lissajean7's review against another edition
3.0
It was cute. I find it hard to believe she only had three friends ever, but the unfolding of the rest of the story is an adorable girl-makeover and a too sweet budding relationship. Jace is almost too perfect, if you know what I mean, but it's impossible not to like him. There were some excellent side characters as well. And it ended well. I would've love a little epilogue, but that's just me not wanting to see the end of these characters.
rike125's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.0
gingerteabooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
It was sweet and I was rooting for Jace from the beginning
amelie_maria's review against another edition
5.0
Einfach ein super tolles und leichtes Wohlfühlbuch mit ganz vielen ohhhh Momenten! Die Geschichte ist nicht wirklich komplex, dafür sind ALLE Charaktere umso liebenswerter.
jasi_zzz's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
the book with the most wholesome characters ever!
ari_jelec's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
authorkmg's review against another edition
5.0
Super cute YA, reminded me so much of the books I read when I was in my teens. Love!
samhend101's review against another edition
4.0
A very cute (if somewhat simplistic) story. Personally, I get the impression this author took a step back from her usual, more complex stories, to attract younger readers.
I listened on audiobook and found it quit entertaining. My only objection regarding the book/author would be the MC's "best-friends" lack of consideration, which in one particular example is never properly addressed.
Spoiler:
When MC's friends make plans for prom and including their so-called friend was never even a blip on their radar, that isn't just them not being able to accept her girliness, that is such a total lack of consideration no matter what a person identified as. The writer uses the reconciliation scene near the end to acknowledge that the MC was laughed at. But seriously, when all around the world, consideration for one another is at an all time low, the author would have done a better service to her readers at stressing the utter thoughtlessness of people who were supposed to be her friends. I really would have liked a scene with this being spoken of between all of the characters involved, not just the close friend. IMHO.
I listened on audiobook and found it quit entertaining. My only objection regarding the book/author would be the MC's "best-friends" lack of consideration, which in one particular example is never properly addressed.
Spoiler:
When MC's friends make plans for prom and including their so-called friend was never even a blip on their radar, that isn't just them not being able to accept her girliness, that is such a total lack of consideration no matter what a person identified as. The writer uses the reconciliation scene near the end to acknowledge that the MC was laughed at. But seriously, when all around the world, consideration for one another is at an all time low, the author would have done a better service to her readers at stressing the utter thoughtlessness of people who were supposed to be her friends. I really would have liked a scene with this being spoken of between all of the characters involved, not just the close friend. IMHO.