Blast from the Past

Artists Town (The Artist Books #1)
by Emma Baird

Daisy isn't thrilled when her parents decide to swap the usual holiday in France for a small town in Scotland. But then she meets Katrina, the cool friend she's always wanted - and Kippy, the gorgeous older boy who makes her feel new things. Daisy doesn't want to leave. She's thrilled when her parents decide to move to the town permanently...but not every holiday can last forever.

I really enjoyed the 1990s setting, mostly because it's the era I grew up in and I've not seen many new books use it (yet!). This YA novel would have fit in perfectly back then. But does it fit in now? Mostly, yes. Though it can't quite decide if it's a book for teens or for adults who want to relive their teen years. That said, Artists Town is well written and hits all the right notes.

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