You Have a Match
You Have a Match
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Pacific Northwest • Contemporary
2021
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
You Have a Match by Emma Lord follows a teen who discovers through a DNA test that she has a biological sister she never knew about. Navigating this revelation, she embarks on a journey to uncover family secrets and understand her identity, intertwining themes of self-discovery and the complexities of relationships.
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Review Roundup
Emma Lord's You Have a Match is praised for its engaging and heartfelt story about self-discovery and family ties. Readers appreciate its relatable characters and humorous dialogue. Criticisms focus on predictable plot points and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it is considered a charming and enjoyable read for young adults.
Who Should Read You Have a Match?
An ideal reader for Emma Lord's You Have a Match enjoys heartfelt contemporary YA fiction, familial revelations, and teenage friendship dynamics. Fans of Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Sarah Dessen’s novels will appreciate the book’s blend of romance, self-discovery, and lighthearted yet poignant storytelling.
37,062 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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You Have a Match draws on Emma Lord's personal fascination with genetic testing and the surprising connections it can unveil, providing an engaging narrative about unexpected family discoveries.
Emma Lord's novel was influenced by the author's own experience with summer camps, lending authenticity to the book's portrayal of camp life and friendships.
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You Have a Match resonates with themes of identity and family, akin to Lord's previous work, emphasizing her recurring interest in the complexities of teen relationships and self-discovery.
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Novel • Fiction
Pacific Northwest • Contemporary
2021
12-18 years
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