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The Kiss List
To All the Boys I've Loved Before meets The Kissing Booth in this delightfully hilarious romcom with an enemies-to-lovers romance!
Camille is living her best life with her picture-perfect boyfriend...until he breaks her heart and spreads a nasty rumor that she can't kiss. Determined to prove him wrong, she creates a list of the four boys she's most dreamed of kissing.
But her kissing quest catches the school off-guard, especially the one guy who would never...ever.... make it on her list in the first Liam, her annoying frenemy who hasn't left her alone since she was five. Screw his perfectly messy hair and kissable lips.
Will the list ruin her social reputation, or will she find confidence and love where she least expects it? Get ready for hilarious hijinks and swoon-worthy romance in this delightful romcom!
The Kiss List has been adapted to film by MarVista Entertainment, starring Parminder Nagra (Bend it Like Beckham) and Megan Suri (Never Have I Ever). Now available on HBOMAX in several countries.
Camille is living her best life with her picture-perfect boyfriend...until he breaks her heart and spreads a nasty rumor that she can't kiss. Determined to prove him wrong, she creates a list of the four boys she's most dreamed of kissing.
But her kissing quest catches the school off-guard, especially the one guy who would never...ever.... make it on her list in the first Liam, her annoying frenemy who hasn't left her alone since she was five. Screw his perfectly messy hair and kissable lips.
Will the list ruin her social reputation, or will she find confidence and love where she least expects it? Get ready for hilarious hijinks and swoon-worthy romance in this delightful romcom!
The Kiss List has been adapted to film by MarVista Entertainment, starring Parminder Nagra (Bend it Like Beckham) and Megan Suri (Never Have I Ever). Now available on HBOMAX in several countries.
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Published February 5, 2019
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February 12, 2019
A super cute read with a great message about staying true to who you are, no matter what!
February 6, 2019
THE KISS LIST by Sara Jo Cluff
We don't need weapons when words can injure just as well.
What if someone started a rumor about you at school that people were more than willing to believe? That's what happens to Camille Collins. What's worse, the rumor is a lie, and it came from the same lips she used to kiss! Her ex-boyfriend commits social murder when he tells his new crush that Camille is lacking in the kissing department. Her pride wounded, Camille sets out to set things right -- only she uses the wrong method to achieve her goal, and it costs her something she never realized she had.
I found this story to be entertaining, yet full of life lessons, like the importance of friendship, the damage caused by a lie, and the repercussions of the choices we make.
I admired Camille's bravery when she decided to go to softball camp over the summer instead of hiding out in her room and avoiding the kids from school. That took a lot of courage! It also took courage to stay. Those girls were brutal!
I recommend this book for anyone who wants a really good story that keeps you guessing what the outcome will be with every turn of the page. You won't be disappointed.
We don't need weapons when words can injure just as well.
What if someone started a rumor about you at school that people were more than willing to believe? That's what happens to Camille Collins. What's worse, the rumor is a lie, and it came from the same lips she used to kiss! Her ex-boyfriend commits social murder when he tells his new crush that Camille is lacking in the kissing department. Her pride wounded, Camille sets out to set things right -- only she uses the wrong method to achieve her goal, and it costs her something she never realized she had.
I found this story to be entertaining, yet full of life lessons, like the importance of friendship, the damage caused by a lie, and the repercussions of the choices we make.
I admired Camille's bravery when she decided to go to softball camp over the summer instead of hiding out in her room and avoiding the kids from school. That took a lot of courage! It also took courage to stay. Those girls were brutal!
I recommend this book for anyone who wants a really good story that keeps you guessing what the outcome will be with every turn of the page. You won't be disappointed.
December 5, 2021
Phenomenal. This book was probably the best romantic comedy I've read in my life (or watched).
The reason being that the characters broke from typical romcom tropes and that it was teeming with extra depth.
Camille was so real. She wasn't just the nerdy girl crushing on the super hot guy (as so many romcoms are). She had her own unique personality type that I have never seen in any character, and, yet, she felt like one of my best friends growing up. I loved that she was curvy, and a softball player, and snarky, and funny, and had personal food and music preferences...and she was just human. She was real. She had her own being outside of the guys. The guys were all really fun and unique too...and Liam...squee!!!
And I really, really loved that this wasn't just a book about falling for boys and deciding between them. That was all there but there was this added value and theme that really took the book about a notch. It was about self-worth. And recognizing your own value and finding yourself. A great read.
The reason being that the characters broke from typical romcom tropes and that it was teeming with extra depth.
Camille was so real. She wasn't just the nerdy girl crushing on the super hot guy (as so many romcoms are). She had her own unique personality type that I have never seen in any character, and, yet, she felt like one of my best friends growing up. I loved that she was curvy, and a softball player, and snarky, and funny, and had personal food and music preferences...and she was just human. She was real. She had her own being outside of the guys. The guys were all really fun and unique too...and Liam...squee!!!
And I really, really loved that this wasn't just a book about falling for boys and deciding between them. That was all there but there was this added value and theme that really took the book about a notch. It was about self-worth. And recognizing your own value and finding yourself. A great read.
March 19, 2023
This is one of the worst books I've read in a long time. I stopped at 51%. i wanted to give this book a chance, but i hated everything about this. I know this is set in high school, but they acted like they were in elementary school. How did they get turned into a book. Did i read the same book as everyone else?
April 11, 2023
4.5 stars for this super fun, clean YA contemporary.
The good: this is the first book from Cluff that has had solid character growth. It started out fun and immature, but I preferred the MC at the end over the MC at the beginning. She’s grown so much and it was so good to see. I think the whole cast was great. I couldn’t put this down. It was strangely addicting.
The bad: my main problem is the unrealistic social media in this book. Things were so exaggerated. People don’t post other people kissing on Instagram and tag them and start drama. The whole school wouldn’t actually care about the MC and her kissing skills. It was very dramatic and overdone.
But it made for a fun time so I’m not complaining. This was well done.
The good: this is the first book from Cluff that has had solid character growth. It started out fun and immature, but I preferred the MC at the end over the MC at the beginning. She’s grown so much and it was so good to see. I think the whole cast was great. I couldn’t put this down. It was strangely addicting.
The bad: my main problem is the unrealistic social media in this book. Things were so exaggerated. People don’t post other people kissing on Instagram and tag them and start drama. The whole school wouldn’t actually care about the MC and her kissing skills. It was very dramatic and overdone.
But it made for a fun time so I’m not complaining. This was well done.
September 3, 2019
My fourteen year old read this and then passed it on to me to read. She loved it and absolutely flew through it! It was a super cute story that was clean and had a good message, especially for impressionable teenage girls! I love that!
January 31, 2021
A bit dramatic for me but it definitely made me laugh—and cringe. 😂
4.25/5
4.25/5
February 13, 2019
Good, fun read
Great book for teenagers. I enjoyed seeing the main character find happiness as she persisted in seeking forgiveness from others she had hurt.
Great book for teenagers. I enjoyed seeing the main character find happiness as she persisted in seeking forgiveness from others she had hurt.
April 1, 2019
A fun read full of complex relationships, cute boys, and a heroine that is delightfully flawed.
Camille is obsessed with kissing and boys until she realizes she's lost herself along the way. I loved how feisty she was as she plots revenge against her ex-boyfriend. I loved her too best friends and their unique personalities.
The boys were all dreamy but I was so happy with her final choice. And the hidden depths that were explored as Camille grows and comes to realize her own culpability in her unhappiness and problems, and she confronts the hurts she's tried to fill with outside approval. I loved how struggled to find herself again and that scene at the bonfire made me want to cheer.
A fun, cute read with great messages about healing broken relationships and finding yourself.
Camille is obsessed with kissing and boys until she realizes she's lost herself along the way. I loved how feisty she was as she plots revenge against her ex-boyfriend. I loved her too best friends and their unique personalities.
The boys were all dreamy but I was so happy with her final choice. And the hidden depths that were explored as Camille grows and comes to realize her own culpability in her unhappiness and problems, and she confronts the hurts she's tried to fill with outside approval. I loved how struggled to find herself again and that scene at the bonfire made me want to cheer.
A fun, cute read with great messages about healing broken relationships and finding yourself.
February 19, 2019
This book is refreshingly fun and still manages to have strong moral themes without whacking you upside the head with them. I love the impulsive behavior of the protagonist. She's so real. She makes mistakes and she learns from them. We get to enjoy her interactions with the different guys and swoon away. And-surprise!-the book doesn't have seventeen-year-olds acting like 21-year-olds!
Cluff has such a knack for fun flirtation and keeping you on your toes with her out-of-the-box plots.
Looking forward to reading many more by Cluff.
Cluff has such a knack for fun flirtation and keeping you on your toes with her out-of-the-box plots.
Looking forward to reading many more by Cluff.
July 19, 2020
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/Ci0PTEFQaDk
Okay, this book was seriously VERY good! (Do NOT let that pretty pink cover fool you! And I mean that in a positive way because I love this cover!)
I was a little unsure if I would having not watched Easy A or read All the Boys I've Loved Before, but I was so deliciously surprised by how invested I became in this story that I read it in one day! :o I have not done that in quite some time and purposely stayed up late to make sure I would finish!
Camille's overall journey was SO rewarding as a reader! She learned so much and was extremely grateful because many of her flirtations had me shaking her head, but also wanting to hug her too. I am (and was) nowhere near as bold as her in said flirtations, but I found her underlying "why" in the decisions she made, deeply relatable.
This was an extremely compelling story and would highly recommend to young adult readers! "The Kiss List" definitely shows the power of having boundaries, the value of friendships, and staying true to yourself. (Plus, there are some awesome laugh out loud moments that I think will be deeply enjoyed!)
*(I received an e-copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts expressed are my own.)*
Okay, this book was seriously VERY good! (Do NOT let that pretty pink cover fool you! And I mean that in a positive way because I love this cover!)
I was a little unsure if I would having not watched Easy A or read All the Boys I've Loved Before, but I was so deliciously surprised by how invested I became in this story that I read it in one day! :o I have not done that in quite some time and purposely stayed up late to make sure I would finish!
Camille's overall journey was SO rewarding as a reader! She learned so much and was extremely grateful because many of her flirtations had me shaking her head, but also wanting to hug her too. I am (and was) nowhere near as bold as her in said flirtations, but I found her underlying "why" in the decisions she made, deeply relatable.
This was an extremely compelling story and would highly recommend to young adult readers! "The Kiss List" definitely shows the power of having boundaries, the value of friendships, and staying true to yourself. (Plus, there are some awesome laugh out loud moments that I think will be deeply enjoyed!)
*(I received an e-copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts expressed are my own.)*
September 2, 2020
This book was just not for me. It might have been something I would have enjoyed reading for fun when I was younger, but now, as a critical reader, I found many issues within the story.
First, the characters were just so bland. I didn't care for the main character Camille and all the people at her high school were extremely cruel and horrible. Even after Camille tried to make things right, every single person at this school apparently had nothing else to do then talk trash about Camille. It just didn't make a lot of sense to me personally. Even when I was in high school, rumors like this weren't to this extreme. With that, the other problem I had was the slut shaming (which was addressed a little by Brady, so thank you Brady), but just because a girl wants to kiss some guys or even sleep with them, that's her choice. She can do whatever she wants. If a guy were to do the same thing people would put him on a pedestal. On top of that, this Dylan guy that Camille was dating was super manipulative, okay, but when it comes to makeup, just because you like putting makeup on does not make you some prissy, I'm better than you vibe. ice girls can enjoy putting on make up for themselves and there was no reason for Camille to make it sound like she was suddenly changed because she didn't want to wear make up. The only characters that were semi decent were her best friends, but even they didn't have much depth to them. I like books where I can connect with the characters and I just didn't feel that while reading this book.
Another thing I found pretty barren especially towards the beginning of the book was the writing style. Everything felt like it was getting glazed over. The plot was definitly cliche as were the characters, setting, etc. Also, can I just say, you're telling me Camille listened to nothing else except Maroon 5 the whole book? Why.
As I mentioned, I just don't think I was the right audience for this book. I did find myself enjoying bits and pieces of this book because it reminded me of those high school rom rom type movies that I used to watch in high school. Other than that, there wasn't much for me in this story line.
Characters: 3/10
Atmosphere: 3/10
Writing Style: 3/10
Plot: 3/10
Intrigue: 4/10
Logic: 3/10
Enjoyment: 5/10
Rating: 3.43 which translates to 2 stars
First, the characters were just so bland. I didn't care for the main character Camille and all the people at her high school were extremely cruel and horrible. Even after Camille tried to make things right, every single person at this school apparently had nothing else to do then talk trash about Camille. It just didn't make a lot of sense to me personally. Even when I was in high school, rumors like this weren't to this extreme. With that, the other problem I had was the slut shaming (which was addressed a little by Brady, so thank you Brady), but just because a girl wants to kiss some guys or even sleep with them, that's her choice. She can do whatever she wants. If a guy were to do the same thing people would put him on a pedestal. On top of that, this Dylan guy that Camille was dating was super manipulative, okay, but when it comes to makeup, just because you like putting makeup on does not make you some prissy, I'm better than you vibe. ice girls can enjoy putting on make up for themselves and there was no reason for Camille to make it sound like she was suddenly changed because she didn't want to wear make up. The only characters that were semi decent were her best friends, but even they didn't have much depth to them. I like books where I can connect with the characters and I just didn't feel that while reading this book.
Another thing I found pretty barren especially towards the beginning of the book was the writing style. Everything felt like it was getting glazed over. The plot was definitly cliche as were the characters, setting, etc. Also, can I just say, you're telling me Camille listened to nothing else except Maroon 5 the whole book? Why.
As I mentioned, I just don't think I was the right audience for this book. I did find myself enjoying bits and pieces of this book because it reminded me of those high school rom rom type movies that I used to watch in high school. Other than that, there wasn't much for me in this story line.
Characters: 3/10
Atmosphere: 3/10
Writing Style: 3/10
Plot: 3/10
Intrigue: 4/10
Logic: 3/10
Enjoyment: 5/10
Rating: 3.43 which translates to 2 stars
February 26, 2023
I was waivering between two and three stars but ultimately went with two. This was a cute enough story that was billed as similar to other YA books I've enjoyed. In the beginning I really liked the male protagonist but midway he took a nose dive into being an unforgiving punk which seems out of character with his previous portrayal. He never apologized for the way he treated the main character (and actively participated in other characters treating her poorly) and then everything was tied up with a shiny bow without dealing with that. The book had some really misogynistic behaviors towards women that really aren't addressed seriously enough (the main character takes pretty much all the blame on herself for allowing herself to be treated that way without anyone really calling out the male characters' abusive behavior as such). Additionally, the main character seems to have a supportive father who witnesses what's happening but allows her to continue in an abusive relationship for over a year as long as she's not having sex with him which seems a pretty low parenting bar for me.
The final nail in the coffin was when I read the preview for the movie and found that they changed the main character to be bisexual. The book actually had a pretty good message already so to shift the entire plot to sexual discovery/acceptance of alternate lifestyles was frustrating to me.
While there are some redeeming qualities in the book (it's a pretty clean YA which is hard to find) but in the end I can't recommend it and wouldn't encourage my teenage daughter read it.
The final nail in the coffin was when I read the preview for the movie and found that they changed the main character to be bisexual. The book actually had a pretty good message already so to shift the entire plot to sexual discovery/acceptance of alternate lifestyles was frustrating to me.
While there are some redeeming qualities in the book (it's a pretty clean YA which is hard to find) but in the end I can't recommend it and wouldn't encourage my teenage daughter read it.
December 19, 2022
Awkward. One Big Cringe.
Personally, I couldn’t relate to Camille so my review may be biased.
*spoilers*
I disliked Camille from the beginning. She is an Immature, self centered, privileged, whiny, brat. To top it off,she’s boy crazy to the point of self destruction.
The relationship with her father is odd. What father talks about his daughter “lusting” after someone so nonplussed? Oh, and the scene where they leave for camp, it was meant to say that the dad liked to use his Title to INTIMIDATE people not share his title to intimate people.
The coach comes across as a bully and possibly abusive. *if a teacher had ever laid hands on me they’d regret it quickly*
I prefer smutty book genre but I thought I would try something different and so that’s why I do not understand why this book is categorized as “clean and wholesome” when it really isn’t.
It eludes to s*x plenty of times. It has some steamy kissing scenes but the author wouldn’t allow for any “bad words” to be uttered by anyone???? Really confusing. Awkward when Author had to spell it out for the audience that she wrote something possibly scandalous.
Maroon 5 is outdated. MP3 is outdated.
You’ve nearly ruined Easy A for me. I cringed in the whole confession.
The scene where she kissed Isaac I finally scrolled to the last two chapters just to see how it ends because I could not bring myself to read it anymore.
Personally, I couldn’t relate to Camille so my review may be biased.
*spoilers*
I disliked Camille from the beginning. She is an Immature, self centered, privileged, whiny, brat. To top it off,she’s boy crazy to the point of self destruction.
The relationship with her father is odd. What father talks about his daughter “lusting” after someone so nonplussed? Oh, and the scene where they leave for camp, it was meant to say that the dad liked to use his Title to INTIMIDATE people not share his title to intimate people.
The coach comes across as a bully and possibly abusive. *if a teacher had ever laid hands on me they’d regret it quickly*
I prefer smutty book genre but I thought I would try something different and so that’s why I do not understand why this book is categorized as “clean and wholesome” when it really isn’t.
It eludes to s*x plenty of times. It has some steamy kissing scenes but the author wouldn’t allow for any “bad words” to be uttered by anyone???? Really confusing. Awkward when Author had to spell it out for the audience that she wrote something possibly scandalous.
Maroon 5 is outdated. MP3 is outdated.
You’ve nearly ruined Easy A for me. I cringed in the whole confession.
The scene where she kissed Isaac I finally scrolled to the last two chapters just to see how it ends because I could not bring myself to read it anymore.
July 31, 2021
Easy A meets To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before with a twist of softball
This book was great! It had all the things that make a fun and great book including a character that recognizes they need to change so they try to (but there’s lots of hiccups in their overall plan). Camille loves to kiss her boyfriend, Dylan. It’s her favorite activity. Softball used to be her favorite thing but Dylan didn’t like her playing. Camille spends all of her extra time kissing her boyfriend but draws a heavy line at just kissing. Then one day, things change. After the breakup, she decides to make a list of boys to kiss because Dylan spread a rumor that Camille was a terrible kisser. The boys she chose for the list are boys she things will help her regain her standing and she also decides to find herself, who she wants to be.
I highly recommend this sweet (and clean) romance! Great YA novel but really fun for grown ups to read as well.
I received this book in a giveaway but the free book didn’t influence my review and opinion.
This book was great! It had all the things that make a fun and great book including a character that recognizes they need to change so they try to (but there’s lots of hiccups in their overall plan). Camille loves to kiss her boyfriend, Dylan. It’s her favorite activity. Softball used to be her favorite thing but Dylan didn’t like her playing. Camille spends all of her extra time kissing her boyfriend but draws a heavy line at just kissing. Then one day, things change. After the breakup, she decides to make a list of boys to kiss because Dylan spread a rumor that Camille was a terrible kisser. The boys she chose for the list are boys she things will help her regain her standing and she also decides to find herself, who she wants to be.
I highly recommend this sweet (and clean) romance! Great YA novel but really fun for grown ups to read as well.
I received this book in a giveaway but the free book didn’t influence my review and opinion.
December 24, 2021
💋𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭💋
𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐉𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐟𝐟
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/𝟓
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Contemporary RomCom
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞:
“Guys tease the girls they like,” Hayley said. “Which is lacking in the creative department, if you ask me.”
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Camille loves kissing to the point of being obsessed by kisses! Dylan and Camille have been on a relationship for over a year but now she doesn't feel the fireworks she felt at the start and she doesn't let the intimacy go further than kissing. She breaks up with him and when he tries to impress another girl starts a rumour about her, and we all know that rumours spread like wild fire!!
Camille compiles the Kiss List to prove everyone that the rumor is fake, she finds out the past ugly version of herself and why everyone was quick to believe.
A beautiful love story that happens in a high school, a frenemies to lovers romance so you know that sparks fly everywhere!! The character development is beyond noteworthy!! An amazingly written novel which had me in its clutches from the title page and had my interest piqued and when I started reading I couldn't put it down!!!
𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐉𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐟𝐟
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/𝟓
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Contemporary RomCom
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞:
“Guys tease the girls they like,” Hayley said. “Which is lacking in the creative department, if you ask me.”
𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Camille loves kissing to the point of being obsessed by kisses! Dylan and Camille have been on a relationship for over a year but now she doesn't feel the fireworks she felt at the start and she doesn't let the intimacy go further than kissing. She breaks up with him and when he tries to impress another girl starts a rumour about her, and we all know that rumours spread like wild fire!!
Camille compiles the Kiss List to prove everyone that the rumor is fake, she finds out the past ugly version of herself and why everyone was quick to believe.
A beautiful love story that happens in a high school, a frenemies to lovers romance so you know that sparks fly everywhere!! The character development is beyond noteworthy!! An amazingly written novel which had me in its clutches from the title page and had my interest piqued and when I started reading I couldn't put it down!!!
December 3, 2024
1.5 🌟
I wanted to like this, but I didn’t. I was bored toward the end and tempted to Dnf but chose to skim instead. (The book finished at 88% on my kindle so that was a welcome surprise).
The writing was absolutely fine and I feel like the author had a commendable message in mind, but it didn’t really work for me.
The kiss list concept was a strange idea from Camille who valued purity (had only kissed her boyfriend of one year.) Was she really so innocent not to realize that she might get a reputation if she goes round kissing (and flirting/ leading on) lots of boys?
Deciding she was in love with the love interest came from nowhere since he was barely on the page (I preferred Mason to be honest) so if you read for romance, give this one a miss.
If you want a book where a (likeable enough) girl makes dumb mistakes and manages to fix them in between boring softball games, and enjoy clean YA then you could do worse than this one, but in my opinion it doesn’t deserve the high ratings here.
I wanted to like this, but I didn’t. I was bored toward the end and tempted to Dnf but chose to skim instead. (The book finished at 88% on my kindle so that was a welcome surprise).
The writing was absolutely fine and I feel like the author had a commendable message in mind, but it didn’t really work for me.
The kiss list concept was a strange idea from Camille who valued purity (had only kissed her boyfriend of one year.) Was she really so innocent not to realize that she might get a reputation if she goes round kissing (and flirting/ leading on) lots of boys?
Deciding she was in love with the love interest came from nowhere since he was barely on the page (I preferred Mason to be honest) so if you read for romance, give this one a miss.
If you want a book where a (likeable enough) girl makes dumb mistakes and manages to fix them in between boring softball games, and enjoy clean YA then you could do worse than this one, but in my opinion it doesn’t deserve the high ratings here.
September 29, 2019
Fun little teenage romance with some hilarious scenes. I like how the story shares setting standards for making out and being okay with not being like everyone else.
After Camille's breakup with her boyfriend of one year, she walks onto the conversation with her ex (only hours later) telling his new girl that Camille was a bad kisser. Camille, with her two best friends, decide to make a kiss list to prove that she's not a bad kisser at all. Over the summer, she plans to kiss four boys, hoping that they will let others know how good of a kisser she is. Little does she know the consequences of kissing too many boys all in a row.
Camille sets herself on a journey to find herself. Losing herself in her relationship with her boyfriend, she finds that she lost some important people in her life and she struggles to get their trust back. I love the relationship she has with Liam.
It was a fun read, not too mushy and had some good advice for teenagers.
After Camille's breakup with her boyfriend of one year, she walks onto the conversation with her ex (only hours later) telling his new girl that Camille was a bad kisser. Camille, with her two best friends, decide to make a kiss list to prove that she's not a bad kisser at all. Over the summer, she plans to kiss four boys, hoping that they will let others know how good of a kisser she is. Little does she know the consequences of kissing too many boys all in a row.
Camille sets herself on a journey to find herself. Losing herself in her relationship with her boyfriend, she finds that she lost some important people in her life and she struggles to get their trust back. I love the relationship she has with Liam.
It was a fun read, not too mushy and had some good advice for teenagers.
November 21, 2019
I don't read too many ya books these days because I've gotten to an age where I sometimes struggle to relate to such young characters and their lives. All but one of my own children are married and becoming parents themselves. That being said, I really enjoyed reading this book. Even though the main characters were in high school, I could still relate to the issues Camille was facing. I'm not sure we ever outgrow our need to fit in and be part of the crowd. I also think this book shed some light on the problems with social media in society. Pictures can be deceiving and we should all remember that just because we see a moment captured in someone's life, it doesn't necessarily represent who they truly are. And, just because everyone around us is following the crowd doesn't mean their going in the right direction. Also, I feel like Sara Jo and I could be great friends.....I've been in love with Dr. Pepper since my early teens when I first tried it.
November 6, 2019
Sara Jo, you write an easy to read book!
And by that I don't mean it is simple or dumbed down. I mean that they flow well, the plots follow, the characters are interesting, and I don't like to put them down. _Kiss List_ fits the bill. I have never been a teenage girl (thank the stars I think I'd have been an awful one), and was never that focused on kissing, but while that is the title and certainly carries some of the action, that's not truly what the book was about.
It was interesting to see Cam grow and change throughout. I did feel a bit slapped upside the head with the softball team. When you find out what happened it made sense, but I was shaking my head wondering because it didn't seem like the Cam the reader already knew.
Another solid hit. I can hardly wait for it to get cataloged so our local library will get it added.
And by that I don't mean it is simple or dumbed down. I mean that they flow well, the plots follow, the characters are interesting, and I don't like to put them down. _Kiss List_ fits the bill. I have never been a teenage girl (thank the stars I think I'd have been an awful one), and was never that focused on kissing, but while that is the title and certainly carries some of the action, that's not truly what the book was about.
It was interesting to see Cam grow and change throughout. I did feel a bit slapped upside the head with the softball team. When you find out what happened it made sense, but I was shaking my head wondering because it didn't seem like the Cam the reader already knew.
Another solid hit. I can hardly wait for it to get cataloged so our local library will get it added.
March 21, 2023
1. no se quien aprobo la publicacion de este libro
2. la chabona la re vivio como main character
3. flasheaba amistad con chicas que hicieron que se MEE ENCIMA y le SACARON UNA FOTO para PUBLICARLA en REDES SOCIALES ??????
4. hay mas drama y rumores que una historia de amor
5. softball camp.
6. 2 estrellas solo porque amamos al MMC que es re copado
7. en un dia arreglaba todas las relaciones que estaban mas rotas que las cadenas del himno
8. creo que lo mas relatable fue el teñirse el pelo para cerrar ciclos, same hermana.
9. brady deserved more !!!! (y liam tambien ya que estamos)
10. todo lo que pasa cuando deja las llaves de la casa en el baul ??????
en fin, si cuenta como spoilers, les estoy haciendo un favor.
2. la chabona la re vivio como main character
3. flasheaba amistad con chicas que hicieron que se MEE ENCIMA y le SACARON UNA FOTO para PUBLICARLA en REDES SOCIALES ??????
4. hay mas drama y rumores que una historia de amor
5. softball camp.
6. 2 estrellas solo porque amamos al MMC que es re copado
7. en un dia arreglaba todas las relaciones que estaban mas rotas que las cadenas del himno
8. creo que lo mas relatable fue el teñirse el pelo para cerrar ciclos, same hermana.
9. brady deserved more !!!! (y liam tambien ya que estamos)
10. todo lo que pasa cuando deja las llaves de la casa en el baul ??????
en fin, si cuenta como spoilers, les estoy haciendo un favor.
January 11, 2020
Really cute
This was a really cute and fun story by Sara Jo Cluff. Camille was a little hard to read at first, but she quickly grew on me and reminded me a lot of me from high school. Desperate for attention and looking for it in the wrong way.
I absolutely loved Camille's little brother, Seth. He very nearly stole the show!
And as soon as a certain character was introduced, I just knew he would be the one to steal Camille's heart!
I also appreciate that the story was clean, I'd have no problem with my 13-year-old reading it.
This was a really cute and fun story by Sara Jo Cluff. Camille was a little hard to read at first, but she quickly grew on me and reminded me a lot of me from high school. Desperate for attention and looking for it in the wrong way.
I absolutely loved Camille's little brother, Seth. He very nearly stole the show!
And as soon as a certain character was introduced, I just knew he would be the one to steal Camille's heart!
I also appreciate that the story was clean, I'd have no problem with my 13-year-old reading it.
November 8, 2019
This is a cute YA story with a HEA. Camille, cute popular high schooler with the perfect boyfriend soon finds out that her world is built on sand and it all comes tumbling down. As she tries to uncover the old Camille, others are tryig to keep her down. This story made me think of things I might have done to people who I once thought were my friends and how those actions can be misinterpreted. I am happy she realized who and what she wants in her life.
November 28, 2019
THE KISS LIST made me grateful that I am no longer in high school. Life is hard, life in school is harder, life as a hormonal girl with her first boyfriend is the worst!!!
This is a cute young adult story that echos the theme of a certain movie it references several times. I read it in the voices of the kids from GLEE because for some reason that was the visual I got.
This is a story I would absolutely recommend to my younger cousins and friend's middle/high schoolers.
This is a cute young adult story that echos the theme of a certain movie it references several times. I read it in the voices of the kids from GLEE because for some reason that was the visual I got.
This is a story I would absolutely recommend to my younger cousins and friend's middle/high schoolers.
March 25, 2024
I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who like this book, but it just wasn't for me. The issues that she was having were not realistic to me, the romance fell through, nothing really happened. Liam ended up being a dick and I just could not support the way he was acting by the end. I mean, seriously, there was no slow burn because she just decided one day that she liked him after he did absolutely nothing and barely interacted with her. Alejandro had more chemistry with her than anyone else. Also, I would have just quit softball at that point, because I don't like anything enough to deal with all of their crap. But whatever! Quick read at least.
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November 5, 2024
Girl gets treated like trash and she's the one apologizing
Her ex was abusive and the entire relationship she took full responsibility and in the end called him a good guy. No he alienated you from your friends, controlled how you looked and acted. The new guy was great until he got his feelings hurt then slut shamed her in front of a group of people, let/encouraged other people treat her poorly. Then she Groveled at his feet and he never apologized for being an ass.
Her ex was abusive and the entire relationship she took full responsibility and in the end called him a good guy. No he alienated you from your friends, controlled how you looked and acted. The new guy was great until he got his feelings hurt then slut shamed her in front of a group of people, let/encouraged other people treat her poorly. Then she Groveled at his feet and he never apologized for being an ass.
June 22, 2023
It’s amazing how cruel teen ages can be. This book is about how people get used.
Or use people, how things can get out of control very fast. How one teen re found
herself, and chose to be herself and show everyone who she really is, by taking
the high road to prove her innocence. A great story. Get yours today and read it to
find out what happens, does she find her true love,
Debra H.
Or use people, how things can get out of control very fast. How one teen re found
herself, and chose to be herself and show everyone who she really is, by taking
the high road to prove her innocence. A great story. Get yours today and read it to
find out what happens, does she find her true love,
Debra H.
July 15, 2024
4.5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟⭐
This was so good!!!
It was different from a lot of ya romance novels too which was nice
Also can we just acknowledge how amazing Brady and Alejandro and Mason are as people for sticking by her even though she was kinda awful
Liam was adorable 😍😍
Loved the theme of staying true to yourself no matter what
Anyways more rtc!!
This was so good!!!
It was different from a lot of ya romance novels too which was nice
Also can we just acknowledge how amazing Brady and Alejandro and Mason are as people for sticking by her even though she was kinda awful
Liam was adorable 😍😍
Loved the theme of staying true to yourself no matter what
Anyways more rtc!!
April 19, 2025
character whiplash
Couldn’t finish. Great premise but all of the characters were flip flopping so hard I was getting whiplash. The author was trying to make it seem like the main character was empowered, but all of the softball drama came out of left field. There wasn’t a lot of setup for it in the beginning.
Couldn’t finish. Great premise but all of the characters were flip flopping so hard I was getting whiplash. The author was trying to make it seem like the main character was empowered, but all of the softball drama came out of left field. There wasn’t a lot of setup for it in the beginning.
February 6, 2019
My eyeballs were literally burning out of their sockets, because I couldn’t put this book down. It lived up to what I hoped it would be with all the hot boys and so much fun kissing. Plus, loved the softball, and it’s clean!!
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