alelubets's review against another edition
5.0
Sem dúvidas, esse foi o livro mais gostosinho do ano. Mesmo abordando assuntos tão sensíveis a trama se desenrola com muita sensibilidade. Charlie se compara a amiga Amelia, mas nunca parou pra observar que Amelia também se compara a ela em diferentes aspectos.
O que dizer sobre Brian? O garoto mais querido do mundo, que me faz pagar a língua ao ler romances de ensino médio.
Ao longo da história, Charlie ajusta sua relação com família, amigos e garotos, e mais importante, consigo mesma.
It was hands down the most enjoyable book of the year. The plot unfolds with great sensitivity. Charlie compares herself to her friend Amelia, but she never realized that Amelia also compares herself to her in different aspects.
What can I say about Brian? He is the sweetest boy in the world, which makes me take back what I said about reading high school romances.
Throughout the story, Charlie works on her relationship with family, friends and boys, and most importantly, with herself.
O que dizer sobre Brian? O garoto mais querido do mundo, que me faz pagar a língua ao ler romances de ensino médio.
Ao longo da história, Charlie ajusta sua relação com família, amigos e garotos, e mais importante, consigo mesma.
It was hands down the most enjoyable book of the year. The plot unfolds with great sensitivity. Charlie compares herself to her friend Amelia, but she never realized that Amelia also compares herself to her in different aspects.
What can I say about Brian? He is the sweetest boy in the world, which makes me take back what I said about reading high school romances.
Throughout the story, Charlie works on her relationship with family, friends and boys, and most importantly, with herself.
merbearmer's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book a lot! Charlie and Brian were so cute, I really loved their banter and I really enjoyed seeing Charlie's relationship with Amelia, I like that they were so supportive of each other despite Charlie's inner-insecurity surrounding Amelia. Also, I think Crystal Maldonado did a really good job exploring Charlie's relationship with her mother (and her mother's toxic behavior). Overall, I appreciated that the main conflict of the book gave all of the characters a chance to grow without making everything seem too happy and unrealistic!
Also, the rep in this book was AMAZING!
Also, the rep in this book was AMAZING!
clamon's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
small_bookworm's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
gingertonks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
3.5
mrsherrera's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Grief, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Racism
mbartman21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
doctabird's review against another edition
I think I was too old for this book. Calling America Online the "old version of the internet" really sealed that for me. I'll withhold rating since I wasn't the target audience.
servemethesky's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a really cute YA novel focused on a fat, Puerto Rican protagonist, who felt SO vividly real. I found myself getting irritated at Goodreads reviews that criticized Charlie for feeling insecure or holding contradictory views (logically embracing the fat acceptance movement but not feeling it toward herself 100% of the time). She's 16!!!! I think it's very real that lots of humans can feel two ways at the same time, and believe things on one level but not feel them deeply for ourselves.
Charlie's mom was heinous, and that was relatable to some extent. I appreciate that the author didn't tie up their relationship with a bow and fix it ~perfectly~ or something. That wouldn't have felt very real.
The only time I really started to get annoyed with Charlie was toward the end.
Also, I don't think the writing here feels super true to teens today. It sounded more like two millennials if they were in high school today haha. And seriously, do best friends share earbuds and listen to an ENTIRE PLAYLIST in a coffee shop together? That was an odd moment. I'd be like "oh cool send me the playlist and I'll check it out later."
All in all though, a very cute book with a happy, heartwarming ending. Great representation and very big, real feels. Fitting for a YA novel!
Charlie's mom was heinous, and that was relatable to some extent. I appreciate that the author didn't tie up their relationship with a bow and fix it ~perfectly~ or something. That wouldn't have felt very real.
The only time I really started to get annoyed with Charlie was toward the end.
Spoiler
Her breakup with Brian seemed so silly to me. I got where she was coming from, but COME ON. It took her far too long to realize that the whole self comparison to Amelia thing was basically all in her own head and Brian truly cared for her. Sheesh!Also, I don't think the writing here feels super true to teens today. It sounded more like two millennials if they were in high school today haha. And seriously, do best friends share earbuds and listen to an ENTIRE PLAYLIST in a coffee shop together? That was an odd moment. I'd be like "oh cool send me the playlist and I'll check it out later."
All in all though, a very cute book with a happy, heartwarming ending. Great representation and very big, real feels. Fitting for a YA novel!