The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks

Katie Kirby’s The Mega-Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks, the first volume in the laugh-out-loud series, captures the chaotic fun of a summer holiday. Lottie plans to relax by the pool, scroll Instagram, and moon over mega-crush Daniel, but everything changes when her family vacations in France. There, she meets Antoine, a charming new crush, despite a slight language barrier. Meanwhile, braces arrive just as a first kiss might be on the horizon, and her little brother provides endless embarrassment.

Written in diary form, this humorous juvenile fiction book explores school, friendship, and the awkwardness of growing up. Katie Kirby addresses social themes and the universal trials of tween life with wit and heart, making Lottie’s relatable adventures a fresh entry for readers of funny, realistic stories.