Summer Reading, Had Me a Blast: My Boyfriends' Dogs

         The first official book of the Summer! My Boyfriends' Dogs by Dandi Daley Mackall takes the reader through Bailey Daley's misguided dating life, involving three perfect dogs and three less-than-perfect boyfriends. With each relationship, Bailey attempts to change herself to find the happily ever after with her man, only to find out that the boy is never worth it. Through it all, she learns that love should be like pet ownership, your companion should love you just the way you are.
         The whole book I was screaming "He's not worth it!" But Bailey's blind love is relatable to anyone who has ever been a teenager. And she learns from her mistakes. She has the quirkiness of a side character, which is why I love that Mackall gave her the development of a main character. The writing is sometimes cliché (She just wants to be a gecko!) and some of the other important characters are pretty static, such as Bailey's best friend and her mom, but the message is sound. Don't change yourself for the one you're with. Also, dogs are always better than boys. I can agree with that.
         Next up on Emma's Summer Reading list: Vegan Virgin Valentine by Carolyn Mackler.



         It would be unfair to talk about fictional dogs without showing you a picture of my puppy: