My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

My Life Next Door

by Huntley Fitzpatrick

The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them...until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase's family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself? A dreamy summer read, full of characters who stay with you long after the story is over.

Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on

4 of 5 stars

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This was a very sweet story of first love, but also a coming of age story, in my opinion. Samantha had that moment, that all children eventually do, when they see their parents as real. She saw her mother trying to have a relationship, as well as her mother making some serious mistakes. The romance between Jace and Samantha grew so organically, and the way they approached the physical part of their relationship together was honest and adorable and real and mature too. But, what really won my heart was the Garrett family. I loved the chaos, and all the distinct personalities each child had. The love abounded in the Garrett home, and although they had 10 people under their roof, they welcomed Samantha (and Tim) with open arms.

I am looking forward to reading more of Huntley's work and the companions to this story.

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