Reviews

It Had to be Mason by Emily Lowry

mandydow's review against another edition

5.0

This book was so good! Very well written and a good pace, I didn't have to get mad at anyone for doing something dumb. Mason is the very best and Zoe is so relatable I wish I could be her friend and watch Netflix and have cinnamon rolls

bubreads45's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

thefamousjb's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars. Cute story, quick read.

Content: No cursing; described kisses

overkindled's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

evien's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

zahra83's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A sweet light hearted romance. I read it in one setting. 

hellolaurasays's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

bookishmeg48's review against another edition

3.0

It Had to Be Mason was such a cute book; it was my first read by Emily Lowry. It’s not the usual smut filled books I normally read and it was a good change. This book is clean and safe for younger readers. Has hand holding and mild kisses scenes.

This is a high school romance where Mason and Zoe agree to help each other get the person they want. Mason is Zoe’s brothers best friend, so they automatically see each other as off-limits. Zoe teaches Mason to dance, and Mason teaches Zoe to date. They spend so much time together they end up falling for each other but neither one says anything or makes it obvious that they have feelings for each other. Zoe goes on her first date and it goes horribly wrong with the boy she has been crushing on forever but watched mostly from afar. Zoe cannot believe the difference when she gets to know him up close. When she gets home she just wants Mason. Mason is supposed to go to homecoming with Meredith; so Zoe doesn’t say anything and decides to skip homecoming until her best friend talks her into attending and getting Mason. Mason has plans of his own and cancels on Meredith to surprise Zoe with their own private homecoming.

ella2199's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

izzyjunghans's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

Good, simple and easy to read. I thought it was super super super cute.