Anything Could Happen by Will Walton

Anything Could Happen by Will Walton - 281 pages

Tretch has a big secret.  There's no real reason he hasn't told anyone.  He knows that pretty much everybody will be okay with it.  Yet, he can't seem to get the words out that he's gay . . . and in love with his straight best friend.

For the most part, I enjoyed this book.  The main character is interesting and sympathetic.  I think the main issue I have is that everyone is so accepting in the book.  It seems a little unrealistic.  Otherwise, I think it's a good book for teens.

Layover by Amy Andelson & Emily Mayer

Layover by Amy Andelson & Emily Mayer - 265 pages

Flynn and Amos have been avoiding each other for nearly six months.  They've always been the best of friends as they looked out and cared for their younger stepsister Poppy.  However, a growing crush by each of them on the other has made things incredibly awkward and has sent Amos running away to boarding school.  Christmas vacation will be the first time they spend any time together.  When Poppy reveals a huge secret while on a layover in LA, Flynn and Amos decide it's time to take a break and stay in LA with Poppy.  Now they're on the run while trying to figure out what to do next . . .

It seems that the stepsiblings falling in love has been a common story plot lately in teen books. I enjoyed this one as it told the story from both Amos and Poppy's point of view as well as Poppy's.  I also liked that while the plot was not realistic at all that the final resolution was much more realistic than many books of this genre.  I would definitely recommend this to teens wanting romance or family stories.

Save the Date by Morgan Matson

Save the Date by Morgan Matson - 417 pages

Charlie has been waiting for this weekend forever.  Her sister is getting married and the whole family is coming home.  This will be the first time in nearly two years that all four of her siblings will be together with her parents.  She's missed the fun they've always had . . . and it will be the last time they'll be together in their house as they're moving right after the wedding.  She just knows it will be perfect . . .

I thought I would enjoy this book more than I did.  The characters and plot twists are fascinating and I've enjoyed other books by this author.  However, I really felt that it took a while to get into the story.  It was also pretty obvious what the big twist at the end was going to be.  Still, I would recommend this to fans of Morgan Matson, Jennifer E. Smith, and Sarah Dessen.