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bookstoshelves's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute read! Definitely not my favorite contemporary I’ve ever read, and the book kind of lost me in the middle and I found myself kind of rolling my eyes at Mia a lot through the whole middle part of the book, but the last hundred pages got me back on track a bit!
merenunley's review against another edition
3.0
“I feel something familiar. I feel like I haven’t been present in a long time. I feel like I’m returning. I feel like I’m returning to something, even with someone totally new in the mix. I feel like myself.”
“He reminds me that all of these instances are just brief moments. It’s been rough, but everything always seems bigger in our heads than it is in reality.”
This was an enjoyable read - adorable side characters, a YA heroine that is growing into her own, a great subplot in regards to her evolving relationship with her sister. But it could have used a better editor. There were a few details that contradicted each other, uneven pacing, and some information that was shared way too late in the novel. Overall, it was still a sweet fun novel.
“He reminds me that all of these instances are just brief moments. It’s been rough, but everything always seems bigger in our heads than it is in reality.”
This was an enjoyable read - adorable side characters, a YA heroine that is growing into her own, a great subplot in regards to her evolving relationship with her sister. But it could have used a better editor. There were a few details that contradicted each other, uneven pacing, and some information that was shared way too late in the novel. Overall, it was still a sweet fun novel.
e_harrington17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-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
3.25
wrapmeupinplastic's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
goreadwithgomez's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
corncobwebs's review against another edition
5.0
"So, you're saying I should stop trying?" I feel my heart speed up as all of my excuses align themselves. I don't have time to just let something happen. If, for my whole life, nothing has clicked into place on its own, what's going to make it happen now?
"No," Gladys says, looking me in the eye. "Try as hard as you have to, but try while being yourself. Don't force anything."
I LOVE that this story has a smart, strong protagonist who's a math nerd and swimming champ ... but is also honest about her desire to connect with someone romantically. This books shows that you can be a high achiever along with striving for a deep, meaningful connection with another human--it doesn't have to be one or the other. The most important thing is being your authentic self as you pursue that connection, and I loved that message.
"No," Gladys says, looking me in the eye. "Try as hard as you have to, but try while being yourself. Don't force anything."
I LOVE that this story has a smart, strong protagonist who's a math nerd and swimming champ ... but is also honest about her desire to connect with someone romantically. This books shows that you can be a high achiever along with striving for a deep, meaningful connection with another human--it doesn't have to be one or the other. The most important thing is being your authentic self as you pursue that connection, and I loved that message.
amberinpieces's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol
kgb20's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Fun read! Pretty predictable plot but still enjoyed reading. Cute love story
www_evelyn_com's review
It was very boring. The characters felt flat and emotionless. I had no attachment or investment in any of them. The main character is annoying and very unlike able. I don’t care about anything that happens to anybody in this book moving on now.