"In this insightful debut novel, Eulberg takes an intelligent, funny and kindhearted approach to a topic rarely addressed in books for teens: the way many teenage girls sacrifice their sense of self and their friendships in order to attract and keep a boyfriend... Eulberg handles dilemmas of identity, female friendships and male-female dynamics with humor and candor."(Full Text) "A delightful coming-of-age story about the importance of learning to define yourself as an individual without shutting the door on love. Just like that other Lonely Hearts Club, it's guaranteed to raise a smile." "There were so many things I loved about this one. Penny herself being one of them. Penny's friends being another. It was nice (and refreshing) to see a YA book deal so well with friendships between girls." (Full Text) "This first novel will be a draw for readers looking for an upbeat take on friendship, empowerment, and finding romance without losing yourself." "The Lonely Hearts Club is a kick-butt, fun, and powerful read that isn't just about the romantic ups and downs of teen dating and swearing off guys, but about friendship and loyalty and never allowing a boyfriend to compromise who you are or make you give up your girlfriends." (Full Text) "In a spirited, feminist debut, musician Eulberg traces the resilience of a 16-year-old suburban high-school junior who turns her disappointment in love into a happy affirmation of autonomy and friendship." “Why oh why weren’t Penny Lane Bloom and her Lonely Hearts Club around when I was in high school? Penny is a terrific voice – smart, sassy and full of grrl power – just like author Elizabeth Eulberg. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.” “The Lonely Hearts Club turns the world of teen dating upside-down, proving that a girl can ignore ‘the rules’ and still land squarely, happily, and hilariously on her feet.” |