“[In this] confident debut...it’s impossible not to root for the two of them to beat the odds.” - Publishers Weekly
“Cotugno’s debut ambitiously, and intriguingly, follows a couple who fall in love twice, over two different time periods.” - Booklist
“A vibrant, sparkling narrative of first love and second chances - will remind you that love isn’t ever easy, but falling for a great story is.” - Entertainment Weekly
“HOW TO LOVE is epic. I crushed so hard on this book. A roller coaster ride with all the euphoric highs and the stomach-dropping lows of falling in love. The writing is as beautiful as the love story. I adored it!” - Siobhan Vivian, author of THE LIST
“There are those novels, once in a spectacular blue moon, that just feel perfect. HOW TO LOVE is that book. Perfect.” - Carolyn Mackler, winner of the Printz Honor and bestselling author of THE FUTURE OF US
“Readers looking for a story of whirlwind passion…and a happily-ever-after drive into the sunset will not be disappointed.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Praise for 99 DAYS: “Molly’s a totally engaging, multi-faceted character…A fascinating story of adolescent love and betrayal.” - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for 99 DAYS: “A complicated, compelling summer romance…and a whole lot of kissing make[s] this one to stick in the beach bag.”
- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Praise for 9 DAYS AND 9 NIGHTS: “A sequel that’s just as compulsively readable as the first.”
- Booklist
Praise for 9 DAYS AND 9 NIGHTS: “With realistic depictions of complicated, imperfect personalities, this book will be enjoyed by fans of … Sarah Dessen and E. Lockhart.”
- School Library Journal
Praise for FIREWORKS: “A compelling portrait of the intimacies of close girl friendships …and a romance as hot as the midsummer Orlando sun”
- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for FIREWORKS: “Cotugno hits the nail on the head when exploring female friendship and the difficulties surrounding life in the spotlight. This devourable novel will appeal to those interested in the creation of fame, but also to any girl on the cusp of change.”
- Booklist
Praise for FIREWORKS: “A thrilling, intense read...this book will hook readers.”
- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Praise for FIREWORKS: “[A] fast-paced drama about the significance of authentic friendship and romance.”
- School Library Journal
Praise for 99 DAYS: “This book will appeal to fans of E. Lockhart’s The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks (Hyperion, 2008), offering complex characters, plot twists, and an insightful look at society’s double standards.” - School Library Journal
Praise for 99 DAYS: “A thought-provoking story...[that] explores the powerful bonds that arise between childhood friends who grow up to discover romance”
- Publishers Weekly