Hardcover, 338 pages
Expected publication: September 29th 2011 by Dutton
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Blurb:
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.
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.
I became a huge fan of Stephanie Perkins after reading Anna and the French Kiss. I was totally in love with the characters and the story. So, when I heard she was writing Lola and the Boy Next Door, there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to read that book. A special “Thank You” to my friend Arlene, who was so kind to share her copy with me.
Perkins, once again, has delivered another fantastic story.
Blurb:
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.
I had so much fun reading this story. There for a while I was having mixed feelings about her “rocker boyfriend.” It seemed like she really had to work to make their relationship work. So when the Bell twins moved in next door, I found myself cheering on the obvious choice, Cricket.
I’m just going to give a rundown of parts that I truly loved about the book…
~Lola: She is such a fun character and the way she expresses herself by design and her own fashion, really made her stunning and captivating. Her creative mind really infuses a special likeability about her.
~Andy: Who couldn’t love Andy!! He was so awesome!
~Cricket’s entrance: I would have just died!!! But loved every second of page 34!! “Cricket Bell grins. “Hi, Lola.” ~SWOON!!! (You will too, when you read this page!)
~Etienne and Anna: They were in this book more than I thought they would be. I was pleasantly surprised. It gave me the wanting feeling of reading Anna and the French Kiss again!
~Window moments: Ah, these were moments I craved throughout the book.
~Heavens to Betsy: Just love the name!
~The Sunday Family Picnic: Way to go Nathan and Andy!!
~Abby: The cute little niece. She opened a window of opportunity for Lola…
~The ending: EPIC!!
Okay, so I can go on and on. The ending of this book had me all goo-goo eyed and sighing. I was totally and utterly in love with Cricket. (He is a man of many talents and will surprise you by his devotion. Who couldn’t love a guy like that!) But what I really got out of this story besides a lasting impression, fantastic storyline and excellent characters, is “being yourself”
Perkins, once again, has delivered another fantastic story.
Blurb:
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.
I had so much fun reading this story. There for a while I was having mixed feelings about her “rocker boyfriend.” It seemed like she really had to work to make their relationship work. So when the Bell twins moved in next door, I found myself cheering on the obvious choice, Cricket.
I’m just going to give a rundown of parts that I truly loved about the book…
~Lola: She is such a fun character and the way she expresses herself by design and her own fashion, really made her stunning and captivating. Her creative mind really infuses a special likeability about her.
~Andy: Who couldn’t love Andy!! He was so awesome!
~Cricket’s entrance: I would have just died!!! But loved every second of page 34!! “Cricket Bell grins. “Hi, Lola.” ~SWOON!!! (You will too, when you read this page!)
~Etienne and Anna: They were in this book more than I thought they would be. I was pleasantly surprised. It gave me the wanting feeling of reading Anna and the French Kiss again!
~Window moments: Ah, these were moments I craved throughout the book.
~Heavens to Betsy: Just love the name!
~The Sunday Family Picnic: Way to go Nathan and Andy!!
~Abby: The cute little niece. She opened a window of opportunity for Lola…
~The ending: EPIC!!
Okay, so I can go on and on. The ending of this book had me all goo-goo eyed and sighing. I was totally and utterly in love with Cricket. (He is a man of many talents and will surprise you by his devotion. Who couldn’t love a guy like that!) But what I really got out of this story besides a lasting impression, fantastic storyline and excellent characters, is “being yourself”
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