danielley2602's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? No
1.5
bonnie6001's review against another edition
reflective
medium-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
3.5
zennalei's review against another edition
4.0
I loved how the stories within the main plot are entertaining enough by themselves. The conversations are nicely written, especially the puns and comebacks. I also loved Toby and Phoebe (Ezra's friends)
But everything else was something I hated or kind of disappointed me.
3.5 stars
But everything else was something I hated or kind of disappointed me.
3.5 stars
dreamchronicler8's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to the audio book and the voices that were used for the women were unbearable. Also the dialogue was kinda weird.
jessicatamm92's review against another edition
5.0
"Oscar Wilde once said that to live is the rarest thing in the world, because most people just exist, and that's all. I don't know if he's right, but I do know that I spent a long time existing, and now I intend to live." - Ezra Faulkner
Wow. So this book surprised me. I REALLY, really enjoyed Robyn Schneider's writing. She really knows how to create really realistic, witty, amazing characters. I definitely related to most of them and loved all of the Harry Potter and Doctor Who references. If I was to compare this book to some other contemporaries I've read this year, I would say it reminded me of Paper Towns by John Green, Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, and maybe even a hint of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. I REALLY enjoyed Ezra's development throughout this book and finished this book with a feeling of contentment. Definitely recommend this book to lovers of contemporary fiction!
Wow. So this book surprised me. I REALLY, really enjoyed Robyn Schneider's writing. She really knows how to create really realistic, witty, amazing characters. I definitely related to most of them and loved all of the Harry Potter and Doctor Who references. If I was to compare this book to some other contemporaries I've read this year, I would say it reminded me of Paper Towns by John Green, Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, and maybe even a hint of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. I REALLY enjoyed Ezra's development throughout this book and finished this book with a feeling of contentment. Definitely recommend this book to lovers of contemporary fiction!
irrelahvant's review against another edition
2.0
I actually liked the first part of a book. It was a strong and promising introduction to the characters (or scandalous like Toby's) However, the further I go, the more I scan through the book.
Correct me if I'm wrong but it feels like the HIMYM series. There was this great impactful buildup between Cassidy and Ezra. So many chapters and situations were written about them and it all crashes down within a page. The reason behind Cassidy's verdict was fair enough but it wasn't that impactful.
The coyotes though. idk man.
Correct me if I'm wrong but it feels like the HIMYM series. There was this great impactful buildup between Cassidy and Ezra. So many chapters and situations were written about them and it all crashes down within a page. The reason behind Cassidy's verdict was fair enough but it wasn't that impactful.
The coyotes though. idk man.
alopez26's review against another edition
5.0
This book was more than a character trying to find who he was. This author destroyed all the cliches that authors usually write about, and this is the baby that was born out of it. The words held so much emotion and sentiment that I found it hard to put the book down. This was more than your typical story about with a boy or girl to date the popular kid, and how the popular kids are misunderstood and they're just normal kids trying to fight their inner battles.
This was the opposite of the cliche. Our story begins with Ezra as a kid, or more he explains the back story. Anyway he explaining his friendship with Toby. At one birthday and one incident marks Toby's future. Ezra then begins to hangout with all the right people. He then turns into the golden when Ezra is a teenager, but one night one incident took that away from him, or so he believes. The same night he found out his girlfriend was cheating on him at a party he was in a car accident that hurt his knees. In the same night he lost his girlfriend he also lost the chance to be on the tennis team. All in the summer before his senior year started in the fall.
On the first day back the school held a pep-rally, and Ezra sat on the teacher bench not wanting to hurt his knees to climb the stairs. In comes Toby and gets them kicked out of it. He then begins to befriends Toby and his friends. Enter Cassidy one of Toby's friends, and they begin to help Ezra get out of the sad state he happens to be in. They help him heal through friendship and he finds the real meaning of friendship.
Excellent book, and very well written.
This was the opposite of the cliche. Our story begins with Ezra as a kid, or more he explains the back story. Anyway he explaining his friendship with Toby. At one birthday and one incident marks Toby's future. Ezra then begins to hangout with all the right people. He then turns into the golden when Ezra is a teenager, but one night one incident took that away from him, or so he believes. The same night he found out his girlfriend was cheating on him at a party he was in a car accident that hurt his knees. In the same night he lost his girlfriend he also lost the chance to be on the tennis team. All in the summer before his senior year started in the fall.
On the first day back the school held a pep-rally, and Ezra sat on the teacher bench not wanting to hurt his knees to climb the stairs. In comes Toby and gets them kicked out of it. He then begins to befriends Toby and his friends. Enter Cassidy one of Toby's friends, and they begin to help Ezra get out of the sad state he happens to be in. They help him heal through friendship and he finds the real meaning of friendship.
Excellent book, and very well written.
pages_and_ash's review
5.0
This book is amazing! It is really great and I flew through it! I'd never thought a book would reference neopets.
erinarkin20's review against another edition
5.0
Ezra Faulkner is adjusting to life after an accident takes away his ability to play tennis. For such a long time it has defined who he is and now he doesn't have it going into his senior year of high school. He spent the summer avoiding all of his friends and trying to come to terms with what he will do when he goes back to school.
Cassidy is the new girl and although it is clear she is hiding something, she refuses to talk about it. A number of the kids that Ezra ends up hanging out with know her from her old school because of debate and ultimately she and Ezra become close.
I loved the two of them together. The friendship and banter ultimately turns into more and eventually they are a couple. Another great thing about this book are the secondary characters. Toby was definitely one of my favorites and honestly, the way he is introduced to the story by Ezra has to be one of my favorite character introductions. I don't want to spoil it for anyone but it definitely had me wondering how the rest of the book would be.
Overall this book had me turning the pages to find out what would happen next. It isn't all puppy dogs and rainbows...if you don't care for angst this won't be for you but I truly enjoyed this book. It was wonderful to see Ezra (with the help of Cassidy) come to realize what he wants to do and understand that one thing does not define him entirely.
5 full stars for this book.
Cassidy is the new girl and although it is clear she is hiding something, she refuses to talk about it. A number of the kids that Ezra ends up hanging out with know her from her old school because of debate and ultimately she and Ezra become close.
I loved the two of them together. The friendship and banter ultimately turns into more and eventually they are a couple. Another great thing about this book are the secondary characters. Toby was definitely one of my favorites and honestly, the way he is introduced to the story by Ezra has to be one of my favorite character introductions. I don't want to spoil it for anyone but it definitely had me wondering how the rest of the book would be.
Overall this book had me turning the pages to find out what would happen next. It isn't all puppy dogs and rainbows...if you don't care for angst this won't be for you but I truly enjoyed this book. It was wonderful to see Ezra (with the help of Cassidy) come to realize what he wants to do and understand that one thing does not define him entirely.
5 full stars for this book.