Mark Fink

The Summer I Got a Life is a quick and easy read. It is from the male point of view, which is something I don't see often in YA, so that gets points from me.
Andy has a voice that kept me interested, and there are some great mishaps that make me laugh. His aunt and uncle are a hoot. I like how him and his brother finally bond and find middle ground.
Laura is an awesome character, strong, talented, and she doesn't let being in a wheelchair define her. The romance between her and Andy is sweet and builds at a realistic pace for a summer romance.… (mehr)

Another mini-review because, well, how many of you have heard of this book before? Yeah, me either. You're not really missing much. I mean, it's a cute read, but not anything special. I liked how it was from an average guys pov, a nice change from my usual average girl pov. Andy was a pretty cool guy. He was funny and didn't take himself too seriously. His relationship with his brother was nice to read about too. But a lot of the story was predictable and corny, which isn't always a bad thing, but for this book....The author has written for shows like Full House and Saved by the Bell, and I think that maybe he should stick with that. 3/5 stars.… (mehr)

Andy, 15, is excited to spend his summer vacation in Hawaii - until he finds out he and his brother Brad have to spend 2 weeks with their hippie aunt and uncle in Wisconsin instead. Stuck with no TV or internet, Andy and Brad are forced to spend their time exploring the tiny town. When Andy meets Laura, a pretty piano prodegy, his luck begins to change. Laura's in a wheelchair, but she doesn't let that stop her. They start to date, Andy and Brad grow closer through a series of escapades, and Andy discovers 2 weeks in Wisconsin is not nearly as bad as he thought.… (mehr)