, clueless yet overly protective of his daughter. Eventually India begins to wonder who she's becoming by trying to keep Ennis' eye. Not only that, she's not sure she likes who she's becoming. It can be hard to find funny novels for teens. As a Librarian, I'm always on the lookout. Sarah Govett has created a story here that would appeal to a 12 year old just as much as a 17 year old, and that's an amazing feat. It's warm, hilarious and has some important underlying issues involving social media, body image, friends, peer pressure and more. I absolutely loved this story and can't wait to get it into the hands of our students. Don't miss this one!
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