Remember This by S. T. Underdahl

This is a story about a 16-year-old girl named Lucy Kellogg. She’s an average girl, not really popular but not entirely unpopular, no known enemies, and one super best friend named Sukie, who she’s been best friends with since the third grade.

The two girls decide to hit the road to self-improvement, with the first stop being cheerleading tryouts. Meanwhile, Lucy finds out that her favourite grandmother (also named Lucy Kellogg) is coming to stay with them for a while.

It doesn’t take long for things to take a turn for the worse. First, cheerleading tryouts didn’t quite go as planned, and Lucy is left slightly mortified. Second, an unexpected and forbidden boy from her past, is hired at the restaurant where she works. Third, and most importantly, Nana Lucy just doesn’t seem to be herself.

I absolutely loved this story. It’s a quick read and very humorous despite the serious themes. I often forgot that I was reading about a 16-year-old. Lucy seems aware that things can always get worse and yet she keeps her priorities straight and stays level-headed. It’s very witty and clever and I’d recommend this to anyone. I think anyone who has dealt or is currently dealing with someone with Alzheimer’s can appreciate this story, and I also feel that anyone in high school can relate with the nature of this book.

I loved the “he who must…” and “she who does…” names that the characters gave to each other.

“She who has mustard breath” literally made me laugh out loud!