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aprilludgate's review against another edition
5.0
i watched the movie a couple years ago but the book was just as fun and heartwarming. i recommend for a quick and easy read!!
fatnat's review against another edition
3.0
As far as how it covers abortion, it’s great. Everything else is super weird and not organic. Dialogue is unnatural, and there’s a part where it’s implied that the characters see a UFO. It just don’t add up.
laurenlivesla's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It is essentially Super Bad with female main characters, but instead of trying to get to a party, they’re on a road trip to an abortion. Even though the topics discussed throughout the book are heavy and serious, there’s this amazing humor and report between these two female characters that you almost forget at times where they’re headed and just enjoy the ride. That being said, there’s open conversations about things such as religion, abortion, female rights and other Southern values, showing the multisided views to each and not painting anything as black and white, rather on what’s right for different people.
lydiaasikainen's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Tough subject, light reading. Good book for teenagers, set in high school senior year.
A stripper, an annoying ex, cows, family drama, scary truckers and a nice limousine driver appear in this roadtrip story that ends up having a freeing moral.
A stripper, an annoying ex, cows, family drama, scary truckers and a nice limousine driver appear in this roadtrip story that ends up having a freeing moral.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion
issabookishwrld's review against another edition
3.0
“You’re making the right choice for you. That’s what’s important.....no one should be forced to be a parent if they don’t want to be one.” -Bailey, Pg. 259
Liked the book but hate the tone and Bailey.
On one hand I appreciate the book for going with a more light hearted tone and normalizing abortion but on the other hand abortion is serious topic that shouldn't be taken lightly. On the other hand it was easy to read and a bit fast paced. I liked the reason behind her getting pregnant. What her boyfriend did was terrible, but it was different then just a them having sex.
My biggest problem with this book is Bailey. She just so childish and selfish and so annoying. Like she literally made up a song about Veronica predicament:
“Abortion friend, abortion friend. Wouldn’t have to do this if you’d let him stick it in your end!”
Like it is the wrong time for that! Not only that but Bailey stops to climb a pink elephant in a no trespassing area, and then was some dogs we're after them and made somebody call the cops. She could have ruined everything for Veronica.
Then Veronica upset, rightfully so but Bailey just chalks it up to, "we had fun right?"
Although she wasn't my favorite character, I liked what happens near the end with her dad and Veronica and their blossoming friendship. I tolerated her just a little bit towards the end. I liked that we get to know how they felt and who they were and digged deep.
Speaking of, I hated Veronica's friends. They are too obsessed with her boyfriend and kept commenting how hot he is and asked for naked pics if him. Then at point kept pestering her and forced her to take a picture. I don't if it the way they were written or what but I just hated them.
The things that happened in this book was wild. I mean strippers, ferrets, car jacking, and they never seem to run out of money. They just always had enough money for anything. They never had to stop to find out how to earn more or if they needed. It was just always enough.
Overall the book was okay, but unrealistic but I did liked their friendship towards the end.
Liked the book but hate the tone and Bailey.
On one hand I appreciate the book for going with a more light hearted tone and normalizing abortion but on the other hand abortion is serious topic that shouldn't be taken lightly. On the other hand it was easy to read and a bit fast paced. I liked the reason behind her getting pregnant. What her boyfriend did was terrible, but it was different then just a them having sex.
My biggest problem with this book is Bailey. She just so childish and selfish and so annoying. Like she literally made up a song about Veronica predicament:
“Abortion friend, abortion friend. Wouldn’t have to do this if you’d let him stick it in your end!”
Like it is the wrong time for that! Not only that but Bailey stops to climb a pink elephant in a no trespassing area, and then was some dogs we're after them and made somebody call the cops. She could have ruined everything for Veronica.
Then Veronica upset, rightfully so but Bailey just chalks it up to, "we had fun right?"
Although she wasn't my favorite character, I liked what happens near the end with her dad and Veronica and their blossoming friendship. I tolerated her just a little bit towards the end. I liked that we get to know how they felt and who they were and digged deep.
Speaking of, I hated Veronica's friends. They are too obsessed with her boyfriend and kept commenting how hot he is and asked for naked pics if him. Then at point kept pestering her and forced her to take a picture. I don't if it the way they were written or what but I just hated them.
The things that happened in this book was wild. I mean strippers, ferrets, car jacking, and they never seem to run out of money. They just always had enough money for anything. They never had to stop to find out how to earn more or if they needed. It was just always enough.
Overall the book was okay, but unrealistic but I did liked their friendship towards the end.
steel_city_peach's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What An Adventure
This was a good YA read. It tackled some really heavy topics, but infused humor into the story. It showed how far a woman may have to go to receive medical care because of oppressive reproductive laws. On their journey to get a safe, legal abortion, the girls went through so many mishaps. It was like a never-ending obstacle course. They encountered so many colorful characters. I loved how they mended their friendship on their journey. As much as I enjoyed the story, every character got on my nerves. Veronica chose horrible friends. They made me so mad openly pining for her boyfriend. Bailey could’ve been lovable, but she kept putting them in unnecessary situations. Veronica’s boyfriend was completely unhinged. It was scary. As annoying as everyone was, they created an entertaining tale.
rakomny_geza3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.5