Perfect Couple

Gr 10 Up—When Harper and Brody are voted "The Perfect Couple That Never Was" during their senior year at their Florida high school, they find that it's hard to resist exploring if their classmates are right. Challenges to their potential relationship include Harper's actual boyfriend, Kennedy. While flirtatious Harper may not always be likable or the best role model, the teen is a realistic protagonist and this narrative is engaging and fun with a bit of football, drama, and photography. The author's portrayal of high school antics and images are spot-on. Make-out scenes and heavy petting will make this a choice for older teens. Eventually, most of the clothing does come off, but the duo responsibly chooses not to have unprotected sex. Teens looking for an easy read or an edgy romance will be entertained. Angst continues to surround Tia and Will from Biggest Flirts (Bloomsbury, 2014), but they play minor characters in this installment. While the books are part of a series, they stand alone and don't have to be read in order. Even reluctant readers will get sucked into the drama of this year's Perfect Couple.—Karen Alexander, Lake Fenton High School, Linden, MI