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Superlatives #1-3
Biggest Flirts/Perfect Couple/Most Likely to Succeed
The yearbook votes have been cast and senior year is about to get interesting. Three irresistible stories from Jennifer Echols—now available together in one paperback edition!
In Biggest Flirts, Tia just wants to have fun. She’s worked hard to earn her reputation as the life of the party, and she’s ready for a carefree senior year of hanging out with friends and hooking up with cute boys. But when she and an old fling are voted Biggest Flirts together, Tia starts to reconsider what—and whom—she wants…
Meanwhile, in Perfect Couple, Harper is artsy and introverted. Brody is athletic and extroverted. Two people couldn’t be more different. But when they are elected the Perfect Couple that Never Was, they find they have more in common—and more feelings for each other—than they could have anticipated.
And finally, Most Likely to Succeed follows two major opposites—put-together, ambitious Kaye and slacker, bad-boy Sawyer—as fate (and their friends!) conspire to bring them together. Perhaps their fellow classmates see the shimmering attraction that Kaye and Sawyer are unwilling to acknowledge themselves…
In Biggest Flirts, Tia just wants to have fun. She’s worked hard to earn her reputation as the life of the party, and she’s ready for a carefree senior year of hanging out with friends and hooking up with cute boys. But when she and an old fling are voted Biggest Flirts together, Tia starts to reconsider what—and whom—she wants…
Meanwhile, in Perfect Couple, Harper is artsy and introverted. Brody is athletic and extroverted. Two people couldn’t be more different. But when they are elected the Perfect Couple that Never Was, they find they have more in common—and more feelings for each other—than they could have anticipated.
And finally, Most Likely to Succeed follows two major opposites—put-together, ambitious Kaye and slacker, bad-boy Sawyer—as fate (and their friends!) conspire to bring them together. Perhaps their fellow classmates see the shimmering attraction that Kaye and Sawyer are unwilling to acknowledge themselves…
- GenresYoung AdultRomance
848 pages, Paperback
Published February 7, 2017
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About the author
Jennifer Echols
36 books4,889 followersJennifer Echols was born in Atlanta and grew up in a small town on a beautiful lake in Alabama—a setting that has inspired many of her books. She has written nine romantic novels for young adults, including the comedy MAJOR CRUSH, which won the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the drama GOING TOO FAR, which was a finalist in the RITA, the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the Book Buyer’s Best, and was nominated by the American Library Association as a Best Book for Young Adults. Simon & Schuster will debut her adult romance novels in 2013, with many more teen novels scheduled for the next few years. She lives in Birmingham with her husband and her son.
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April 9, 2017
I would actually give this 3.5/5 stars.
This book was kind of interesting. I liked the premise a lot and I thought the romances were, for the most part, really sweet. I'm going to go through each story and explain how I felt about them.
Biggest Flirts: 3/5 stars. This one was probably my least favorite of the three. I thought that Tia was kind of weird and I got kind of annoyed with her and Will because they just couldn't really seem to communicate well with one another. It was kind of one of those things where they just let miscommunication happen and then got mad that they didn't get what they wanted from a situation. I also just found myself feeling kind of uncomfortable with some things for personal reasons that I'm not going to explain, but it really is just a me thing really, so don't let that dissuade you. I didn't really like Tia though, so it was hard to enjoy the story.
Perfect Couple: 3/5 stars. I thought this one was cute. It was nice and I thought that Harper and Brody were cute together.
Most Likely to Succeed: 4/5 stars. This one was my favorite by far. I love a good "mutual pining but they both think it's unrequited" trope and this one was really cute, especially because you got to see Sawyer's development and see his side a little bit from the first two stories, even though you didn't get to read his perspective. I also thought the scenes between Kaye and Sawyer were really touching and adorable and I liked that they were kind of the epitome of opposites attract and they worked really well together. I definitely think this was the best one of the three.
It was nice to see the progression of the stories and the characters from one story to the next.
Content warnings: sexual situations, drug use, violence
This book was kind of interesting. I liked the premise a lot and I thought the romances were, for the most part, really sweet. I'm going to go through each story and explain how I felt about them.
Biggest Flirts: 3/5 stars. This one was probably my least favorite of the three. I thought that Tia was kind of weird and I got kind of annoyed with her and Will because they just couldn't really seem to communicate well with one another. It was kind of one of those things where they just let miscommunication happen and then got mad that they didn't get what they wanted from a situation. I also just found myself feeling kind of uncomfortable with some things for personal reasons that I'm not going to explain, but it really is just a me thing really, so don't let that dissuade you. I didn't really like Tia though, so it was hard to enjoy the story.
Perfect Couple: 3/5 stars. I thought this one was cute. It was nice and I thought that Harper and Brody were cute together.
Most Likely to Succeed: 4/5 stars. This one was my favorite by far. I love a good "mutual pining but they both think it's unrequited" trope and this one was really cute, especially because you got to see Sawyer's development and see his side a little bit from the first two stories, even though you didn't get to read his perspective. I also thought the scenes between Kaye and Sawyer were really touching and adorable and I liked that they were kind of the epitome of opposites attract and they worked really well together. I definitely think this was the best one of the three.
It was nice to see the progression of the stories and the characters from one story to the next.
Content warnings: sexual situations, drug use, violence
February 4, 2017
I've had the last book for a while, and I've liked other books by Echols, so figured I would give this series a shot.
I like fun, no substance fluff YA books when I'm in the mood for them, but I am particular about them. The superlatives series sounded like they would be up my alley, but I had some major issues with the series. That said, they were a breezy, fast read, so for that aspect, it was what I needed. These three books follow three different couples that have been voted by their senior class to fill certain superlatives. The premise is a bit hokey and I don't think anyone I knew in high school cared about the superlatives as a match making sort of device, so the fact that every one of these girls seemed to use it as such, was odd, but there we are, it was an intriguing enough premise so I went with it.
In the first installment, we follow Tia, who is a fun loving party girl who doesn't want a relationship until Will comes into town. Sawyer, who is arguably the best character in the series, is her regular hook up guy, and Tia seems to get drunk at parties and is overwhelmingly an underachiever. I knew girls who embraced their sexuality in high school in a way that I thought was empowering and real, and if Tia was truly portrayed in this way, it could have been powerful. But she reads as more of as a girl who is using her sexuality to cover up the fact that she doesn't feel comfortable with relationships and wanted to numb herself into not feeling anything. Because of this, I couldn't really get into the relationship. In addition, Will has really odd backstory with a girl who cheated on him with his best friend back at home but the next day he's hooking up with Tia, and then when she doesn't want a relationship, he's dating someone else. It's just odd. I really wanted to like these characters, but couldn't.
In the second book, the Perfect Couple, we follow Harper and Brody. Harper is a good girl who takes photos for the yearbook, the virgin of the group, and she gets paired with Brody, the hot jock who is her complete opposite as The Perfect Couple that never was. Because of this, she is curious about him. For all of these boys, it seems that the first thing other than a short kiss is getting into girls' pants. I think if a guy stuck his hand in my pants as a "hello" in high school ESPECIALLY being a good girl like Harper without any experience, my response would not be yay! I'm not saying that teens don't have a sex drive, it's clear they do, and that's realistic, but usually there is a build up particularly for teens without experience. Like, for example, it would have been more realistic if Harper slapped his hand away, pretended to be offended but a little thrilled at the same time. Also, if this is what the characters are doing, it felt more like they were in college. But what can I say, I may just be a prude :-) Brody is hot, but he's cheating on his girlfriend and I'm really not into cheaters. The other thing is that the "other" guy in each of these books other than Sawyer, is always painted as a one dimensional villain. This one is Harper's boyfriend, and he's a total jerk who basically lords himself over her on Yearbook staff. I wish the characters were a bit more three dimensional. But I did like Harper better than Tia, and she comes into her own in a nice way.
The third book, maybe my favorite because of Sawyer, who is my favorite character of the series. Kaye is the third girl, and she kind of pales in comparison to Sawyer. I would have loved to read this book from his perspective. His whole life and back story I think were the most interesting. Kaye is driven and is Vice President and dating the smartest boy in school, Aiden. They have their lives all mapped out, go to Columbia together and get married. Aiden once again is the very stereotypical villain. So Kaye can't get the school mascot guy out of her head. Good thing the rest of us can't either. Kaye is fine, but she has a pretty stereotypical backstory. I know it because I've been that girl. But I don't really get how she could get over the fact that Sawyer used to hook up with her best friend weekly only a few months prior to them getting together. All in all, it was an enjoyable read however and I got to spend more time with Sawyer.
Overall, a quick breezy read. The characters and plot are pretty stereotypical for this kind of fare and other than Sawyer, the characters are not very three dimensional, but it'd be a great beach read.
I like fun, no substance fluff YA books when I'm in the mood for them, but I am particular about them. The superlatives series sounded like they would be up my alley, but I had some major issues with the series. That said, they were a breezy, fast read, so for that aspect, it was what I needed. These three books follow three different couples that have been voted by their senior class to fill certain superlatives. The premise is a bit hokey and I don't think anyone I knew in high school cared about the superlatives as a match making sort of device, so the fact that every one of these girls seemed to use it as such, was odd, but there we are, it was an intriguing enough premise so I went with it.
In the first installment, we follow Tia, who is a fun loving party girl who doesn't want a relationship until Will comes into town. Sawyer, who is arguably the best character in the series, is her regular hook up guy, and Tia seems to get drunk at parties and is overwhelmingly an underachiever. I knew girls who embraced their sexuality in high school in a way that I thought was empowering and real, and if Tia was truly portrayed in this way, it could have been powerful. But she reads as more of as a girl who is using her sexuality to cover up the fact that she doesn't feel comfortable with relationships and wanted to numb herself into not feeling anything. Because of this, I couldn't really get into the relationship. In addition, Will has really odd backstory with a girl who cheated on him with his best friend back at home but the next day he's hooking up with Tia, and then when she doesn't want a relationship, he's dating someone else. It's just odd. I really wanted to like these characters, but couldn't.
In the second book, the Perfect Couple, we follow Harper and Brody. Harper is a good girl who takes photos for the yearbook, the virgin of the group, and she gets paired with Brody, the hot jock who is her complete opposite as The Perfect Couple that never was. Because of this, she is curious about him. For all of these boys, it seems that the first thing other than a short kiss is getting into girls' pants. I think if a guy stuck his hand in my pants as a "hello" in high school ESPECIALLY being a good girl like Harper without any experience, my response would not be yay! I'm not saying that teens don't have a sex drive, it's clear they do, and that's realistic, but usually there is a build up particularly for teens without experience. Like, for example, it would have been more realistic if Harper slapped his hand away, pretended to be offended but a little thrilled at the same time. Also, if this is what the characters are doing, it felt more like they were in college. But what can I say, I may just be a prude :-) Brody is hot, but he's cheating on his girlfriend and I'm really not into cheaters. The other thing is that the "other" guy in each of these books other than Sawyer, is always painted as a one dimensional villain. This one is Harper's boyfriend, and he's a total jerk who basically lords himself over her on Yearbook staff. I wish the characters were a bit more three dimensional. But I did like Harper better than Tia, and she comes into her own in a nice way.
The third book, maybe my favorite because of Sawyer, who is my favorite character of the series. Kaye is the third girl, and she kind of pales in comparison to Sawyer. I would have loved to read this book from his perspective. His whole life and back story I think were the most interesting. Kaye is driven and is Vice President and dating the smartest boy in school, Aiden. They have their lives all mapped out, go to Columbia together and get married. Aiden once again is the very stereotypical villain. So Kaye can't get the school mascot guy out of her head. Good thing the rest of us can't either. Kaye is fine, but she has a pretty stereotypical backstory. I know it because I've been that girl. But I don't really get how she could get over the fact that Sawyer used to hook up with her best friend weekly only a few months prior to them getting together. All in all, it was an enjoyable read however and I got to spend more time with Sawyer.
Overall, a quick breezy read. The characters and plot are pretty stereotypical for this kind of fare and other than Sawyer, the characters are not very three dimensional, but it'd be a great beach read.
February 21, 2018
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: 4/5
This was SO CUTE WOW. Let me just say that I am obsessed with Sawyer and Kaye, I LOVE THEM.
OVERALL: this was a very cute, fun read. I really genuinely enjoyed all three of these stories, and I’m glad I picked this one up! Number two and three were definitely my favorite, but mainly bc I love a good football player and a “bad boy.”
This was SO CUTE WOW. Let me just say that I am obsessed with Sawyer and Kaye, I LOVE THEM.
OVERALL: this was a very cute, fun read. I really genuinely enjoyed all three of these stories, and I’m glad I picked this one up! Number two and three were definitely my favorite, but mainly bc I love a good football player and a “bad boy.”
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April 4, 2018There has never been a high school romance novel I would want to read more. Each book is so different yet so connected that you can help wanting more. I really hope Echols writes more!
October 28, 2018
Superlatives #1-3... Love triangles, blossoming romance, and heartbreak are intermingled by the Seniors' Superlatives yearbook voting results. Tia and new student Will are voted Biggest Flirts. Harper, lead photographer for yearbook, gets matched Perfect Couple that Never Was with Brody, the football quarterback. Kaye, cheerleader, is matched with Sawyer, Pelican mascot, for Perfect Couple, but is also matched with her current boyfriend, Aiden, for Most Likely to Succeed.
March 16, 2020
So cute!! Three stories back-to-back was awesome! This would be a great book to take while traveling or, like a review on the back says, a great beach read. I loved all three pairings, but the last one was my favorite! I would probably read this book again in the summer.
December 24, 2021
It was ok…? Ok, maybe not. The different couples were distinct, and characters stayed pretty much the same throughout the series. A little cheesy and cliched, but I mean, whatever makes you feel good. Nothing terrible and nothing absolutely amazing: the trilogy was good.
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August 16, 2025read this in middle school as a guilty pleasure and i plan to read it again
personally would get the ick from all three of these boys' communication skills, but it's fun to read. also this book was where I first learned that people from minnesota have an accent
personally would get the ick from all three of these boys' communication skills, but it's fun to read. also this book was where I first learned that people from minnesota have an accent
October 16, 2018
I bought and read this book a while back, and I thought it would be a good read. It was a cute read, and I enjoyed myself. I'm glad I took a chance on this book.
October 20, 2018
I loved all three of these stories from beginning to end. I love the way the characters evolve in different ways, and how they learn new things about themselves.
September 14, 2021
I tried to read the first book, Biggest Flirts. I got about 100 pages in and couldn't seem to really connect with the main character. Gave me a headache trying to get involved with the story.
May 30, 2025
Jennifer Echols delivers a perfect blend of romance, humor, and drama in Most Likely To, the final book in her Superlatives series. This high school-set novel brims with charm, relatable characters, and a swoon-worthy romance that will keep readers hooked from start to finish.
The story follows Sawyer and Kaye, who were voted "Most Likely to Succeed" and "Most Likely to Date," respectively, but have a complicated history. Kaye, the picture-perfect overachiever, and Sawyer, the school’s bad boy with a troubled past, couldn’t be more different, yet their chemistry leaps off the page. As they grow closer, Echols expertly navigates their personal struggles, vulnerabilities, and the pressures of senior year, adding layers of emotional depth to what could have been a typical high school romance.
What makes Most Likely To shine is its balance of lighthearted, fun moments with more serious, heartfelt issues. Echols tackles themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the fear of not living up to expectations with sensitivity and authenticity. The characters are wonderfully well-developed, with real-life complexities that make their journey feel meaningful and relatable. Sawyer’s growth, in particular, is beautifully handled, and readers will find themselves rooting for him as he faces his demons and opens up to the possibility of love.
The romance between Kaye and Sawyer is electric, filled with witty banter and genuine emotional connection. It’s easy to fall in love with their story as they navigate their differences and help each other discover who they truly are.
Overall, Most Likely To is a delightful, heartfelt conclusion to the Superlatives series. Jennifer Echols has crafted a story that’s equal parts sweet, funny, and touching, with characters who feel like friends and a romance that will stay with you long after the final page. If you love YA romance with depth and heart, this book is a must-read!
The story follows Sawyer and Kaye, who were voted "Most Likely to Succeed" and "Most Likely to Date," respectively, but have a complicated history. Kaye, the picture-perfect overachiever, and Sawyer, the school’s bad boy with a troubled past, couldn’t be more different, yet their chemistry leaps off the page. As they grow closer, Echols expertly navigates their personal struggles, vulnerabilities, and the pressures of senior year, adding layers of emotional depth to what could have been a typical high school romance.
What makes Most Likely To shine is its balance of lighthearted, fun moments with more serious, heartfelt issues. Echols tackles themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the fear of not living up to expectations with sensitivity and authenticity. The characters are wonderfully well-developed, with real-life complexities that make their journey feel meaningful and relatable. Sawyer’s growth, in particular, is beautifully handled, and readers will find themselves rooting for him as he faces his demons and opens up to the possibility of love.
The romance between Kaye and Sawyer is electric, filled with witty banter and genuine emotional connection. It’s easy to fall in love with their story as they navigate their differences and help each other discover who they truly are.
Overall, Most Likely To is a delightful, heartfelt conclusion to the Superlatives series. Jennifer Echols has crafted a story that’s equal parts sweet, funny, and touching, with characters who feel like friends and a romance that will stay with you long after the final page. If you love YA romance with depth and heart, this book is a must-read!
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