Emme is a sophomore in high school who starts dating, Brendon Agretti, the popular senior who happens to be a senator’s son and well-known for his good looks. Emme feels out of her comfort zone in Brendon’s world and it doesn’t help that his picture perfect ex, Lauren, seems determined to get back into his life, along with every other girl who wants to be the future Mrs. Agretti. Emme is already … already conflicted due to the fact her last boyfriend cheated on her and her whole world is off kilter with her family issues. Life suddenly seems easier keeping Brendon away and relying on her crystals and horoscopes to guide her. Emme soon starts to realize she needs to focus less on the stars and more on her senses. Can Emme get over her insecurities and make her relationship work? Life sure is complicated when you’re dating the it guy.
more
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager is a sweet young adult romance. It is a clean story that also deals with some deeper issues. There were times that I struggle to connect with the main characters, mainly Emme although I think the author does a good job of portraying the rollercoaster that is being a teenager. I liked that there was more to the story as well. With the family issues the characters experience it gave a little more depth to the book. This is an overall enjoyable book.
5 Stars
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager is a Young Adult Romance that had my emotions going all over the place. At times I was reading through tearing eyes to being angry at situations. I’ve read several books by this author and is definitely going on my favorites list. This is a story about Emme and Brendon. Emme is a girl who was cheated on by her ex and now is very insecure. Her insecurities get the best of her. Can she get over them in order to have a relationship? Brendon is the son of a famous political person and is in with all the popular kids. He is the guy everyone wants to be he’s the it guy. His ex-girlfriend is trying really hard to get him back. Can Brendon and Emme relationship last? Find out what happens next in this must read. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Dating the It guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager a fantastic four-star read. I adore this author and the way they make me feel like a teenage again. Emme was such a good character, she is so easy to understand and feel for. The rest of the characters were great, Brendon was a surprise for me and he really stood up. It was Emme’s grandparents that really got me, maybe as my own Nanna isn’t well right now, I don’t know. This was a great story and a great author that you shouldn’t miss.
3.5 stars
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager YA contemporary romance where insecurities rein. The usual emotions, drama, angst, and jealousy. But let’s not forget the mind games others play when they don’t get what they want but there is also some deep feeling due to family issues. I would not like to go back and relive that time in my life. There are characters that you can’t help but like and then there are those who you just want to rip into and give a piece of your mind with a healthy dose of a slap.
Dating the “IT guy” should be a wonderful thing, but with it comes self-doubt and feelings of never being enough when compared to others and deep-seated insecurities.
This is a young adult story that I fully enjoyed. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters. They are connectable and give life to the story. This is a story that is written with a lot of heart and you can feel it on each page you read. This is a fast paced story that I would recommend for any young adult. This is a story about Emme and her insecurities about relationships. Will she get over these insecurities in order to have a relationship with Brendon? Brendon is a boy that everyone wants to be with and has an ex that is determined to get him back. What happens with these two I highly suggest reading this book to find out. They are great characters and I enjoyed their growth together. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
Emme is a sophomore in high school who starts dating the most popular boy in school. The “It Boy” Brendon. He is that boy who all the girls drool over and throw themselves at. He is from a rich and powerful family, who have his whole life planned out.
Emme struggles with her relationship with Brendon. Her last boyfriend cheated on her and she really has a low self-esteem. She never feels that she is good enough for Brendon. Of course it doesn’t help that his ex Lauren is always around and throwing herself at him or all the other females who walk up and flirt openly in front of her with him. Drama!! That is the best way to describe it. High School Drama.
Emma not only struggles throughout the book with her issues in her relationship, but with school work and family issues as well. Brendon doesn’t really know or understand her issues completely and I think this is what causes some of the issues. Brendon really is to nice for his own good and his guilt causes some of his problems that hurt their relationship. If Emme and Brendon would have just trusted each other and calmed down enough to talk to one another they could have avoided most of their issues and been unstoppable. But nooooo can’t do that. They had to go and try to make each other jealous only making things worse in the long run.
I tell you reading this book felt like a tennis match. Emme and Brendon were back and forth, back and forth. And Emme’s emotions were all over the place. She really has a lot of issues to deal with and sometimes she was her own worst enemy.
The book held my attention and was a good read. The characters were fun and entertaining, even though there were a couple I wanted to punch. (Lauren, Brooke & Margaux) oops I wasn’t suppose to name any names was I? lol I did enjoy it, but not quite a fan of all the drama. I guess that is just my persona. A great read that gives readers a glimpse into the life of a teenager trying to be herself, but scared.
*ARC provided by Neverland Book Tours and Krysten Hager
I absolutely love this book. I guess it’s because I am a sucker for YA romance. I love how it’s about an ordinary girl and a rich guy fall in love. Usually this doesn’t happen in real life. It made me so happy!
This book took me back to what it felt like to be in high school. It reminded me a lot the quizila fanfic type of stories I would read in my preteen days. It’s a true young adult novel where alot of books these days with the same rating are more geared towards young adults in their early 20’s or super late teens. I wasn’t overly thrilled or attached with any particular character but I did enjoy being transported back to a simpler time where homework,boys and family issues were my only worries. If you want to time travel back to your youth and have a lighthearted read I’d go for it.
Krysten Lindsay Hager is completely amazing. When you pick up a book called Dating the IT Guy, you think of teenagers and fun and maybe a little fluff. Yes there’s teenagers and fun, but this book is so much more. I wish I could’ve read this book when I was a teenager. Everything felt so real, it’s a perfect snapshot of the struggles people (not just teenagers) go through every day.
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager was a very interesting read, while a lot of YA stories can take you back to your teenage years, Hager writes in a way that will make you feel every emotion that you felt back then. Her main characters are great, it the real question is will these two love interests have anything in common, you’ll have to read for yourself. This book was filled with so many emotions including angst, romance, joy, growth, and so much more that it really makes you feel those teenage years all over again. But just like any romance there is bad communication, advice from friends, and so much more so will this budding romance last? You’ll have to read Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager to find out.
Very good YA romance. Emme is a girl who recently had a breakup with a boy that cheated on her and has trust issues. When Emme takes a summer class she is paired up with Brendon Agretti, who is a senator’s son. Every girl wants to date Brendon, but as Emme and Brendon grow closer, Emme’s insecurity sets in. Brendon has this ex girlfriend who wont let go and Emme also has to deal with medical issues that her grandparents are going through. There is so much to this story that really takes you back to high school years. I truly believe we all have had these feelings of insecurities and crushes in high school at some point so it is very easy to relate to these characters. Well done Author Krysten Lindsay Hager!
Dating the It Guy was a wonderful book! Even though when reading it, I was overwhelmed with the sadness I felt throughout, I had to keep taking breaks to recoup my energy. What author Krysten Lindsay Hager did with this YA novel, it would come highly recommended by me to anyone who likes YA novels.
The character development and the emotions of the characters, especially Emme, was on another level than books I’ve read in the past. Emme wasn’t the only one though Brendon had just as much character development and emotions throughout.
I’m having trouble putting into words all that I felt while reading it. I can tell you Krysten Lindsay Hager has a gift because I was deeply and emotionally involved with these characters as if they were my family and friends.
Most people growing up always have that one friend who wants to keep you on the right path and that rebellious friend who will never conform to everyone else. That perfectly describes Emma’s best friends and support system.
The author takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions that are sad, satisfying, depressing, happy, and even some laughter. Don’t let the fact that it’s a YA novel, prevent you from giving it a chance. YA is a guilty pleasure for me, no matter how I am. So why can’t it be yours?
In this book we have the main protagonist, Emme. Her journey is one that young adults can closely relate to, as she is navigating new relationships, learning how to cope with significant life changes, and understanding how to better herself.
This book is an easy read, where one can understand clearly what the author is trying to portray to her audience. The significance of this book is in how it shows young adults very real-life changes, especially with how Emme’s grandparents affected her development in the book. Emme had to experience what having a new relationship was like, along with understanding what this entailed. Her relationship with— “the it Guy”—Brendon caused her to reflect on her life and how she was going to deal with it. What is commendable about this story is the way the author showed how other characters beside Emme were having struggles on the home front. I thought it was well thoughtout book overall, that young adults can enjoy.
This a Young Adult Romance novel and is 290 pages in length. This story follows Emme and Brendon. Emme starts dating Brendon, who to be honest, is a hot commodity. Everyone wants to be him or date him. That includes his ex who is consistently trying to get back into his life. Emme on the other hand, finds it easier to push him away as she deals with her grandparents health and her own insecurities.
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
Four Stars
Dating the It Guy is a YA, High School Coming of Age story by Krysten Lindsay Hager. This is the first book I have read by this author, but it definitely won’t be the last. The characters are amazingly detailed and the emotions had me all over the place. I was laughing one minute and reaching for a tissue the next. This is one book I couldn’t put down, it brought back memories of my high school time many years ago. I would recommend this book to anyone no matter their age. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Hager.
Emme is going into her sophomore year and taking a summer class. Brendon comes late to class and they are paired to work together. Emme’s grandma taught her about the mystical world and Emme sees signs everywhere that her and Brendon are meant to be together.
Emme’s last boyfriend gave her major insecurities as he cheated on her and never made her feel good enough. Can she trust Brendon to not hurt her?
Brendon is a senator’s son and is the popular guy in school. He feels very comfortable with Emme and finds himself spending as much time with her as possible.
This is not the first book I have read by Krysten Lindsay Hager, I love the complexity of her characters and she throws me back into my teenage years when insecurities are the only thing you know. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. She has the ability to make me laugh, cry, and every emotion in between with her books.
Hager paints the teenage years in a very vivid and relatable light. Hormones’, insecurities, the daily stress of trying to fit in, peer pressure, etc. A story that reflected the struggle of growing up, and learning to be comfortable in your own skin. Teenage angst at its finest.
Emme and Brendon were characters who you could easily connect to and understand. Emme was a girl who had family issues, a lack of confidence, and a lot of insecurities. When she begins dating Brendon who is one of the most popular boys in school and the Senators son she begins to fall under quickly with the self doubt and stresses of being compared to girls before her. Brendon who is a down to earth and sweet just wants to live his life normally. He encourages Emme to be herself and be comfortable, but he also fails to understand some of where her feelings come from.
The relationship navigates jealousy, insecurity, lack of communication, misunderstandings, and poor judgement calls. This story shows young love and new love all rolled into one. It is a good read with some good lessons for young adults today.
This was a fantastic book. I found it completely entailed the teen relationship cycle. Angst over dating from previous relationships and how they affect your next ones to dealing with issues in your current relationships. Emme is struggling with the aftermath from her previous relationship with John, when she starts dating Brendon, the popular boy. Emme has many insecurities and you can see these come out throughout the stories. You may even feel them with a familiarity from your youth I did. The story is so well-done that you just continue watching Emme grow through the story as she matures through the insecurities and into the relationship. Brendon is a pretty amazing fellow. He’s down to Earth. He doesn’t see the girls falling over him. It is a really good story for Young Adults. I think it’s a wonderful story for all. Emme learned to appreciate what she had in front of her.
The deep emotional connection that this story touches on would be great for any YA read. And have the conversations that come up.
High school and home life can get the best of any teen. When you throw in all the drama and heartache that comes with both! Most teens dwell on the bad things and take all the things said to heart.
This story shows it is ok to make mistakes. But learning to trust your own heart in the process.
This story is great for the younger kids to show them it is going to be ok in the end.
I really love the way Krysten Lindsay Hager makes me fall in love with young adult novels all over again every time I pick up one of her books. This book really captured the teen angst and emotions that we feel when we are traversing the world of dating. I especially love how she makes it relatable whether you are young or old, the emotions are the same and we often have the same difficulties determining the way to handle them. In Dating the IT Guy we get to see this play out very real and raw and in your face and I loved every moment of it. I was once again taken away to a time when life seemed so hard at the time but I know for a fact I would go back to the way things were, so simple and so minute in the grand scheme of things. I enjoyed this one and look forward to seeing what will come next form Ms. Hager.