The Summer I Became a Nerd was an adorable summer read that had a great overall message. I wasn't expecting any groundbreaking lessons but the idea of being true to yourself and to your passions was an idea I could really get behind. 
 Much like the superhero comics she reads, Maddie takes on a double life: popular cheerleader by day, comic book reading nerd by night. After a disastrous costume contest that makes her a laughing stock, Maddie vows to keep this side of her life a secret and work her way into the popular crowd. Although she accomplishes this goal, she still never feels 100% like herself, and it's starting to take a toll. 
 For the most part, I really enjoyed Maddie. She was quirky, funny, and had a huge heart. But there were also times when I was annoyed about her whole secret identity. She was making things a lot more complicated than she really needed it to be. Understandably, it's hard to predict how kids will react in high school, and it can be a difficult place to find yourself and fit in. With this in mind, it did feel slightly exaggerated at times. 
 Now Logan, on the other hand, I fell in love with immediately. He was 100% absolutely and completely himself. There needs to be more people like him. Logan accepts his quirks and passions without pause, and allows himself to be exactly who he wants to be. He's funny, sweet, kind, and loyal, and I spent most of the book wondering where I could find an amazing guy like this. I loved the positive effect he had on Maddie that helped her develop into a stronger person and embrace the nerd she always was. 
 Though the plot was sometimes predictable, The Summer I Became a Nerd was a great read and one I could definitely relate to, being a nerd for many things myself.