xmia_69's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Self harm
abby271's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Infidelity, Alcohol, Blood, and Grief
joanachsf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
ahen's review
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Loved how it wasn't cliche
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
pattyblom's review
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Great book about relationships and romantic film cliches. Makes you think about love, but is also funny.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, and Self harm
jessicaschutte's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Drug use
Moderate: Sexual content and Self harm
freshpageonthedesk's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
A bit disappointing
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Infidelity, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Panic attacks/disorders
kayleejanes's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Addiction, and Blood
chloelj27's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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
4.0
As far as YA books go, I really enjoyed it. This book had me looking back to my first love as a teenager and all the struggles we faced in those years.
Audrey was such a strong, beautiful character to read about. She took on so much and always kept going despite how hard things were and the pressures she faced. After all she went through, she had matured a lot and so having Harry as the complete opposite was interesting. His end gesture was so beautiful 😍 I would have liked to have seen a bit more about his relationship with his parents however as it was brushed over a little, in my opinion.
Going through comparing romance films to real life romance was such an interesting take and one I’ve found myself doing a lot over the years. Holly could have easily made this a conventional HEA, but she stayed true all throughout the book, showing the real side to relationships with the arguments and insecurities as well as the good moments.
I was stuck of where to rate this, but judging it as a YA book that had all the feels - happiness, sadness, frustration and more, I settled on 4 stars. It had me reflecting back to my own teenage years too. Holly really portrayed a young teenage girl dealing with life’s issues really well.
Audrey was such a strong, beautiful character to read about. She took on so much and always kept going despite how hard things were and the pressures she faced. After all she went through, she had matured a lot and so having Harry as the complete opposite was interesting. His end gesture was so beautiful 😍 I would have liked to have seen a bit more about his relationship with his parents however as it was brushed over a little, in my opinion.
Going through comparing romance films to real life romance was such an interesting take and one I’ve found myself doing a lot over the years. Holly could have easily made this a conventional HEA, but she stayed true all throughout the book, showing the real side to relationships with the arguments and insecurities as well as the good moments.
I was stuck of where to rate this, but judging it as a YA book that had all the feels - happiness, sadness, frustration and more, I settled on 4 stars. It had me reflecting back to my own teenage years too. Holly really portrayed a young teenage girl dealing with life’s issues really well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Blood, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
shreyardkn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
i have been waiting a long ass time for a romance that is real and doesn't have either a happily ever after ending or the world is ending bc of something super traumatic type ending. this book delivered. audrey grew up and learned to choose herself. i loved the commentary on romcoms especially that one fault in our stars scene and the rant about the 'not like other girls' comment. there's something great about the fact that we never found out what harry's problems really were, that the author didn't try to use those to excuse his behaviour and instead focussed solely on audrey's life.
that being said, this book was on the line between funny/adorable and cringe. i did adjust to the writing style later on so maybe it's aimed towards younger readers. the plot moved a little slow at times and the characters felt underdeveloped bc i wasn't really connected to any of them except audrey. its been a long while since i've read a book set in england and i don't think i've ever read a book about a girl in sixth form so parts of it were extra relatable but also too close to reality and so not as interesting to read about.
overall though, definitely worth a read.
that being said, this book was on the line between funny/adorable and cringe. i did adjust to the writing style later on so maybe it's aimed towards younger readers. the plot moved a little slow at times and the characters felt underdeveloped bc i wasn't really connected to any of them except audrey. its been a long while since i've read a book set in england and i don't think i've ever read a book about a girl in sixth form so parts of it were extra relatable but also too close to reality and so not as interesting to read about.
overall though, definitely worth a read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness and Self harm