Kissing Games

Gr 9 Up—This witty contemporary novel centers around Aurora and her four best friends as they try to survive high school romances. Aurora finally has her prince charming, Hayden, who lives next door, and although they are happy, there are situations that lead to awkward problems, and they complicate their relationships. Things start to fall apart even more when one of Aurora's best friends is running for school captain and uses Aurora's not-yet-ready matchmaking program "Find a Prince/Princess." This light, dreamy, and easy read is filled with strong character development as the teens find their way in their everyday lives. They are portrayed as strong, independent, and confident. Although there are some repetitive phrases and wording, it does not detract from the overall story. Some scenes feel prolonged and slow down the pacing. However, the plot has many twists, and it is bound to keep readers turning pages. The writing transitions smoothly and keeps teens engaged.