I'm here today as part of the blog tour for She's the Worst by Lauren Spieller, author of Your Destination is on the Left. Today's post includes a review, as well as my favorite quotes from the novel. Click here to follow along with the tour!
The Book and its Author
Sisters April and Jenn haven’t been close in years. Jenn’s too busy with school, the family antique shop, and her boyfriend, and April would rather play soccer and hang out with the boy next door.
But when April notices her older sister is sad about staying home for college, she decides to do something about it. The girls set off to revive a pact they made as kids: spend an epic day exploring the greatest hits of their childhood and all that Los Angeles has to offer. Then April learns that Jenn has been keeping a secret that could rip their family—and their feuding parents—apart. With only one day to set things right, the sisters must decide if their relationship is worth saving, or if the truth will tear them apart for good.
Lauren Spieller is an author and literary agent who lives in New York with her husband. When she isn’t writing, she can be found drinking lattes, pining for every dog she sees, or visiting her native California. She is the author of Your Destination is on the Left and She’s the Worst. Follow her on Twitter @laurenspieller and Instagram @laurenspieller. You can also visit her website at www.laurenspieller.com
Photo Cred: Dave Cross Photography Review
Thank you to Simon Teen and The Fantastic Flying Book Club for sending me a copy in exchange for my honest review.
Sisters! Growing! Closer! I'm an only child, but I absolutely thrive on this plotline. I adore stories featuring siblings who haven't been close in a long time learning about each others' interests and being supportive. She's the Worst gave me the best of those feelings, in a gorgeous pink package. This lighthearted summer story featured such complex emotions alongside sisterly bonding. April and Jenn had grown apart, but I loved April’s plan to explore LA with her sister as a way to spend time together before Jenn goes to college. She’s the Worst was a pretty quick and fun read, and it felt like a cute summer movie. I would love for it to be adapted someday—it’s definitely movie material. April and Jenn are such realistic teenagers. I could totally see this story unfolding with a pair of siblings in the real world. Spieller did a great job writing complex and sympathetic characters—the tension and frustration in the story was always totally warranted and I just! wanted! them! to! talk! I loved how each sister felt like the other had a better relationship with their parents and confidence in their life, but that changed as they began to get to know each other. In addition to the sisters reconnecting, She’s the Worst also features a friends-to-lovers romantic subplot, which was also SUPER CUTE! I am absolutely a sucker for well-done romantic subplots, and I loved reading about this one. The feelings were subtle but apparent, and I just loved everything about this. I’m also glad that She’s the Worst explored the effect of parents’ fighting on siblings. April and Jenn’s parents fought a lot. That was one reason that the sisters grew apart, and I’m glad they began to grow closer instead of being driven apart permanently. However, I think the ending wrapped up a bit too easily. I don’t think one talk could fix all the years of fighting, but this is a minor issue in the scheme of things. She’s the Worst is a sweet summer read, and I hope that you all will put it on your shelves! 4/5 stars. Favorite QuotesGiveaway!
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