caitirin's review against another edition
1.0
This was another uncorrected proof that I'm reviewing for Harper Collins Teen First Look Program.
The story is about two best friends Paige and Anthony who have crushes on the new boy at school. They both want to date him, but before they can they have to find out: Is he or isn't he?
This was a terrible book. The characters were inflated stereotypes. Anthony was over the top campy drama queen with few chances for real character development. Paige had a bit more development through having conflicts with her mother, but still felt unrealistic, especially in her arguments with another character Paolo.
The plot of the book was very predictable and lackluster. If this had been a book about two girls who wanted to date the same boy it would have never been published. The characters behave in completely predictable and stereotypical ways. Scenes in which Paige ruminates on Anthony's perfect gaydar and how everyone gay can instantly tell when someone else is gay were poorly thought out and almost insulting.
The handling of sexuality was unrealistic as well. Sometimes a book can be enjoyable and be totally ridiculous but this book failed to deliver. About half way through the book you can already predict how the book will end and I have a hard time imagining that even the younger audience that this book is intended for will not see the resolution coming a mile away.
This might have been a decent episode on a teeny bop television show, but as a YA novel it was pretty poor. I don't recommend it to anyone.
The story is about two best friends Paige and Anthony who have crushes on the new boy at school. They both want to date him, but before they can they have to find out: Is he or isn't he?
This was a terrible book. The characters were inflated stereotypes. Anthony was over the top campy drama queen with few chances for real character development. Paige had a bit more development through having conflicts with her mother, but still felt unrealistic, especially in her arguments with another character Paolo.
The plot of the book was very predictable and lackluster. If this had been a book about two girls who wanted to date the same boy it would have never been published. The characters behave in completely predictable and stereotypical ways. Scenes in which Paige ruminates on Anthony's perfect gaydar and how everyone gay can instantly tell when someone else is gay were poorly thought out and almost insulting.
The handling of sexuality was unrealistic as well. Sometimes a book can be enjoyable and be totally ridiculous but this book failed to deliver. About half way through the book you can already predict how the book will end and I have a hard time imagining that even the younger audience that this book is intended for will not see the resolution coming a mile away.
This might have been a decent episode on a teeny bop television show, but as a YA novel it was pretty poor. I don't recommend it to anyone.
kornercat's review against another edition
5.0
This book is rediculously funny that will leave a good impression on you. Besides the laugh it also had an exceptionally peculier finish. I apploaud
koenffl's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
manonduc's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
akmargie's review against another edition
2.0
A somewhat flat and dated read with a weak premise. Some characters were not fully developed and conflicts were resolved far to quickly and without much emotional impact.
foleyzac's review against another edition
2.0
This book could’ve been one page long on which Anthony and Paige ask Max if he’s gay or straight.
tess_lfm's review against another edition
4.0
I completely recommend this book to anyone deciding whether or not to read it. If you love drama then this book is definitely the one for you. The plot of the book is very interesting although being such a basic idea and being very juvenile. I personally loved that through the whole book that Anthony and Paige stayed the best of friends and the moral of the story is very important. The story being based in a Prep school in New York City led to me having to look up many brands and things that these extravagant high school students have. Without a doubt everyone should read this book.From high class objects to differences in the main characters, upbringings, and exciting drama this book has it all. There is something in it for everyone!
chlo's review against another edition
2.0
It was an alright book that was fun to read at times, but I had some problems with it. I felt like the characters were just stereotypes of people. They weren't really original and the story was lacking a bit plot-wise.
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