3.75 stars

Sophie is 16-years old and is on a “pause” from her boyfriend of three years, Michael. It's spring break and Sophie is heading to Florida to see her grandmother. On the plane, she sits beside a really hot bad boy, who likes to break the rules. Straight-laced Sophie decides she needs to change who she is anyway, and quickly falls for Jack. But, is he really who she wants?

This was another cute, YA chick-lit-y book by Palmer. The first few pages reminded me how funny her books can be. There is a lot of teen angst in this one, but I thought it was a fun, fast read. ( )

Reviewed by Hannah Marie for TeensReadToo.com

To Sophie Greene's dismay, her life is boring and practical - and she's sick of everyone reminding her about it. So, like most teens, Sophie wants to experience the life that she is not already living. The sixteen-year-old craves excitement and romance. She wants the glamorous and adventure-filled life of her favorite female book character, Devon Devoreaux. Oh, and she desperately needs to buy a red cowboy hat, in spite of everyone's opinions about it.

After a twist in her Spring Break plans, Sophie's dreams of a spontaneous lifestyle come true. On her way to her grandma's place in Florida, Sophie meets Jack Andrews. This mysterious guy is a musician and knows how to make any female's heart beat like a drum roll (even Sophie's Grandma Roz!). He is so not like Sophie's predictable boyfriend, Michael Rosenberg.

But is Sophie's new lifestyle and love interest really that much better? Do Sophie's judgments of others and her hopes for the future prevent her from being realistic?

For readers who are already familiar with Palmer's previous works, LITTLE MISS RED will not fail to fulfill their expectations. As for newcomers, this book will immediately capture their attentions. The humorous and conversational writing style, along with Sophie's understandable struggles and the plot's tie to Little Red Riding Hood, makes the book perfect for readers of all backgrounds and interests. ( )