When Holland moves and has to go to a new school, a whole new world of possibilities opens up. This means being able to crush on someone that you haven’t known since you were in diapers. But, what happens when she finds herself crushing on more than one guy. That is a whole new experience!
I enjoyed this story. It was a fast-paced read that made the reader feel like they were experiencing high school right along with Holland. Holland was a fun character…and all her new friends just added to the enjoyment of the story. There was teenage angst and drama in this clean YA romance. I found myself immersed in the story and enjoying every minute of it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2024-09-22 20:59:222024-10-01 07:27:33A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Rosanna Ingram
A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper is such a feel-good, fast-paced, clean Young Adult romance. I have fallen in love with Cooper’s YA novels over the course of a few books. As with the previous books I’ve read, A Tale of Two Crushes captures the “angst-y,” dramatic, teenage world of high school. My Adult brain kept thinking, “Why doesn’t Holland make the obvious choice?” Then I remembered my high school days and the stars in my eyes whenever a cute boy showed interest in me. High school hormones are no joke! The characters in this book are perfect in their roles. They are so realistically flawed, believable and lovable. The bond between Holland and her family is so wholesome and something we all strive to achieve. And the friendships between Tenley, Dara, Asher, Holland, Ethan, Ryker, and Bryan are amazing! They each bring their own unique, seemingly uncomplimentary personalities and make it work beautifully. Another wonderful read by Cori Cooper!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandy Otthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandy Ott2024-09-22 20:20:412024-10-01 07:27:11A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Mandy Ott
Great story for YA Readers. Holland is the new kid in high school, she is also late on her first day. But as she goes about her days, she finds herself making friends. While her dream was to go back to Colorado and go to college with her best friend. Things change and she finds herself in a romantic triangle. She is a strong independent young lady and puts up with nothing. The story is funny and the family and friends’ relationships are real. I love this author. Her writing is easy to follow and keeps you engaged in her book. I am looking forward to reading more from her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2024-09-22 00:27:192024-10-01 07:51:19A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Cindy Mayberry
A sweet, YA tale of the new girl getting caught in a difficult situation. Holland just moved to Prescott. It is the first day of school and she meets a dream. He is tall, extremely attractive and super nice. Holland crushes hard on Asher immediately. A couple of days later after having a fight with her locker, Chandler helps Holland out and teaches her how to open the stubborn metal box. Chandler is tall, Hollywood handsome, cocky and for some reason interested in her.
After Chandler invites Holland to a family picnic, she discovers that Chandler and Asher are fraternal twins that have been competing against each other for years. Holland is totally crushing on both brothers but doesn’t want to be just another casualty in the longline of competitions between the Whittaker twins. After a disastrous event, Holland and the twins come to an agreement that she will go out on three dates with each twin and then they would get together to decide the next steps.
The first date with Asher was a perfect wreck with stuff like their picnic getting flooded, their car getting towed, and a lost phone. The first date with Chandler was nice…but he ordered a rare steak for her without asking, paid attention to the scores on his phone during dinner, and was more focused on him than her. The second date with Chandler almost happened but didn’t. Then Holland hd some serious family stuff going on so the dates got postponed.
Holland does figure out which twin is better for her. But I will let you read the book to find out. This author writes sweet, adorable tales of growing up. This is another one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2024-09-20 22:44:342024-10-01 08:00:00A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by M Policicchio
This book is a great YA romance story, told from the perspective of a brilliant female main character. Holland was easily the best character in this book. Her whole world seems to be flipped when she moves and find herself involved in a “love triangle”. I loved watching her character develop and how she interacted with the other characters. This author really knows how to write to her audience. Every book I had read by her is perfectly suited for those intended to read the books. I always find myself engaging with the stories, and this one is no different. This is a great book from start to finish and I would recommend it for any fan of the genre.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2024-09-20 15:06:472024-09-24 20:09:54A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Baker
As a Mum to teenagers including twins I really loved this book that contains two sets of twins and their antics and consistent competition with each other.
Holland meets Asher on her first day at school and subsequently meets his twin Chandelier the next day…. Which twin should she go out with ? Ultimately she figures it out but I won’t spoil it you need to pick up a copy and find out.
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Cori Cooper did it again! She brought us a wonderful YA Romance filled with likeable, relatable characters that just jumped off the page at you. You really feel like you are there while reading it. I really enjoyed reading about Holland and her journey as she moves to a new town and slowly adjusts to all the new things around her.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I don’t remember high school being so complicated but it’s probably because I blocked most of high school out 😂. I really liked the Runway Career event. I think schools should definitely offer something similar.
I love Holland. I think her parents did an amazing job with her. She was a great character. I think the author did an amazing job capturing high school and all of the different groups and personalities. Definitely a 5/5 ⭐️. The artwork on the cover is cute and as a reader I loved all the references to books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2024-09-19 10:35:192024-10-01 08:04:13A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Amber Howard
A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper is a YA story with plenty of teen angst & drama, friendship, family, crushes/clean romance/love triangle-ish, fun, humour, quirky characters, banter, and sweet details. As I have mentioned many times before, Ms. Cooper is a talented storyteller who has the ability to create wonderfully quirky, relatable characters and interesting plots that usually have some ‘hidden’ layers/messages to them, which never fail to draw me into her ‘worlds’. As expected, this is a sweet story that mixes teen issues with some fun and a little emotion. Another enjoyable read from her. Looking forward to more from Ms. Cooper! Happy Reading…
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I had previously read one book by this author and loved it so much that I eagerly picked up another. The cover is absolutely charming, and the story is just as delightful. The author held my attention from the very first page to the very last. This clean YA romance features wonderfully developed characters, with Holland standing out as an inspiring female teenage lead. The secondary characters are equally impressive. I also found myself giggling loudly in more than a few places, which is such a pleasant surprise! The narrative flows beautifully, unfolding at a natural pace. If you are searching for a clean YA romance then don’t miss this one. I can’t wait to read more books by this author as their writing style is addictive!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-09-17 21:49:062024-10-01 07:18:24A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Shannen Kern
3.5 stars A Tale of Two Crushes is a fun clean YA tale with quirky and engaging characters. Holland and her friends are adorable, and the story is filled with the usual emotions, angst, humour, and eye-rolling moments. The story is told from the perspective of a teenage girl who moves to a new town and school, navigating new friendships and catching the eye of two boys. There’s plenty of wit and banter as Holland finds herself enamoured with the two boys, even when they’re acting like two-year-olds. The story also delves into her relationships with her family as she grows into herself. If you’re looking for something light and easy to read, this book is perfect for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-09-17 19:03:402024-10-01 07:17:07A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Jenni Bishop
This is an author that I enjoy reading. I enjoy their writing style as well as their creative writing style that make their characters full of heart and connectable. This book is no different. It is a well written story about what happens when you have two crushes at the same time. Holland has never met a guy she really likes until now but only there are two of them. I enjoy Holland and what she brings to the story. She is my favorite of the story for sure. I enjoyed watching the characters grow throughout the story. This is an easy and engaging story to read. It is hard to put down and one you don’t want to miss. There is great chemistry with the characters and you will want to know what happens with Holland. I highly recommend this book and this author.
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I enjoyed this book. It’s a clean YA book. Holland moves to Arizona from Colorado and gets to readjust to a new place. I’m pretty sure we can all relate. I chuckled quite a bit through this because she’s a pretty smart young lady. She knows what she wants and has her goals. I always love the books written by this author because they are written in a style that is very easy to relate to for the target age group. The characters are excellent.It took me back to a time far away and long ago. I’d recommend this. I would give it more than 5 stars if the system allowed me to.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-09-17 07:21:572024-10-01 08:05:53A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Shelly Kittell
Holland Morriss has never really met a guy she could crush on. It makes sense, she lived her whole life in the same town with the same people. It’s just really hard to have a crush on someone you’ve seen eat crayons in kindergarten.
Then at the start of her junior year of high school, her family makes a sudden move to a whole different state. Holland’s new life plan is to keep her head down and graduate early so she can hightail it back to Colorado and start college with her best friend Alicia.
That is, until she meets not one, but two perfect guys. The kind of guys she’s read about in novels. The type she’s dreamed about forever. If Holland thought life was complicated before she had two crushes, she was super wrong. Really, she had no idea.
Cori Cooper lives in the magical Arizona Mountains, which she’s pretty convinced is the setting for all the fairy tales.
Besides writing stories, she adores hanging out with her family, playing board games, hiking and baking, baking, baking. Like Cat’s family, she’s positive Cinnamon Rolls fix everything.
You can connect with Cori on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads and her website – Coristories.com.
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A pig and a poke is a very fun book written by Tricia Gardella and beautifully illustrated by Bar Fabian. A tale of perseverance and persistence. A snapshot of country life of children – a pig wrangling competition. Angela stepped back at first but was waiting for the courage to jump in and get her pig.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlenehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene2024-09-12 18:41:482024-10-01 07:00:01A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Charlene Pryke
This was a super cute book. A girl starts attending a new school and immediately forms a crush on a boy. This book was funny and an easy read as well. I couldn’t put it down.
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