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
emilybemily_67's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, and Mental illness
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
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
mashpotato_gurl's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Omg that ending is one of the best endings of a book/movie ever as
Spoiler
SHE DOESNT END UP WITH THE GUY!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
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
faithharsh's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Alcohol, Sexual content, Rape, and Toxic relationship
shanno_h0's review
dark
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Drug use, Abandonment, Mental illness, and Sexual content
amelialouisereads's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoy Holly's writing. Even though most of her books are YA, they're actually very hard hitting and contain a lot of deeper themes than one might initially expect.
In this story, we follow Audrey who has recently been through a painful and humiliating break-up, and whose parents have also split in a rather messy way. She therefore (naturally) doesn't have much hope for romance - until she starts working at her local cinema and meets the dreamy Harry, that is. The only problem is that Harry is renowned for being a bit of a ladies man. Can he really give Audrey her happily ever after?
I found this book to be very well written and truthful. As Audrey herself acknowledges, love is very rarely like what we see in the movies and I think that's quite an important message to convey in a YA, especially as so many these days seem to centre around ideas like 'soulmates' and 'one true love' etc.
I also really liked the sub-plot with Audrey's mum and her declining mental health - Holly always writes about these topics very sensitively and in a way that I imagine would be very accessible for younger readers.
In this story, we follow Audrey who has recently been through a painful and humiliating break-up, and whose parents have also split in a rather messy way. She therefore (naturally) doesn't have much hope for romance - until she starts working at her local cinema and meets the dreamy Harry, that is. The only problem is that Harry is renowned for being a bit of a ladies man. Can he really give Audrey her happily ever after?
I found this book to be very well written and truthful. As Audrey herself acknowledges, love is very rarely like what we see in the movies and I think that's quite an important message to convey in a YA, especially as so many these days seem to centre around ideas like 'soulmates' and 'one true love' etc.
I also really liked the sub-plot with Audrey's mum and her declining mental health - Holly always writes about these topics very sensitively and in a way that I imagine would be very accessible for younger readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content