oldgum101's review against another edition
3.0
just a meh. it was actually kind of atmospheric, though, because it's quite easy to imagine everything- from the happies restaurant, the party, the sweltering climate. the thing is, though, it's got a bundle of high school stereotypes
nickimonkey's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
It was a cute little contemporary. Even though it only covers 24 hours I believe it felt very slow.
bericson13's review against another edition
1.0
oh, I really didn't like this. it never seemed to really have a purpose at all. it was dry and seemed so frivolous and almost irrelevant. hmm.
kyt's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lauraelena28's review against another edition
5.0
Very fun, entertaining. Totally crazy and awesome read. I love Rachel Cohn so much.
bubblegumbook's review against another edition
2.0
It was funny and a lot of crazy. I liked the two side characters Zeke and Chester...everyone else kind of sucked, even the main character. I think the issues in the story were not really dealt with and if they were addressed,I feel like it was too easy. Other than that I had a interesting time reading this book. It had its moments but i was struggling to finish it by the second half because I just wanted it to be over.
lisaluvsliterature's review against another edition
5.0
Full review to come on Lisa Loves Literature tonight or tomorrow.
luckybydesign's review against another edition
3.0
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for a review.
This book was total fluff, but I actually enjoyed it for just that reason. The tone reminded me of Mathew Quick's Every Exquisite Thing and Youth in Revolt by C.D. Payne. A quick, easy, irreverent read.
This book was total fluff, but I actually enjoyed it for just that reason. The tone reminded me of Mathew Quick's Every Exquisite Thing and Youth in Revolt by C.D. Payne. A quick, easy, irreverent read.
suzannedix's review against another edition
4.0
Victoria (Vic) Navarro is throwing the most epic high school graduation party at the now out of business Happies Restaurant and Theme Park. Happies has been a local fixture in Rancho Soldado for generations and Vic is determined to give the place a final tribute. Naturally, Vic and best friends Genesis and Mercedes have to keep this party on the down low and for sure need to make certain that Miss Ann Thrope (pun definitely intended), the meanest teacher in Rancho Soldado doesn’t find out because she will definitely shut it down. Vic, a master planner, is scarily persuasive and pulls together this party in less than 12 hours, recruiting Mercedes’ two brothers, Jake and Zeke, to respectively supply the beer and create the playlist. Vic has serious aspirations to end the night with Jake but one crazy misadventure after another (a Happies fan club crashes the party, Miss Thrope is on the war path, and Zeke is proving to be surprisingly good “date” for the evening) throw all her plans out the window. The narration is hilarious and with so much tongue in cheek humor, this novel offers many laugh out loud moments. A funny, if at times raunchy, escapade that will do well with collections that need some lightweight fiction to balance heavier, emotionally charged realistic fiction.
Recommended grades 10 and up.
Recommended grades 10 and up.