Reviews

Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West

sandmoe's review

4.0

3.5 stars
me? Actually enjoying a Kasie West book? More likely than you’d think. I guess what they say is true, third times the charm.

courtsbooknook's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

This was a really cute book! Kasie West is classic YA contemporary and I though this was done well. I loved the idea of the high schoolers cresting a podcast. The advice was great and it was a fun way to get all the characters involved. I also liked that the lake was a backdrop for the story I thought Kate's development over the story was nice and I think she really learned a lot about herself. Overall this was fun and a quick read! 

paintbrush's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

thecorioliseffect's review

4.0

I love that the last two Kasie West books I choose to read end up being my favorites! I always enjoy her books. They're always super cute, and they're always super fun. Since I, dumb bitch extraordinaire, never know how any book is going to end, I enjoyed being confused about what the heck was going on here. Of course, if I actually ever read the synopses of books before reading them, I wouldn't have been as surprised as I would.

Spoiler

Basically, I immediately assumed Frank would be the love interest because it seemed pretty typical of both YA contemporary and Kasie West. But then he was barely in it halfway through and I was like, "Is Frank for Alana because Kate is going to have Diego?" But like, bitch if I'd read the synopsis, this would have been obvious.

BUT this is also why I don't reread synopses before reading the books. Because I prefer going in blind and being surprised by things.

But yeah, super cute! I love Kasie West. I'll always read her books no matter how old I get. They're super light and cute and enjoyable.

I've also now officially read ALL her YA contemporary books!!!

moonbites's review

3.0

2.5 ⭐️

iphi_kc13's review

4.0

I can always depend on these books to be a fun and quick read. I especially appreciated some of the other topics she touched on like bullying and assumptions.

kthomas4415's review

3.0

3.5 stars maybe?

Not a huge fan of the miscommunication troupe, especially when the main character preaches about how most conflicts can be resolved with proper communication. I did like that the characters weren't unbearably whiney and did have some growth.

luna_rondo's review

2.0

I know, I know - I have never rated a Kasie West book more than a two. So why do I keep listening to them?

Because the synopsis was really adorable and I get sucked back in. West books are fast paced, generally okay characters and simple writing. The plots are formulaic, like a romance novel. After two chapters, it's really not hard to predict each character's actions and or what's going to happen, but this makes it really easy to listen to at work.

jenseiler's review

4.0

Another fun Kasie West story! I can't wait for its release and to share it with my students who are also Kasie West fans.

brittany_tellefsen's review

3.0

To be quite honest, I have little to nothing to say about this book.

In true Kasie West fashion, it was a light, fluffy, read. Very little substance. Unnecessary miscommunication and high school drama.

Kasie West is definitely hit or miss for me. I have really enjoyed some of her books, and find there is an unexpected harder-hitting element.

Then there are these ones which are just cotton candy.

It is what it is. I will never remember this.