This was pretty adorable. I'm not Gen Z, I don't have Instagram (though I do know what a "finsta" is-sadly I learned about this from a work seminar, but still!) and I don't feel the need to take pictures of my food. However, the characters are still relatable in their struggles and challenges, just like when I was that age (though admittedly I did not find a long-lost sibling when I did one of those DNA tests). A fun book with a good heart, this was perfect for some summertime reading.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

**I was excited to receive a complimentary copy of You Have a Match by Emma Lord from NetGalley. Opinions in this review are completely my own.**

I loved everything about this book. It is definitely one that I cannot wait to recommend to students in my class or use for book clubs.

The storyline appealed to me. I have been studying my own genealogy for the past 22 years; I have been wanting to do a DNA test to see what I would learn from it, so I was drawn in from the first chapter. As well, the characters were real and their interactions with each other made it hard to put the book down. I laughed and cried; my favourite books always take me through the whole gamut of emotions.

This book was reminiscent of the original Parent Trap with Hailey Mills, which my sisters and I used to watch over and over. I was also reminded of when I went to camp as a camper, counsellor, and lifeguard; this is a great experience for all kids and I have taken hundreds of Grade 7 students to camp over the years so they can make the same kind of memories I made when I went. I think that Emma Lord did an amazing job of capturing the feelings that adolescents have in their teen years-- angst, self doubt, and that struggle of figuring out who you are and being able to express that to others. I know that my students will relate to this and love it as much as I did. It will definitely be a book that I will buy for my classroom. I'm always looking for books that will get kids reading. 5 Stars.

Leo (Abby's BFF and crush), who was adopted from the Philippines as a baby, decides to take a DNA test to try to discover something about his bio family; he encourages his friends Abby and Connie to take the test too. When Abby's test comes back she is astonished to discover that she has a sister, and not a half-sister but a baby her parents gave up for adoption before Abby was born. This secret obviously rocks Abby, who follows her new found sister to summer camp (the camp Leo is conveniently a counselor at) so they can get to know each other and to figure out why Abby's parent's gave a baby up.

This books is not really focused on the romance between Abby and Leo, I would consider it a sub-plot. Rather this book is more focused on the relationship between Abby and her newly discovered sister and Abby learning about herself and confronting the things that have been holding her back,

A DNA test that leads to a secret sister and going to summer camp with your best friend/secret crush, what could possibly go wrong? This was a fun read about discovering a secret sibling while navigating summer camp with your crush. I enjoyed the sibling bonding and the mystery of their relationship. The romance didn’t really occur until about the last 85% of the book, but the main focus for me was the sister bonding. Overall an easy summer read with family bonding and a little bit of romance. Thank you netgalley and Wednesday Books for sending me a arc!

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of YOU HAVE A MATCH by Emma Lord in exchange for my honest review.***

Abby never expects to find a full biological older sister when she takes a DNA test. Savannah, controlled, rule-following and darn near perfect is Abby’s opposite and the sisters don’t bond. Abby follows her older sister to camp to try to figure out how Savannah ended up adopted and how their parents’ lives are entwined. The answer is so complicated neither could have guessed.

YOU HAVE A MATCH is a slow burn, starting at a snail’s pace and building to a crescendo of emotion. Emma Lord’s clever word-building had me laughing out loud one minute, crying the next. Abby could be immature and infuriating, she seemed younger than sixteen, definitely a challenge to the well-put-together Savannah. I identified more with Savvy, but liked both young women.

I didn’t enjoy the romance drama between Abby and her friend and wished less of the story focused on that aspect. I wanted more sister-reunion. I also wondered how YOU HAVE A MATCH would have read from both sisters’ points of view.

YOU HAVE A MATCH is great addition to bookshelves and libraries.

EL sure is making a name for herself in the world of contemporary YA. I loved her debut novel and this second book has just as much personality and heart.

I adore how realistic and genuine all of the characters are. They aren't perfect, but they sure are relatable. It's rewarding to see Abby confront many challenges in her life and grow because of them. I love how EL has created a fun and unique story, but one that also has meaning behind it.

Overall, definitely a cute read and one I think all fans of ‘Tweet Cute’ will thoroughly enjoy!

Thanks to the publisher for providing an eARC of You Have a Match in exchange for an honest review.

This book is such an absolute delight! After Abby takes a DNA test on a whim, she finds out she's lived about half an hour away from a secret older sister her whole life. In secret, the girls decide to go to camp together to try and get to know each other and Parent Trap-esque shenanigans ensue.

Full of friendship, humor, family drama, self growth, and a health dose of teen romance (Abby's straight, her secret sister is queer and they both have romantic arcs!), You Have a Match is the perfect light-hearted read.