Hearts, Fingers, and Other Things to Cross

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 8, 2017

Review

This is the third book in a trilogy that follows the various revenge strategies and broken hearts that follow Gemma and her father's blended family. It is not recommended that readers begin with this book due to the large cast of characters and the chaotic, overly-involved interdependence they have on each other. The book dives right into the aftermath of a huge fight that Gemma and Hallie instigated on a party boat, when an impending hurricane stops all action and disperses all the various exes and their family members to the same mansion for the duration. As the storm wages havoc outside, the girls come to an understanding as new step-sisters on the inside. They agree to try to break up their parent's recent marriage. There are too many unbelievable decisions and situational set-ups to make this "mean girl" focused story line credible. Purchase this installment if the series is popular, otherwise, pass on this trilogy.

Overall Book Score: fair