House Party by Justin A. Reynolds
ISBN: 0593488156
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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“House Party” is a young adult novel edited by justin a. reynolds. The setting is the biggest house party of the year and the chapters focus on different characters (“The Popular Girl,” “The Influencer,” “The New Girl,” etc.) and are written by various acclaimed YA authors. Each character is dealing with their own problems, which occasionally intersect with those of other characters. There is plenty of drama, romance, and humor and unlike most high school house parties, this one ends with most stories tied up neatly. It is occasionally a little confusing to jump from one character’s point of view to another in each chapter, but the characters feel genuine and the drama will keep readers wondering what will happen by the end. Characters learn to be true to themselves and what is truly important in life. Written for teens, this book is a recommended addition for all teen/YA collections.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.