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Per her 537 rules, Harper Campbell keeps her life tidy―academically and socially. But the moment Sterling Lane transfers into her tiny boarding school, her twin brother gets swept up in Sterling’s pranks and schemes and nearly gets expelled. Harper knows it’s Sterling’s fault, and to protect her brother, she vows to take him down. As she exposes his endless school violations, he keeps striking back, framing her for his own infractions. Worst of all, he’s charmed the administration into thinking he’s harmless, and only Harper sees him for the troublemaker he absolutely is.

As she breaks rule after precious rule in her battle of wits against Sterling and tension between them hits a boiling point, she’s horrified to discover that perhaps the two of them aren’t so different. And maybe she doesn't entirely hate him after all. Teaming up with Sterling to save her brother might be the only way to keep from breaking the most important rule―protecting Cole.

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150 pages
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Entangled: Teen
Publication date

June 6, 2017
Grade level

7 - 9
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13 - 17 years
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5.43 x 0.85 x 8.22 inches
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9781633757004
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Gr 6 Up—Harper Campbell is a headstrong, straight-A, independent teen. She has her daily schedule set by the minute, and any deviation sends her in a tailspin. So, when mischievous Sterling Lane, who has been expelled from almost all the prestigious prep schools in the area, joins her at Sablebrook Academy, her life is turned upside down. Meanwhile, her twin brother Cole finds himself in a bit of trouble due to his new gambling addiction. In Harper's quest to save her brother from the seedy underbelly in their small town and possible expulsion from school, she finds an unlikely ally in Sterling. Will she be able to save her brother without losing herself in the process? Paulson has the makings of a good story here, but she falls short. The tension between Harper and Sterling is not quite believable, the conflict with her brother and his gambling issues are confusing with no real resolution, and at points the narrative shifts from noir fiction to romance novel. The character development stays at surface level, which hurts the overall story. VERDICT Readers should skip this one and pick up a Stephanie Perkins novel instead.—Davia Schmidt, Brooklyn Public Library

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5 stars: "With a delicious rascal of a boy and a loveable prickle of a heroine, these two create pure love-to-hate magic." -Jen Malone, author of Wanderlost

5 stars: "[M]ost of all I loved Harper and Sterling's chemistry--it projected off the page like it was in 3D. It was also a slow build, there is no instalove to be found here! Such an enjoyable read full of swoony moments and kick-ass banter. I am an Ingrid Paulson fan!!" -Erica Chapman, author of Teach Me to Forget

5 stars: "Harper is Paris Geller meets Veronica Mars, and the flirty tension with her nemesis, Sterling, has all the rich-kid sass and charm of both Logans. You're going to love this book." -Heidi R. Kling, author of Not Okay, Cupid

5 stars: "Why I Loathe Sterling Lane is a fun, sexy romp with the kind of romantic tension that kept me up way past my bedtime." -Julie Hammerle, author of The Sound of Us and Any Boy But You

5 stars: "I might even go as far as to claim that Harper and Sterling are my new favorite romance couple. The banter, the tension, their strong wills and wits. I had so much fun reading this book, switching between aggravation, swooning and cracking up so many times I never knew what to expect next." -Annika, Goodreads Reviewer

5 stars: "Gilmore Girls and 10 Things I Hate About You fans rejoice! This is the book you've been waiting for. With enough wit and sarcasm to fill the Atlantic, it's Paris Geller and Logan Huntzberger's love story--and after reading this book, I've decided that should have been a thing!" -Moriah Chavis, Goodreads Reviewer

5 stars: "[T]he main characters give off Ferris Bueller vibes by out-smarting adults with their craftiness and skirting of the rules, but those are some of the most enjoyable moments. A must-read for those who enjoy YA romance with comedy and swoon." -T. Rosado, Goodreads Reviewer

5 stars: "I love this book. Harper and Sterling are both great characters. Harper is the ultimate geek and Sterling is the perfect enemy. 5 out of 5." -D.M. Duncan, author of The Frosted Moon

5 stars: "Highly recommended to fans of the young adult genre and the love-hate premise." -Erica Chilson, Wicked Reads

5 stars: "This book was so cute! I enjoyed every minute of it. I got some serious, Jamie McGuire, Beautiful Disaster vibes." -Brittany Filopanti, A Page in the Chapter

5 stars: "What I really love about books like this is that at the end the hero has a story that shows he has redemptive qualities. I love Sterling and I might be in the minority, but I found him endearing." -C.J. Butcher, author of The Doctor's in Love

5 stars: "It was a quick read because it was full of drama. There wasn't a dull moment. I couldn't put it down. Loved it." -Stephannie Tolitsky, Swoon Worthy Books

5 stars: "Two teens at boarding school, duking it out over pranks (and kisses), with a huge scheme in the works? Yes, please." -Caitlyn Baker, Books Are My Life

5 stars: "Labor Day read - this was awesome!" -ChuCha, Book Freak

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1633757005
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Entangled: Teen (June 6, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 150 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781633757004
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1633757004
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.43 x 0.85 x 8.22 inches

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Ingrid Paulson does not, in fact, loathe anyone. Although the snarky sense of humor and verbal barbs in Why I Loathe Sterling Lane might suggest otherwise (and shock those who think they know her best).

Ingrid lives in San Francisco with her husband and children and enjoys long-distance running, eavesdropping, and watching science documentaries. She has always loved books and writing short stories, but was surprised one day to discover the story she was working on wasn’t so short any more. Valkyrie Rising, a paranormal girl power story was Ingrid’s first novel. Expect another humorous contemporary romance to join the list soon.

You can visit Ingrid on the web at www.ingridepaulson.com/.

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Holly B. in NC

Absolutely love Harper and her Rules!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2017

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Well, this is just a wonderful contemporary from Ingrid! It’s the first book of hers that I have read, although I have Valkyrie Rising on my bookshelf. This book reminded me some of Sara Wolf’s Lovely Vicious series, which, if you’ve read my reviews recently, you know I love and cherish with all my heart. There was a similar enemies-to-friends-to-possibly-more element to the plot, but Ingrid definitely had her own spin on that timeless contemporary theme. It was written so well, in fact, that I truly didn’t know for at least half the book whether this would be an enemies-to-lovers story or not - and I’m not going to spill the beans here and tell you whether or not it is!

At first I thought Harper was great, albeit unusual, and I too loathed Sterling Lane! Harper is definitely a quirky and unique character, and she did take some getting used to. She is a bit of an outcast, although perfectly happy with that, as she is more comfortable with her 537 rules than she is with any of her classmates. When her twin brother, Cole, gets into some trouble, she is bound and determined to take care of him – that is, after all, Rule 1: take care of her brother. It was the promise she made to her mother before she died, and Harper lives and breathes to make sure that first rule is always adhered to. Unfortunately, she has to figure out whether Cole’s new roommate, Sterling Lane, will be a help or a hindrance in her quest to save her brother.

I loved Harper’s growth throughout the book, and I loved the interplay between her and her temporary roommate Kendall, a girl who is about 180 degrees from Harper. Harper comes to realize that people are not always what they may seem on the surface, whether it’s Kendall, Cole, Parker, Sterling, or herself. There is great character development in this book, and I really love the feel I got from it. I think it teaches us all some lessons, without being preachy or obvious and having great fun at the same time.

I highly recommend this book to fans of contemporary YA, fans of quirky and unusual characters, anyone who identifies with a list-maker and rule-follower like Harper, and fans of potentially douchey but also infuriatingly gorgeous leading men! Thanks so much to Entangled Teen for the early copy of the e-book, and to Chapter by Chapter for including me on the blog tour. This review is purely voluntary on my part.

Rating: 4 stars for 537 (or is that 538??*) Rules!

*You’ll understand this when you read it ;-)

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Bethany Robison

This book is so much fun. The author's voice is hilarious

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 10, 2017

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This book is so much fun. The author's voice is hilarious, perfectly captures a "Paris Geller" type girl as she goes toe-to-toe with the king of all pranksters and tries to beat him at his own game. Delightful, recommend if you're looking for a light, quick read that will make you smile (and probably laugh out loud).

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Caroline Louise

Metaphors-galore! What's not to love?

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 9, 2017

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I loved this book and flew through it in one day -something I haven't done in years. The whip-smart metaphors from Harper's extremely rare and unique perspective really made me love her and root for her. And the witty dialogue and detailed pranks were clever and fresh. She's a force to be reckoned with. Definitely read this!

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Jennifer Camiccia

I loved this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 10, 2017

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I loved this book! So cute, and a such a fun read. Paris Geller like main characters who meets her match. Great dialogue and characters you can root for.

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Jenna Ward

Loved it!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 7, 2017

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I never write reviews, but I loved this book! I stayed up til 3am reading it and I already want to read it again!

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Very different but great

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 27, 2017

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Loved this story! Very different but it had me reading the whole book in one sitting. Can't wait for more!

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Whitsmil

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 9, 2017

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I love to loathe Sterling Lane!!!

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 12, 2017

**4.5 Stars**
Harper likes her life of structure and rules, where the only things that matter are her grades and her brother Cole. When new student Sterling shows up and starts messing with her careful world, as well as turning her brother against her, Harper does what she must to stand up to him. But when her brother is in trouble, Harper will do anything to help him, even if it means working with her enemy- Sterling.

This was such a cute, incredibly fun read. I flew through the pages in one afternoon, in a single sitting because I was enjoying myself too much to stop. Ingrid makes such quirky characters that felt like real people, full of depth and complexity, but still young and fun. Add in a surprising plot, and I was hooked. I thought this was just going to be one of those pseudo-enemies to romance things, but that was not this book. Sure, there was some maliciousness and pranks to get to the end result of a romance, but the story was also a mystery that needed to be solved as well as some over the top, laugh out load antics. I will say, this story kind sorta made me wish that I went to a boarding school in high school... My favorite part was that the story was not weighed down by the typical angst that surrounds teen books- sure, there was moments of sadness and real life honesty, but it did not get in the way of the hijinks and plot.

Harper was great. She was so strict and precise, having such a hard time with any deviations in her plans. But at the same times she was honest, and she never tried to hurt anyone or be unkind, she was just blunt. But then her relationship with Kendall was the best, most honest friendship ever, and actually my favorite parts of the book was the banter between the two of them. For a girl who has no experience with having friends, she was the best type of friend. Her people skills are atrocious, but I find that a endearing trait. She never wanted to hurt anyone, but the truth was a weapon in her hands.

Sterling was much harder to pin down as a character, I would have loved to have a dual perspective with his narration thrown in because I do love myself a romance told from both the love-interest's point of view. I was convinced he was a class a jerk, but them these rare moments of uncertainty and care came through, for example when talking to his grandmother, helping Cole, the hurt of seeing Harper kiss Parker... He had a soul buried deep down there, covered in layers of sarcasm, pranks and intelligence. I liked that he was not actually a player, he just appeared that way, because it would have been harder to root for him if he had been a player to start with. The first moment that I realized I was team Sterling was when he realized that he and Harper were friends. Let's just say he has a strange way of classifying friendship.

I was highly entertained by this book, way more than I first had expected to be. This is my second book by Ms. Paulson and I enjoy her writing style as well as the people and the plots she creates. I look forward to more stories from her, and I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a fun teen romance (and read the dedication- it was the short and to the point, but so hysterical).

I received this title in return for my honest review.

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Great read!!!

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on November 8, 2017

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Wow... this book is so well absorbing and well written. Very rare rarely do you see two protagonists who stay true to themselves but still have real character development. Great fun read!

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