I could only get through 17% of the book. It had me hooked from the start. I wanted to know what happened and what led the story to this. But then the story flashed back to fill in the history of the characters and I immediately lost interest. The fake language had me annoyed from the start as well. As much as I wanted to give this book attention, I just couldn't get through more than a couple pages a night.

Note: clearing old books from before 2019

Did not have time to read this book - still on my TBR. Thank you for the opportunity and my apologies for not getting to it.

I adored this novel. It brought me back to my childhood and the lazy days spent with a best friend. It reminded me of the days before Uber when we walked to and from each other’s house. The days before cell phones and sleeping under the stars and giggling so much my cheeks hurt. It reminded me of me of sharing secrets and inside jokes and staying up all night talking about everything in our heart. The days where the hardest decision we had to make was whose house we were going to after school and when no one knew me better.

Lulu and Annabelle were inseparable. Their friendship was pure and raw beautiful. It was truly touching to read about, and I loved the cute and original language they made up. They have a friendship that truly touches the soul.

Of course it all implodes, as friendships sometimes do, and Lulu is left to pick up the pieces of her heart.

Duncan was my favorite. He was hilarious and impulsive with a fresh personality. He often had me burst into laughter with remarks that always caught me off guard.

Duncan also had one great thing going for him – Barney, his big, goofy dog. I’m a sucker for dogs, and Barney had such a big personality that he was basically one of the main characters even though he obviously can’t speak. Duncan truly is Lulu’s best friend and always had her best intentions at heart.

This story was many things at once – original, nostalgic, funny and emotional. The characters were very well-written, and all different from each other with distinct personalities.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book for an honest review.

Just an okay young adult novel about friendship, families,and betrayal. The book starts with a bang and you are drawn into their friendship story. Both girls, Lulu and Annabell are a bit quirky in their upbringing but bond all throughout the school years, which bring us to the present conflict. I think I just didn't connect with either of the girls in the story, and I couldn't quite understand where the story was going or what the "point" of the story was. J

I loved this book! I have recommended it to everyone! I wanted to hang out with the girls!!

WALKING ON TRAMPOLINES by Frances Whiting is a slow, meandering story of friendship. When Annabelle and her quirky family moves to town, Annabelle and Tallulah (Lulu) became inseparable - the two best friends even share a sort of language they make up. Their friendship suffers a horrible blow, though, when Lulu betrays her best friend. Lulu feels guilt and regret and wonders if anything can every repair the rift created by her actions. The book is told in the third person from Lulu's point of view so it's almost a character study of her. I really enjoyed the story but do think it could have been a little shorter. I do think it would be great for book clubs - my copy of the book has discussion questions and an interview with the author in the back.