Alex, Approximately

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Each member of the Roth family is uniquely eccentric, yet you can see how much they all love each other through their interactions. You know when a book has EVERYTHING that could possibly make it perfect and it’s CHARMING and HILARIOUS and RELATABLE and SWOONWORTHY?

Having opened up only a little bit to Alex, an online friend on a film forum, Bailey is hesitant to reveal that she has moved to Alex's city (or any other personal information about herself) until she can track Alex down and make sure he's not a creep. Now, I’m not a film-buff like Bailey was, but there were aspects of her characterization that I think a lot of teen girls will recognize. Even though it’s obvious and predictable, I don’t like that the book summary reveals the “plot twist” of Porter being Alex. Die Geschichte spielt am Meer in Kalifornien, so dass bei mir auch ein wenig Urlaubsfeeling zurückkam.When classic movie fan Bailey moves across the country to a small California surfing town to live with her dad (and, as it happens, her online crush and fellow film geek Alex), there’s a part of her that’s hoping for a Hollywood ending – boy meets girl, boy and girl instantly connect, boy and girl ride off into the Pacific Coast sunset. I loved the descriptions of the locales, locals, food, and the activities that she pursued while she was there.

Though I had a hunch about the twist in this book, it didn't make it any less fantastic when it was revealed. Also, even though it's literally so obvious who Alex is, they tell you in the freaking description of the book.

Narrator Bailey is bold, witty, and humorously self-deprecating, while Porter is the bro with the heart of gold. I hope that you enjoy reading my thoughts about some amazing books, and, hopefully, I can encourage you to pick up a good book and lose yourself in an amazing story. We are The Little Contemporary Corner, made up of Sarah and Sophie, best friend book bloggers from Manchester.