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carlireadsrecs's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
ulli_d's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rosekiller1920's review against another edition
5.0
It's always good to re-read a favourite. It's even better to realise that said favourite withstood the test of time and remained dear.
evoss14's review against another edition
4.0
A light and sweet read that indirectly taps into two of my current genre binges - books about books and romantasy.
amourlacey's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing characters. Great romance. Relatable storyline. Super easy read.
mlinder18's review against another edition
funny
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? No
3.0
Could do without the interwoven fan fiction, I just don't think it added to the story at all. If anything it took away from the characters.
alengo__'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thatsunnylife's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars rounded down
This book has a lot of heart. Rowell knows how to write characters and relationships so they perfectly toe the line between warm 'n fuzzy and absolutely heart-wrenching. I do think though it's missing a lot of aspects of "fandom culture", and I found it a little odd Cath has only ever had ONE fandom she's obsessed over. I also think it was strongest in terms of emotional beats and the writing when it wasn't about fandom or fic. I don't have a problem with any of this actually, it just didn't really feel like an "ode to fandom" like it's marketed as. Anyways the big thing that pulled this book back for me was I just didn't there were clear enough goals/stakes for the mc. I just wish we got to see MORE of her struggle to try to write original works, or introduce that struggle early on yk?
This book has a lot of heart. Rowell knows how to write characters and relationships so they perfectly toe the line between warm 'n fuzzy and absolutely heart-wrenching. I do think though it's missing a lot of aspects of "fandom culture", and I found it a little odd Cath has only ever had ONE fandom she's obsessed over. I also think it was strongest in terms of emotional beats and the writing when it wasn't about fandom or fic. I don't have a problem with any of this actually, it just didn't really feel like an "ode to fandom" like it's marketed as. Anyways the big thing that pulled this book back for me was I just didn't there were clear enough goals/stakes for the mc. I just wish we got to see MORE of her struggle to try to write original works, or introduce that struggle early on yk?
bouldermimi's review against another edition
4.0
Read 4/17/2022 - Audio
What a delightful story. Cather and Wren are identical girls going off to college, but Wren has decided they should navigate this new chapter of their lives independently. Cath, the more insecure of the twins, grapples with fitting in and overcoming her fear of change. Sharing a room with a testy roommate, Cath has learned to become invisible. Yet Levi, one of the roommate's many boyfriends, sees her clearly and often times seeks out her company. The relationship they build is a little confusing in the beginning, but quickly becomes very sweet. My favorite aspect was Cath's authorship of a fan fiction called Carry On, which resembles Harry Potter where Harry and Draco Malfoy are in a relationship! Ah, the good ol' days of writing FF! I sure do miss it!
What a delightful story. Cather and Wren are identical girls going off to college, but Wren has decided they should navigate this new chapter of their lives independently. Cath, the more insecure of the twins, grapples with fitting in and overcoming her fear of change. Sharing a room with a testy roommate, Cath has learned to become invisible. Yet Levi, one of the roommate's many boyfriends, sees her clearly and often times seeks out her company. The relationship they build is a little confusing in the beginning, but quickly becomes very sweet. My favorite aspect was Cath's authorship of a fan fiction called Carry On, which resembles Harry Potter where Harry and Draco Malfoy are in a relationship! Ah, the good ol' days of writing FF! I sure do miss it!
albanueva's review against another edition
4.0
I had already read the book, so the audiobook was just a nice revisiting :) a nice, YA feel good novel about (fan)fiction writing, mental health and being away from home for the first time.