Firefly Lane (Firefly Lane, #1) in Crazy Challenge Connection

Nov 10, 2008 Stacy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: five-stars

I loved this book.

This book begins with the friendship of Tully and Kate at age 12. They couldn't be any more different. Tully is a gorgeous, social free spirit, whereas Kate is awkward and tightly wound.

I was fascinated with this story of a long-lasting friendship as the two characters make choices about who they are and who they want to be. I enjoyed the references to music, pop culture, and news events as the girls pass through the 1970s, 80s, 90s, to present-day.

Read this book if you've eve ...more

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Jul 03, 2008 Suzanne rated it it was ok

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'm a sucker for friendship across the ages kinds of stories and this book looked like a sure winner. And, I'll say first that in a lot of ways I enjoyed it. It's an easy read and travelling back through the 70's, 80's, and 90's was fun. On the other hand, here are my complaints. First, I never felt the friendship between Tully and Kate moved much deeper than superficial. I can't see how they ever stayed friends for as many years as they supposedly did. Second, the whole Johnny loved and wanted ...more

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Aug 27, 2013 Stephanie Tuell rated it it was amazing

this book made me laugh and cry. its a must read for all mothers with daughter and for all girls when they hit that tween stage.

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Jul 14, 2010 Kayla rated it liked it

It was a good book, I personally just wasn't a fan of the ending. ...more

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Mar 30, 2010 Book Concierge rated it it was ok

Shelves: concierge, library, chick-lit

A predictable beach book with cookie-cutter characters and somewhat weak plotting. Tully and Kate are life-long friends with little in common but their teenage angst (which continues throughout their entire lives). Manipulative ending.

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