Book Review: Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

Naomi + Ely 2gether + 4ever = 6ess

Naomi and Ely:
Residents of apartments 15J and 15K in The Building, inseparable best friends since forever- even after Naomi's dad cheated on her mom with one of Ely's moms and now Naomi's mom won't get out of bed. Naomi loves Ely, and Ely loves Naomi. The thing is, Naomi is in love with Ely, and Ely likes to be in love with boys. Like maybe Bruce the Second.

Bruce the Second:
Naomi's boyfriend, who Ely kind of kissed, who chews Orbit (Ely is owned by Dentyne) and who is totally not on the No Kiss List.

The No Kiss List:
Created and trademarked by Naomi and Ely to protect the sanctity of the institition of Naomi & Ely, because the only thing that could possibly destroy them is a boy.

Gabriel:
#2 on the No Kiss List, the night doorman for The Building, a total hottie who might (or might not) be gay, and who just gave Naomi an awesome, but confusing, mix tape.

Orbit:
The piece of gum that was totally in the wrong place at the wrong time and has the potential to break up the institution of Naomi & Ely.

Rachel Cohn & David Levithan:
The co-authors of this totally awesome book about the confusing ways love and friendship can mix up everything that's supposed to just be, or make everything right, and what it takes to overcome a misplaced piece of Orbit gum. And if that's not enough, these two also brought us Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, so get moving, head to the library and check out Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List!

Megan
(who can't decide between Nation by Terry Pratchett and Revelations by Melissa de la Cruz!)

P.S. Game Day, Game Day, Game Day at the library! Next Thursday, December 11 @ 7PM... and did we mention anything about a Wii... !?!

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