You Have a Match

Sixteen-year-old Abby signs up for a DNA test service and discovers she has a secret sister named Savannah. The two girls connect online and meet at a summer camp, determined to uncover why their parents kept them apart. At camp, Abby finds herself navigating complex relationships while trying to understand her family's past. She maintains contact with her best friend Leo back home, works on her photography, and develops connections with fellow campers. The story explores themes of family secrets, identity, and the bonds between siblings both biological and chosen. This contemporary young adult novel examines how truth and lies shape relationships, and what it means to truly know the people closest to you.

Readers found this YA contemporary novel entertaining but predictable. Many compared it favorably to Netflix's "Parent Trap" but with DNA testing and summer camp. Readers appreciated: - Strong focus on family relationships and sibling dynamics - LGBTQ+ representation through supporting characters - Development of female friendship - Authentic teenage dialogue - Integration of social media elements Common criticisms: - Romance felt forced and underdeveloped - Too many subplots competing for attention - Main character made frustrating decisions - Some found the premise unrealistic - Pacing issues in the middle section "The family dynamics were complex and messy in the best way" - Goodreads reviewer "Expected more development between the sisters" - Amazon reviewer Ratings: Goodreads: 3.89/5 (47,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (1,100+ ratings) BookishFirst: 4.2/5 Barnes & Noble: 4.4/5 (200+ ratings) Most readers recommended it for fans of contemporary YA romance seeking light summer reading.

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📚 Author Emma Lord worked as a freelance writer and editor before becoming a novelist 🏕️ The book's summer camp setting was inspired by Lord's own experiences at various camps, including one focused on journalism 💻 The story explores DNA testing and family discoveries, reflecting a growing trend - over 26 million people had taken at-home DNA tests by 2019 📸 Photography, a key element in the main character's life, plays a significant role in how the story unfolds and how memories are preserved 💝 The book was published by Wednesday Books, an imprint specifically created to focus on coming-of-age stories and young adult contemporary fiction