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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 9 Up—As her family gathers at an isolated bed-and-breakfast to celebrate her mom's marriage, Cricket has a lot on her mind. Her mother is not known for sticking with relationships; will she make it to the altar? The teen has been accepted to two colleges, one close, one far away; which to choose? And, weighing most heavily on her, she did something terrible to her longtime love, Janssen. This may mean the end of their steady, sturdy, wonderful relationship. As wacky wedding high j...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on April 1, 2012
Seventeen-year-old Cricket tells us right away how much she hates change. "Hated it, and was bad at it." Unfortunately, she can’t avoid it. Cricket’s mom is getting married, college looms, and Cricket and longtime boyfriend Janssen are in an ambiguous "relationship waiting room." But before the future happens, Cricket and a plethora of family and soon-to-be family, friends, and dogs are spending a week at a Washington State beach house. It’s a memorable week, characterized by...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
Seventeen-year-old Cricket, whose mom is getting married, spends a memorable week at a beach house with a plethora of family and s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More