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The finale of the London Prep series by Jillian Dodd does not disappoint! Following Noah’s proposal the night of the party at the club, Mallory is feeling all the feels. There’s a whole future for her and her friends at Kensington. Where will they go after graduation? Will Noah be scouted for professional football (soccer)? Will they stay together or go to schools and live far apart?
When I first began reading the London Prep series, I was surprised by the level of adult-like independence the main characters displayed. In many ways, it made this series feel a bit more like a new adult series than a young adult series… except the characters are high school-aged. I attributed this dynamic to Mrs. Dodd’s research on schooling and social norms in England. It didn’t affect my love of the stories. Still, when Mallory learned of her parents’ moving to London and keeping her at Kensington in a previous book, it made me wonder how her newly found independence would play out with her American parents around.
I was pleased to read about Mallory and her family finding a balance in their new lives. In book 8, The Club, it seemed like her relationship with her parents was filled with tension. I love how, in finding their footing, she finds comfort in her parents, and they, in turn, see how much their daughter has grown up in a very short amount of time.
Jillian Dodd also perfectly ties up her supporting characters’ storylines as Mallory, Noah, and Harry cement their roles and relationships with each other.
I found The Match more descriptive in the romance scenes than in previous books. Although perfectly written and fitting to the plot, be aware that The Match is more open door than past books, although not overly graphic. I rate The Match as 4 flaming hearts out of 5 because the characters are still in secondary school (high school). I would not hesitate to allow my high school-aged child to read this series, but you may choose to preview this book to determine the appropriate age for your own children.
Enjoy The Match! Read the other eight books first. You won’t regret it!
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