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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
1.0
1/5
Barely finished this book, after multiple thoughts of DNFing the book.
Barely finished this book, after multiple thoughts of DNFing the book.
cathyolibrarian's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
pristine's review against another edition
2.0
cute ya with a different kind of subject, but wasn't very engaging to me. i didn't really care about the love story at all, the volleyball and the friendships greer made with her teammates was much more interesting to me. i could see myself in some of greer's struggles with her big boobs, but some of it also didn't really make sense to me.
bkclub4one's review against another edition
5.0
I was not really thinking when I picked this book. Otherwise, I would not have gotten it. The title alone would have been a good reason for me to give it a pass. Mostly because such titles lead to stories/writing that makes me cringe and uncomfortable.
All I knew when I got it was that I needed something to get me through the weekend. I started reading it on Saturday evening pretty sure I wasn't going to go far with it(because my brain cells were working and I had noticed the title)
Surprise, surprise I couldn't put it down. Four hours later I was done and a little teary after that last chapter.
This was amazing. It was inspiring and I was totally getting feminist vibes the entire time. I have started compiling a list of RECs for my future daughter. I don't know what number this will be placed in, but it will definitely feature in the list.
I still can't believe I got through a YA book that wasn't fantasy and one which was completely clean *gasp*.
All I knew when I got it was that I needed something to get me through the weekend. I started reading it on Saturday evening pretty sure I wasn't going to go far with it(because my brain cells were working and I had noticed the title)
Surprise, surprise I couldn't put it down. Four hours later I was done and a little teary after that last chapter.
This was amazing. It was inspiring and I was totally getting feminist vibes the entire time. I have started compiling a list of RECs for my future daughter. I don't know what number this will be placed in, but it will definitely feature in the list.
I still can't believe I got through a YA book that wasn't fantasy and one which was completely clean *gasp*.
saciashy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
sunshine169's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes you just have to let them bounce! Ah high school...
I picked up this book because I related hard to the struggles Greer has in high school. Been there. Heard that. I developed super early and was barged with smart arse remarks by the immaturity of youngins. I read a review where someone said people don't talk like this... I assure you in my middle and high school they sure as heck did! One time the boys in the class were writing up a list rating the girls boobs by size... Very annoying. So yes I feel you Greer I really do.
My favorite people in this story were Jessa and Maggie. Those are two solid friends right there!
I knocked it a star for a few reasons. First, by the end I got tired of the hearing the word boobs! I thought it was strange that she personified them but people cope in different ways. Second, I just didn't feel the romance. Third, the mom really didn't mom. Greer's friends were a lot more supportive in helping her through her insecurities.
I picked up this book because I related hard to the struggles Greer has in high school. Been there. Heard that. I developed super early and was barged with smart arse remarks by the immaturity of youngins. I read a review where someone said people don't talk like this... I assure you in my middle and high school they sure as heck did! One time the boys in the class were writing up a list rating the girls boobs by size... Very annoying. So yes I feel you Greer I really do.
My favorite people in this story were Jessa and Maggie. Those are two solid friends right there!
I knocked it a star for a few reasons. First, by the end I got tired of the hearing the word boobs! I thought it was strange that she personified them but people cope in different ways. Second, I just didn't feel the romance. Third, the mom really didn't mom. Greer's friends were a lot more supportive in helping her through her insecurities.
caitiep92's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
sailorkchick's review against another edition
5.0
For anyone who does not fit the common body type, this book should be dedicated to you.
smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
A heartfelt coming of age YA debut about a teen with extra large breasts who is uncomfortable with her body and struggles to fit in at school as a result. Great on audio, this was a moving read, equally funny and tender as we watch Greer learn to embrace her body just as it is with help from her volleyball teammates and a cute boy who's more interested in her than her chest.