I've been overwhelmed with emotional reads lately and needed something refreshing to cleanse my palette. I relied on one of my most beloved authors to fill the the bill, and she delivered in the best way. Almost Impossible was delightful and everything I seek in contemporary YA; lovable hero and heroine, adorable setting, strong secondary characters, and a sweet coming of age story, sprinkled with romance.

"Some people have to live with what life throws at them."

Despite her unusual upbringing, I found Jade to be relatable and the type of heroine I can't help but root for. I enjoyed watching her attempts at being a normal teenager for the summer. Quentin seemed a little more elusive, and it was likely because the story is told via Jade's POV. His laid back attitude, but sense of responsibility made him the perfect person to slowly peel back Jade's layers.

I easily devoured this book in one afternoon. The slow burning friends to something more romance was well paced and had me constantly smiling. I also enjoyed all the strong female relationships that developed throughout the book; it made the storyline more meaningful and heartfelt. Jade's mom was the best; loved their relationship.

My only complaint about this book was that it was too short. I could have easily read another 50-100 pages of Jade and Quentin's summer adventures. It never felt rushed per se, but it lacked extra depth.

I recommend this one to anyone looking for a light-hearted YA romance; it's a perfect summer read.

Thank you to Nicole Williams and Crown Books for my advanced review copy.