Reviews

A Little Something Different: Fourteen Viewpoints, One Love Story by Sandy Hall

brooke_review's review against another edition

2.0

This book wasn't necessarily BAD, but it was definitely trying too hard. No, everyone is not going to be obsessed with this girl & boy's crush on each other. They are not always going to be thinking about them and talking about them and noticing them. Especially when the girl and boy are so unremarkable. This novel is very light, very fluffy, very sugary, and very cheesy. That makes for a dessert that isn't so great.

alelumino's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No

1.0

marisamoo's review against another edition

3.0

What a cute read. I flew through it in a few hours and honestly it was an intensely satisfying book of pure fluff. I think the author did something extremely unique here, writing a love story from 14 perspectives of everyone BUT the main characters. It was done extremely successfully and totally is a concept up my alley.
That being said it’s three stars because yeah I liked it, but I can’t deny the predictable plot, scattered moments of lazy writing, kinda cliche characters, and fairly forced climax/blackmoment. But honestly it’s okay! None of that made me DISLIKE it, it just won’t become a raving favorite.
This book did something fun and I don’t regret reading it.
Real talk tho I just want Inga and Pams love story thanks.

anindanr_'s review against another edition

4.0

This book is very light and easy to read. The relationship between the character is adorable and it's sorta hilarious when they actually give the bench and the squirrel their own point of view. I'm just gonna list the plus and minus of this book.

plus
- Really easy to read
- Different pov makes this book more interesting
- The romance is adorable

minus
- The pov is quite jumpy
- I don't feel like I fully understand the main characters
- Too many or too little differences between one person's pov and the other

shaydelayed's review against another edition

5.0

This was A LOT something different! This book was so much fun to read! The characters were great and their POVs were a hoot and a half. I've never read a book like this before. This concept is so cool and imaginative. If you want a quick read that will make you disgustingly happy, you need to give this one a go. I need Sandy Hall to keep writing and I need her to know she has a new fan!

happylittlestar's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

sorreltastic's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

hannahreadsadec5's review against another edition

4.0

I am 99% sure that even this

would not be as much fun as reading this book was.

A Little Something Different is like no other love story I have read before. It is told from 14 different view points, none of which are the couple in question, and due to this, we are able to see a romance grow before the couple even knows it is happening. Lea and Gabe are perfect for each other, but because of the way Lea has trouble holding a conversation, and Gabe's extreme shyness, their story doesn't look like it will end in a happily ever after.

Luckily for them, all fourteen view points are just waiting for them to kiss, and will not stop until they do. Lea and Gabe get seated next to each other at a local restaurant, their creative writing teacher specifically creates a project that will force them to get to know each other, even a park squirrel knows that something is going on between them. But they soon realize that they will need to do a lot more to get Lea and Gabe together.

My only problem with this book is that whenever one of the lovebirds is talked to or about, the other is not close behind. It is rare that you ever see Lea or Gabe without them talking about how perfect they would be for each other. It would have been nice to learn about them individually before they were thrown together.

Even with that, this book is perfect for anyone looking for a short and sweet romance. A Little Something Different has the perfect blend of humor and seriousness, making it a great read for any day.

aplw's review against another edition

5.0

this was definitely different from any book I've ever read before, and I loved all the view points of Gabe and Lea's relationship. I especially loved the squirrel and the bench ha.

stucknbooks14's review against another edition

4.0

I can't think of a better way to review A Little Something Different, than to review it by each viewpoint.
Maribel:The supportive, yet cautious friend. Maribel was the perfect roommate for Lea. She helped give Lea that extra spark she needed. Lea seemed pretty shy and quiet, but then Maribel came in and livened up her personality. Giving her that big sister push.
Inga:The kind of professor I wish I had. I loved that she played matchmaker for her students, but based it on the assignments. Sneaky! And yet, appropriate.
Bench:Maybe my favorite viewpoint? The bench didn't have any reason whether to care if Lea and Gabe ended up together or not. The Switzerland Party.
Sam:Big Brother. There's no better way to describe Sam. He worried about Gabe, supported Gabe, took care of Gabe, but all while letting Gabe do his own thing.
Squirrel:This view point was more random than the Bench, and I loved it! How wonderfully out of the box!
Victor:Victor......The Villain. That's how I'd label him. I know, he's not a horrible person. But good Lord! Calm down buddy!
Bob:I did a lot of "awwwwing" whenever I read Bob's viewpoint. How cute are him and his wife, gossiping about the people that get on his bus? And the way he sees Lea and Gabe. So sweet!
Casey:Casey is the exact kind of friend Gabe needs! He brings out the best of Gabe, while also understand that he needs just a little time to do his own thing.
Maxine:My favorite matchmaker out of the bunch!
Danny:Fix your gaydar buddy! I get it, but.....he was doing his best to convince Lea that Gabe was gay. Not cool. Honestly, I was expecting a fall out. But instead, he had a happy ending?
Pam:Ah yes, the power couple. I'd love a book from Igna and Pam's point of view, of each time Igna has played match maker for her students.
Charlotte:The best character development? Maybe.
Hillary:I imagine Regina George playing this role.
Frank:Least necessary character, but I'm glad we had him. How cute were the awkward Chinese delivery moments?!
I know how cheesy "look at me for a second" is, but when I say my heart swooned to the moon and back!

7/10 Romance
8/10 Young Adult