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Again, but Better by Christine Riccio

3 reviews

allidone's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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mandalacb19's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I have so much to say about this book. I have never had such a like/hate relationship with a main character as I did with Shane. This first part of this book I really enjoyed the setting and the story but I hated Shane so much. She's not just scared - she seems like she might be on the spectrum. Her fear was so aggravating and her relationship with Pilot seemed so in her head. The second part of the book I enjoyed the story and I really liked the plot - though I still hated their whole relationship build up. I felt like Pilot gave no hints and nor did Shane that they wanted each other. Overall I would read again just for the last part. Liked the idea, and not the outcome.

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alisazhup's review

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

"'Okay, so the point is: Since we're in our own rom-com right now, we should have our own, stupid, unique always, so people can make tattoos about us!'
He laughs. 'What did you have in mind?'
'What about lamppost?' I propose. 'It's innocent, catchy.'
'Lamppost?'
'Yeah, as in, lamppost will be our always.'"

Things I Liked:
I love the author, Christine Riccio, as a person. I'm a fan of her BookTube.
I really like the ending chapters! The scene at the bookstore made me cry and I like that we got to see Shane focusing more on herself instead of her romantic life.
Shane is a relatable character for me because I also enjoy writing, reading, and am very awkward as I'm sure a lot of people that are also reading this book because of BookTube are.
The writing style/Shane's inner monologue is unique and distinct from books I've read before.

Things I Didn't Like:

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Atticus and Leo seem to be nothing more than token gay characters that are only there to act as plot devices/to make Shane a better character.

I WAS SO BORED!!! I do not care about Rome. I do not care about Paris. I don't want to read 50 pages where nothing is happening except "cute" moments between Shane and Pilot. Give me more about Shane's internship! Let me read more about her Skype calls with her parents!

Other Thoughts:
Amy. Poor Amy. I'd like to read this story from her perspective.

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