If you have not read Jen Lancaster’s books before you are seriously missing out. The Best of Enemies is a little different than some of her other books but it is just as good. I found this book to be just as quirky and fun but it had a mystery in it. Honestly, I had the mystery solved before the end but I was still thrilled with the ending. Just remember all is not as it seems.

The characters were all interesting. Jack (Jacqueline) is, of course, my favorite. I love that she is such a tomboy and knew it. She loved being one of the boys, although she becomes one of the boys almost by default of not having her mom around. Kitty was the wicked one of the book. I felt like she was always out to take someone for something. She felt she was very important and deserved more than she received. Don’t get me wrong, I liked her. Even the bad girl isn’t always bad. Finally, there is Sars (Betsy). She is the best friend to both Kitty and Jack. She is awkward in her youth and extremely successful when an adult. I felt that each character was developed well and had their own story line that was well written.

The storyline was interesting. When I started the book I was so confused. I didn’t really understand all the invites and the bills that followed for the destruction. I will admit that I giggled at the chocolate fountain incident. It took me a few chapters in to really understand what was going on. I enjoyed that the chapters alternated between Jack’s point of view and Kitty’s point of view. I always find it interesting to see how two people who are experiencing the same thing can have such different opinions and views on how things happen.

I definitely recommend checking out The Best of Enemies. Jen Lancaster is an author that is on my must read list.