Synopsis: As everyone at her Brooklyn high school announces their summer adventures, Olivia harbors a dirty secret: Her plan is to binge-watch horror movies and chat with her online friend, Elm.
Olivia and Elm have never shared personal details, apart from their ages and the fact that Elm’s aunt is a low-budget horror filmmaker.
Then Elm pushes Olivia to share her identity and sends her a selfie of his own. Olivia is shocked by how cute he is!
In a moment of panic, assuming she and Elm will never meet in real life, she sends a photo of her gorgeous friend Katie.
But things are about to get even more complicated when Olivia’s parents send her to the Catskills, and she runs into the one person she never thought she would see.
This sweet and funny summertime romance is perfect for fans of Love and Gelato and The Unexpected Everything.
Olivia and Elm have never shared personal details, apart from their ages and the fact that Elm’s aunt is a low-budget horror filmmaker.
Then Elm pushes Olivia to share her identity and sends her a selfie of his own. Olivia is shocked by how cute he is!
In a moment of panic, assuming she and Elm will never meet in real life, she sends a photo of her gorgeous friend Katie.
But things are about to get even more complicated when Olivia’s parents send her to the Catskills, and she runs into the one person she never thought she would see.
This sweet and funny summertime romance is perfect for fans of Love and Gelato and The Unexpected Everything.
About the Author: Leah Konen is the author of The Romantics and Love and Other Train Wrecks. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and her dog, Farley. Find out more on leahkonen.com.
Rating: 🌟🌟
My Review: The title says it all in this one. This was a happy, messy, scary story. I thought I was going to fall in love with this one but sadly it never happened. I also DNFed it but I hate doing that. I fell so in love with this cover that I was hoping that the story was going to work out in the end but it just never really took off. The plot for this one made me feel like it was holding on by a thread and I just couldn't get into it.
Rating: 🌟🌟
My Review: The title says it all in this one. This was a happy, messy, scary story. I thought I was going to fall in love with this one but sadly it never happened. I also DNFed it but I hate doing that. I fell so in love with this cover that I was hoping that the story was going to work out in the end but it just never really took off. The plot for this one made me feel like it was holding on by a thread and I just couldn't get into it.
"A story of the lies we tell ourselves and other people even when the truth would be easier and more rewarding."
(Kirkus Reviews)
"As she did in The Romantics (2016), Konen plays with genre tropes in clever and unpredictable ways. A summer romance that's as much about learning to be comfortable with yourself as it is about first love."
(Booklist)
"Fans of fluffy rom-coms and fun-yet-predictable movies such as You’ve Got Mail will fall head over heels for Happy Messy Scary Love. Young adults will enjoy the over-the-top dad jokes offered up by Jake, and movie buffs will appreciate the film recommendations Olivia and Jake provide throughout the novel. This light romance will delight readers looking for something fun for their summer reading list."
(School Library Journal)
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