Thank you NetGalley and YenPress for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Enemies by Svetlana Chmakova.

Svetlana Chmakova is back and I'm thrilled to have read Enemies ahead of the release date. The world that Svetlana has built in Berrybrook Middle School becomes even larger as readers learn more about Felicity and by proxy her academically stellar sister, Letitia, and new characters in both Joseph and Alex, part of Felicity's gaming group. There's nothing like siblings to cause pressure whether academic, athletic, or another skill or talent, and Felicity definitely feels that pressure from younger twin Letitia's awards and (at times) boastful nature. When she sees an opportunity to prove that she can accomplish (and complete) a task, Felicity hops on and brings in her friend, Tess, from Art Club. However, things are not quite that easy, especially when it comes to building a start-up business, and it takes a lot of time, effort, and heart in order to accomplish anything.

Svetlana never ceases to amaze in how she crafts relatable stories and characters, and she really makes readers feel for all of the characters. They are humanized through their everyday trials, and readers end up celebrating their triumphs even when they happen at unexpected times. I relate so much with Felicity since even now as an adult I have a hard time finishing my own creative projects. But like her, it takes asking for help and both the time and effort given in order to reach the finish line/deadline. Many readers will be eager to read her story, and I think it's also a good jump-in place for new readers as well. It might also encourage them to read the other Berrybrook books if they haven't already.