Stargirl has moved and left everything behind: Arizona, enchanted desert places-and Leo. He's all she can think about, and her life begins to feel like a parade of unhappy anniversaries. Then Stargirl meets her wonderfully bizarre new neighbors: Dootsie, the curly-headed five-year-old "human-bean"; Betty Lou, who hasn't stepped outside her house for nine years; Charlie, who sits among the tombstones; hot-temperes Alvina with the one glittery nail; and Perry Delloplane, the blue-eyed thief who soon lays his own claim to Stargirl's heart. In letters to Leo over the course of a year, Stargirl comes to find hope in new places: mockingbirds, donut angels, moon flowers, and the Winter Solstice-that turning-point day when dark tips to light. Buts what's life without Leo? Will he-can he-answer that one crucial question she aske every morning to the rising sun? ( )

Stargirl has moved to Arizona and writes daily letters to Leo about her new life. Having enjoyed [Stargirl] so much, I was eager to read more about her, but this book was disappointing. It just didn't have the same magic as Stargirl. ( )

I enjoyed this story, both as a continuation of the story begun in Stargirl, and on its own. This book had a more melancholy tone, as Stargirl looks to continue her life after her year in Arizona. She still pines for Leo, but knows in her heart that she and Leo can't be together unless he grows up more. Her guilt over her growing feelings for Perry was palpable and her empathy for both the 6 year-old Dootsie, agoraphobic Betty Lou and lonely Charlie rounded out Stargirl's personality. The Winter Solstice celebration was a joyous high to end the book on. As a teacher, I'd rather my students read about such an individual than other, similarly leveled, but much different views of girl-hood. ( )

Reviewed by Terri Clark in School Library Journal (September 1, 2007). Found in Follett Titlewave.

Love, Stargirl is a sequel to Jerry Spinelli's book, 'Stargirl'. The difference here is that unlike the first book, this love story is now only showing one side which leaves the reader to determine how Leo is feeling and would be responding. By reading this 'letter' that Stargirl is writing the reader can identify her wacky, unique characteristics which I believe makes it nearly impossible to not fall in love with her. This is a great novel and an easy read :) ( )