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Lola and the Boy Next Door (Anna and the French Kiss, #2)

Stephanie Perkins
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Lola and the Boy Next Door (Anna and the French Kiss, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011

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Stephanie Perkins

Lola and the Boy Next Door (Anna and the French Kiss, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins follows a person named Lola, a budding costume designer in San Francisco, who reconnects with her old neighbor, Cricket. As their friendship rekindles, Lola navigates complex relationships and personal growth, ultimately discovering more about herself and her heart's true desires.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

168,018 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

"Lola and the Boy Next Door" by Stephanie Perkins offers a charming, heartwarming romance featuring relatable characters and engaging writing. While praised for its quirky protagonist and compelling love story, some critics feel the plot is predictable and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it delights fans of contemporary YA romance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lola and the Boy Next Door (Anna and the French Kiss, #2)?

Readers who enjoy heartwarming young adult romances like Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before or Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park will find Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins charming and delightful. Teens and young adults who appreciate coming-of-age stories with quirky characters and sweet love stories will enjoy this book.

4.2

168,018 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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