My Life With The Walter Boys

 By: Ali Novak

Location: FIC NOV

Genre: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult

Moving in with twelve boys was not part of her plan.

Jackie's goal is perfection--perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mom and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians...who just happen to have twelve sons (well, eleven, but their daughter, Parker, is basically one of the boys).

The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying--and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents' memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect?

But as Jackie spends more time the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she's always strived for isn't the only way to find love after all.

Review by Daly

In this book Novak weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and self-discovery as we follow the journey of Jackie Howard, who finds herself thrust into the chaotic world of the Walter family after a tragic accident leaves her orphaned. From navigating the dynamics of a large and boisterous family to wrestling with her own grief and guilt, Jackie's story is as heartwarming as it is heart-wrenching. 
Novak's writing is both heartfelt and engaging, drawing me in from the very first chapter and refusing to let go until the very end.

What I loved most about this book is its authenticity. Novak's characters are incredibly relatable, each with their own quirks, flaws, and hidden depths. I found myself rooting for Jackie as she navigated the ups and downs of teenage life, from navigating high school drama to grappling with her growing feelings for one of the Walter boys.