samfrancis's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
I first read this book as a teenager and absolutely loved it - a decade later I still re-read it all the time.
jenscott's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
pippisboeken's review
5.0
Geweldig boek. De drang om perfect te zijn wordt zo mooi beschreven. Maar ook de groei van Macy. Want is perfect zijn nou eigenlijk wat je wilt.
En dan Wess. Als je het hebt over de mooie boy from in and out. Ik denk dat bijna iedereen wel verliefd op hem kan worden in dit boek. Vond de romance ook natuurlijk. Ook met haar angst mooi gecombineerd.
Een must read als je houd van personage groei en de zoektocht naar jezelf. Wel veel details over haar persoonlijke leven, daar moet je van houden denk ik. Mij heeft die me uit mijn reading slumb gehaald
En dan Wess. Als je het hebt over de mooie boy from in and out. Ik denk dat bijna iedereen wel verliefd op hem kan worden in dit boek. Vond de romance ook natuurlijk. Ook met haar angst mooi gecombineerd.
Een must read als je houd van personage groei en de zoektocht naar jezelf. Wel veel details over haar persoonlijke leven, daar moet je van houden denk ik. Mij heeft die me uit mijn reading slumb gehaald
graceemacee's review
4.0
This is another Sarah Dessen book that I don’t remember really caring for as a teen, but now it’s one of my faves from her. The side characters have a lot of personality, much like the ones in Keeping the Moon. I’m learning I’m a sucker for Dessen’s parentalized teens with distant parents.
clairebartholomew549's review
5.0
Entering my reviews over from my old Goodreads profile I unearthed recently...here are some super sappy thoughts from 2009-era 14-year-old Claire!
This book is amazing. That's really all I can say.
Wait, one more thing:
SA-WOON.
This book is amazing. That's really all I can say.
Wait, one more thing:
SA-WOON.
kmarford's review
4.0
One of my favorite books of all time. I read it first as a middle schooler and I felt I could relate to it so much.
brookeje60's review
5.0
I loved this book and I flew through it! I loved the romance, but also the amazing perspective it gave me on what's really important and in the fact that perfection is not attainable and trying to attain often causes more problems than it solves. I loved the cover too. I am really looking forward to reading more Sarah Dessen books as this was the first one that I read, but I loved this book and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a refreshing and fun YA read. (:
hannahhhhh's review
5.0
This book is what made me fall in love with Sarah Dessen.
Macy herself was a wonderfully writ character. I felt like I was right there with her throughout the entire story. And Wes! I fell in love with him right away.
In some books, the side story can get kind of annoying or you get tired of reading it. Not this book. While I was anxiously awaiting the next romantic parts, I was also awaiting the catering part as well.
Dessen made a wonderful novel that I will keep in my collection for as long as I live. This book had so much depth and real life to it. The side characters were equally as interesting and still had that depth that Macy and Wes had.
By far my favorite book.
Macy herself was a wonderfully writ character. I felt like I was right there with her throughout the entire story. And Wes! I fell in love with him right away.
In some books, the side story can get kind of annoying or you get tired of reading it. Not this book. While I was anxiously awaiting the next romantic parts, I was also awaiting the catering part as well.
Dessen made a wonderful novel that I will keep in my collection for as long as I live. This book had so much depth and real life to it. The side characters were equally as interesting and still had that depth that Macy and Wes had.
By far my favorite book.
aliterarymess's review
5.0
Is there a sarah dessen book that is not good!?
if there is tell me so i can read it. lolno but really this just another one that i read a while ago and remenber that i liked it aloottt but theni lover all her books.
the writign style was excelet and teh story line beutifull an amazing book.
if there is tell me so i can read it. lolno but really this just another one that i read a while ago and remenber that i liked it aloottt but theni lover all her books.
the writign style was excelet and teh story line beutifull an amazing book.
gruizco23's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The best Sarah Dessen book of all time