Emma Lord has done it again. I loved Tweet Cute so much, and while this one didn't make me squeal with joy as much as that one did, I really loved this one too. Also, setting this at a summer camp makes this feel quite Parent Trap-y which I'm not complaining about. I may have to add Emma Lord to my auto buy author list.

Abby is shocked when the DNA test kit returns the news that she has a sister! Savannah (aka Savvy) is her polar opposite in so many ways- Abby tests the rules which Savvy enforces and she take pictures while Savvy poses. The two come together at camp where Abby's long term crush Leo is also working. These three find out that there's more to each other than they knew. It's a nice story of family secrets that turn out positively. The teens feel real and the plot is well constructed. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This might be YA but I enjoyed it as a happy feel good read.

I am so sorry but I just think this book is so boring. “My life is basically a CW drama right now, is all.” That's the MC's words, and also exactly how I would describe this book. Exaggerated familial drama with many ridiculous details that make no sense. I get this is supposed to be a quick feel-good summer read but I don't think there's anything particularly unique in this book that could stand out from the others. It's just, really mediocre

A quick, sweet read. I love sisterhood and this book did not disappoint. While I do feel like there were some loose ends that didn't get wrapped up to my satisfaction, I overall enjoyed the book.

At the start of 2020, Emma Lord released the witty Tweet Cute, a Twitter rivals-to-lovers romcom, and now she is back with another book! You Have A Match is a modern take on The Parent Trap movie, and where Tweet Cute used Twitter, Instagram is the social media platform of choice this time. You Have A Match follows budding photographer Abby, who discovers she has an Instagram influencer sister that her parents have kept secret, and the two sisters plot to head to summer camp together to work things out. You can also expect a friends-to-lovers "will they, won't they?" subplot, plus a handful of silly pranks and schemes, and of course, that big family secret.

I think Lord really gets social media and writes about it well. A bit of knowledge about Instagram would give readers an advantage, but for those not familiar with the platform, it shouldn't make the book less enjoyable. It does explore how using the app affects people, and I think the message around responsible use of these types of social media platforms is a good one for teenage readers. It's not preachy, but I feel like there is a lesson to be learnt.

Lord's writing style is enjoyable and the voice is easy to get into, it's what made Tweet Cute one of my favourite reads of last year. Like in Tweet Cute, this will appeal to your senses as one of the characters named Leo loves to cook, so there is plenty to smell and taste. Once again, I think she hits what it's like to be a teenager really well. There are times where characters feel lost and confused, jealous, sad, and wanting to get back at their parents! I could definitely relate, and think lots of readers will have felt these emotions at some point. There is quite a bit of miscommunication between characters in the story which creates drama, and life would be so much easier if everyone just says what they mean, but when have feelings and emotions ever been easy to deal with at that age?

You Have A Match does have sensitive themes around family and brings up adoption, and I cannot comment on how well this topic is handled and represented as this is not something I've ever had to experience myself. Experiences can vary, the book can only show how its characters choose to feel and behave in their own unique situation. Saying this, the book never takes itself quite too seriously. It's emotional, and there are tough moments, but it's broken down into short chapters and there are lots of jokes, banter, silly scenes, and tender moments to break it all up. On the one hand you could argue that it doesn't take certain issues (adoption, family trauma etc) seriously enough, but on the other hand, you could argue this is a teen book also trying to be a coming of age comedy set at a summer camp. Sometimes I felt like the book was trying to tell two stories at once, so the secret sister plotline sometimes had to take a back seat where it should have been at the centre stage. It is still a positive book though, honestly reading this was a ray of sunshine after the year we just had! I would definitely check out anything else Emma Lord wants to write a book about, she's one to watch!

If you've enjoyed Emma Lord's previous work, then read this book. If you haven't read her books yet, then pick up this book. If you're a teenager or ever been a teenager, read this book!

Abby completes a DNA test in solidarity with her friend Leo, who is looking for his birth family. While Leo doesn't find a match, Abby does- with a full sister about whom she knew nothing. Savannah is a year and a half older than Abby and, at first glance, they couldn't be more different. They hatch a plan to attend the same camp that summer to get to know each other and try and figure out what happened (why was Savvy given up for adoption?). Turns out Leo is also at the camp.

This read like the YA novel that it is. It had a lot of themes and is a great book for discussion. The themes included adoption, DNA tests (would you take one? would you look for matches?), family, friendship, grief, family expectations, a little bit of romance, and what do you do when things don't go as planned? I would have been okay with a few less themes and getting to know the different characters a little better, but, overall, found this to be an engaging book.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Wednesday Books for the gifted copy.

I loved Tweet Cute, and I was so excited when I found out Emma Lord had a new book releasing. You Have a Match is about a girl named Abby who, along with her bff Leo, takes a DNA test - but while Leo doesn't find out much, Abby finds out she has a full blooded sister that lives only a few miles from her! Abby is part excited about a sister, and part horrified that her parents had a child before her and she had no idea. Abby and Savvy meet and devise a plan to attend camp together to try to figure things out.

Along with this story line, Abby has a huge crush on the bff Leo - who also attends that same camp!

This is a super cute YA read that deals with the surprises that sometimes come with the popular DNA tests on the market, and crushing on your bff.

3.5 stars!

This book made me so nostalgic for summer camp and teen summers! This book was more than a YA romance, it was packed with family drama and lessons about friendship and growth. I found this book to be enjoyable, but nothing special or notable. If you’re looking for a fun read, that packs in a lot of different elements or just looking to relive your summer camp days, then definitely check this one out!

I LOVED Tweet Cute and I'm pumped to get an arc for You Have a Match from Netgalley.

Dec 23, I finished this yesterday. I'm not sure if I liked it as much as Tweet Cute. I'm going to let it sit for a bit then write a review soon.

<p>Happy Holidays readers! I hope you're having a wonderful month and get to take some time to sit with a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate and a good book. After LOVING <em>Tweet Cute</em> by Emma Lord last year I requested the ARC for her newest novel set to release January 12th, <em>You Have A Match</em>. Like her first book, this young adult (teen) story has adorable characters that will make you want to pull your hair out and shed a tear all at the same time.</p>
<h2><em>About The Book</em> 📚</h2>
<strong>Publication Date:</strong> January 12, 2021<br><br><strong>Publisher:</strong> St. Martin's Press<br><br><strong>Suggested Reader Age:</strong> 13+<br><br><strong>Genre:</strong> Ya Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction, LGBT<br>

<h2><em>About The Author</em></h2>
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<p>"Emma Lord is the author of TWEET CUTE and upcoming YOU HAVE A MATCH, and a digital media editor living in New York City, where she spends whatever time she isn’t writing either running or belting show tunes in community theater. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a major in psychology and a minor in how to tilt your computer screen so nobody will notice you updating your fan fiction from the back row. She was raised on glitter, a whole lot of love, and copious amounts of grilled cheese."<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18673646.Emma_Lord" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18673646.Emma_Lord</a><br><br><a href="https://www.emmalordwriting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.emmalordwriting.com/</a></p>
<h2><em>My Review</em></h2>
<p>›<strong> </strong> Abby is a photographer with big dreams and lots of self-doubt. She dreads sharing her pictures with others. However, one of her best-friends, Leo, is there to pump her up and even created an anonymous Instagram account with some of Abby's photos. Their mutual best-friend, Connie, is Abby's voice of reason. I love the "Pros and Connies" list she creates when Abby's debating what to do. Instead of asking "What happens if I do this?" Connie asks, "What would happen if I didn't do this?"<br><br>A DNA test project for school led to Abby and Leo checking for long-lost relatives. Abby receives a message on the DNA website from Savannah (Savvy), who's a full-blooded relative and wants to meet. After their first meeting they discover their parents knew each other, so they decide Abby will join Savvy at a summer camp. This is Savvy's first year as a junior camp counselor, having Abby at the camp is an easy way for them to get to know each other and try to figure out how they could be sisters.<br>Savvy is a kind-of-famous Instagrammer. A year-and-a-half older than Abby, Savvy is a self-proclaimed nerd. Her best-friend Mickey also works at the summer camp. They've been friends for a long time and have amazing chemistry and maybe feelings that are more than just friends. Savvy has a girlfriend, but you get the gist pretty quickly that her girlfriend doesn't understand her the way Mickey does.<br>Abby doesn't just learn more about her family. She meets new friends, each of them bringing out a new piece of her personality and helping her have a clearer vision of the future. Finn in particular is a little wild, risky, and brings out the fun side of Abby. Along with debating her future, discovering she has a sister, uncovering family secrets, Abby is also realizing she has strong feelings for Leo and wondering what to do about them.<br><br><strong>›</strong> I use the <a href="https://youtu.be/iZhinxtTMFQ">CAWPILE method</a> to rate books.<br>0-3 Really bad<br>4-6 Mediocre<br>7-9 Really good<br>10 Outstanding<br><br><strong>›</strong> <strong>Characters:</strong> 7<br><strong>›</strong> <strong>Atmosphere:</strong> 6<br><strong>›</strong> <strong>Writing Style: </strong>8<br><strong>›</strong> <strong>Plot: </strong>8<br><strong>›</strong> <strong>Intrigue: </strong>8<br><strong>›</strong> <strong>Logic: </strong>8<br><strong>›</strong> <strong>Enjoyment: </strong>8<br><br><strong>Average</strong> 7.6<br><br>1.1-2.2 = ★<br>2.3-4.5 = ★★<br>4.6-6.9 = ★★★<br>7-8.9 = ★★★★<br>9-10 = ★★★★★<br><br><strong>My Rating </strong>★★★★<br><br><strong> › Final Thoughts</strong><br>• <em>You Have A Match</em> is a cute, funny, story about best-friends, lost opportunities, regret, and second chances that gave me <em>Twilight</em> vibes and left me feeling nostalgic.</p>
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This was... cute. It's the first term that immediately comes to mind while reading it and after I finished it. "You Have a Match" is cute. I haven't read Emma Lord's debut "Tweet Cute" so far so I went into this one rather blind, not sure what to expect. I rarely read contemporary YA, especially when it's focused on romance - which this one isn't, and it's one of the things about it I really liked.

At the heart of this book lies the story of two sisters, and their relationship was really all that mattered to me. They are both relatable, a little weird, far from perfect, loveable in their own right. I wouldn't call them entirely realistic - after all one is instagram famous but totally not in it for the fame, and the other a super talented photographer who, of course, doesn't even know how talented she is. But I didn't mind because I just liked them. The other characters were interesting as well, and the romances were cute and never took away from the sibling relationship. I do admit I could have lived without the main romance though, as adorable as it was. The strength of this book is definitely the family storyline, both between the sisters and their parents. The writing is fluffy and comfortable too and the book is a breeze to get through.

Anythingapart from that central storyline though I felt wasn't really fleshed out. Characters like Finn and the new girls Abby meets exist and have their scenes, but in the end they never really add much to the story and I can't even remembermost their names. The whole summer camp setting wasn't used much at all even though it's where the majority of the story takes place. And at some points during the book it felt like Abby was younger than 16, what with her very childish pranks that didn't really make sense to me.

But the family stuff, that is where this story shines. And while this book didn't make me a fan of contemporary YA, it was fun to read and made me hug my parents and brothers.

Is there an age limit on summer camp? This book makes me want to go!

I really enjoyed the drama of this book and how it was balanced out with the fun activities of camp. These characters are all so relatable for teenagers and I was rooting for all of them. I would love to see more about Mickey in another book! 4 stars and the perfect escape from the winter blues.

Summer Camp! DNA! Secret Sister! Young Love! And FOOD! Seems like a recipe for a super fun read!

This was definitely another "high expectations" read for me. Tweet Cute was a 5 star stunner that I absolutely loved. While this was a semi-sweet story - I just think it was a bit flat for me. I missed the fun, the sweet connections and fun dialogue, and I don't think it really had the heart or lasting impact of her first book.

I love books set at camp - but I actually kept forgetting where they were, as that was such a tiny part of the story. The DNA/Secret Sister twist was fun watching the build up and seeing them connect - but the reveal at the end as to why all the secrets, was kinda disappointing. The love story wasn't my favorite either - it was a bit immature and frustrating, but perhaps that's my fault for expectations (and age lol).

I do think it was a cute story - I enjoyed the reading experience in general, but the plot felt a bit weak and some storylines and characters were kind of swept under the rug. It was definitely a cute YA fiction story, but not as strong of a romance/meet cute that Tweet Cute was.

Definitely a bit more of a serious read than I expected. But a cute story nonetheless of coming of age and more developed family issues. If you are looking for a departure from YA reads that are all about the drama of high school, and something more about teen family dynamics - this one might be for you!

I had a really hard time getting interested in this book. It didn’t grab me in the beginning. I still suggest to give it a try because I am sure it is a great book but just not for me.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and St Martins Press for an advanced copy of You Have a Match by Emma Lord in exchange for an honest review. This was such a wholesome young adult novel about a girl named Abby who discovers she has an older sister living in the same city as her through a DNA ancestry test. She then embarks on a journey, entering into a world of summer camp and trying to fit into a well established friend group that encompasses her newly discovered sister and her best friend Leo, who she's secretly crushed on for years. While learning more about her sister, Savannah, Abby also rediscovers herself and helps to bring back together a group of old friends that involve her parents and ties the end of the story up nicely. As Abby says in the story, "my life is like a CW drama show," I can definitely attest to that. At times this felt a bit cheesy, but when you remember who this story is geared towards, I put myself back into my old teenager brain and found myself pleasantly surprised with how cute and light hearted this novel turned out to be.

After reading Tweet Cute earlier this year, I knew I would be definitely picking up whatever Emma Lord wrote next. In her first book, every page was packed with charm and heart (and a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches). When the lovely folks at Wednesday Books gave me the opportunity to read her new book, You Have a Match, I don’t think I’ve ever clicked a Netgalley widget quite that fast.

Pro tip: don’t ever start an Emma Lord book without snacks ready to go. Her characters often seem to have an affinity for cooking food described in hunger inducing detail. Seriously - in You Have a Match, she will have you dying to try Leo’s famous cinnamon infused cuisine (I would like his recipe for lasagna balls, please). Outside of the fantastic descriptions of food, the writing was truly great - I was hooked from the opening pages. I think I only put this book down once, I had to know why Abby and Savvy were separated and why their parents lied to them.

Savvy was a perfect foil for Abby - the two could not have been more different in personality, but together they learned from each other and helped each other evolve and grow throughout the book. By the end of the story, they were both better people for having known each other - Savvy learned to be a bit more impulsive and Abby learned to not avoid all the conflict in her life.

Another fun facet of You Have a Match was the relationship between Abby and Leo. From the first pages, it’s implied that their long time friendship was recently muddied by a majorly embarrassing event that neither character is quite sure how to move forward from. When they found themselves stuck at the same camp for the summer, they were forced to confront their big embarrassing incident and figure out where they wanted to go from there. Their relationship was a bit topsy turvy to start with (and filled with good chemistry and longing) but the payoff in the end was so, so worth the wait.

What really made this book magical was how great the supporting cast of characters was. Connie and Leo were great friends to Abby, supporting her through the drama of finding out she had a secret sister, while also having their own stories. I also loved all the girls from Abby’s cabin at the camp - they were each complex and interesting characters who helped Abby learn to open up to new people. Finally, there was Finn, who I am officially petitioning should get his own spin off book.

You Have a Match is a charming novel that oozes summer camp vibes and highlights the importance of family and friends. If you haven’t already, you should definitely check out Emma Lord’s first book, Tweet Cute (it’s equally as adorable and filled with mouthwatering food descriptions). I can’t wait for her next book - and next time I’ll definitely have more snacks ready. 5/5

Overall I’d give this book3.5 stars. It was a fun, easy read and I could picture it as a teen movie as I was reading it. Wasn’t what I was expecting, but was entertaining none the less. Thank you @netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Major thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC of this book!

Emma Lord may just be the new queen of teen!

She quickly moved to the top of my favourite authors list after I finished Tweet Cute — easily one of the best (and cutest) YA novels to come out this year. I instantly fell in love with her ability to juggle authentic teenagers, humour, and chaos so poignantly. So I was happy to see that same literary magic present in You Have a Match. For me, this novel was not quite as good as Tweet Cute, a conclusion I did struggle with at times. But by no means is this book underwhelming. It’s actually A LOT of fun!

The main attraction, Abby finding out she has a secret biological sister through a DNA service, is strong in execution and pays homage to The Parent Trap without feeling unoriginal. That’s in big thanks to the added dilemma of Savvy being an Instagram famous influencer (love the social media theme here) and having very little in common with her new sister.

The infighting between the two sisters may just be my favourite part of this book. This conflict goes beyond teenage romance to explore deeper themes of family and embracing our differences. I’m just glad to see a book portray sibling relationships as the messy dumpster fires of emotions they are because the world can give you a secret sister, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get along.

The couple pairings are adorable, and some of them are a little more subtle in buildup than others. I have to point out the romance is not the centre focus of this story, oftentimes getting pushed aside for the more chaotic sisterhood shenanigans (as it should). Thankfully the potential love interests still play into the fun hygienics of this blissful summer setting.

This leads me to this book’s greatest draw — the setting. I am a sucker for summer camp coming-of-age stories! To see Lord so effortlessly swap her beautiful big city world-building for cabins and an arsenal of camp activities is bittersweet. On one hand, she crafts an authentic forest landscape for her characters to run amuck in, but I’m going to be greedy here and say I needed more. More archery, more campfires, more cabin pow-wows, just more of everything. Too many times the conflict was confined to the same rotating setting or removed the reader from the summer camp vibes altogether. I would love to have explored that world a little bit more.

Lord continues to bring a fan-fiction-like whimsy to her writing without sacrificing quality in her quest to give us all the teen tropes. Not only are her story concepts so ridiculously intriguing but, as You Have a Match has proven, this author will deliver on them in great and unexpected ways. If you want a light summer read to warm your heart in the colder months, this book will give you that and SO more.

I read Tweet Cute earlier this year and really enjoyed it, but I liked You Have A Match more! It wasn't just a cute romance story, it was a journey of family and friendship. What would you do if you found out you had a full blooded sister that's 1.5 years older than you that doesn't live far away from you? These new found sisters decide to meet each other and get to know each other better by going to summer camp. They also try to figure out the mystery of how they came to be sisters and didn't know a thing about each other.

The writing was great. The loves stories were cute, but the relationship between Abby and Savvy was what made the book special. I enjoyed all the characters in this, even when Savvy was a little over the top. You won't regret picking this cute story up!

I enjoyed the story and the characters a lot! Emma Lord built a great fun world to read about. The story kept me intrigued from start to finish. I liked each character and the different personalities brought to life by them.

What I liked the most was how relatable and realistic the story and characters were. Reading it I could see this actually happening. It felt more in real life than a fictional story! This was refreshing to read about!

Emma Lord is quickly becoming one of my favorite YA authors. Tweet Cute was so fun, and You Have a Match does it again!

Abby and her best friend/secret crush, Leo, take DNA tests to see if Leo can find his birth family. Instead, Abby discovers she has a secret sister. And their parents are NOT excited they've found out about each other.

This novel is a perfect summer escape. The characters are well drawn, the emotions run realistically deep and the plot moves at a clip. I rooted for every character in this book - I wanted the world for Abby, watching her trust herself and learn to fight for the things she wants while grieving is so great. These kids are talented, and whip smart, and the Pacific Northwest setting is a perfect backdrop.

I couldn't put it down and I can't wait to read another EL book!