I think it's safe to say that this seventh book in the 18 Pine St. series is the most somber so far. But I still managed to get some nostalgic feels out of this YA novel from the '90s.

Aside from the friend-and-family complications resulting from the accident, there's some relationship trouble between one of the romantic couples in the gang. It gets kind of serious.

But there's also Kwame, the youngest of the group and a lovable, bookish quasi-geek who might be my favorite character in the series. He's absolutely clutch in this story when he sees his friend in deep trouble. And, of course, there's plenty of pizza to go around for everyone down at 18 Pine, despite the constant possibility that Kwame might eat it all himself.

I plan to read at least two more books in this series. ( )