Book Review: It Happened on Saturday by Sydney Dunlap

 Blurb: 

Thirteen-year-old Julia would rather work with horses at the rescue barn than do just about anything else. But when two of her friends move away and her bff discovers makeup and boys, she is determined not to be left behind. After a makeover from her older sister, she posts a picture of herself online and gets a comment from Tyler—a seemingly nice kid who lives across town. As they DM more and more, Julia realizes this slightly older guy totally “gets” her in a way her family never has. The best part is that their relationship is earning her attention and new friends at school.

But when Tyler ends up not being who he says he is, Julia’s life is upended. She’s devastated. Humiliated. What will her friends think if they find out the truth? Will she ever have the courage to tell them what really happened?

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

This was a middle-grade school story with some fairly heavy topics. Julia was dealing with her friends dating, bullying, fairly strict parents, and found herself dating secretly. The worst almost happened, and she was brave enough to speak out with the help of friends, family, and therapy. It was a touching story, though I felt it dragged a bit now and then. Overall, a good story with a lesson attached.

I received a copy through Netgalley and North Star Editions, and this is my unsolicited review.