cover image The Alphabetical Hookup List A-J

The Alphabetical Hookup List A-J

Phoebe MacPhee, Phoebe McPhee. MTV Books, $16.95 (224pp) ISBN 978-0-7434-4842-0

First in a projected trilogy, Phoebe MacPhee's sassy novel The Alphabetical Hookup List features three very different college freshmen sharing one small dorm room and one seemingly larger-than-life dilemma: no boyfriends. To jump-start date activity, brainy Celeste, popular girl Jodi and fad-conscious Ali dare themselves to kiss one boy whose name begins with each letter of the alphabet. Hijinks ensue, as do silly encounters and eye-roll-inducing dialogue, but college kids (or more likely, high schoolers) will enjoy the novel's cheeky premise.