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Last updated on January 29, 2026
This week’s book: The Unlikelies
Title: The UnlikeliesAuthor: Carrie Firestone
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: June 6, 2017
After high school senior Sadie helps a baby in distress, she becomes an internet sensation and is introduced to other 'hometown heroes'. Despite all their differences, the five teens hatch passionate plans to secretly right local wrongs. But when they breach the boundaries of their world, they discover that there might be truth in the saying 'no good deed goes unpunished'.
For fans of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks and The Boy Most Likely, this novel combines humour, romance and wisdom while taking on timely issues including teen drug abuse, bullying, ethnic discrimination, and the importance of being kind and doing good.
Thoughts
I have just started this one, but I am loving how positive it is! It tells the story of a group of heroes who team up to do good deeds. I can already tell that I am going to enjoy this book. I can’t wait to keep reading and see who The Unlikelies save next!
Book Beginning:
A few minutes after the incident, I noticed a tuft of dune grass stuck to a discarded strawberry crate.
Friday 56:
We tried to agree on a movie. But that never happened. So we went back to troll-slamming. It was addicting.
About The Candid Cover
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Oh this sounds fun and the cover is perfect for summer.
The cover gives that feeling, for sure! I am finding it to be a little bit more than a fluffy summer book, though. 🙂
It does sound like fun, I agree! Cover is making me hungry!
The cover makes us think of light-hearted moments…and this book is definitely a lot deeper. Thanks for sharing.
I totally agree with you! The cover is actually quite misleading.
This sounds like it’ll be great for summer reading!
This sounds like an interesting read and perfect for summer! I love the 56. Can any group ever agree on a movie? Plus troll slamming is pretty addictive!
I’ve already added this fun book to my summer reading list. I adore that cover!
I hope that you enjoy it! 🙂
That cover, though! I love it! <3
Sounds good and I just love the cover. 🙂
Sounds totally fun, and I love that cover!!! Happy weekend!
This sounds interesting and fun! The cover looks cute! 🙂
Both of those quotes make me interested. The first, because it is so random. The second, because SO TRUE~
Does “vigilante good samaritanism” ever end well? Sounds like a good book!