I have read Talia Hibbert’s Brown Sisters trilogy and found it adorable, but that was very much an adult series. I was interested to see what she would do with a YA book, so when I saw the CBR Book Club was reading this, I picked up a copy.
Bradley and Celine were childhood best friends. Then he got popular, and she got…weird. He wanted to make friends and join the soccer team and she wanted to make a podcast about conspiracy theories. Now they avoid each other at all costs, but they are forced to interact at a survival course where they are competing for a scholarship. Of course, they rekindle their friendship, but also realize that they have feelings for each other. But who will win the scholarship? What happens if they go to separate colleges?
Y’all, I don’t think YA romance is for me unless there is some kind of fantasy aspect. I just don’t care about the romantic feelings of teenagers. What, are they going to stay with this dude from High School FOREVER!?!?! At this point in my life, I need to read about actual adult problems and SMUT DAMMIT! Hibbert did a good job, but this just isn’t my cup of tea, and that’s OK. It was good for what it was.
CBR 15 Bingo: Guide – Most of this book takes place in and around the woods. The characters have to find pages of a survival guide, pitch tents, make camp, all that outdoor scouting stuff.
