waverlyrose's review
2.0
I may have rated this better had the audiobook's narrator been better, but she was GOD AWFUL. She punctuated every sentence with a question mark and it drove me completely insane.
The novel itself was okay, but I wouldn't recommend it
The novel itself was okay, but I wouldn't recommend it
jessreads2001's review
4.0
This book was really sweet. I loved how fast paced it was. This was exactly the kind of book I needed right now, super sweet, low stakes and just overall a feel good read!
weecha22's review
4.0
This was interesting. It’s a bit different in format than usual. Not a lot of conflict until the end but I liked seeing these different people come together and care about something. The family stuff was eh, but things really came together when the stakes were upped. Dan really grew on me and I 100% think he’s who they think he is.
genevievelin's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
charmaineac's review
5.0
I forgot how much I loved Emma Mills until I started reading this book and couldn't put it down!! Even during completely inopportune moments, like while cooking or on WFH calls (helloooo, COVID-19).
But can I say -- Nina is completely rootable. The portrayal of her radio host team is completely realistic, and captures those bittersweet moments "as things end." And Jamie? I'm obsessed with music-head Jamie, earnest Jamie, Prince Hapless, baker boy, whatever else you want to call him. Her prowess to build a love interest is only rivalled by like, Sarah Dessen (this is the highest of compliments!).
There are so many lessons sagely shared by the adults here, yet you also get to see them struggle to figure out what the "right thing" is to do.
Also, I almost fell off my chair during the live show. It was absurd and incredible.
But can I say -- Nina is completely rootable. The portrayal of her radio host team is completely realistic, and captures those bittersweet moments "as things end." And Jamie? I'm obsessed with music-head Jamie, earnest Jamie, Prince Hapless, baker boy, whatever else you want to call him. Her prowess to build a love interest is only rivalled by like, Sarah Dessen (this is the highest of compliments!).
There are so many lessons sagely shared by the adults here, yet you also get to see them struggle to figure out what the "right thing" is to do.
Also, I almost fell off my chair during the live show. It was absurd and incredible.
artsymusings's review against another edition
I know I'm way behind on reading Emma Mills' books, but this book uses words like 'complete disaster' 'awkwardness' and you know I'm all about those things eeee
casehouse's review
3.0
I have no idea how this YA book wound up on my to-read list. I do occasionally read YA, but when I started this one, I didn't realize the intended audience. It quickly became apparent. In the end, I enjoyed it, despite the pace being a bit slow.