by Tiffany Schmidt
Harry N. Abrams, 2020. 336 pgs. Young Adult Fiction
Eliza Gordon-Fergus is excellent at following the rules. Her scientist parents dictate and track everything in her life, from how many hours of sleep she needs to what clubs and classes she’s in. When she reads Frankenstein for English class, she starts to feel more like an experiment than a loved daughter. When she asks a classmate, Curtis Cavendish, to trade her for Anne of Green Gables he agrees under one condition: she beats him at the science fair. As they spend more time together, Eliza realizes she might be in over her head because Curtis makes her want to break all of the rules.
This is the third book in the Bookish Boyfriends series, and was my absolute favorite. Eliza seems to have everything going for her; she’s beautiful, smart, and has famous parents, but she feels lonely and lost. The growth that Eliza and her parents show resonated and made them more likeable and worthier of a happy ending. She is able to see herself in Anne Shirley, but also realizes her own personal strength and weaknesses. Curtis is funny, sweet, and so understanding with Eliza, and teaches her the value of non-scientific attributes, like patience, imagination, and tolerance. This is a great read for anyone who loves books, cute romance, or strong characters.
TT
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