The Cupid Chronicles (The Wedding Planner's Daughter #2) by Coleen Murtagh Paratore. Aladdin.
2008.
The Cupid Chronicles the second book in The Wedding Planner's Daughter series feels like the tween cozy mystery, minus the mystery. I want to visit Cape Cod and hang out with these people with a few weeks, and in some ways, isn't a book that accomplishes that desire even better? I don't have to pack or spend the money, I just open the book and am transported to Bramble.
Thirteen year old Willa, the series's main character, does have her share of problems-her crush on Joey, trying to save the town library (I loved that part!), and getting along with her new dad, but she's a problem solver and is good at asking for advice in order to formulate successful plans. In this book, the story revolves around trying to save the library and the Midwinter's Night Ball that takes place in a barn, yes a barn, rather than your typical stinky gym. The sense of community fostered throughout the story sends a message about the importance of altruism without being preachy. The Shakespeare quotes at the start of each chapter are fun. Also, this is the only book from the series I have read. It's the second book, but I didn't feel lost in terms of plot line and characters. I look forward to reading the other books from the series.
Appropriate for middle school girls.
ATOS book level: 3.8
AR Book Points: 5.0
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