Through texts and messages, the mega-bestselling, beloved Internet Girls series followed the ups and downs of school for three very different, very close friends. Now it’s freshman year of college for the winsome threesome, and *everything* is different. For one, the best friends are facing their first semester apart. Way, way apart. Maddie’s in California, Zoe’s in Ohio, and Angela’s back in Georgia. And it’s not just the girls who are separated. Zoe’s worried that Doug wants to break up now that they’re at different schools, and Maddie’s boyfriend, Ian, is on the other side of the country.In the face of change and diverging paths, Maddie’s got a plan to keep the friends close, and it involves embracing the present, making memories, and . . . roller derby! Using of-the-moment technology, Lauren Myracle brings her groundbreaking series into the brave new virtual world of texting and tweets.
So, I know this isn’t my typical genre, but I have loved
these books since I was a little youngen.
So, when this one came out, I jumped on the opportunity to get back into
these girls’ lives. It took me awhile to get to it, because I was waiting for
the right moment, but I’ve finally done it!
yolo is a pretty typical “feel-good” young adult book. Well,
except for the fact that it’s written in all text messages. That’s what
initially drew me to the series. Maybe it had something to do with growing up
with the Internet, but I’ve always had a soft spot for these types of books.
It took me back to being a freshman in college and how much
of a culture shock it is from high school. It was kind of sweet reading it from
their perspectives even though their first year isn’t treating them all well.
They have their ups and downs. But, the one thing keeping them going is the
promise of spending their Thanksgiving break together.
I know some people might say that the series should end
here, but I would love it if it kept going. I read so many books about rough
subjects, it’s nice to have one that’s up-beat even if everything isn’t always
happy. I think Myracle does a great job giving each character their own voice
and personality even though it’s all told through text.
I also want to know how their Thanksgiving went, so another
book is necessary.
5/5 Stars
