I loved this book!!

Going into this book I had very high expectations because of how much I adore Tweet Cute and it did not let me down!

This book is part mystery and part summer camp shenanigans with a little bit of romance and finding your true self mixed in. Everything is believable and genuine and having now loved both these books, I think it is easy to say that Emma Lord may become an auto-buy favorite author for me.

The characters in this book are amazing!! My only complaint is that Finn kind of vanishes about half way into the book until close to the end. I understand why and that it isn't his story, but I adore him so much he may be my favorite of the book!! In fact, all the side characters are fantastic and really help to bring the story together.

Without too many spoilers, this book also hit me right in the feels. We learn early on that Abby's grandpa (Poppy) passed away a year before and throughout the whole book she talks about him and finds ways to stay connected and honor his memory. It is all so extrememly well done and at times gives a good tug at the heartstrings.

If you likes Tweet Cute or are a fan of the Parent Trap and other fun campy stories I would highly recommend checking this out. It's wonderful!

4.5/5 stars.

SO MANY COZY FEEEEELS.

I've seen this book loosely compared to The Parent Trap and while it is similar, it's so SO much better. Sorry not sorry Lindsay Lohan, but Abby and Savvy > Hallie and Annie.

Also, can I just say: Abby + Leo 4ever. Mickey + Savvy 4evaaaa too.

*insert crying emoji bc this was all just so beautiful*

Sidenote: I find it so interesting that quite a few of the novels I have recently read have taken place on West Coast, but specifically the PNW region. Love. It.

Okay, let's chat about le book:

1. What started out as a fluffy read got real dramatic real quick. I'm still trying to figure out whether I loved the way the plot went as a whole, since there were bits and pieces where I was questioning, "Ehhhh but could that have happened?" but, as Abby said it herself, her life had suddenly become the set of an MTV show while simultaneously being on the CW channel (very loose paraphrasing here, bare with me). I felt better about it the fact that she had acknowledged it herself and in the end, I just rolled with it– *fist bumps main character.* If you don't like drama though, this might not be your cup of tea.

2. Alright, moving on. About the writing itself. Good god Emma Lord, you are gifted. I've highlighted a few quotes and will come back to share them once this novel is released...can't give anything away just yet!!

3. This novel was very much with the times, which I got down with.

However. Real talk.

Lately, I've been trying to distance away from social media and have found it to be very toxic, which is no surprise (@netflix documentaries about this, hollllaaaa), soooo since this read focused a lot (and I mean a lot) on social media, Instagram in particular, I was a bit standoffish.

I will say though. Savvy does talk about how she regrets how much time she spent on social media because she knew she had missed important moments right in front of her. Missed actually living her life. Almost like she let her internet persona she had created control her and she wasn't the real her. I was like, "HECK YES SOMEONE SAID IT."

But I got confused real fast when Abby then becomes shocked by the Instagram that Leo had made for her photography (cuteness points to this though becausseeeeee he believed in her when pretty much no one else did and way before anyone did minus Poppy), and then talks quite a bit about follower count and yada yada. There's more Instagram talk later on too and it's brought up quite a bit.

I don't know if I should start mentioning trigger warnings in my reviews but count this as one. TW: Instagram/Social Media references. Call me an old soul but social media is toxic and follower count *clap* does *clap* not *clap* matter. Guess I'm just a twenty something year old grandma *le shrug*.

4. Lastly. Wish we had more Leo and Emma. Wish they didn't beat around the bush so much. I was wanting to scream at them, "JUST TALK ABOUT YOUR FEEEELINGS."

But I get it. When I was their age, I definitely wasn't going to do that. I would have buried it deep deep down and brushed it off and pretended those feelings didn't exist ((((: So I guess just like Abby did.

So, ten points to Hufflepuff! (@emmalord, ya welcome, even though I'm a Ravenclaw. <3)

If you've made it this far into my review, I applaud you. Quite brave to have follow along with the many thought noodles my brain decided to create at this late late hour.

All in all. Read this. It'll warm your heart. It'll bring back some nostalgia. It'll probably make you want to go climb a tree (just don't fall and break your arm, ok? ok).

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for sending me a digital ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I don't know how Emma Lord does it, but she does it and she does it well. It's been hours and I'm still giggling about pro connie lists.

This book was a fun, quick read, though I would have enjoyed if it had dived a bit deeper into any of the relationships in the book.

You Have a Match by Emma Lord was the super-cute, light read I didn't know I needed. It's the modern-day Parent Trap. I loved the story of friendship and learning to stand up for one's self, but there is A LOT happening in this book. So many different connections and relationships. It wrapped up nicely, so I wouldn't say the many different storylines were distracting or unnecessary. I'd love for there to be a sequel about Finn. Overall, an enjoyable read from Emma Lord. Now I need to go read Tweet Cute!

This was a fun YA read - Abby discovers her parents had a child before her that was given up for adoption. What follows is the two sisters connected at a summer camp and all the teenage drama that comes with it. I loved the inclusion of a lesbian relationship and the focus on family. Great read!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Great story and loved the slight romance. Really enjoyed the characters and how the plot moved and how the characters changed throughout the book. I would read this author again.

As if dealing with an unrequited crush on her best friend, her grandfather's recent death, and parental pressure due to her dropping grades isn't enough, Abby Day has just discovered she has a secret sister her parents never told her about. Just to make matters worse - that sister is a picture-perfect Instagram influencer, who seems to have her life together in all the ways Abby has never figured out.

You Have a Match is a sweet, funny, moving and fast-paced story, with an appealing cast of characters, heartfelt plot, and plenty to say about families and love and figuring things out. I had high expectations going in, since I loved Emma Lord's first book, the cheesy-pun-filled Tweet Cute, and was thrilled to discover You Have a Match is just as good - maybe even better?? - and has just as many puns, delicious fusion food descriptions, and social media hijinks. (Well, maybe not quite as many of that last one.)

As warm and satisfying as a piping hot cheesy lasagna ball, You Have a Match is a fabulous follow-up to Tweet Cute and a delightfully fun read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the advance review copy!

*extremely Gwen Stefani voice* mhmm, this my shh. I love this new wave of YA books that focuses on female friendships but still have a healthy dose of romance. I loved reading Tweet Cute earlier this year, and couldn’t wait to get my hands on You Have A Match. Emma Lord writes characters you can’t help but root for, and YHAM was no different. This was an extremely cute contemporary novel about sisterhood, finding your place in the world, and growing up. Oh, and did I mention an extremely loveable leading man? I enjoyed reading Abby’s character, she was strong and stubborn and personable and I loved seeing her relationship with Leo blossom. Also, I’m going to need a story on Finn finding love as ASAP as possible, thanks.

It had overall. Some areas really need to be made more realistic, but it was a fresh story idea, and I appreciated that. Full review on good reads.

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Publishers for a copy of this ARC!

I really enjoyed Emma Lord's first book, Tweet Cute, so I was excited to read her next book, You Have a Match. It has a very parent trap vibe but with modern lingo and situations. I love the use of social media in the book and it adds a layer of modern realism to the characters.

I did think some parts dragged out like Abby and Leo's relationship. Some characters and situations could have been more fleshed out. Overall though, I found the book to be a cute read.

The voice of this book was much younger than the age of the characters. It would have been a better tween book. I do like this author's writing style. Her books read quickly and are high interest. Characters are likeable and easy to connect with.

I became an immediate fan of Emma Lord as soon as I read her debut, Tweet Cute. She had a writing style and a vibe about her story telling that just clicked for me. So it was a no brainer when I heard about her sophomore novel, You Have a Match. I added it to my TBR without even knowing what it was about. She had quickly become an auto buy author. And I have to say You Have a Match was a solid sophomore book.

You Have a Match is about Abby, a high school student that takes a mail in DNA test on a whim in order to have something to talk about her with best friend (and crush) after a humiliating incident she doesn’t like to talk about. But what starts as a joke turns into Abby finding out she has an older sister, Savannah an Instagram star, that her parents gave away. When the two decide they want to get to know each other and figure out what Savvy was given up, they head to the only place they can…summer camp. But when Abby gets there things are as she expected. Not only is she faced with a sister she never knew, a rule abiding sister at that, she also has anther surprise. Leo is there and suddenly Abby has to face a whole lot of stuff she wants to just run from.

First and for most, You Have a Match was a very complicated story that reminded me of The Parent Trap. I know the summer camp aspect played a huge role in that, but so did the secret sister aspect too. Not to mention Savvy and Abby trying to get their two sets of parents “together” to find out the truth. It brought on a lot of nostalgia for me and I was there for it. I also liked the growth of Abby. She was a girl that ran from her problems. She used not following the rules as her excuse for things, but really she was running from her feelings and her problems. I really liked seeing her learn from Savvy and Leo and the other kids at camp and to grow and change and not be so scared of her emotions.

You Have a Match was a delightful sophomore book! I loved the story and the characters and how things unfolded. I can’t imagine what Savvy and Abby where feeling having this news dropped on them but I liked the way they handled it. Definitely add to your TBR. Emma Lord has maintained auto buy status for me.

I cannot express how much I love this book.
If you don't know, this book follows Abby, who discovers she has a long-lost biological sister after they match on a DNA testing site. What happens next is a funny and addictive read, perfect for fans of The Parent Trap!

When I first heard the synopsis for this book, I couldn't help but laugh because it hit a little too close to home. Just a year and a half ago, I discovered I had a biological older sister that I never knew about (and there are even more similarities beyond that that I won't get into here). I was excited to see how Emma Lord would portray this trope (which has become so personal to me), and I absolutely adored her take on it. She captures the emotions and the struggles of this so incredibly well. I love how a lot of this book focuses on the relationship between Abby and Savvy (the two sisters), as well as their relationships with their parents. I really enjoyed watching them grow and uncover the secrets of their pasts.

We also have some great side characters and a romance plot. Each of the side characters was just as well-developed as our main cast, and I came to love them all. The romance plotline is also amazing. This book has a cute friends-to-lovers romance at the center, and I love Leo, the love interest, more than life. He's just so sweet and adorable!! I'll be adding the phrase "Benvolio-ing" into my daily vocabulary now.

Outside of the great cast of characters, another standout aspect of this book is the writing. If you read Emma Lord's debut novel, Tweet Cute, then you might be familiar with her hilarious style, but if not, what are you doing with your life? Pick up Tweet Cute right now!! Or maybe pick up You Have A Match first... Either way, both of these books have Lord's trademark humor and wit that had me laughing throughout the entire book.

In the end, if you're looking for a funny and cute read, with plenty of heart at its core, pick up You Have A Match. You won't regret it.

5/5 Stars

*ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

3.5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was delighted to see that Emma Lord had a new book coming out after reading her YA debut novel, tweet cute. As it was one of my favorites of the genre this year.

This new delightful book by the author brings a whole lot of friend and found-family love, which i LOVE.
The way the protagonist, abby found herself, her sister and her lover was just so heart wrenching and sweet.

The friendship, sisterhood and romance of this book was really sweet i feel like i got a toothache!

Now for the things that was missing, in my opinion is the fact that abby and her love interest, Leo didn’t communicate or even interact much. seeing as the novel’s 3rd label was ‘romance’, i was disappointed by the lack of it in the book.

But to say the least, it’s a great comforting book about family (even non-blood related ones) finding themselves and fixing old bonds, i loved it.

Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press/ Wednesday Books and author Emma Lord for sharing this ARC with me in exchange my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
4.5 stars
I was so taken in by Tweet Cute that when I saw Ms. Emma Lord had another YA book coming out, I squealed with excitement as I requested an ARC of this book! This book had faint echoes of the movie "The Parent Trap." This book follows Abby, who finds out she has a secret older sister, and Instagram star Savannah Tully. When Abby decided to meet her sister at summer camp, what started out as a plan to find out why Savannah's parents adopted her turns into a summer of finding not only where you come from, but also learning how to deal with her crush on her best friend Leo, and the secret her parents have kept hidden.
This book had so many great elements that made it a fun read! I loved the messages this book had such as the meaning of family and facing the choices your parents make. While there was a romance, it was not the sole focus of the book. The relationship between the sisters was well developed and felt realistic. Both push each other to face their families and their crushes. This book had me smiling and well satisficed with the ending! Overall, I recommend this book to those who like books on friendships, family, and facing the hard parts of growing up! I can't wait to read more of Emma Lord's books!

Unfortunately, I did not connect with this book as much as I did with Emma Lord's debut novel, Tweet Cute.

This one was entertaining for sure, and I loved the premise of it. Plus, it takes place partly at a camp, which was really fun!

But it felt a little rushed because there was so much happening. I don't think any of the characters were fully fleshed out in the way I wanted them to be, and overall, a lot of the plot points seemed a bit too dramatic and unrealistic.

I wish that there were fewer layers to this book and that it focused on some of the bigger plot points instead. It would have been easier to understand and keep up with, at least for me.

It wasn't a bad read, and I'm sure a lot of people will LOVE this book, but it just wasn't for me.

I really enjoyed Tweet Cute earlier this year so I was excited to get this book for review. Sadly I didn't enjoy this book as much, but it was still a run read with camp, unknown family connections, friendship, family, and love.

Abby signs up for a DNA service on a whim as her friends were doing it, not expecting to find anything new out. She ends up finding a sister. When they decide to secretly go to the same summer camp to learn more about each other and why Abby's parents gave her sister up everything seems to be going perfectly.

But things of course don't go perfectly and hijinks occur. This book was fun, but it just didn't captivate me in the way that I wished it would.

This book has DNA tests revealing secret siblings, a summer camp setting, a secret love interest, and Instagram influencers. It is a good story about leaning in to what you want and sticking up for yourself. It touches on friendship and love and being honest. And most of all it touches on finding your place in the world and leaning into it. I thought the writing was snappy and fun. The ending ties up in a very pretty bow that is probably a little too perfect for real life, but I liked it nonetheless.

I read Tweet Cute earlier this year and thought it was, for lack of a better word, so cute! Of course, I had to pick up Emma's next book, and when I read the summary, I knew that I would love it.
Abby Day is overwhelmed. Her grandfather, her rock, has passed away and her grades are tanking. The more pressure she feels, the worse she is doing. In the meantime, she's in love with one of her best friends and the other has left the country. After she finds out she has an older sister, Savvy, she has never met, she hacks into her parents emails and voicemails, deletes everything indicating she needs summer school, and meets Savvy at summer camp to figure out what happened.
Abby and Savvy's journey through the past and into the future is handled perfectly. Abby's sense of self and her place in the world feels satisfying. I adored the antics and the struggles that a teen feels, like everything is make or break no matter how big or small.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.