(...)I came into this series expecting a guilty pleasure and came out with a bunch of books I genuinely enjoyed. Some parts still make me cry or laugh out loud, even though I've read them several times! And Applegate has wonderful descriptive talents. She really lets you savor the Maine backdrop while you read.
Do yourself a favor: read Making Out, and start (naturally) with Zoey Fools Around. Whether you consider it below your reading level, or you don't like reading at all, there's something in these books that every young adult can enjoy. The characters will stay with you for years, long after you've put the last book down.
They've all grown up together on a tiny island. They think they know everything about one another. . .but they're only just beginning to find out the truth.
Zoey fools around , and it turns their world upside down. New couples are formed, friends become enemies, and secrets and unearthed. . .