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anitrak's review against another edition
4.0
This book made me laugh out loud so much! I just loved Greer and her witty, dry sense of humor. I think this book was an insightful and fresh take on the insecurities young girls face. I loved that she gained confidence all because someone saw her potential and struggle and wanted to help. I think Greer was relatable. Her desire to be seen and not seen. Her ability to hide things with humor and deflection. Her loyalty to her best friend. And did I mention the book is also hilarious?? I do think I need a sequel, though. What happens after the dance? Does she ever talk to her mom about surgery? I need answers!!
syl_val15's review
5.0
This book was one of the most realistic and relatable YA contemporaries I've ever read. It reminded me of my own days when I just started high school.
esmeralda_97's review
5.0
As someone who had a D cup size by 7th grade and currently has a DDD this book just made me realize how the struggles I had and still have are real and that there are others out there who do too. I found myself relating to this book so much, at times even crying because of how much my heart ached when the character in this book hurt. I absolutely love this book and will honestly forever treasure it. ❤
catherine_mack's review
5.0
Best YA fiction I’ve read so far this year. I liked this way more than I thought I would; it was so well crafted. Authentic, frank and with knock-out similes, this is a story that should have been told a long time ago.
Greer is every woman who has ever had to deal with the physical pain of large breasts, the harassment and ridicule of immature males and the sheer insensitivity of others. The best part of this story though, is how women can support and build each other up.
Greer is every woman who has ever had to deal with the physical pain of large breasts, the harassment and ridicule of immature males and the sheer insensitivity of others. The best part of this story though, is how women can support and build each other up.
thebookberrie's review
No one:
Literally no one ever:
This mc: I have big tit
***
My Eyes Are Up Here is about a girl named Greer whose body doesn't feel like hers because she has a very large chest. Greer hides behind baggy clothes but when she decides to try out for the volleyball team, she finds unexpected community in them.
This was just... a lot about volleyball and Greer being insecure. I've never been a fan of sports books and so much of this book is about the team and team dynamics. That's cool if that is what you're into but I sleep.
This book praises itself on body positivity but I don't really think it did that well? Maybe because I am one who struggles with that in general but the message in here is that: big boobs r bad and just for porn stars and that your boobs are not apart of you. Girl what? The view toward bigger breasts was just toxic to me and I didn't vibe. Like I understand but pls chill.
Everything just felt exaggerated for dramatic effect and didn't feel realistic to me. Don't slide in my dms but the first thing every single character did was notice Greer's tatas even when she wore baggy clothes and I'm just ???
So to add to that and all the volleyball stuff and I was not a fan.
Literally no one ever:
This mc: I have big tit
***
My Eyes Are Up Here is about a girl named Greer whose body doesn't feel like hers because she has a very large chest. Greer hides behind baggy clothes but when she decides to try out for the volleyball team, she finds unexpected community in them.
This was just... a lot about volleyball and Greer being insecure. I've never been a fan of sports books and so much of this book is about the team and team dynamics. That's cool if that is what you're into but I sleep.
This book praises itself on body positivity but I don't really think it did that well? Maybe because I am one who struggles with that in general but the message in here is that: big boobs r bad and just for porn stars and that your boobs are not apart of you. Girl what? The view toward bigger breasts was just toxic to me and I didn't vibe. Like I understand but pls chill.
Everything just felt exaggerated for dramatic effect and didn't feel realistic to me. Don't slide in my dms but the first thing every single character did was notice Greer's tatas even when she wore baggy clothes and I'm just ???
So to add to that and all the volleyball stuff and I was not a fan.
bookishrealm's review
3.0
This book was interesting for a few different reasons. I've read quite a few books that focus specifically on body positivity; however, I haven't read one that focused specifically on the size of breasts and how it could impact teens. There are a few elements about this that I really enjoyed and others that needed more development and exploration. 3.5 Stars.
My Eyes Are Up Here specifically focuses on a sophomore by the name of Greer as she describes her experience of having big boobs. Greer develops in ways unlike her peers which causes her to attempt to wear clothes that hide the size of her boobs. These clothes are often baggy, shapeless and a few sizes too large. Even amongst her friends, Greer refrains from talking about her boobs. She has athletic abilities; however, she doesn't want to try out for any sports because she doesn't have the right bras to support her boobs. She is often bullied and when a potential relationship arises, she feels insecure about her appearance.
There were several things that I enjoyed about this novel including the idea that it illustrates how fixated people can be with their bodies especially teen girls. It's quite difficult developing at faster rates and in more pronounced ways than your peers. While I didn't have this issue in terms of my boobs, I felt this way about my butt and hips. I was shaped differently than a lot of other girls and it brought a lot of unwanted attention. Because of this experience, I definitely resonated with Greer as a character. There were also some great side characters such as Jessa. Jessa proved to be a force to be reckoned with and I absolutely adored her as a support for Greer. This was also a book that focused on not allowing lack of body positivity to determine whether someone should or should not continue to live their life and reach their goals. There was a lot that Greer pushed past in order to be able to fulfill some of her dreams and goals.
While there were a few things that I did like, there were quite a few things that I did not like. Quite a few reviewers have stated this before me, but I also did not like that Greer's boobs were personified. By doing this, Greer was diminished as a character. She was never anyone outside of her boobs and that bothered me as a reader. I also had personal issues with Greer's mother. As a parent, she did and said some things that bothered me to a certain extent. She did try to appease to Greer's needs at some point, but in other ways she pissed me off. I also did not like the fact that the author seemingly omitted resources for Greer. She made it seem as though a size H bra does not exist and that’s not necessarily true. I think that any discussion about the cost of bras especially great bras is valid, but painting a picture where it seems as though there is nothing out there isn't quite true. This doesn't negate Greer's experience; however, I think that readers deserve a little bit more of a well-rounded story.
This was a solid read. I enjoyed the writing and I think that there were genuinely some really strong moments in the book. It was great that the romance was not necessarily the center of the book. I know some people feel as though Greer centered how she felt about herself based on the relationship; however, I don't necessarily agree and in some ways it's important to remember that the main character is around 15/16. It is likely that a teen would center how they feel about their body in comparison to their peers and also in perspective of romantic relationships. Of course, conversations should occur to deter this behavior, but I did anticipate that happening. If you're looking for an interesting YA book I would recommend giving this a try.
My Eyes Are Up Here specifically focuses on a sophomore by the name of Greer as she describes her experience of having big boobs. Greer develops in ways unlike her peers which causes her to attempt to wear clothes that hide the size of her boobs. These clothes are often baggy, shapeless and a few sizes too large. Even amongst her friends, Greer refrains from talking about her boobs. She has athletic abilities; however, she doesn't want to try out for any sports because she doesn't have the right bras to support her boobs. She is often bullied and when a potential relationship arises, she feels insecure about her appearance.
There were several things that I enjoyed about this novel including the idea that it illustrates how fixated people can be with their bodies especially teen girls. It's quite difficult developing at faster rates and in more pronounced ways than your peers. While I didn't have this issue in terms of my boobs, I felt this way about my butt and hips. I was shaped differently than a lot of other girls and it brought a lot of unwanted attention. Because of this experience, I definitely resonated with Greer as a character. There were also some great side characters such as Jessa. Jessa proved to be a force to be reckoned with and I absolutely adored her as a support for Greer. This was also a book that focused on not allowing lack of body positivity to determine whether someone should or should not continue to live their life and reach their goals. There was a lot that Greer pushed past in order to be able to fulfill some of her dreams and goals.
While there were a few things that I did like, there were quite a few things that I did not like. Quite a few reviewers have stated this before me, but I also did not like that Greer's boobs were personified. By doing this, Greer was diminished as a character. She was never anyone outside of her boobs and that bothered me as a reader. I also had personal issues with Greer's mother. As a parent, she did and said some things that bothered me to a certain extent. She did try to appease to Greer's needs at some point, but in other ways she pissed me off. I also did not like the fact that the author seemingly omitted resources for Greer. She made it seem as though a size H bra does not exist and that’s not necessarily true. I think that any discussion about the cost of bras especially great bras is valid, but painting a picture where it seems as though there is nothing out there isn't quite true. This doesn't negate Greer's experience; however, I think that readers deserve a little bit more of a well-rounded story.
This was a solid read. I enjoyed the writing and I think that there were genuinely some really strong moments in the book. It was great that the romance was not necessarily the center of the book. I know some people feel as though Greer centered how she felt about herself based on the relationship; however, I don't necessarily agree and in some ways it's important to remember that the main character is around 15/16. It is likely that a teen would center how they feel about their body in comparison to their peers and also in perspective of romantic relationships. Of course, conversations should occur to deter this behavior, but I did anticipate that happening. If you're looking for an interesting YA book I would recommend giving this a try.
jenmangler's review
3.0
This was a fast read. I really liked Greer a lot. She's completely relatable.
vdiviesti's review
5.0
THIS was the uplifting story I needed to read right now. I laughed, I cried, and I was fully invested in every character in this book. 10/10 would recommend to any young girl struggling with body image and feeling like they don't fit in!
victoriardh's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0