Lola and the Boy Next Door

"Really cute follow up to Anna and the French Kiss. Really liked that it was it's own story while also including characters from the former book. "

"Just a fun read overall!"

"Cricket bell is so innocently cute it gives me butterflies"

"I loved reading this! I love Stephanie Perkins writing and characters, and how passionate they are all about different things. The characters are charming and heart warming. I especially fell for Lola's family and of course Cricket. <br/>I would read anything Perkins at this point. Having first read Anna&tfk, (These are best read in order to avoid spoilers: Anna, then Lola, then Isla) This book did not disappoint!!! At all!! Just as sweet and lovely as the first story. & it is still it's own story. <br/>It's not a sequel, but Perkins creatively winds old characters into the lives of new characters. It's so cleverly done, it allows an epilogue to have more depth, while simultaneously telling another beautiful story. (Awe the feels!) We are always complaining about contemporary books ending to abruptly & this is just a genius way to give fans more, and more, and more! && we sure want it! <br/>Reading Lola is like meeting some new best friends that just get you with a surprise visit from some old best friends!<br/><br/>"

"Wow. Absolutely amazing. Phenomenal. And now for the complete sentences. I was hooked from the start. I have to admit, I wasn't sure if this could be as good as Anna and the French Kiss, but it blew me out of the water. Lola was the most amazing character I have come across. She lives her life in costume, wearing wigs, clothes she makes, she's anything but conventional. And it makes the story. She marches to the beat of her own drum. And I applaud Stephanie Perkins for creating such a fantastic character.<br/><br/>I would also like to applaud Stephanie Perkins for is the parents. Lola has two dads. And neither of them are flamboyant or girly. She created such a strong, supportive family for Lola. I really loved the scenes with her fathers. Even more, I loved Lola's love of her fathers. Very charming and heartwarming. Really.<br/><br/>I'm going to admit, and it's probably the same consensus through most other readers, I didn't care for her hot rocker boyfriend. I didn't like the way he spoke about Lola's dads, the way he felt like he had to suffer them to be with Lola. Not a well respected guy in my book. Plus, I'm a sucker for the underdog. And Cricket had my full support. Plus, Cricket was all about Lola from the start. He wanted to know how she was, was concerned for her and would do anything for her. He was perfect.<br/><br/>Another thing I loved? Anna and St. Clair were in this book. A lot! I loved to see them after the whole 'I like you but don't know how you feel about me' part of Anna and the French Kiss. Not that I didn't love the first. I did, but I was so glad to see them after, see how devoted they are to each other and to get that glimpse of them so happy together. Stephanie Perkins, I'm very grateful to get a chance to see more of Anna and St. Clair!<br/><br/>This is a must read. This author is a must read. Stephanie Perkins has a talent for writing fantastic young adult romance and I hope to see many more from her. This is definitely going on my 'must reread' list along with the first book."

"Stephanie Perkins did it again! I binge read every bit of this beautiful and beautifully teen romance. Among other things, my favorite aspect of the book is character development among all characters. "

"I loved this book, I liked her other one better though, Anna and The French Kiss!"

"Thank you for the recommendation. I have already read this book and liked the story but wouldn’t consider it my favorite. But this is a pretty good book to pick up and read!"