The Upside of Unrequited

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

Review Date: August 3, 2017

Review

Seventeen, overweight, anxious, never been kissed, and sometimes feeling like the most alone person in the world, Molly relays events in a laugh-out-loud, comedic way that sets her on a course of action after twenty six "unrequited" crushes. When Molly meets Mina, the perfect girlfriend for her twin sister Cassie, in the best place possible, a club bathroom, all the safety of her romantic crushes become challenged. As Molly and Cassie prepare for their moms' upcoming nuptials, which just became legal, Molly struggles with the new changes in her sibling connection and with the possibilities of a real boyfriend. A diverse cast of characters and the universal struggle to be true-to-self make this a lighthearted read for both romance and realistic fiction fans.

Overall Book Score: very good