Review: Wholesome YA romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 3, 2014
THE PRACTICE DATE by Victorine E. Lieske is true to it's classification-- a Young Adult Romance in many ways:~ High school age characters~ Sensuality level (wholesome) is appropriate for youthful readers~ Language (wholesome) is appropriate for youthful readers~ Concerns and thought processes are very much in harmony with the age of the charactersThis novelette was a quick read with nice development through a single point of view (the heroine--Jane).  Her confusion over her friend (our hero, Lance)'s behavior, motivation rings true to her maturity level/ age/ amount of information available to her.  It was enjoyable watching the plot unfold through Jane's eyes.  Jane's behavior is well motivated....and while she behaves foolishly (risking her own heart repeatedly), it's understandable and quite sweet.  She can't help herself-- as the book description discloses, "Jane’s been in love with her best friend Lance since they were kids."  It's painful for her to be the "practice date," but her reasons for going along with Lance's suggestion that Jane help him become the guy super popular Tiffany would say YES to (Prom invite) are believable.Recommended to fans of YA novelette-length romances, selective readers who choose wholesome reads, readers who ARE young adults and adults alike.  I have daughters this age....and I found it enjoyable.