How My Summer Went Up in Flames by Jennifer Doktorski

Why not read a summer book in the fall? Here in Southern Cali. the weather certainly still feels like summer even though we are far into October. This month I read a book from my Goodreads list titled How My Summer Went Up in Flames, and I was very entertained. It was something new, exciting, and sadly real. To read about a young latina who finds herself on a summer road trip with three guy friends after she sets fire to her ex's car, yikes!  As a teen though, her parents want her to learn a lesson or two about controlling her anger. The main character Rosie does find herself going down a path of destruction and so the road trip does her good. Of course, since it is a teen book she finds romance along the way as well. This book starts off being a bit predictable, but then turns in a new direction. Teens will love it. Recommended for grades 9-12 due to some teenage drinking and sensitive topics.

The Way to Game the Walk of Shame by Jenn Nguyen

Loved this book for teens!!! Taylor..the school valedictorian goes on a party drinking mode one random night and hooks up with Evan McKinley...handsome surfboy who is known for locking lips with all the ladies. They make a pact to save their reputations but will the pact stay strictly business? Teens will love the fact that this book doesn't end up like every teen romance novel, the characters are relatable, yet unique and the girl doesn't have to change herself to make a boy fall in love with her.
I also enjoyed the interchanging chapters between Evan and Taylor's thoughts.