hollyreads056's review against another edition
4.0
Omg just yes just read it it's just amazing I loved it and have read it more than once!! Xx
edit: just read it again and i swear it gets funnier each time i read it (in a good way, like the jokes in it are good) !!
edit: just read it again and i swear it gets funnier each time i read it (in a good way, like the jokes in it are good) !!
jtt's review against another edition
It was kinda confusing (the setup) and it moved a little to fast
elisaralvarado's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5 stars! I was pleasantly surprised by this book! It was an easy read and it couldn’t put it down, wanting to know what would happen next. I think it captured the evolution of high schools from selfish & immature to independent young adults in a beautiful love story.
katie_17's review against another edition
3.0
I could see this book walking down the street and I wouldn't know a thing
mrsmoger's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lily_rose_granger's review against another edition
funny
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? It's complicated
3.75
14-15+
Cute romance
Cute romance
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol
laurennpperry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
3.5
mzdeb's review against another edition
3.0
I received a digital ARC from NetGalley.
I wanted to give this four stars, but the alternating timelines kinda dinged it a bit. There is the annual May field trip timeline, and the overall school year timeline. Both focus on Alex and LuLu and their friends. And a current field trip (always marked "today") can be broken up into any number of segments around the events of that school year. It's a gimmick that doesn't quite work. I know it's supposed to create some sort of suspense (wait, they're dating now? Broke up? Back together? What the heck happened?), but I found myself re-reading passages afterwards, trying to focus solely on a particular field trip, or solely on the events of the year, just so I could get the details straight.
It's hard being in love in a small town when you both know leaving can improve your own life so much--hence the events that drive them apart sophomore year. It's also hard when the best option might take someone out of your life completely. Alex and LuLu are both too young for the HEA--we all know for lovers this young, it's HFN. Only time will tell.
I wanted to give this four stars, but the alternating timelines kinda dinged it a bit. There is the annual May field trip timeline, and the overall school year timeline. Both focus on Alex and LuLu and their friends. And a current field trip (always marked "today") can be broken up into any number of segments around the events of that school year. It's a gimmick that doesn't quite work. I know it's supposed to create some sort of suspense (wait, they're dating now? Broke up? Back together? What the heck happened?), but I found myself re-reading passages afterwards, trying to focus solely on a particular field trip, or solely on the events of the year, just so I could get the details straight.
It's hard being in love in a small town when you both know leaving can improve your own life so much--hence the events that drive them apart sophomore year. It's also hard when the best option might take someone out of your life completely. Alex and LuLu are both too young for the HEA--we all know for lovers this young, it's HFN. Only time will tell.
dianazheng's review against another edition
4.0
cute little romance book :) the main characters were pretty problematic in the beginning but they matured as they grew!
sc104906's review against another edition
4.0
I received this as an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Each May 7th the students of Coffee County High take an educational field, with each year getting better and better. Focusing on the four trips of Lulu and Alex, this book gives snap shots into their relationship. While they aren't always happy or together, their chemistry is unmistakable.
Lulu is passionate about living green and helping out her fellow students. She hopes to become class president freshman year, just as she was in middle school. However, her competition is this funny charismatic baseball player named Alex. As a result of this election, there is some bad blood between the two. They aren't talking when they go on their field trip to the natural history museum, but when they get locked in an escape room and must work together to get out, the rest is history. Both have strong opinions about their lives and futures, familial expectations create serious friction in their relationship, but they just might have what it takes to make it as a couple.
I really liked this book. I enjoyed the characters. I had fun with their friendly competition. The side characters were developed and I loved them. Alex's grandfather was super cute. The field trips lended themselves well as backdrops for this romance. I wouldn't mind spending more time in this world.
Each May 7th the students of Coffee County High take an educational field, with each year getting better and better. Focusing on the four trips of Lulu and Alex, this book gives snap shots into their relationship. While they aren't always happy or together, their chemistry is unmistakable.
Lulu is passionate about living green and helping out her fellow students. She hopes to become class president freshman year, just as she was in middle school. However, her competition is this funny charismatic baseball player named Alex. As a result of this election, there is some bad blood between the two. They aren't talking when they go on their field trip to the natural history museum, but when they get locked in an escape room and must work together to get out, the rest is history. Both have strong opinions about their lives and futures, familial expectations create serious friction in their relationship, but they just might have what it takes to make it as a couple.
I really liked this book. I enjoyed the characters. I had fun with their friendly competition. The side characters were developed and I loved them. Alex's grandfather was super cute. The field trips lended themselves well as backdrops for this romance. I wouldn't mind spending more time in this world.