This book would have been so much better without the constant Taylor swift songs mentioned in the book. I'm usually a big fan of Jen Calonita's books but this one wasn't as great as her other books.

Essentially this book is just a YA version of 13 going on 30. Now I enjoyed this book and how it was set during the modern times we live in. However, I am 27 and 13 going on 30 was one of my favorite rom coms to watch growing up. So as a result of that this book was just a huge miss for me. I feel like this book would be good for the YA age group. But just not for me. Now I did not hate this book but I just wish it was different. I am a fan of Jen Calonita's writing and I have read her other books. I just think I was not the target age for this book.

This was so cute! Such a fun, modern take on 13 Going on 20. I would have totally devoured this book at 13. The story is compelling and fun, and the message is even better. Highly recommend for all libraries.

3.5 star rating
This is a story about a young girl who uses a til tok filter and discovers what life will be like when she is 22. Harper learns some excellent life lessons about priorities in life and how to treat those who are most important to you. While I appreciated the themes of this novel I also would be hesitant to recommend this to a younger middle grade student as it just encourages the use of social media in a world that needs less of it.
Teens and those who are avid users of social media would love this book.

Very cute retelling of 13 going on 30 with updated references and technology! I loved all the different relationships -- Harper and her family, Harper and her friends, even learning how to deal with queen bees in a middle school setting. There's a tiny bit of romance, but it's a minor plotline compared to the movie.

A remake of 13 going on 30 for the modern age and set to my specific age? Absolutely and immediately. I love the fact that actually social media was used. The cover also pulled me in immediately so Kudos there.

Jen Calonita is the perfect person to write a quick fun read. Harper is just like me. Absolutely relatable and fun. And she was annoying but like the kind of annoying you expect from a 12-year-old in a 22-year-old’s body.

By writing this story in the first person, it really makes the reader feel like they are Harper. It's great. I am worried a bit about how this book will age considering just how in the times it is with its almost non-stop references but for a look at our current times. And yes Harper 22 is not as cool as it looks, yes I’m feeling 22 but yeah I really know “nothing at 22” word to Taylor.

I kinda wish this story was longer but it feels ripe for a Netflix adaptation!

This was such a cute remake of 13 going on 30. I loved the way the author brought 13 going on 30 to present day with TikTok and the rise of social media influencers. Harper is 12 and a half and wants to be 22 like Taylor Swift in her song 22. When she uses a birthday TikTok filter, she is suddenly 22 and is a famous social media influencer. She learns that there is a cost to her newly discovered fame, and must right some wrongs before she figures out how to return to her life at 12 years old. Overall, I really enjoyed this book, and I could see middle-grade readers really loving it!

Well this is the first book in a while that I read in one day & it was simply charming. I’m a huge fan of 13 Going On 30 and this definitely gave off a lot of those vibes but more modern. Harper is 12 1/2 and all she wants to be is 22, famous and happy. When she makes a wish while using a Tik Tok filter, she wakes up 22 but realizes fairly quickly that getting everything she “wants” isn’t all its cracked up to be. This one was adorable & I loved Harper’s sweet relationship with her sister throughout the book. If you’re a fan of 13 Going On 30 or just like seeing the “what if’s” of life come true, pick this one up!

I cannot wait to add this to my classroom library! I think my students will really enjoy reading it. Considering using it for a book club next year, too. A great read!

Adorable “what would happen if“ story. Very quick read with fun characters and a compelling plot that makes the reader reevaluate what’s really important in life and who you want to be.

I absolutely love this story. It transported me back to middle school and perfectly encapsulated the daily dramas of trying to fit in and stress, as well as wishes for the future. The Taylor Swift references are a bonus.

Harper is 12 (and a half) but just wants to be 22, as inspired by the Taylor Swift song. She, like all of us as kids, figures being older will make her childish problems go away and that she will obtain the true freedom she so desperately wants. After a weird power outage in a bathroom, Harper’s wish comes true and she finds herself to be a very famous 22-year-old influencer.

The ten-year age difference between Harper and her younger sister was a perfect storytelling decision, since toddler Reese turns into the new 12-year-old character while Harper is 22. This is a middle grade novel after all, and I was the most curious how Calonita was going to make this accessible and interesting for the intended audience. Of course we all wanted to “read up” as young readers, but reading about an adult character (even though she’s still 12 in her mind) can’t actually feel overly mature. This book balances that well.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC to read and review!

What a cute book! Definitely 13 going on 30 inspired with more modern updates. Harper is 12, but she wants to be 22 - thanks to Taylor Swift and her song. She can be free, do whatever she wants, and post all the time on social media. But when a half birthday wish gone wrong happens and she wakes up 22, things aren't exactly how she thought they would be.

I was able to get through this book in less than a day and I enjoyed it. There were a few parts that were awkward, but for a twelve year old main this made sense. I would recommend for a cute, fast read.

Anything Jen Calonita writes is gold and this book is no different! I know young readers are going to love this story! I feel like most kids are going to be able to relate so closely to the main character. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review!

Thank you so much to the author, Delacorte Press, and NetGalley for the complimentary ARC!
This review contains my honest and unbiased thoughts and opinions. 🌸

Such a super cute and fun read!

I absolutely adore the movie "13 Going On 30" so when I saw this book and it being compared to 13 Going On 30, I just had to read it!

As many others will mention, 12 to 22 is 13 Going On 30 for the new generation! The author definitely keeps the book current with social media, Tik Tok and several popular singers.

The MC (Harper) struggles with being "too young" due to her parents rules of waiting until she's a certain age before she's allowed to do things. Harper thinks that being 22 is the answer to everything, no more rules, no more anything, just living it up and having fun just like her favorite singer does in a music video. Which is honestly how so many kids see things, they see their favorite stars or influencers "living the life" in movies, on social media, etc and believe that's how life is.

As a half-birthday surprise, Harper's parents decide she's responsible enough to post on Tik Tok! And this is when the story really begins! A birthday wish via Tik Tok suddenly has Harper waking up 22!!

Is 22 all Harper dreamed it would be? Is it careful, having fun, just living life?
Needless to say, Harper realizes that 22 isn't quite what she pictured and she's not all that happy with who she is at this age, in this life. Now she just needs to clean up the mess she calls life at 22 and somehow get back to living life at 12!

I enjoyed this book and loved how the author kept it current, kept the topics and characters real and relatable. Definitely a book I'll add to my daughter's bookshelf!

This was a super fun homage to 13 Going on 30! A tween girl finds out it is like to be 22 when she jumps in time with the help of a mysterious TikTok filter. 12 to 22 is a quick, easy read that is perfect for tweens.

A thank you to Delacorte Press and NetGalley in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

This was a fun read. There have been many books and movies about going into the future but this is the first one I have read that is a teen book.
The story engaged me, and it was interesting to see how the author sees the future..
Enjoy!

Fun time-travel RomCom for middle schoolers!

***I recieved this book as an eBook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Review also posted in Goodreads too***

Personal/Parent Thoughts- This is the book I didn't know I NEEDED to read! It reminded me so much of how I don't know what goes on in kids lives. I grew up as an only child, so I never experienced the responsibilities that are (usually) put on older siblings for helping care/supervise younger siblings. It is something that I don't want to forget as I raise my own child and contemplate expanding our family unit. This is EXACTLY WHY adults should still read middle-grade and YA books. There is such a stigma around reading non-adult books once you are deemed as an adult, and for no reason. Reading books with younger characters helps us connect to the current, younger generation, understanding their priorities and worries better. It also reminds us of our own experiences at that age. Sometimes, over time, we forget how we felt and how important we prioritized certain things in our younger lives. It is good to remember and reflect from time to time.
No content is explicit or inappropriate for the age. The most romance shown is a kiss.

Mind of a student- Very relatable. Love the social media element and futuristic tech possibilities. Always love a romcom that's sweet for middle-grade.

Teacher/Librarian Brain- No-brainer for middle grade library, class and school, collections. Nothing to "worry" about being inappropriate. Easily likable. Author already established and known by many upper elem and middle students. Not super lengthy or overly difficult.

Jen Calonita remaking 13 going on 30? There was no way I wasn't going to read this and it met every single expectation!

12 to 22 is a super cute story of how being true to yourself is worth way more than likes on social media or being friends with the popular kids.

Jen Calonita makes this tween novel very current, heavily peppering her story with social media, influencers, trending restaurants and all the things that a 12 1/2 year old in 2022 cares about. The use of the tik tok filter transforming the MC Harper into the future is a great twist!

I also loved the imaginative future tech and how Harper has to lean on her baby sister to make her way in this weird new world.

Thankfully, even when she travelled through time, Harper didn't lose her moral compass. If I had a tween daughter I would definitely buy her this book.

Such a fun book!

12 to 22 is a modern-day take of 13 Going on 30. The characters are very relatable for today's teens & tweens - social media is queen, the fight for more freedoms, siblings doing their part to make life good or bad...so many fun twists make this book engaging.

Yes, I am an adult, and I enjoyed it. Yes, I teach high school, but I will still recommend this to my students as I know they will be able to relate to the crazy capers that Harper gets involved with (when 12 AND at 22).