The Darlings - three teen girls who share a grandmother - return in this sweet tale of finding love. One seeks love with a chess player who likes her back -- but has a girlfriend. One craves connection with her scene partner -- who comes out of the closet to her. And one struggles to connect with a boyfriend who seems more interested in his band and musician friends. While the book covers issues on the minds of many teens, it steers clear of graphic scenes that make many young adult novels overly-sophisticated for its less-experienced readers. While the plot moves somewhat pedantically, the characters and situations are appealing. (117) ( )