Hot Dog Girl
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Hot Dog Girl 〰️
This is Dugan's debut novel, and what a great way to start your writing career. This book wasn't the first of Dugan's I've read, but I'm happy to add it to my "books by Jennifer Dugan" collection. Not to mention, it was great to see a bi MC and represented very well.
I love how the MC's voice shines through in the pages. And yes, she is kind of annoying in her schemes, even other characters point it out, but she's still fun to read. (Plus, she grows a character as you read along, and we love a good redemption ark).
I will say there were too many scenes of people getting sick, however. And it was written with too much detail most of the time for my liking. But if you take those scenes out, this book was a great read.
It did get better when you watch Lou slowly fall in love with her bestie, Seeley. You see it before she does, and you can tell Seeley wanted more than friendship all along. So, when they finally got together, I may have squealed in happiness for them. Seeley is just such a fun character to read as well, and I love the relationship (both as friends and more) between her and Lou.
I love myself a nice YA rom-com, and this was a perfect example of it. It was filled with many emotions, and as mentioned, Lou as a narrator is just really fun to read. (Even if her plans for the summer were a bit messed up, she eventually came around to being a great human being).
All in all, loved it, like all of the other books I've read by Dugan. 10/10 would recommend.
