BOOK REVIEW: The Principles of Love by Emily Franklin

When Love Bukowski’s father becomes the Principal of Hadley Hall prep school, she has to start over again in a new place and make new friends. Before too long, she has a crush on the school hottie, Robinson Hall, but unfortunately he’s dating one of Love’s only friends - the gorgeous Lila.

With her mother not around - her whereabouts are a mystery since Love’s father refuses to discuss her - Love looks to her Aunt Mable for a female influence and in her spare time both sings at Mable’s Boston coffee shop and records radio jingles, generally for embarrassing products.

Oh and there’s also her email buddy, DrakeFan, who Love thinks is probably perfect for her, if only she knew who he was.

I sort of enjoyed this book, but I found it a little peculiar. It’s beautifully written and Love has an interesting and original voice, but very little happens and it’s a bit too serious for me (while not actually being about serious subjects, if that makes sense). Also, a number of storylines are not fully realised or are abandoned, although this may well be because it’s the first in a series.

Having said that, I am intrigued enough to read the next one, so it’s definitely got something. I’m just not quite sure what.

Rating: 3 out of 5

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