BOOKTOUR: The Homecoming Wars

 The Homecoming Wars

Book Info:

The Homecoming War by Addie Woolridge

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary

Publishing Date: October 3, 2023

Synopsis:

When plunging enrollment forces two rival high schools to merge, two class presidents must work together to make the schools unite. But when a mutual crush emerges, they’ll both have to figure out what they want and where their loyalties lie before they become the most hated people at school. Meg Williams is on the way to making her dreams come true. As the incoming Junior class president for Hirono High School, all she needs are a few more As and an excellent college recommendation letter, then she can leave Huntersville, California, and her ghosts behind. Or, at least she was on track until the school district decided to combine Hirono with their rival, Davies High School. Now, Meg is wandering the pristine hallways of Davies High, her life plan threatened by Hirono’s queen mean girl, Freya Allenson, and the maddeningly perfect Chris Chaves, Davies High School’s class president. When it turns out Huntersville’s Golden Boy won’t just step down, Meg begrudgingly accepts that they’ll have to work together for the year. Worse still, escalating pranks between the rival classmates and a developing crush threaten to throw Meg even further off course. As homecoming draws near, both Meg and Chris will have to decide where their loyalties lie.

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Review

4 STARS

I am hosting a tour spot for The Homecoming War by Addie Woolridge. I really liked this one, and am giving it 4 stars. It was such a cute contemporary romance. It was a very cozy read with great interpersonal relationships, and rather calm - there for no horrific tone swings that usually comes with the territory of YA romance - and I GREATLY appreciated that. For a YA, I found myself as an adult adult (25 almost 26 now AAAAH) enjoying the writing! I found that it was a book that is enjoyable, and appropriate for all ages and it's writing didn't hold it back.

Overall, the characters are likeable and thoughtful - as well as intelligent, especially for their age. It was refreshing to read about intelligent teenagers that wouldn't frustrate the reader, and these character's were far from capricious. Especially Meg, she was very multifaced and still struggling with anxious avoidant and attachment style due to grief.

The romance is so fluffy and cinnamonroll, it's nice to see just a cute romance where everything is really simple. I loved Chris, and he was incredibly patient. 

Overall, The Homecoming War is a very quick cozy read that is great for just chilling on the couch and getting through the day with warm fuzzy feelings! I myself never went to homecoming, but I think that helped me enjoy this book a lot more in a way that was living vicariously. It's definitely a palate cleanser!

About the Author:

Born and raised outside Seattle, Washington, Addie Woolridge is a classically trained opera singer

with a degree in music from the University of Southern California, and she holds a master’s degree in

public administration from Indiana University. Woolridge’s well-developed characters are a result of her love for diverse people, cultures, and experiences. Woolridge currently lives in Northern California. When she isn’t writing or singing, Woolridge can be found baking; training for her sixth race in the Seven Continents Marathon Challenge; or taking advantage of the region’s signature beverage, wine.

Author Links:

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Favorite Quotes

"If a kiss could make promises, this kiss promised big dreams, a few questionable ideas, and vast adventures." (pg 305)

- using this quote on my boyfriend for rizz I swear.

"Most important, this kiss was a promise that no matter what, wherever he went, I'd be there too" (pg 305)

- the sweetest possible way to end this story

"People were adjusting to the idea that we were in one school, but that didn't mean we were ready to hold hands and skip in circles. Crossing the dating line too soon would be a disaster." (pg 187)

- GURL JUST DO IT AND MAKE UR EX REGRET WHAT HE DID PLS

"Where do you think she got the sunburn she's calling a tan?"

"Likely in hell but she'll probably say Barbados" (pg 3)

- LMAOOO SHES ROASTED HER SO HARD AND IM 3 PAGES IN