thirs's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
sparkwaren's review
4.0
Knocked that whole thing out in a day (since I haven't gone to sleep yet, it's still the same day to me). Keplinger has a really easy-to-read writing style. I hope there's more to come!
datnerdylibrarylover's review against another edition
4.0
I can honestly say that I think Kody Keplinger was thinking of me when she wrote this book. I was laughing out loud for a great majority of the books. I loved the characters and bring brought by to the DUFF universe. It was a great read.
laurenash's review against another edition
3.0
By reading this book I could spend a little more time with Wesley and Bianca? Count me in. I like being able to keep up with YA couples. Wait, is that weird? Anyway, back to the story. Girl hates boy. Mutual hatred. But Boy likes Girl's best friend. Girl accidentally--then intentionally--catfishes boy and then falls for him.
Ryder Cross is no Wesley Rush. That’s obvious, right? Wrong or right, I couldn’t help but feel a little let down. Although I loooooved the fact that he secretly loved rom-coms enough to have a collection of them, his hipster pretentiousness got a little old. I think that's the point, though. Which brings me to the next thing...
I saw similarities in Kody Keplinger's characters (from the two books); the main one being what you see is NOT what you get. This is precisely why there’s always the difference of who they really are and how people perceive them. Ryder, to me, wasn't as interesting or likable as Wesley was. But he was kind of funny. Sonny was a smart girl, and she actually made me laugh a couple times. But she told SO many lies over the course of the book, which it made me realize how much I really hate lying/being lied to. As if I needed reminding.
Sonny & Amy. I liked how their friendship was written. I liked that Sonny told Amy early on that she liked Ryder. The only problem is that the web of lies had already grown too big for her to keep up with. She wasn’t being fair to Amy. I was really proud of Amy for finally saying that enough was enough. And I'm glad they fixed their friendship in the end.
Ryder Cross is no Wesley Rush. That’s obvious, right? Wrong or right, I couldn’t help but feel a little let down. Although I loooooved the fact that he secretly loved rom-coms enough to have a collection of them, his hipster pretentiousness got a little old. I think that's the point, though. Which brings me to the next thing...
I saw similarities in Kody Keplinger's characters (from the two books); the main one being what you see is NOT what you get. This is precisely why there’s always the difference of who they really are and how people perceive them. Ryder, to me, wasn't as interesting or likable as Wesley was. But he was kind of funny. Sonny was a smart girl, and she actually made me laugh a couple times. But she told SO many lies over the course of the book, which it made me realize how much I really hate lying/being lied to. As if I needed reminding.
Sonny & Amy. I liked how their friendship was written. I liked that Sonny told Amy early on that she liked Ryder. The only problem is that the web of lies had already grown too big for her to keep up with. She wasn’t being fair to Amy. I was really proud of Amy for finally saying that enough was enough. And I'm glad they fixed their friendship in the end.
lestaslettering's review against another edition
3.0
Sonny was an asshole. I liked Amy & Ryder better. And i wouldve actually shipped Wesley & Sonny even after she became honest. It wasnt the Rose-Dimitri type relationship and i don't ship Sonny & Ryder contrary to how much chemistry they keep saying they have. Ok read nonetheless.
akookieforyou's review against another edition
3.0
After reading The D.U.F.F. and learning that there was a semi-sequel, I knew I had to pick it up. If only this book could've been as good as it's predecessor. Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate this or anything, it just left something to be desired. I think the premise was really intriguing, and the characters weren't too bad, but the last third made me want to smack my head into a wall. The MC kept doing completely stupid things, and lying when she should've come clean before it was too late. That being said though, that ending was SO ANNOYING!!! Let me elaborate a little
Spoiler
she definitely deserved having the ML be upset with her and everything, but I'm a firm believer in second chances and happy endings. Instead of a big forgiveness party, with a cute scene and kisses, we get a "yeah, I guess I forgive you or whatever" ending. And it made me beyond angry.ashwhit2024's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0