I knew I had to read this book after I bought my husband a DNA test for Christmas a few years ago and he found some very unexpected relations! In the book Abby takes a DNA test with her friend and discovers a sister she never knew about! It was kind of like The Parent Trap but definitely more realistic. I really enjoyed reading about these two girls and seeing their relationship grow.

As you can see from that beautiful cover and blurb, this is so much more than just a contemporary YA. It's about friendship, family, losses, love, and reunions all rolled into one.

As for the setting, we have a pretty well described summer camp that makes you feel all the summer vibes! it was fun and amazing to read, with all that this scene had to offer to the story. The romance, on the other hand, was sweet and adorable to read, giving you a slowburn friends to lovers. And as for the family aspect, that is what it really spoke to me. First we have the reason why our protagonist came to this summer camp; for appease her parents, but that is not all! As we know, she found a new sister, and seeing that relationship progress was one of my favorite aspects. They may seem completely opposites, but over time they begin to get to know each other, learn from each other and also find things that unite them.

DNF 20% - nothing wrong with the story itself or theme, just one of those stories that wasn't for me and I couldn't persevere through. Based on the popularity of Emma Lord's other novels, this will be a purchase for our collection and can certainly be enjoyed by YA romance fans.

Emma Lord is easily becoming one of my favorite YA authors. Her writing style flows easily, maintaining and action driven story while developing well-rounded characters.

In this one, Abby takes a DNA test on a whim and learns that she has a full-blooded sister who took the same test. They find each other, plotting behind their parents’ backs to go to the same summer camp so they can meet each other and try to piece together how they never knew about each other. In the midst of this, Abby is also dealing with her developing feelings for best friend Leo, and stepping outside her comfort zone to make new friends and have new experiences at camp.

No plot line is wasted space, no scene feels unnecessary. Abby’s development is believable and fulfilling, and the ending wraps things up nicely. I really enjoyed this one!

Found families, secrets, friends-to-lovers. Those are the main points of this book that I took away. Yes, Abby has a sister but she found her family and had them as support as she learned about her life and parents' secrets.
This was a bit more serious I think than Tweet Cute but it still had those fun moments to help you laugh.
The romance was definitely in the background and the sisters/family was forefront. I had hoped for a bit more build or focus on the romances but the rest of the book was so good I really didn't mind.

I absolutely adore books about friendship and sisterhood and this one ticked all the right boxes for me! It's such a wonderfully written story about growth and self discovery, chock full of humour and a lot of sweetness. The characters are written so well and I loved all the different bonds that were explored, from romantic to the familial. The setting at camp as well was a joy to read, making it the perfect summer read in my mind.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I have loved the few books that Emma Lord has written and it all started with this book. So well written and the story just kept developing and I wanted to read it straight through.

YOU HAVE A MATCH is a beautifully written YA contemporary about family, summer, forgiveness, and best friend crushes. Abby is the oldest of four, and she bears the weight of her parents' dreams, which includes lots of tutoring and no free time. Abby is still grieving the loss of her grandfather who helped to raise her and introduced her to a love of photography. When her friends agree to send away for a DNA test, Abby agrees to participate to be a good sport.

However, what she finds is that she has a full sister that she had never heard of - one born a year and a half before her. Knowing that her parents have been keeping this secret for a long time and not sure how much she wants to rock the boat, Abby finds a way to meet her. Savvy has the perfect life, complete with being a wellness guru and instagram famous. To attempt to know each other more, and learn why their parents have kept this secret from them, Savvy asks Abby to come to the camp where she'll be working.

As they spend the summer together, they will try to get to the bottom of the secrets their parents have been hiding and connect with the sister they had never known that they had.

What I loved: This was an intriguing coming-of-age story with some important themes. Abby is trying to find her way in the world between what her parents want for her and what she wants for herself. She feels disconnected from herself and her family. Meeting Savvy is changing the way she looks at the people around her, particularly her parents, her place in the family, and the ways she interacts with the world. Abby experiences a lot of growth and self-realizations throughout the book.

Abby also has a huge crush on her BFF, but she knows he does not feel the same way. Ever since the big embarrassing event, she has felt cast adrift from him. This romance is a delightful secondary plot, and I loved watching their interactions and feeling Abby's yearning for the more she is missing. Savvy also has her own thing going, and without giving spoilers, I loved watching that one too.

One of my favorite themes of the book is about forgiveness. Pretty much every character makes mistakes and does things they regret - which felt so real. The way that each of these is handled with grace, love, and forgiveness is really lovely. I appreciated seeing characters with flaws, who make mistakes, reflect upon them, and atone for them, being treated in return with acceptance (realistically, not always immediate).

As DNA tests become more common, more people are finding family they did not know they had. This twist is an interesting impetus to figuring out who you are and what you want, connecting with family, and living your own truths. As another small note, I also appreciated that the main character struggles with academics, and her future shows a path that does not require academic intensity - this is something shown less often in YA, so the inclusion of this smaller theme was great.

Final verdict: YOU HAVE A MATCH is a charming YA contemporary about family, friends, and love. Highly recommend for fans of MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT, JUST A BOY AND A GIRL IN A LITTLE CANOE, and THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS.

Emma Lord is a story genius. This YA book will steal your heart. I adored the found family and blood family aspects of this. The icing on the cake was summer camp.

Glad I got a chance to read this. Buy a
copy and start reading it this weekend! ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

I recently inhaled Emma Lord’s You Have a Match. Finding a sibling through a DNA match? Yes, please!

You Have a Match was like The Parent Trap, but an extended scene of camp.

I thought that this was such a great mix of swoon and humor, making me smile at the perfect moments. You know that slow smile that appears because you know what’s about to happen? Yes, exactly like that. I enjoyed Abby and Savvy, but especially Leo. Cinnamon-soaked kisses? You’ll get it once you read this.

It was a really good read, and I’m really thankful that DJ from @wednesdaybooks sent this to me.

This book has everything I like most about a YA: romance, journey of growth and self discovery, secrets, relationship with parents. All well-dosed and with a beautiful closure, without affectation and with a lot of sweetness. It became one of my favorites of the year, so much so that I finished reading it and just couldn't review it because I didn't have the words to express all my love.

Abby, Leo, Savvy and Mickey create many interesting situations at camp, make new friends and live the typical teenage adventures with conflicts, doubts and bombastic revelations. Each character has its own drama and decision to make and receives the necessary support at the right time.

I loved the way the writer builds their whole story bit by bit creating the right tension for the reader to get stuck in the pages, connect with the characters and root for them a lot.

I adored Tweet Cute and was so excited to read the author's next book. This book follows Abby as she goes to summer camp to make her parents happy while secretly getting to know the sister she didn't know she had. There were some great friendships and an adorable romance but at its core, this book is about familial bonds and Abby learning about herself. Emma Lord has a way of writing characters realistically in a way that you understand them and I enjoy the way she writes about familial and romantic relationships. I enjoyed the setting. I also enjoyed the elements that were reminiscent of The Parent Trap, anything that can evoke the nostalgic feelings of a favorite childhood movie is a win in my book.

Thanks NetGalley for the preview!

I was a big fan of the Abby and Savvy dynamic! They had so many growing pains learning to be sisters and it made for a super interesting read. I loved the camp details and silly pranks. Leo and Abby were sweet and cute and I loved the parallel of Abby and Savvy discovering feelings they maybe were hiding. Overall such a cute read and I loved it!

Ok guys, You Have a Match by Emma Lord gave me all the feels and it was just as cute as her debut, Tweet Cute. I have been seeing and loving DNA testing as an aspect in books lately, and I loved where Lord took this story with Abby finding out she has a sister she didn't know about. Better yet she ends up at a summer camp with her, and a lot of drama ensues both with Savvy and her friend/crush Leo. This is full of teenage angst and summer vibes, and I thought the setting of the summer camp was so perfect. Abby seems to be good at being a rebel though, and of course, she gets in trouble and doesn't want to stick to the rules while she is there. Oh, and did I mention she should have been in summer school instead of at camp? I also loved all of the Parent Trap vibes I got from this one and you can't beat a book about twins! I really liked the way Lord unraveled the mystery with their parents as well, and how it came to be that they had been separated.

The audiobook is narrated by Eva Kaminsky and this is definitely not her first rodeo. I really enjoyed having her as the narrator for You Have a Match and I think she made me love it even more than if I would have just read it. Even though she is an adult, I loved her voice for Abby, and she didn't sound too old for the part which I really appreciated. I thought the romance between Abby and Leo ended up being pretty adorable, and that coupled with the friendships and Abby's love and shyness with her photography, made this a really heartwarming and feel-good read overall. I also loved the emphasis on family and I honestly wouldn't expect anything less from this author. Lord is a star at contemporary young adult, and if you haven't read a book by her yet you are missing out! I can't wait to see what her next novel will be.

Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

Abby signs up for a DNA service and is surprised when she matches to a full unknown sister. Her new sister is also famous on Instagram. They meet but neither can figure out why Savvy, the sister, was given up for adoption. They decide to spend a month at camp and delve into the mystery. Leo, Abby's best friend and secret crush, is the cook's assistant at the camp.
I really loved Tweet Cute and this book is fine though the plot is a bit convoluted. There's a lot of miscommunications and odd twists, but it's a sweet story. It's probably meant more for younger readers but I enjoyed it. The characters are realistic and fun, especially the interactions between Abby and Savvy. The adults are confused but doing their best for their children. The relationship between Leo and Abby is also muddled, mirrored by that of Savvy and Micky, but all comes right in the end. A fun and quick read.

DNA tests are all the rage right now. Emma Lord took a modern technology and wove a deeply interesting novel around it. This book was a great summer read. Something easy to slip into reading and forget about time for awhile. I got completely immersed in the narrative and just really enjoyed leaving the current world for awhile while I read it!

I couldn't stand the main character's voice. It was just so cliche and unengaging. I will not be buying this for the library.

I love the parent trap feel of this book, and it’s just such a sweet YA romance!! The sibling themes are just so sweet and nice

There were parts of this story that I loved and parts that were just annoying. I enjoyed the camp vibes and I enjoyed the way that things ended with the story. I felt like it was kind of a wandering story that felt like it needed more definition.