A review by paigelm
Pasadena by Sherri L. Smith

3.0

I read this because Sherri Smith has written some other really great YA stories that I couldn't put down. This book was humorous and terrifying and short, but took me a while to read through. The main female character was punchy and unapologetic, which I always appreciate. However, I wanted a bit more of a mystery, and a bit more of a dectective crew between her and her best friend/love interest Joey. The book was represented as noir style, and I feel like it didn't quite live up to that. Compared to Smith's other novels, not her best, and not one I am interested in recommending for the GMBA. Trigger warning, rape is part of the plot. Also, California seems hot.