l8r, g8r (by Lauren Myracle)

L8R, G8R is third in the series by Lauren Myracle. BFFs Angela, Zoe, and Maddie, in their senior year of high school, work out problems, share secrets, become angry, apologize, cry, and more -- all through texting, IMs, and chat rooms. In this installment, they've got a lot more mature stuff to talk about: especially sex, but also drinking and drugs. Zoe, the academic, gets center stage as she explores her relationship with Doug, her boyfriend. She loses her virginity and becomes blinded to her unyielding dedication to this relationship. The mature content is balanced by the immaturity of scheming against school enemies. They go as far as breaking into someone's house and hiding in the back of a car.

Young adult readers who are ready for the mature content will find a decent beach read about three very close, caring, and unique friends.  In the end, the girls finish their senior year with more understanding about who they are, excitement about their futures, and the security of knowing they're only a computer connection away. The book is a great lesson for parents in Teenspeak 101.