AWARDS
An American Library Association Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
REVIEWS
"Mackler's unsentimental feel for how kids think and talk, and how they go about entering the grown-up world, makes V's journey engrossing."
- The New York Times
"This is heartfelt, gritty...and psychologically illuminating. Mackler is an accomplished writer for older YA readers, especially those serious about understanding human emotions and behavior."
- KLIATT
"Readers who know brazen, boy-crazy V from her aunt Mara's perspective will enjoy her first-person narration here.... Eye-opening as a sequel yet solid on its own, V's narration is simple and accessible as she learns to be brave."
- Kirkus Reviews
"V comes across as an engaging character whose struggles seem very real. The details of her road trip are written with humor and verve...There's also a sweetness here that makes V and Sam worth rooting for."
- Booklist
"This is a fun, breezy read…teens will be rooting for the protagonist to pull herself together."
- School Library Journal
"Carolyn Mackler has a knack for making characters seem perfectly real (flaws, goofiness, awesomeness and all!) -- and V. is her best character yet."
- Jennifer Laughran, Not Your Mother's Book Club
"This short, sassy companion novel to Mackler's Vegan Virgin Valentine manages to be caustically funny, while imparting the very important message that you can only run from your feelings for so long before you must deal."
- Jennifer Hubert, Reading Rants!
"I was quite pleased with the way Mackler put this story together and thank you—thank you!—for giving us a girl who has sex without being a cliché. There are so many facets to V's character that it will be easy for all sorts of readers—even virgins—to identify with her struggle. Guyaholic should be a fine read for all of the high school crowd, regardless of dating experience level."
- Eclectica.org
"This coming-of-age novel teems with the author's biting wit and honesty. She touches on issues important to teens, who should enjoy this fast-paced ride."
- The Oklahoman
