About the book: Budding designer Lola Nolan doesn't believe in fashion . . . she believes in costume. The more expressive the outfit -- more sparkly, more fun, more wild -- the better. But even though Lola's style is outrageous, she's a devoted daughter and friend with some big plans for the future. And everything is pretty perfect (right down to her hot rocker boyfriend) until the dreaded Bell twins, Calliope and Cricket, return to the neighborhood.
When Cricket -- a gifted inventor -- steps out from his twin sister's shadow and back into Lola's life, she must finally reconcile a lifetime of feelings for the boy next door.
My thoughts and opinion: Let me just say...I WAS SO THRILLED TO FIND OUT THAT ANNA AND ST. CLAIR SHOW UP IN THIS BOOK! Anna and St. Clair are in the book, Anna and the French Kiss, also written by Stephanie Perkins. (What's so wonderful about this blog is that I have a reason to reread some of my favorites so I could review them!) It took me a LONG time to realize that it wasn't a coincidence that Lola's friends at the movie theater have the same names as the couple in Anna and the French Kiss. I think up to the part where Lola notices Anna writing in a left-handed notebook was when it hit me. I remember every character I read that is left-handed because it allows me to relate somewhat to them.
I admired Lola's style. She has spunk and I was interested how Cricket, the nervous nerdy inventor, would look next to her. I would never have the guts to wear something that is wild. If it's wilder than a skirt, then count me out! I would like to learn how to make my own clothes though. Shopping is such a pain especially for my wallet.
Now. Cricket is the type of person that I hate because of his indecisiveness and his fear of committing to a relationship. However, I also love Cricket because of his sincerity and how he is like an open book. Plus tinkering with objects and being tall helps him stand out. I liked that about him.
Who knew Max would turn out that way? I sort of LIKED him at first, but not anymore. Near the end of the book, Max, despite his sweet protective/jealousy side and his moody/emo/rocker side, would never be a good match for Lola. Then again. Lola is to blame as well. She should have ended things with him sooner.
What's with the characters in this book, leading people on?
Oh well. I liked them, but maybe not in the same way for everyone.
Lola and the Boy Next Door was also interesting because Lola has two fathers. I am absolutely for the gays and getting to read a book with a character having gay parents was a first for me. Unusual but enjoyable. But I gotta say, TWO PROTECTIVE FATHERS? I don't think Lola ever gets away with anything. Hahahaha.
This is a fun book and Stephanie Perkins amazed me yet again. I'd love to get seconds on this book!
Now. Cricket is the type of person that I hate because of his indecisiveness and his fear of committing to a relationship. However, I also love Cricket because of his sincerity and how he is like an open book. Plus tinkering with objects and being tall helps him stand out. I liked that about him.
Who knew Max would turn out that way? I sort of LIKED him at first, but not anymore. Near the end of the book, Max, despite his sweet protective/jealousy side and his moody/emo/rocker side, would never be a good match for Lola. Then again. Lola is to blame as well. She should have ended things with him sooner.
What's with the characters in this book, leading people on?
Oh well. I liked them, but maybe not in the same way for everyone.
Lola and the Boy Next Door was also interesting because Lola has two fathers. I am absolutely for the gays and getting to read a book with a character having gay parents was a first for me. Unusual but enjoyable. But I gotta say, TWO PROTECTIVE FATHERS? I don't think Lola ever gets away with anything. Hahahaha.
This is a fun book and Stephanie Perkins amazed me yet again. I'd love to get seconds on this book!
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