I’m Gonna Get You Back by Eva Des Lauriers, 342 pages. Henry Holt (Macmillan), 2026. $21
Language: R (100+ swears, 25+ ‘f’); Mature Content: PG-13 (steamy kissing, pants removed, drinking); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
A few months ago Gwen’s life was ruined when her Legacy scholarship was yanked when someone sabotaged her documentary film showing at the final banquet. While she faced consequences for the compromising footage, the principal’s son, also a scholarship recipient, lost nothing. In the months since, Gwen has barely held it together - icing out even Reid, who might have been the love of her life. Now it’s time for Legacy weekend; Reid and the others are on their way home and everyone is keeping secrets. Gwen is determined to figure and expose whomever it was who hurt her.
Chapters alternate between Gwen and Reid, and between Then and Now. Everything is clearly labeled, so it is ebay to follow along. The Then chapters do drag a bit, but it was refreshing to see a mystery that doesn’t involve murder. The romance is quite heartfelt and full of misunderstandings and angst. I appreciate the double entendre in the title, too.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS

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