Emma Lord has done it again! This was such a fun summer romp through camp, adventure, friendship, and romance. I loved the different storylines and the tales they have woven in this book. Emma's writing is amazing at drawing in a reader and keeping them laughing out loud and wanting to read on until the end. I never come away from her book's disappointed!

If I could choose a book to represent the joys of friendship, this book would be it. The main character, Abby, had wonderful friends that made for a hilarious and entertaining read. If you enjoyed Emma Lord’s first book, Tweet Cute, you won’t be disappointed by this new one.

You Have a Match was the kind of book where “just one more chapter” turns into “two hours later.” Characters like Finn and Lord’s talent of writing hilarious metaphors/similes/comparisons made it impossible to put down! Plus, who doesn’t love a good plot containing secret sisters and love triangles?

This is the perfect book for those looking for fun friendships, adorable couples to ship, and the feeling of summer.

You Have A Match was such a cute book and I couldn't put it down! This book completely brought me back to summers spent at camp when I was younger and it had perfect amounts of romance, camp shenanigans and Parent Trap moments. I loved the dynamic between the characters and how the sisters' relationship grew as the story progressed. This was a lighthearted, fun read and it completely sucked me in. I felt the different storylines were each given enough time in the book to be well developed and didn't feel like the sister and romantic storylines were competing with each other. The one thing I didn't like was the focus on social media and Instagram, I think I could've done without the talk about building online followings but I loved everything else about the book so it's still a 5 star read for me. Overall I loved it and would recommend to anyone who enjoys YA contemporary romances.

Another great book by Emma Lord! Abby and her friend Leo take one of those DNA tests, and Abby learns that she has a secret in her family. Meanwhile, things between Abby and Leo are kind of awkward. A Parent Trap Like plan ensues, bringing us to a summer camp setting. I thought it was fun and adorable, and I’m so excited to see what Emma Lord writes next.

Abby isn’t expecting much when she signs up for a DNA service with her friends, so she’s shocked to discover that she has a secret sister who’s only a year and a half older than she is. More shocking is that her sister is Savannah Tully, an Instagrammer famous for her healthy lifestyle and matching spandex outfits. The girls decide to meet up at summer camp to figure out what happened and why their parents kept this secret from them, but they couldn’t be more opposite in personality. It doesn’t help that one of Abby’s best friends, Leo, will also be at camp, and she’s been avoiding her feelings for him since the Big Embarrassing Incident. I received a free e-ARC through NetGalley from the publishers at St. Martin’s Press. Trigger warnings: family death (off-page), severe illness (off-page), injury, grief.

This is a cute YA contemporary that doesn’t take romance as its main plotline. It has romance in it, but Abby and Leo are more of a subplot compared to Abby and her secret sister, Savvy. Sadly, I’ve discovered that I care for family drama about as much as I care for romance in my fiction. Who knew? Their squabbles got a little overwhelming at times, especially when the parents were involved. If I want to see grown humans acting like children, I need only attend holiday functions with my own family (or read my Facebook feed). Still, it’s a refreshing change that the most important relationship in the book is a sibling relationship and not a romantic one.

Lord’s writing is good and often funny, though I occasionally found myself distracted by a turn of phrase and having to give it a second pass. The plot is a humorous twist on The Parent Trap, with Abby and Savvy’s summer camp pranks and animosity evolving into sisterly bonding and a mutual desire to see their parents reconcile. I was less impressed with the romantic subplot, which features a heavy dose of Failure to Communicate. All of Abby and Leo’s problems could be solved by having a single serious conversation about their feelings, and the reality of their situation feels glaringly obvious to the reader. In part, this avoidance is built right into Abby’s character–neither she nor Savvy can handle confrontation–but it’s a little tiresome for the plot.

It’s the characters who really shine in the novel, and even the side characters feel distinct and well-rounded. Abby is brave and a little reckless, and the fact that she doesn’t always think things through leads to some funny encounters. She can be overly emotional, but in her defense she did just uncover a major family secret, and her character arc is very good. We have the sense that she’s a very different person by the end of the novel. Her best friends, Connie and Leo, feel present and three-dimensional even though Connie isn’t on the page for most of the book. Savannah is an amusing contrast of control freak, with some commentary on the toll of being a social media queen. Her romantic subplot is almost exactly the same situation as Abby’s, and I’m not sure if that’s meant to show us how similar they are or–oops–ran out of ideas for new romances. All in all, it’s a fun read, and I think fans of the genre will find a lot to like about it.

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After DNA testing, you would think this would be a story of two girls who found each other as sisters in their goals to find out how this happen but it actually about the two, Savvy and Abby, finding themselves. The goal at summer camp was to find out their parents story but that isn't as important and the friendships and budding romances. Wonderful in depth characters sharing their thoughts, problems and loves. I still can't get past the thought why couldn't they have asked their parents instead of all the disasters that happened. We see Abby truly grow in the understanding of herself. Very upbeat with social media.

This was a really fun YA story with a lot of heart. Loved how this felt very much like it takes place in the present with the integration of social media, relevant pop culture references etc. Loved the snappy, fun dialogue and all of the great food mentions. All that said while I enjoyed this book a lot it wasn't as strong as the author's debut for me. The romance didn't work quite as well, as the obstacle between them felt like it could have been resolved by having the same conversation much earlier.

This book was such a delightful read. I love a good sister story and set against the beautiful Camp Reynolds it was a perfect escapism read. Emma Lord also writes incredibly witty and loveable characters in Savvy and Abby. Definitely a recommended read.

This book was a breath of fresh air! I can always count on Emma Lord for a great escape into a cute feel good story with every book she writes and this one was no different.
I actually loved that it dealt with DNA sites and that Abby has a sister! So she spends her summer at a camp with her best friend/huge crush Leo to get to know this secret sister more.
I honestly loved this book, just because it was easy to get lost and not think of anything for the duration of the book. Its a cute, fluffy emotion grabbing read and it was just what I needed!!

I loved Tweet Cute so I was super excited to read another book Emma Lord wrote and it did not disappoint. I thought there was a good balance between Abby and Savvy trying to figure out what happened with Savvy, and Abby and Leo figuring things out between them . I also really enjoyed the side characters especially Finn and Mickey and how they had their own stories but it didn’t detract from the two main plots. I also am a sucker for a story set at summer camp because I am a huge summer camp fan myself, and if I had one complaint it was that I felt the summer camp setting wasn’t used as much as it could be. But aside from that I really enjoyed the book and definitely recommend it!

Another winner form Emma Lord! You Have a Match was a YA delight. From social media commentary, to family drama, friendship, young love and, of course, plenty of food references, this book has it all. Overall, this is a story of family and belonging and it is done so well.

Another hit by Emma Lord!
This was so cute and fun and I love that it incorporated DNA testing which is so huge right now. Finding out you have a full blooded sister when you're not adopted would be crazy and I'm glad Abby and Savvy decided to meet up. They're pretty opposite personalities, but they gave each other some balance and perspective they desperately needed.

Abby has anxiety and feels like her parents are pushing her too hard. She just wants time to relax and take pictures, so camp is the perfect place for her. Savvy has let her Instagram image consume her and needs to just have fun for the summer. The girls don't get along right away, but they build their relationship over a month and I thought it seemed realistic and sweet.

There's also a slow burn romance between Abby and Leo that I adored. They both have feelings, they just struggle to communicate that to each other. I did hope for a bit more of them in the book, but what we got was pretty great. I want Leo to make me some pb&j cinnamon rolls!

This has good pacing and flows well. I enjoyed the side characters and watching people find their passions. I'm looking forward to everyone being able to read it!

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Truly, I do not know why I let this book sit in the black hole of kindle-land for months. It's amazing. Yet again, Emma Lord has hooked me with lovable characters, great humor, and yummy food. (seriously Emma, you owe me food now.)
What I really liked seeing was the sister relationship between Abby and Savvy. It felt so real, complex, and complicated. Their difficulties in understanding each other and their new connection were perfectly written and it felt like they were sitting next to me.
I also have to note that I ship Leo and Abby so much.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Lord's books are addictive reads that are difficult to put down. I highly recommend this one for fans of emotional ya contemporary stories.

Rating: 5/5
Language: a**, d***, s*** f***, probably a few others that I missed
Romance: a few kisses, girls in relationships with girls
Spiritual: n/a
Violence: n/a

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.

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Another fantastic YA romance by Emma Lord! This story is one that starts with a DNA test, involves and an older sister and a secret crush on a best friend, all while being set at summer camp. Full of swoony moments and lots of heart, Lord takes the reader along for the ride as two sisters try and navigate their sudden relationship, as well as understand how the other even exists. This is the second book I've read by Lord and both have been a delight. I know some of my students will devour this right up! It gave me some Anna and the French Kiss romance vibes for sure! Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Emma Lord takes "The Parent Trap" in a different direction for the YA rom-com. Abby and Savvy, biological sisters, find each other thanks to a fluke DNA test. They plan to meet at summer camp to uncover what happened in the past with their parents and Savvy's adoption.
This fun read was compelling enough and I really enjoyed the happy ending for all the characters involved.
Sure, it would have made a heck of a lot more sense for the girls to just ask their parents what happened and loop them in from the beginning, but then there wouldn't be a book, right?
The Abby-Leo love story got to be a little ridiculous, too. The insecurity and 'I don't know if he/she likes me" while they have been friends for life got a little tedious.
overall, a fun read!

So so so good!!! I’m not sure I can put into words how much I loved this book. Abby and her friends send off DNA tests. She finds out she has a secret sister. On top of that she’s had an awkward time with her best friend Leo ever since the BEI (big embarrassing incident). All of this is in the first chapter. I loved watching Abby grow and change. I loved Savvy and her relationship with Abby. I loved the fun Finn brought. And I loved Mickey’s temporary tattoos.

Complex, likable characters; a plot that keeps you reading; and beautiful insights about what it means to grow into yourself. I loved this book, and I will definitely read whatever Lord writes next.

"The space I come back to, whether I want it to be or not, won’t be Abby-shaped anymore— or maybe I won’t be the shape of the Abby who left."

I look back on the time after reading Tweet Cute when I believed I found my new favorite YA author in Emma Lord and I feel sorry for my past self because of disappointment she's about the experience.
Because You Have a Match was nowhere near as good as Emma Lord's debut.
Yes, great writing and humor were still there, but I had quite a few issues with it.
Too many events were unrealistic aka Disney-like; characters were always in the right place at the right time to overhear/witness something important; too many things were going on at the same time, it was slowing the plot I really cared about down.
And yes, I did get emotional a couple of times, but this story simply didn't deliver what I expected from it.

3.5 stars

"I wish my life could be as orderly as their oatmeal aesthetic, but it's a hell of a lot more like whatever remains of the poor Nutella vat half the camp is abusing in the corner."

After reading Emma Lord's Tweet Cute, I was excited to get my paws on her next foray into YA land titled You Have a Match. Whereas Tweet Cute is a reboot of the movie You've Got Mail, this installment is a reboot of the movie The Parent Trap. When teenager Abby signs up for 23andMe (or some knockoff) because her besties are doing it, she never expects to receive results telling her she has a full blooded (adopted) sis living just 15 miles away from her. What the what? She meets her (semi) insta-famous sis Savvy in the flesh without their respective parental units knowing and then they hatch a plan to spend the six weeks together at summer camp. Neither knows or understands why Savvy was given up for adoption many moons ago, but they're going to figure it out together at camp... instead of just asking either of their sets of parents... because then there would be no book. Throw in Abby's secret crush Leo, Abby's secret crush Mickey, and some other supporting characters (parental units, siblings, fellow campers) and you have this here story.

Everything I loved about Tweet Cute was reincarnated with You Have a Match. It's well written, cute-as-a-button, and awwww-inducing. Much like with Tweet Cute, there are hard to swallow plot holes: Why not just ask your parents (this goes for both Abby and Savvy) about the adoption? If these two teens look SO MUCH ALIKE that rando strangers mistake them for siblings, how did Leo - who has known them both for years and years - never put it together? ESPECIALLY since he knew Savvy was adopted? And c'mon - it was oh so obvious that Leo and Abby liked each other. No need for the "welp, I'm just not sure" on both sides.

But I dunno - I love me a totes adorbs YA book and this is one of 'em. I feel like you could Ctrl+C my review of Tweet Cute for this one and you'd essentially have the same overarching idea.

Oh! How did I forget that much like Tweet Cute, this one also mentioned mouth watering foodstuffs. I don't know what lasagna balls are, but I know I want one in my mouth, stat! If Lord is going to keep mentioning these amazeballs culinary concoctions in her books... can she publish some recipes to accompany them? Pretty please??

Also, shout out to this being set in and around my city of Seattle! 206 represent.

This book was so cute! It had a very slow burn romance between best friends and family drama that kept me interested through this entire book. I was living for the romance and I was shipping Abby and Leo so badly. Ugh, I kind of don't want it to be over but I have to say goodbye and move on with another book.

Anyway, You have a match follows Abby as she learns that she has a full-blooded sister a year and half older than her and surprise... she lives nearby and wants to meet up! She didn't expect her DNA test to turn out this way and she mostly did it for her best friend Leo who actually wanted to learn more about his birth parents. So when Abby finds out, she doesn't immediately tell him about it because she doesn't want to hurt him. Long story short, they all end up at the same summer camp and the girls will try and find out what happened. We also see Abby as she tries to suppress her feelings for Leo since her other best friend told her he didn't love her & see her that way after an almost-kiss a few months ago... I was a little mad at that "friend" but everything got resolved and I was pretty happy about everything that happened.

I haven't read Emma Lord's debut, Tweet Cute, but you can be sure I'm going to read it as soon as possible. I just have a few arcs to read before I can get to my tbr pile so we'll see when that actually happens!

(Thank you for letting me read and review an ARC via Netgalley)