Fans of coming-of-age realistic fiction have a boatload of titles to choose from this summer as the selection below demonstrates. There's the bad boy/good girl plot, the summer dare, teen pregnancy, and choosing between family and self. And for good measure, a nonfiction title, Ida Minerva Tarbell: The Woman Who Challenged Big Business, which is garnering rave reviews. Barnholdt, Lauren. Through To You. S. & S./Simon Pulse. Jul. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781442434639. Gr 9 Up—Harper knew she shouldn't fall for Penn. He was trouble, and yet, she couldn't help but feel a strong attraction toward him. It was only fun and games, until she got hurt. Overall, I thought the book was a fast read, amusing, and entertaining. I liked how I was curious and kept waiting for the point where one knows that something will happen. This book really portrays the idea of "opposites attract" and it's true. Harper is a quiet, shy, and intelligent girl, while Penn is just a sexy playboy and troublemaker. What brought them together was a corny message that he wrote, but from there, things just clicked. I have to say, Penn getting the phone call (that he was anxiously waiting on) from Dr. Marzetti's office asking him if he'd like to have an appointment for his injured shoulder was the most interesting part. That was the point that the book was showing a change—from that point, Penn will not be who he was anymore. I would recommend this book for fans of comedy and romance, Anna and the French Kiss, and The Thing About The Truth.—Minh Thi N., age 17 Jayne, Hannah. The Dare. Sourcebooks. Jul. 2014. pap. $9.99. ISBN 9781402294570. Gr 8 Up—Brynna and Erica were best friends. One night, Brynna gave Erica a dare, a dare that could cost a life. Both friends jumped into the ocean, but only Brynna came back alive. Brynna started her new life in a new school, trying to forget the past. A post from "EricaNShaw" pops up on Brynna's tablet. She receives a voicemail from an unknown caller ID, a voicemail from the past. Brynna believes that Erica is still alive, wanting to get revenge, even though she was declared dead. I think the book was a good read. I liked the plot. But I wish there was more to the ending of the book. The book kind of abruptly stopped. I didn't really like the idea of how the author kept going back to Brynna's past in the middle of a specific plot. It would be fine if the past was a little "cut-down" in terms of length because I believe an average teenage reader would want to skip that past and read on forward. I was a little irritated and annoyed because I typically don't like interruptions to a story. But then again, it is the writing style of the author. Other than that, I loved the plot twists and the climax. I wish there was more to Teddy and Brynna's relationship, a little more detail and romance. When the two hang out, I dive in to the book. I think it is really sweet; there should be more of them in the book. The fact that Erica keeps on coming into Brynna's new life keeps it very interesting and will keep readers on the edge of their comfy zone. If those changes had been made, this book would deserve a 6 out of a 5! I would recommend this book for people who like mystery and plot twists. Fans of Pretty Little Liars, The Westing Game, and "The Gallagher Girls" series, might/should like this book.—Richita R., age 13 Pratt, Non. Trouble. S. & S. Jun. 2014. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781442497726. Gr 9 Up—When 16-year-old Hannah Sheppard finds out that she's pregnant, her entire life turns upside down. She loses her best friend and is bullied relentlessly at school until her friend Aaron Tyler, a transfer student with a sketchy past, offers to pretend to be the father of her baby. As the story unravels, we get to find out why Aaron really moved to a new school halfway through the year and who the real father of Hannah's baby is. Throughout the first quarter of the book, I was terribly disappointed. Pratt's author bio states that she's been in the publishing business for years, yet the book was so unappealing. I forced myself through the novel, though, and found myself understanding the pain Hannah went through and her struggle as a young mother that was expected to go through all the trials of high school. I also enjoyed Aaron's voice, which had a soothing quality to it that made him instantly likable. Hannah's voice in the beginning was very annoying though, as her party girl vibe choked the reader. Parts of the book seem very cheesy to me, though. The novel reads like a Lifetime movie script. Teen pregnancy is usually glossed over in high school. All we're told is that it's bad and we should avoid it, which are relevant points, but Trouble offers a realistic look at the issue, and it helps you understand why your health teacher is so adamant about the topic. It's important for teens to be open-minded, especially with topics like casual sex and pregnancy. Trouble does a good job of accurately portraying what it would be like to be pregnant within a high school setting.—Aroog K., age 15 Whitaker, Alecia. Wildflower. Little, Brown/Poppy. Jul. 2014. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780316251389. Gr 8 Up—Sixteen-year-old Bird Barrett just got herself discovered by one of the most famous scouts in bluegrass music. Now she has to choose—continue with her life of singing with the Barrett Family Band, or become a famous star. Overall, I thought the book was alright. I was not completely hooked into the book when I read it, but I forced myself to finish what I started. I liked how Bird had a reason to sing and her personality is what other normal teen girls would be, and I liked how funny and cute the book can be sometimes. What I disliked and thought was bad was the way things had ended in the book. I felt like the ending was rushed. There wasn't that much of an explanation about her "love" life that she has had for a while, and the author didn't go further into detail of what will happen to others beside Bird, but I can see that the ending the way it is now is fine too. I was intrigued when she chose Dan over Randall, one of the most famous music scouts. It was then that we know that even if Bird has a big choice to make, somehow, she'll pick the one that seems to fit who she really is. Fans of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, Second Chance of Summer, and romance will enjoy this title.—Minh Thi N., age 17