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bsmith27's review
2.0
Good light read. Girl figuring out what love is. Her best friend is pregnant and they are trying to survive high school.
karalyndawn's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Too teen angsty for me. I probably would have liked this when I was younger. I’m glad Halley came to her senses at the end!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
whoknowss's review against another edition
Honestly this book was just very boring and entry level. I really loved Saint anything so I thought I’d read more of her stuff but it was really bland. Like it’s a book but that’s about it.
sharonsm_28's review
4.0
Actual Rating: 3.85
I enjoyed the story. This is my third Sarah Dessen book and it was good. I thought the story was good, but some characters were not as developed as other characters. I enjoyed reading the different POVs in the book. I was getting to know each character better in their perspective of how they think and feel. The ending was good and it redeemed the book for me.
I enjoyed the story. This is my third Sarah Dessen book and it was good. I thought the story was good, but some characters were not as developed as other characters. I enjoyed reading the different POVs in the book. I was getting to know each character better in their perspective of how they think and feel. The ending was good and it redeemed the book for me.
sunnierae2010's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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
5.0
andrea2428's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
brittaka's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
More preachy than I remember. Definitely not a big fan of the comments about purity culture, slut-shaming (e.g. “We’re not like those kinds of girls.”), and “saving your virginity for the right person” pervasive throughout. Outside of Halley coming to terms with Macon’s harmful behavior, a lot of the major themes (possibly intended for teenage readers to absorb) are outdated and—in actuality—societal narratives teenagers need to un-learn.
Halley’s mom drives me absolutely crazy. I know that their relationship slightly improves (which still feels like a generous descriptor) by the end of the book, but I find it hard to forgive her for her uncompromising self-righteousness and incessant need for control of Halley. As a child of therapists myself, it is very obvious how unhealthy and over-the-line her behavior is, and she should know better without Halley having to tell her so.
The friendships—between Scarlett and Cameron and between Scarlett and Halley—are the real stars here. Everything good in this book comes from those.
ewc1099's review
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5