the_mickstape's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a YA rom-com with twists and turns to keep readers on their toes. Not much to say about plot as it was a standard romance with familiar tropes like enemies to lovers and second chance romance. This book is a perfect beach read for high schoolers and middle grade readers that are looking for more black joy and light hearted content.
bookwormbullet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bea_reads_books's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Death of parent, and Racism
gladysreads's review against another edition
4.0
So refreshing to read books about black people and being able to relate! Thank you, Kristina! I would love to see more of Reina! When she came in dressed as a character of les mis to apologize I had to laugh!
gwensadventure's review against another edition
4.0
Adventure, ballet, young love, pursuit of passion and a little bit of rule breaking make I Wanna Be Where You Are worth the read. I listened to the audiobook and had a very nice afternoon enveloped in this story. Chloe and Eli are the traditional 'Sort of uptight girl meets Bad boy and comes out of her she'll and lives her best life' type of couple. Overall, just a fun read and a good way to spend an afternoon.
pooftheturtle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
karty_v's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Solid YA, coming of age book.
moore102's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emmanuellagladman's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
This was decent. It was really interesting for me to read about an injured dancer (because hello that’s me) and I really wish there had been more about Chloe’s dancing. But I loved the adventure that she and Eli went on it was really nice to read something so wholesome.