'Not Exactly a Love Story' | 60second Book Review

Vinnie is pretty upset about his parents' divorce. He's also pretty upset when his mother takes up with his gym teacher and the next thing he knows, the three of them are moving to Long Island. But Vinnie can't stay upset for long--not when he sees Patsy, his new next-door neighbor and every high school boy's dream girl.

The thing is, Patsy doesn't go for nice guys like Vinnie. But will she go for Vinnie's phone persona--the mysterious guy who calls her every night, but who won't give her his name?

"Not Exactly a Love Story" is sort of a love story, but it's also a lot more. Family dynamics, the challenges of growing up, and Vinnie's own self image and self worth all come into play in this charming YA novel that's humorous, poignant, and pretty tough to put down.