autumnleeves's review against another edition
4.0
I was grinning within three pages of this book, and I was grinning at the last few pages too. It just made me happy. A very sweet love story between these two young women, and surrounded by the drama and in-jokes of a high school theater crew. Neither of my high schools had such a deeply embedded, committed theater culture as this school does, but I've done enough dabbling on both sides of the curtain to really appreciate and enjoy how it was represented here.
If you're looking for something to lift your mood that involves musical theater references, superstitions and a touch of the enemies to lovers trope (tech crew vs actors), this is worth checking out.
If you're looking for something to lift your mood that involves musical theater references, superstitions and a touch of the enemies to lovers trope (tech crew vs actors), this is worth checking out.
im_robbie's review against another edition
3.0
i didn’t really like the writing style, and i also didn’t like melody. she was so infuriating!! i also think the cast and crew hatred was way too strong, but idk if it’s like that in real life. it wasn’t amazing, but i liked it enough
steffi_27's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
wackyykacky's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this so much! The chemistry between Melody and Odile was so fun and cute! made me miss being in high school theatre!
juliability's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
mrowkoob's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jsanders05's review against another edition
3.0
Turned out a lot better than it started. It’s very cute, and very ‘high school.’ It reads kind of like a Disney Channel sitcom. Actually, it’d probably make a great Nickelodeon or Disney show!
I will note for those interested that this book contains gay characters, prominent black characters, and I am so happy for that. Yay for more books featuring POC that aren’t for specific historical/racial purposes and featuring queer characters and NOT making a big deal about it! More books should include this type of diversity.
It’s a bit far-fetched. The scenarios are insane, but that adds to the charm of the story. I wasn’t entirely happy that the premise in the beginning of the story is about a 17yo’s sex life. I don’t think any book should be showcasing the love lives of minors. I tried to just ‘ignore’ this, but it continued to bother me. Thankfully once Part 2 starts that aspect goes away for the most part.
If you’re a theater/musical/Broadway lover, this book is RIGHT up your ally. Made my little thespian heart happy.
Received my hard cover copy from the Spearcraft Book Box.
I will note for those interested that this book contains gay characters, prominent black characters, and I am so happy for that. Yay for more books featuring POC that aren’t for specific historical/racial purposes and featuring queer characters and NOT making a big deal about it! More books should include this type of diversity.
It’s a bit far-fetched. The scenarios are insane, but that adds to the charm of the story. I wasn’t entirely happy that the premise in the beginning of the story is about a 17yo’s sex life. I don’t think any book should be showcasing the love lives of minors. I tried to just ‘ignore’ this, but it continued to bother me. Thankfully once Part 2 starts that aspect goes away for the most part.
If you’re a theater/musical/Broadway lover, this book is RIGHT up your ally. Made my little thespian heart happy.
Received my hard cover copy from the Spearcraft Book Box.
dlberglund's review against another edition
4.0
Fun, high school theatre drama!! With bonus extra queerness.
crunchycrystals's review against another edition
got anxiety about the premise lol also i just don’t think the romance is my thing
danicampbell0506's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5