Language: PG (1 swear, 1 ‘s’);
Mature Content: PG-13 (undetailed references to sex); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: HS –OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW
Flynn and Amos are step siblings who
had a great relationship, until Amos left for a different school. They are
thrown back together for a family trip, along with their little sister, Poppy.
They take flight to meet their parents in Bora Bora, when Poppy reveals some
news. This inspires the trio to not get aboard their second flight and instead
travel around LA. Flynn has a guy friend there who she always wished had been
more. Amos is just struggling with his own feelings. Poppy just wants everyone
to be happy and have fun. With limited funds, and limited time after being
reported as missing the trio must make the most of their layover.
This was a very readable book as it contains short chapters in rotating character points of view. The romance between the older siblings, although they are not related, still gives me a case of the icky’s. I think average teens will find it challenging to relate to attractive rich kids who still find so much to be unhappy about –oh, their parents ignore them- so sad. There is much talk of hooking up and losing virginity, but its so vague that there is no risk of offense for a high school library.
Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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