kikiduck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
csjucha's review against another edition
4.0
“I’m not panicking. I am gently freaking out.” Awesome line!
What a great story around friendship. The dialog and banter between the boys was spot on!
What a great story around friendship. The dialog and banter between the boys was spot on!
zkoch's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bookaddictnamedlee3's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
walrus420's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
penelopecanosreads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
niche's review against another edition
3.0
Bromance is hard to find
I'll give this book bonus points for being about male friendship and having no romance. The writing itself felt flat and would have preferred more slice-of-life bromance. It felt like it was written for a class reading list in a "let's have this happen so the teacher can discuss it," sort of manner. It seemed like any scene of friendship that wouldn't include gay derision or toxic masculinity got sped through and I would have definitely preferred more casual scenes. It also doesn't help that I'm not into fandom enthusiasm or usage of superlative descriptions.
I'll give this book bonus points for being about male friendship and having no romance. The writing itself felt flat and would have preferred more slice-of-life bromance. It felt like it was written for a class reading list in a "let's have this happen so the teacher can discuss it," sort of manner. It seemed like any scene of friendship that wouldn't include gay derision or toxic masculinity got sped through and I would have definitely preferred more casual scenes. It also doesn't help that I'm not into fandom enthusiasm or usage of superlative descriptions.
suzannedix's review against another edition
3.0
Witty dialogue between 6th grade best friends Matt and Eric makes this story about self-proclaimed band geeks really a fun read. The ending seemed rushed and very contrived but the love these two boys have for each other is really the heart of the story.
Grades 5 and up.
Grades 5 and up.
annarella's review against another edition
4.0
There's not a lot of book about male friendship in pre-teen o early teen years. This is a good story, entertaining and poignant.
There's adventure but there's also insight and reflections.
I liked this story and it's recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
There's adventure but there's also insight and reflections.
I liked this story and it's recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
melodierhae's review against another edition
3.0
Very sweet book, great role models for male friendship. Pacing of the climax was jolting with how great the rest of the book was.