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What Are Friends For?

Sarah Sutton (Goodreads Author)

3.99 · Rating details · 421 ratings · 103 reviews

FALLING IN LOVE ISN'T COMPLICATED...UNLESS IT'S WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND.

A close, easygoing friendship can all change with just one kiss. Seventeen-year-old Remi Beaufort learns this the hard way when she plays a blindfolded kissing game at a party.

She thinks she's kissing Jeremy, the totally hot basketball player she's been crushing on. And the kiss...it's amazing. Heart-sto ...more

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Published January 14th 2020 by Golden Crown Publishing (first published January 2020)

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May 25, 2020 Sue✨ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is a really cute story. I needed one to get me out of my somber mood and this one certainly did the job. I loved everything about this book the writing style , the main characters and the story itself. Remi and Elijah are a meant to be couple and their chemistry is off the charts. I really liked Remi, she's so funny and kind and most of all, she's depicted as a normal teenager with all the mood swings and inexperienced look at life that comes with that age. Elijah is swoon worthy, I loved h ...more

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Feb 25, 2020 Yoda rated it really liked it

Shelves: feel-good, romance, kindle, on-the-shelf, young-adult, read-2020

What a perfect example of an okay book. I think I might give it more stars than it deserves just because it was such a surprise that I actually enjoyed it. With that I mean that I always, always, always buy terrible kindle books that disappoint me just so the next book I read is actually decent in comparison. However I did really enjoy this one, there was some plot twists, characters weren´t all terrible, the plot was sweet/funny and there was some growth/character development. I give it 4 stars ...more

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Jul 06, 2020 Mefab✨ rated it really liked it

“Will you still love me if Principal Martinez makes me repeat my senior year?”

Why is it so cute! I love cuteness! I live for it!
*Screams*

This book is a light read with a good pace. Nothing is rushing so you'll feel every emotion with Remi, the lead character and nothing dragged that you'll feel bored out of your mind.

Can we please talk about the cover ? Cuz it's adorable The cover is what pulled me.

🔻REMI BEAUFORT🔺

Remi Grace Beaufort. She is such a bright spirit! Eli was right when he said she ...more

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Jan 11, 2020 TMR rated it liked it

Recommends it for: 17+

Note: I received an ARC generously from the author in exchange for an honest review.

So to summarize y'all, it's basically a closet game gone wrong. But the good kind of wrong.

The cover - Is quirky and hints at the what story may be.

The summary - A close, easygoing friendship can all change with just one kiss. Seventeen-year-old Remi Beaufort learns this the hard way when she plays a blindfolded kissing game at a party.

She thinks she's kissing Jeremy, the totally hot basketball player she's bee Note: I received an ARC generously from the author in exchange for an honest review.

So to summarize y'all, it's basically a closet game gone wrong. But the good kind of wrong.

The cover - Is quirky and hints at the what story may be.

The summary - A close, easygoing friendship can all change with just one kiss. Seventeen-year-old Remi Beaufort learns this the hard way when she plays a blindfolded kissing game at a party.

She thinks she's kissing Jeremy, the totally hot basketball player she's been crushing on. And the kiss...it's amazing. Heart-stopping, world-changing, toe-curling. The kiss makes her forget about her overbearing mother, the next-door neighbor's drama, and the probability that she'll fail her senior year. The best kiss of her life makes all that fall away.

Until her blindfold falls off, and she realizes that instead of kissing her crush, she's kissing Elijah, her best friend since third grade.

Though she manages to convince Elijah that he was kissing his girlfriend, Remi can't get the thought of his lips on hers out of her head. As things between them grow more and more complicated--because it turns out her fantasizing about his mouth is more of a problem than it sounds--Remi has to make a choice: does she live the rest of her life loving her best friend in secret? Or does she tell the truth and risk ruining their friendship forever?

Cute no? I definitely thought it was.

The chemistry and easy going friendship plus the writing style -All pretty solid.

The not so good qualities though are - The characters constant whining once they realize they have chemistry (or at least one of them realizes it) aka teenage drama. The good guys being turned into villains aka her crush becoming suddenly "unsuitable" as he does not compare to her other "kissed" crush, blah, blah, blah. And the female character forgiving someone for screwing up her marks and possibly getting her kicked out of school.

Otherwise it was a decent novel. Nothing great, nothing bad.

Until the next read,

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Aug 05, 2020 Jenn (Jenn’s Bookshelf) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Absolutely. Adored.

From the absolutely incredibly well fleshed out characters to the intricate plot, I loved EVERY SECOND OF THIS BOOK!
I think this book also is the reason I miiiiight like Friends to Lovers more than Enemies to Lovers... which was my self-proclaimed favourite trope in romance books. There is something so cute about it, something so warm and intimate that it just wraps me in a warm blanket. Remi and Eli are so so so good. Ah!
The vibe of this book is more mature than most YA Rom ...more

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Jun 17, 2020 Madelin Pickett rated it it was ok

** What are Friends For? **

One kiss can change everything. Remi Beaufort, goes to a party and participates in a game that leaves her blindfolded in a closet and sharing a mind-altering kiss with a boy. Who she finds out is her best friend after she bumps her head and her blindfold falls off.

Remi struggles throughout the whole book to tell her best friend Elijah that they shared a kiss, but she also doesn’t want to ruin their life long friendship and become between him and his girlfriend.

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Jan 20, 2020 Steph Downey rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun, easy read (finished it in a couple sittings) and the writing was well done. Remi’s voice is great and easy to spend hours with. The internal dialogue was phenomenal and I enjoyed the character interactions as well. There were quite a few descriptions that were so good, I read them a couple times (good writing does that to me). I also found the pacing just right. The only issues I had (and it’s so small) was understanding the timeline. She is nearing the ...more

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Apr 26, 2020 Kari Hansen rated it really liked it

Remi and Elijah are in high school and the best of friends who have never thought of each other in a romantic manner until that night. A kissing game in a dark closet goes sideways and instead of Remi kissing the boy she was crushing on she ends up kissing Elijah instead. It wouldn’t have been so unsettling if it wasn’t for the fact that he thought he was kissing his girlfriend or that it raised feelings in Remi that had her conflicted about their relationship.

Remi and Elijah both have some issu ...more

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Jan 19, 2020 L.L. Lily rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

The moment I "ugly cried" I already knew its a 5/5

I often talk about this in books I review: If a book can make me cry and feel a certain way EVEN BEFORE the story has ended its already a 5 out of 5 star rating for me. It means I'm emotionally invested in the characters and stories and the story touched my soul where not a lot of "powerhouse" or "well known authors" could. This is the first book (I believe) that kept me crying throughout I swore I must have ended up dehydrated. I'd type a long a ...more

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Jan 29, 2020 Kim rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, 2020

This was such a lovely read. I fell in love with Remi and Elijah almost instantly and couldn’t help but want to know more about them and watch their relationship grow. When I read YA (which I absolutely love) I find that I always have some deep issues with the main characters (that’s my old age showing) but not this time. I absolutely loved every page of this book, I could have enjoyed at least another hundred pages.

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May 19, 2020 Autumn rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I have no words. I’m struggling to write this review because it’s so hard to put how much I love this book into words.
First of all, I read this book in roughly 4 hours. Once I picked it up, I couldn’t stop. Here’s the funny thing: while I read a lot of YA and love romance, I never read YA romance. I often read YA fantasy that has romance in it, but I never just read YA romance. I often find it over-bearing, cringey, and, in some cases, inappropriate. At some point, I mostly gave up the genre a I have no words. I’m struggling to write this review because it’s so hard to put how much I love this book into words.
First of all, I read this book in roughly 4 hours. Once I picked it up, I couldn’t stop. Here’s the funny thing: while I read a lot of YA and love romance, I never read YA romance. I often read YA fantasy that has romance in it, but I never just read YA romance. I often find it over-bearing, cringey, and, in some cases, inappropriate. At some point, I mostly gave up the genre as a whole and devoted myself to fantasy. Every once in a while, I’d pick up a contemporary romance or something like that, but not often. For reasons I still don’t understand, I wanted to read this book ASAP just from looking at the cover and description. I immediately bought it and here we are.
Regardless of why I read this book, I loved it. It wasn’t what I was expecting—it was so much better! Right off the bat, we’re introduced to Remi and Elijah. They’re childhood best friends who basically do everything together. Unfortunately, their lives are kind of a mess. Elijah’s family has been a mess thanks to his brother making some poor decisions. Remi mostly lives with her mom, but she spends some weekends with her dad and stepmom as well. Then something happens to further throw everything out of whack. Due to a misunderstanding at a party, Remi and Elijah kiss accidentally. Elijah thinks the girl he kissed is his girlfriend, Savannah, but Remi discovers the truth. Horrified, she plays along with convincing Elijah he really did kiss Savannah. The problem: Remi can’t get that kiss out of her mind, and Savannah knows she didn’t kiss Elijah at the party. The whole situation is a mess in their already messy lives and Remi is determined to get through the whole thing with her friendship with Elijah, as well as the rest of her life, intact.
A lot of YA romances, and romances in general, can be cringey and cliché. This book was not like that at all. Where other books are shallow, this book was so much deeper than that. Family and friendship dynamics play a huge role in this book. All the characters make mistakes and have to learn to deal with the consequences. And even though their lives are messy, they learn how to live and love despite their circumstances. As much as I was invested in Remi’s relationship with Elijah, I was just as invested in her relationships with her mom and her dad, stepmom, and little sister; I was also invested in Elijah’s family too. This book is relatable and realistic thanks to the family/friendship relationships. And as far as the romance goes, it was clean and cute and adorable. I loved every second of this book. The relationships, the romance, the message—it was wonderful. For any of my fellow YA readers, I’d highly recommend reading this book. Even after writing this whole review, I still feel as though I was not able to do this book justice. I honestly cannot wait to get my hands on Sarah’s new book that’s coming out soon.
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Dec 30, 2019 Shelby Loren Scott rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

I was sent an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Remi and Elijah have been best friends since grade school--absolutely inseparable. One kissing mishap at her crush's party, check! This kiss changes Remi's whole perception of her best friend, sending her down a path of secret pining. She wants him, but doesn't want to lose him if the truth about their kiss comes to light.

Right away, the very first chapter sucked me in immediately. I was already connecting with the characters and lo ...more

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Apr 03, 2020 Regina Faith rated it it was amazing

This was such a cute story, I loved it. I’ve noticed that I read books that sort of parallel my life in a way. Remi and Elijah’s friendship, reminded me of my friendship with my guy friend of 14 years. Although, we weren’t grade school best friends, we knew each other likes, dislikes, etc, just like Remi and Elijah knew about other’s likes and dislikes, etc. In the story, Remi and Elijah’s started out as grade school best friends, who at a party kissed each other unknowingly and found out that t ...more

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Jan 01, 2020 Emma rated it it was amazing

I received an ARC of What Are Friends For? in exchange for an honest review.

And honestly? I loved it. I couldn't put this book down from the moment I started it. I dreamed about it at night and woke up excited to continue reading. I fell for every character in the story; I connected with them, felt their pain and happiness, and struggled when they struggled. I'm left wanting to read more and can't wait for the next book to come out.

Sarah Sutton does an amazing job weaving a story. The plot is we ...more

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Mar 12, 2020 Angelina Singer rated it it was amazing

SO SO CUTE WOW. Literally had me gasping and sighing at the sweetness of this story. The characters are relatable and as the reader, I felt myself falling head over heels for their personalities. Seeing how twisted things got, and how it was handled by the characters was quite a ride. I didn't realize this was the author's debut novel - that being the case, that makes this story all the more impressive. I will definitely keep an eye out to see what else she publishes in the future!

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Jun 08, 2020 Sarah Wendt rated it really liked it

A sweet, engaging read! I fell in love with Remi and Elijah in this relatable friends-to-lovers story that threw me straight back into high school. The author does a great job of ramming the emotions down your throat, whether you wanted to feel them or not. While at times the characters can be frustrating, they’re for completely realistic reasons. Who doesn’t have communication issues as a teenager? Looking forward to more from the author!
4.5/5 stars

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Mar 18, 2020 Sara Corpuz rated it really liked it

DISCLAIMER: I did not get this book from the author for exchange of a review. This is an honest review and my opinion only. I hope the prospective reader will read this review fully before making any prejudgments on the book. I will give the book my thoughts, good and bad. Also, this review contains opinions that are my own and not the author’s. My thoughts will be different from your thoughts and just know that before reading the book. Lower in the review, I will talk about disclaimers in the b DISCLAIMER: I did not get this book from the author for exchange of a review. This is an honest review and my opinion only. I hope the prospective reader will read this review fully before making any prejudgments on the book. I will give the book my thoughts, good and bad. Also, this review contains opinions that are my own and not the author’s. My thoughts will be different from your thoughts and just know that before reading the book. Lower in the review, I will talk about disclaimers in the book as well that you should read before opening the book.

This story begins with Remi. She is a senior in high school. Everything seems to go right until her world changes after one party. She starts to question everything. This plot, to me, is about a high school girl. Although there are many twists and turns when talking about hormones and so much more. You see the confusion of the two people who are finding their way through a tough position.

The background of the story is well-written. I never felt confused while reading the book. I always felt that it is a good progression from beginning to end. I would say it is very similar to an everyday household and family. There are no supernatural elements to it and there is also a very normal feeling to it. The weather seems to match with the seasons in a year and everything about it lines up. I don’t find there to be any holes in the background of the book. Everything lines up in a cohesive manner that makes sense to the path the story is following.

These characters really take you on a trip. The story is broken into two best friends and the emotions of two teenagers. Remi is our protagonist. I like her as a character. She has moments where you think that it is completely overjoyed, and the reader feels that. Also, there are moments where you can get frustrated with her. I think the author really did a good job on helping the reader feel what the characters are feeling. Her best friend is Elijah. I think that he is your typical high school boy who has struggles in the recent part of his life that makes him second guess basically everything. He is not your average high school romantic partner. He is more relatable and easier to read about. Jeremy, the boy Remi was supposed to kiss, can be quite cliché at times. I think a reader could either love or hate that. Elijah’s girlfriend did put a spin to things which I believe is very interesting. It wasn’t a smooth transition or even the cliché happily ever after that I can find frustrating sometimes. Overall, the characters were developed and written well. They did keep my interest as time goes on.

How would I explain this book? I feel like it is a love story that portrays younger generations in a very calm way. I would not say that it is exactly wholesome. I feel like sometimes books with teenagers try to clean up their act in some ways that take the reader out of the story. This was very realistic. I loved that there were clear examples of moments in time that you can see the characters struggling. I think that knowing it was a rocky road to get to the end is much more relatable than one would think.

I usually add a disclaimer to the prospective reader. In this case, I did not feel like there was any content that was graphic in any way. This book portrayed high school kids but did not use any profanity to add to the storyline.

My rating: Though I enjoyed the ride, I felt almost a disconnect from the book. I feel like my age played a role into my thoughts. I do not usually go for books where the characters are so much younger. I think the book is well written and very enjoyable. With that being said, I rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars. I felt my own disconnect from parts of the story took me out of the reading experience. The reason I chose 4 stars was also because there were brilliant moments that pulled me back in. I believe that if I were to make my score completely accurate and not just the stars that were given, I feel as if a 4.5 would be a better score. I did feel like the book was interesting a good for a younger audience as well as an older one. I think that many people will enjoy this book and I would recommend it to someone who is especially around that age. I think it would be a fun read.

I hope this review helps you in making your next book choice. Happy reading!

What Are Friends For?

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Apr 22, 2020 Lauren Clark rated it really liked it

Well. I recently found Sarah's youtube channel. On seeing she had a book published and after reading the description, I purchased it IMMEDIATELY.
Friends-to-lovers stories are my favourite and this book hit every trope I love!
I read it one sitting. One. It's a definite page turner full of drama and chemistry and angst. The character's were SO likeable, and I really enjoyed how EVERY character had an arc, such as Savannah. The ending really took me by surprise at well the author tied everything up ...more

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Dec 25, 2019 Arceli rated it it was amazing

I can’t wait for this book to be released

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Apr 15, 2020 Amy Dufera rated it it was amazing

There are certain books that fall into your life at the ideal time. Sarah Sutton's What Are Friends For? is one of those books for me. It's an impressive young adult romance that had me engrossed from the start.

This romance between best friends Remi and Elijah is intriguing and charming. The issues are realistic and emotional. The relationship, it's mishaps, it's obstacles, and it's ultimate progression are wonderfully done.

A first time author, I'm very impressed with the author's writing. She ...more

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Dec 28, 2019 Cassie Kelley rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, romance

I was given an ARC for this book in exchange for an honest review.

Remi and Elijah have been best friends for years. Remi couldn’t imagine falling in love with him, but one accidental kiss changes her entire perspective. In this romantic YA novel, follow Remi as she struggles to come to terms with new feelings and thoughts about her old friend.

Sarah Sutton brings these characters to life with stirring words and excellent prose. The emotions fly off the page and sink deep into your heart, and yo ...more

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Jun 15, 2020 Ariel rated it liked it

Shelves: ya

I seriously debated between ratings because I really loved the ending, but felt the beginning was so subpar. In the end, I decided on 3.5 stars, and here's why.

It was a bit of a slow start. The characters were trying to be established (I'll get to this later) and the plot was being laid down, but we didn't really get into it all until about 7 chapters in. Despite this slow start, I was still a bit intrigued so I kept reading.

About halfway through the book, I realized why I was feeling so torn wi I seriously debated between ratings because I really loved the ending, but felt the beginning was so subpar. In the end, I decided on 3.5 stars, and here's why.

It was a bit of a slow start. The characters were trying to be established (I'll get to this later) and the plot was being laid down, but we didn't really get into it all until about 7 chapters in. Despite this slow start, I was still a bit intrigued so I kept reading.

About halfway through the book, I realized why I was feeling so torn with the plot. The first half of the book felt like it should have been the second half. The usual tension and high emotions that I feel like I usually see in YA contemporaries towards the end was at the beginning. But it continued until the end so it was all a bit contentious.

Now, back to the characters. Because of the odd start to the book, I feel like Remi and Elijah's personalities shifted super hard within a few chapters. Remi was being super weird and negative and Elijah was being super lovey and then angry and then lovey.

Despite this, I really liked Elijah. He was sweet and thoughtful, even if he acted like a teenage boy sometimes. Remi, however, was not as likable. At the very beginning, we start to get a sense of her personality, but then it's just kinda ripped away. Since the tension starts so soon in the book, I feel like the Remi we were supposed to get to know doesn't really make an appearance. She just kinda all over the place with her emotions and thoughts and we don't get a good sense of who she is.

As well, I feel like the book didn't "accomplish" anything. Really, the point of most romance books is to get the two people together at the end, but usually, there is some other thing that is trying to be done. In this book, there were a few things that were trying to be accomplished (Remi is trying to pass her art class. Elijah is dealing with his family issues.), but I didn't feel a sense of resolve at the end. Maybe it was just me, but I didn't feel it and I really wish I would have.

Now, I feel like I've been writing a bunch of negatives so here are my positives. As far as best-friends-to-lovers goes, there were some really cute moments. As well, I really enjoyed the ending. In fact, I might have teared up a little. It was cute, hopeful, and tied up the relationship well. And it was interesting enough for me to read it in one sitting. I definitely wasn't suffering through it.

Also, this book was pretty clean. There was almost no cursing and there were no sex scenes. Some good makeout scenes were definitely there, but nothing crazy. This book would be great for younger teen audiences.

Overall, I liked this book, just didn't love it. It would be good for those who love best-friends-to-lovers tropes and who may or may not be failing a class. ...more

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Feb 17, 2020 Jenn rated it really liked it

This is a brilliant YA debut. I had a hard time assigning a numbered star value to this book. So much of it was absolutely brilliant—I still feel that way. If you’re looking for a fun and engaging read, definitely check it out. WAFF is such a light and buoyant book. It’s a delicious feel good rom com.

I received a copy through a social media giveaway. I’ve been wanting to read this book for awhile and I was pleasantly surprised and definitely not let down. Sarah is a brilliant writer and I only ...more

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Mar 22, 2020 Nikkita Bell rated it it was amazing

The second I picked up this book, I couldn't put it down. It took me a little under 72 hours to read and it was a whirlwind of an adventure full of heart and soul. Sarah Sutton told a tale as old as time, an absolute delight from start to finish. The story follows a senior in high school named Remi and the trials and tribulations of schoolwork, friendships, parental relationships, and, of course, falling in love with her best friend.
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Jan 11, 2020 Thamy rated it really liked it

Upon reading the summary, I just had to gt my hands on this book! And yet, I didn't expect to enjoy it this much.

The plot goes as you can predict, the main characters have been best friends for a long time to the point Elijah helps Remi shop for underwear. Their dynamics change when Elijah gets a girlfriend who, as expected, frowns upon their proximity. But the real change occurs when Remi accidentally kisses Elijah in a dark room, while he thinks it's his girlfriend.

I like that this budding rom Upon reading the summary, I just had to gt my hands on this book! And yet, I didn't expect to enjoy it this much.

The plot goes as you can predict, the main characters have been best friends for a long time to the point Elijah helps Remi shop for underwear. Their dynamics change when Elijah gets a girlfriend who, as expected, frowns upon their proximity. But the real change occurs when Remi accidentally kisses Elijah in a dark room, while he thinks it's his girlfriend.

I like that this budding romance between friends is the main plot, but we also get all kinds of layers as the story progresses, Remi is almost failing Art, but she doesn't want to acknowledge it. Also, her parents are divorced and we get to experience a healthy divorced parents situation. I really liked how her world was built. Elijah also has his stuff to deal with, especially with his older brother in jail and how he's unable to talk about it even with his best friend. It's a lot of things happening, but it doesn't take the focus out of the romance. It felt real but not messy. I'm not into stories that sell themselves as romances but will focus on everything else but, and of course people don't live in bubbles so stories that are only about their romance feel too hard to relate.

I also fell in love with the characters. Remi's denial of how critical her situation is at school was too real, although it did make me anxious how she'd procrastinate instead of doing her assignments haha. Eli is a sweet book boyfriend and I wish I could take home, he does makes mistakes but he also acknowledges it and makes his best to improve. The parents, especially Remi's, were also well-written to a point I don't know if I want them for me but I do know they were perfect for her.

This book surely has flaws. It's still your everyday contemporary YA, I'd say it fares better than what I expected from the summary but it doesn't go much beyond and that's why I wouldn't give it five stars. Nonetheless, it was very fun and easy to read, I don't even know why it didn't receive more attention because I recommend to anyone looking for a cute YA romance. In fact, I've become a fan of this writer and will keep an eye on her next releases.

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Jan 16, 2020 Alicja rated it really liked it

‘What Are Friends For?’ is a great debut, from the easy-flowing narration to well-described character interactions and relations. It’s cute, light-hearted and fun; just the way it should be.

YA contemporary romances have often use overdone tropes and devices, and I was glad to see more focus on the friendship between Rami and Elijah in this book than just on the underlying romantic feeling between both characters. While the feelings had played great importance in the storyline, the friendship be ...more

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Jan 19, 2020 Sophia B rated it really liked it

I absolutely adored this read! I don't remember ever using the word "adore" to describe how I felt about a book, but there's simply no other way to describe it... This novel is about Remi, a 17 year old girl and her best friend Eli. At her crush Jeremy's party, she was pushed into playing "lip locker," where she is led blindfolded to a closet where her blindfolded guy awaits for a kiss. They had everything set up for it to be Jeremy, and the kiss was the best kiss of her life. Except, it wasn't ...more

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Jan 30, 2020 Cranky - The Book Curmudgeon rated it really liked it

4.5 cranky Stars

This book although predictable was told very well. I really enjoyed reading it.

Best friends for ever Elijah and Remi they were inseparable until an accidental kiss neither knew it was the other one.

This turned the friendship upside down as Remi had seen it was him as she ran out the locker at a party being held by her then boyfriend Jeremy she had lusted after him for so long but there were no sparks or butterflies.

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May 16, 2020 Katie rated it it was amazing

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Review: What Are Friends For? by Sarah Sutton

Author: Sarah Sutton (on Instagram @sarahmaesutton)

Publisher: Independent/ Golden Crown Publishing, LLC

Format: Ebook

Rating: 5 stars

Goodreads synopsis:

FALLING IN LOVE ISN’T COMPLICATED…UNLESS IT’S WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND.

A close, easygoing friendship can all change with just one kiss. Seventeen-year-old Remi Beaufort learns this the hard way when she plays a blindfolded kissing game at a party.

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Jan 20, 2020 CCAM&GZM rated it it was amazing

You, those who don’t read YA or plan to read only one this year, read What Are the Friends For? You, those within range of YA, please, read it! It is not only very possible but also very probable that all of you will like or even love it. And learn from it.

Don’t worry if you think that the blurb gives you a pretty whole image of what is to come. The author knew how to keep things interesting and the reader involved.

The events flow easily one from another whilst different courses are possible. Th ...more

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Sarah Sutton

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Sarah Sutton is a YA Romance author, bringing you stories about teenagers falling in love (sometimes with magic)✨She spends her days dreaming up ideas with her two adorable puppies by her side being cheerleaders (and mega distractions).