A great new take on 13 Going on 30 in the world of social media. The book has a great balance of character and plot and leaves the reader with a clear message about what is most important.

This was a lot of fluffy fun. As a tween I loved the movie 13 Going on 30 and this similar story has all the same appeal. This is filled with lots of things that appeal to tween girls -- TikTok, Taylor Swift, and time travel.

I absolutely adored this book! Jen Calonita has the ability to think like a teenager in a believable way. Although this story is similar to others like Freaky Friday, Big, and 13 going on 30 it still managed to be it's own unique read.

I did not finish this book. The concept was interesting but the writing was too juvenile, even for a middle grades novel. The things the character was saying were just not realistic to any 12 year olds that I know.

Cute story!

13 going on 30 with a modern twist. It brings in the social media aspects of today. It is definitely a sweet romcom style book for younger readers.

And I love the sisters in this book!

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read and review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Love 13 Going On 30? Want to read a retelling with a Swiftie TikTok twist? This is the book for you. Thanks to this book, I have been "feeling 22" all day. And trust me, I am way too old for that. This book gets five stars from me, because I could watch the 2004 film over and over. It is one of my favorites. Jen Calonita did a fantastic job of inserting the flavor of the movie into this recent release for middle grade.

This book was a little bit too much like the movie 13 going on 30 for me. I liked the idea behind it but I lost interest pretty quickly. Might be good for a younger person who doesn’t have knowledge of the movie!

I enjoyed this sweet book so much. The retelling was perfect for todays world. Great middle grade book and ideally ages 9-12 would really like it.

12 to 22: POV You Wake Up in the Future is a charming, light, feel-good story about time travel, social media, and treasuring friendships. This delightful middle grade novel will appeal to fans of the 13 Going on 30 movie and 11 Birthdays. Anyone who loves time loop stories will enjoy this book. I totally recommend it if you’re looking for something easy and enjoyable to read.

A 13 Going on 30 retelling for a middle grade audience.

Even though I didn't get the Taylor Swift nuances and am not a huge fan of social media stories. I did like that this story had a moral, that our main character found herself in a tough situation of waking up and being 22, and then saw how she turned out and decided to make some changes. I think this story has a good idea for younger people, about how being in the "it" crowd isn't necessarily a good thing, and that people can take advantage of you without realizing it.

*thank you #netgalley for a previous copy of this book to read and review.

In this latest Jen Calonita, the main character time travels in the most unusual way in the restroom stall of a fancy restaurant.Very much reminiscent of one of my favorite films, 13 Going on 30--it was nice to see this in a middle grade book for those students in class that love the genre. I am a sucker for time travel books of any kind, but also this one had the basic premise of 13 Going on 30, while putting the author's own touches on this. I loved that the sisters relationship grew and changed, along with mistakes the character was making by being friends with the wrong sort of girls. I really liked this one, although it might be a bit too grown up for my fifth graders in class.

I am not the target audience for this book and it definitely felt that way. It just really felt like a direct copy and I couldn't identify with any of the characters.

Jen Calonita with a "13 Going on 30" retelling? Yes! I loved the modern take she took on this beloved movie. She took a popular social media app, TikTok, and wrote a great story with it! I really liked the main character, Harper, who had a hard time speaking up, wanted so desperately to be popular, and was nervous to mess up her friendship with her best friend by having a crush on him. This book was fun, modern, and taught a great life lesson about what's important in life.

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to read this one before it archived on me :( I was really looking forward to reading this one. I loved the idea of it and the cover drew me toward it. It reminded me of the movie 13 Going On 30, and I loved that movie so I thought the idea of that premise in a book would be so cool!

I’m sure this one would’ve had a great rating from me if I was able to complete the book, so based on that I’ll give it a 3 star review. Again, I’m interested in reading what others who finished the book have to say about it!

Fun filled middle grade retelling of 30 Going on 13. Harper is thrilled to finally have a social media account! But things take a turn when a filter turns out to be more than just a filter. Swifties will love the many mentions throughout the story. Would be a really fun mother/daughter book club read.

A cute, light read perfect for a middle grade audience. The pop culture references were really fun, although the way the future was written made me stop to truly consider it. Mainly, it seemed to be a book that if you question it too much, you lose all the fun. Overall, I mostly enjoyed it!

(Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication.)

A huge Thank You to The author, The publisher and NetGalley for providing the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Yes! A big yes!

12 to 22 by Jen Calonita
3.75 stars

This book has 13 Going on 30 vibes, TikTok celebrities, & Taylor Swift’s song, “22.” It is a ton of fun!

While it is middle grade, I think for older readers, it’s particularly poignant (especially if you have a sister). If you know the plot of Big or 13 Going on 30, then you will probably be prepared for the basics of Harper’s story. One major difference that I loved is the involvement of Harper’s little sister, Reese. When the book opens, Reese is a baby, but when Harper is 22, Reese is 12. Reese helps Harper to navigate the world as a 22 year old in a slightly more technologically advanced future.

A delightful, light read for anyone who loves this trope!

This was a super fun, light book! I have to admit there’s something about middle grade that is just so satisfying. And this book was simply perfection! It’s not super angsty, but it still has some of that fun middle school drama ;)
I was honestly a little worried when I saw that this was based off of 13 Going on 30. That romcom was a lot of fun, but I thought that there would be some inappropriate and unnecessary content for kids. Thankfully, this is a super clean read with only a sweet, barely mentioned kiss. Now, on to the actual story.
Harper was a relatable protagonist. She was trying to learn how to stand up for herself and be herself. I think a lot of girls will relate to her desire to be popular, and I think in some ways important. She wants to be grown up, but as she goes throughout the book, she realizes being 22 is not what she thought it would be. I think it’s an important lesson for kids to learn especially since Harper’s really into social media. I love the fact that Calonita doesn’t totally hate on social media or even try to make a huge life lesson about it. But throughout the book, Harper realizes that no one’s life is perfect even when it looks tlike it, and she gets to choose how she lives her teens.
This is a fast paced book, and a lot of stuff happens quickly. But Harper has her little sister, Reese to help her along the way. I liked Reese, and it was sweet to see her help Harper. She definitely had a strong personality, and her honesty helped Harper be better. I was happy with how Ava and Zach came back too! It was sweet to read a middle grade book more about sisterhood and friendship rather than boys. Zach played a small role in the story, but Harper’s crush on him wasn’t the biggest deal.
Celia was definitely a piece of work. I would have liked a redemption arc for her, but this is a short book. I loved Saya’s arc though. I think it’s cool to see the stereotypical sidekick have a heart and a brain :) I loved this book! I would totally recommend it to any tweenage girls. It was exactly the light, fluffy read I needed!
Highlights:
No language
Light romance (one sweet kiss)
No innuendos
Conventional family values
Importance of speaking up/learning how to communicate with authority
Sweet female friendships
Excellent redemption arcs
Positive but practical spin on social media



I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.