Sydney A Frankel’s Summer Mix up by Danielle Joseph (E-ARC review)

Hi! I got this as a read now on Net Galley. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. While I received this book for free, this doesn’t affect my opinions on the novel.

Info

Title: Sydney A Frankel’s Summer Mix Up

Author: Danielle Joseph

Genre: Middle Grade, Contemporary

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Rating: ***** (5 stars)

What I enjoyed

Characters

The characters in this novel were crafted well. They read as though they were real people, and that Middle School readers and readers of all ages could relate to them. An ensemble of characters who help her learn more about herself over the summer joins the main character Sydney. What I enjoyed the most about the characters was that they all had different personality traits which played well together as the story progressed.

Plot

The plot of this novel was interesting. Sydney and her best friend Maggie both need to take classes at the community center after their parents tell them they need to meet new people this summer. Sydney is shy, so she is signed up for the dance class to get out of her shell. Maggie is an extrovert who needs help with reading so she is in the reading class. The girls switch places and Sydney learns that she can make friends in the reading class as well. I loved the story because if the personal journey Sydney goes on.

Writing

The writing of this novel told the story well. It was written in a style that was relatable and didn’t take away from the plot or the characters. The writing style made A lighter scene light and fun. Going hand in hand with that, the style of writing made the more serious scenes serious. I will read more from this author in the future.

Friendships

The friendship between Maggie and Sydney was so sweet. I loved how each of them cared for each other. The other friendship I enjoyed was the one between Sydney and Ollie, along with the other kids from the reading class. These friends didn’t judge each other they just accepted each other and their differences.

Enjoyment

I loved this story so much. I enjoyed the characters, plot, writing, and friendships. I believe any fan of Middle Grade contemporary would enjoy this.

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