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sarabamanda's review against another edition
2.0
This book felt like a bit of a mess. The premise was good, but it feels like the author had an idea for a book, jotted it down, and sent it off for publishing. I’m discovering a common trend in many multiple-perspective novels, in which characters are left severely underdeveloped, giving the story a bit of a feeling of things working out too conveniently and neatly because the author couldn’t be bothered to make it realistic.
The only bit of grace I considered—although it still wouldn’t make me read it again—is that perhaps certain traumatic aspects of the story reflect the author’s own life. Who knows?
All of that said, I did delete Facebook and Instagram from my phone after reading this (and Pretty Things), so… mission accomplished?
The only bit of grace I considered—although it still wouldn’t make me read it again—is that perhaps certain traumatic aspects of the story reflect the author’s own life. Who knows?
All of that said, I did delete Facebook and Instagram from my phone after reading this (and Pretty Things), so… mission accomplished?
shailydc's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up. All of the social media content in this book was very timely and reading it during quarantine hit hard as I have definitely wasted too much time on Instagram. I'm a big fan of Harms's writing and the dual voices were done well.
winemakerssister's review against another edition
5.0
Kelly Harms' stories creep up on you and then you realize how much you liked them. That was definitely the case here - by the time I got to the end I was in love with the book. And, even though I'm sure there are other takeaways, mine is life is better with a dog. 'Nuff said.
michellesbeachreads's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Definitely makes you think about how we are using our "bandwidth" and how social media can take over ones life.
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
emilyturnsthepage's review against another edition
4.0
As an influencer I really related to the main character, Mia, and really enjoyed this book. I thought the author did a great job of presenting social media in a realistic way. The author really shined a light on the concept of “things not always being as they seem” on social media. The book is the perfect combination of a lighthearted read mixed with deeper topics of depression and anxiety. The story is told in from the perspectives of Mia and Paige and I thought they were both well-developed and unique in their own ways. In the age of social media, I found this to be very thought-provoking and interesting. rating: 4 out of 5 ⭐️
littlemissbooklover's review against another edition
4.0
I absolutely adored the Overdue Life of Amy Byler so I was extremely excited to receive an ARC of this book.
It definitely hasn’t disappointed. This is filled with more extremely loveable characters. It has been utterly impossible to put down.
I have finished this book in just two hours and I have really enjoyed it. This definitely might be my new favourite by this author.
I have found that it has been hard to track the characters on occasions. But overall this is a completely enjoyable book.
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It definitely hasn’t disappointed. This is filled with more extremely loveable characters. It has been utterly impossible to put down.
I have finished this book in just two hours and I have really enjoyed it. This definitely might be my new favourite by this author.
I have found that it has been hard to track the characters on occasions. But overall this is a completely enjoyable book.
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
nlbohr22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
findinglee23's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed the story line!
Great story line! I wish it would’ve had a more detailed ending! I didn’t expect it to end so suddenly!
Great story line! I wish it would’ve had a more detailed ending! I didn’t expect it to end so suddenly!
briboothby's review against another edition
4.0
An easy read with a feel-good, happy ending. I’m loving Kelly Harms’ books during quarantine!
knallen's review against another edition
5.0
Fun and teary making
Very sweet, funny at times but it also has me teary a few times. It also has some nice insight into social media and how it presents the lives of others but what I really loved were the dog bits :)
Very sweet, funny at times but it also has me teary a few times. It also has some nice insight into social media and how it presents the lives of others but what I really loved were the dog bits :)