I was a little wary of reading Anna and the French Kiss, only because I have seen people literally go gaga for this book, and I was afraid that I would be disappointed if my own reading experience was nothing short of spectacular. I am pleased to say that while I wasn’t totally and completely blown away, I was still wholeheartedly charmed by this sweet and romantic story. Young adult romances are usually my go-to books whenever I feel like smiling (which is basically all the time), and there’s no doubt that Anna and the French Kiss should be situated somewhere at the pinnacle of this subgenre. This romance really defies any of my previous conceptions of what YA romance should be; Perkins works around stereotypes and clichés so that her story settles comfortably within the realm of completely realistic. And the best part is that all her characters fit so well there: both Anna and Étienne are perfectly flawed. No emotion is left unexplored, for either Anna or Étienne (finally, a guy not afraid to express his feelings!). In all, Anna and the French Kiss sure is an utterly delightful and truly charming story that gives a good name to frothy romance.
Anna and the French Kiss will appeal to readers who enjoyed Sixteenth Summer by Michelle Dalton, Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, and Beautiful Americans by Lucy Silag.
Rating: 4.5
Review copy from personal collection
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
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I am glad that Anna & The French Kiss did not disappoint you! I can totally relate to not going gaga over a book that others have raved about - but Anna and Etienne are hard to dislike :)
Lola will be equally as frothy if you care to try it! Also, I think I love Stephanie's sophomore release a little bit more :)
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