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Trouble Is a Friend of Mine by Stephanie Tromly
4.0

Zoe and her mom have moved to a crappy city in Norther New York after Zoe's mom FINALLY figures out Zoe's overbearing business-guy dad is cheating on her. Starting a new high school is never easy, and Zoe really just wants to move back to NYC and attend a prestigious private school that will hopefully get her into Princeton. Mostly friendless, Zoe floats through the first few weeks of school, until one day Digby tumbles into her bedroom. Outfitted in a black suit, Digby draws Zoe into his orbit. He's on a mission, and he needs her help. Too bad for Zoe, this may mean a lot more trouble then she ever intended.

This was so much fun. It reminded me of a John Green road trip novel crossed with Veronica Mars meets the Breakfast Club. The characters were all vividly portrayed, and the hint of romance is just the right amount, especially since these characters are in high school! Don't even get me started on the 1920s themed-Prom and the hijinks that ensue. While many plot points are so over the top (see plastic explosives)and it was a bit hard to follow the threads of the mystery, I loved this! I hope Tromly writes more.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!