jetpackbingo's review against another edition
3.0
This book is very lighthead and simple but its not amazings. Do not expect it to win lots of awards.
hayley_mariep's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted here: http://thereadingwonderland.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/review-it-girl-by-katy-birchall.html
I flew through this book! I just absolutely loved it! As the slightly awkward, slightly nerdy person I am it was so easy to relate to Anna. The summary is absolutely right, I'm a huge fan of the Geek Girl series and when I was a bit younger I loved Louise Rennison's Georgia Nicholson novels and this book did remind me of them in a lot of places, probably more Geek Girl than Georgia Nicholson though.
Anna was an immensely likable character, I loved her so much, and as I said before she's incredibly relateable. Her life gets turned upside down and her reactions are hilarious. Like with all good funny books, there are some heartwarming moments, and for me as a twenty year old this book reminded me a lot of my school life (and gave warm fuzzies), so it's definitely not just a book for kids or young teens.
I'd recommend this to anyone, the writing is easy and it's a quick read, but it's also mature and not too twee, something I hate in books that span both YA and children's fiction.
I gave this book 4 stars on Goodreads.
This book was given to me in exchange for a review, all opinions are my own and are in no way affected by the author or publishers.
I flew through this book! I just absolutely loved it! As the slightly awkward, slightly nerdy person I am it was so easy to relate to Anna. The summary is absolutely right, I'm a huge fan of the Geek Girl series and when I was a bit younger I loved Louise Rennison's Georgia Nicholson novels and this book did remind me of them in a lot of places, probably more Geek Girl than Georgia Nicholson though.
Anna was an immensely likable character, I loved her so much, and as I said before she's incredibly relateable. Her life gets turned upside down and her reactions are hilarious. Like with all good funny books, there are some heartwarming moments, and for me as a twenty year old this book reminded me a lot of my school life (and gave warm fuzzies), so it's definitely not just a book for kids or young teens.
I'd recommend this to anyone, the writing is easy and it's a quick read, but it's also mature and not too twee, something I hate in books that span both YA and children's fiction.
I gave this book 4 stars on Goodreads.
This book was given to me in exchange for a review, all opinions are my own and are in no way affected by the author or publishers.
buecherfee_ute's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
fast-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
3.5
michalice's review against another edition
4.0
When I first saw The It Girl on NetGalley I wasn't too sure what to think, but after reading a sampler sent from the publisher I could not stop laughing, so I knew I had to read this.
Anna, the protagonist, lives with her Dad who interviews celebrities for his job, she is a geek through and through, and has two great friends, Danny and Jess, who are always at her side. After a freak accident involving a bunsen burner and the hair of the most popular girl in school, her social status has surprisingly gotten lower, if that was at all possible. She has her friends still, but is now the laughing stock of the school with snide commends and remarks thrown at her.
The It Girl is a laugh out loud book, I love Anna and her geekyness, and also her need to hide in the cupboard in the recovery position. Thankfully I read this book at home, otherwise I'm sure I would have gotten strange looks for laughing so much. When I began reading I instantly felt sorry for Anna, a genuine accident, which when described was hilarious but please don't try it yourselves, and she suffers for it throughout the book.
When it was revealed that her Dad was going engaged to a celebrity, who also had a famous daughter, I wanted Ana to be OK. But after we get to know Helena and Marianne I really did like them. Reading books with celebrities in them, especially when they come into the family, you expect them to be pushy, and look down at everyone. But Helena was really down to earth, and Marianne had a lot more in common with Ana than I expected.
When Ana becomes popular I felt sorry for how she was treated, but also disliked the way she dealt with it. I was beyond happy to see her come to her senses and fix things. Ana's love interest wasn't someone who stood out for me initially, but I liked seeing how it came about.
The It girl was a quick read for me, and I was surprised at how much I loved it but also how much it took me by surprise. As the story progresses I had the ending sorted in my head, but it turned out completely opposite to what I expected, and also left me wanting more. The characters were not only likeable, but also very believable.
Final Verdict
Katy Birchall has done a fantastic job with The It Girl. It is sure to entertain readers of all ages, and I can't wait to get my hands on the next installment.
Anna, the protagonist, lives with her Dad who interviews celebrities for his job, she is a geek through and through, and has two great friends, Danny and Jess, who are always at her side. After a freak accident involving a bunsen burner and the hair of the most popular girl in school, her social status has surprisingly gotten lower, if that was at all possible. She has her friends still, but is now the laughing stock of the school with snide commends and remarks thrown at her.
The It Girl is a laugh out loud book, I love Anna and her geekyness, and also her need to hide in the cupboard in the recovery position. Thankfully I read this book at home, otherwise I'm sure I would have gotten strange looks for laughing so much. When I began reading I instantly felt sorry for Anna, a genuine accident, which when described was hilarious but please don't try it yourselves, and she suffers for it throughout the book.
When it was revealed that her Dad was going engaged to a celebrity, who also had a famous daughter, I wanted Ana to be OK. But after we get to know Helena and Marianne I really did like them. Reading books with celebrities in them, especially when they come into the family, you expect them to be pushy, and look down at everyone. But Helena was really down to earth, and Marianne had a lot more in common with Ana than I expected.
When Ana becomes popular I felt sorry for how she was treated, but also disliked the way she dealt with it. I was beyond happy to see her come to her senses and fix things. Ana's love interest wasn't someone who stood out for me initially, but I liked seeing how it came about.
The It girl was a quick read for me, and I was surprised at how much I loved it but also how much it took me by surprise. As the story progresses I had the ending sorted in my head, but it turned out completely opposite to what I expected, and also left me wanting more. The characters were not only likeable, but also very believable.
Final Verdict
Katy Birchall has done a fantastic job with The It Girl. It is sure to entertain readers of all ages, and I can't wait to get my hands on the next installment.
emhromp's review
3.0
het eerste deel heb ik alleen maar zitten lachen, buikpijn had ik. daarna werd het verhaal gewoon grappig, en heb ik er ook van genoten. snel verder met deel 2!
taegibee's review against another edition
2.0
Actual rating: 2.5 stars.
Sometimes I felt the humour was a bit try too hard and not for my taste. Plus, some of the joke executions would not have worked well in the note/email format that the author kept pushing. I don't know anyone who emails their friend instead of just texting them? Even if you're on the computer, your phone is normally next to you! So the email chains and the note passing (even in class you would text instead of passing notes!) really jolted me out of the story. It's a really stupid little thing, but overtime I kept thinking WHY? The dad marrying a super famous actress I could belief but the emailing instead of texting was too much for my suspension of disbelief.
For the most part though, I enjoyed it. Especially how it subverted my expectations for the new wife and new step-sister. It's not as good as Geek Girl (Harriet Manners will always be queen of the humorous list and silly mistakes!) so I wold always recommend that over this, but it's got promise and I'll probably continue.
Sometimes I felt the humour was a bit try too hard and not for my taste. Plus, some of the joke executions would not have worked well in the note/email format that the author kept pushing. I don't know anyone who emails their friend instead of just texting them? Even if you're on the computer, your phone is normally next to you! So the email chains and the note passing (even in class you would text instead of passing notes!) really jolted me out of the story. It's a really stupid little thing, but overtime I kept thinking WHY? The dad marrying a super famous actress I could belief but the emailing instead of texting was too much for my suspension of disbelief.
For the most part though, I enjoyed it. Especially how it subverted my expectations for the new wife and new step-sister. It's not as good as Geek Girl (Harriet Manners will always be queen of the humorous list and silly mistakes!) so I wold always recommend that over this, but it's got promise and I'll probably continue.
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