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A review by labueclarissa89
I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
'I'll Be the One' is everything a good teen book should be and more. It's fun, romantic, positive, diverse, and empowering. Not a moment on the book overstays it's welcome.
'I'll Be the One' follows Skye, a size 16 teenager with aspirations to be a K-pop dancing and singing sensation. When a K-pop contest is being produced locally she enters with dreams of winning. Along the way she meets unique new friends, finds romance, learns to love herself, battles insecurity and deals with a parent that's less than they should be.
Skye, our heroine is one of my favorite females leads ever. 16 year old me would have loved her. She's got everything: talent, perseverance, confidence, and passion. When others, including her own mother try to discourage her she shows amazing tenacity and determination to continue working towards her goals with her sense of self-worth intact. As someone who struggles with my weight and confidence seeing a character like Skye was what I needed. Owning not only her size but who she is as a person was truly inspirational. It never occurred to me that a teen book could rouse such feelings in me.
This book is a must read for any teenage girl. Not only is the book itself positive but also our main characters’ supporters and love interest are positive too. I don't see enough healthy friendships and relationships in general in media geared towards women, teens in particular.
'I'll Be the One' follows Skye, a size 16 teenager with aspirations to be a K-pop dancing and singing sensation. When a K-pop contest is being produced locally she enters with dreams of winning. Along the way she meets unique new friends, finds romance, learns to love herself, battles insecurity and deals with a parent that's less than they should be.
Skye, our heroine is one of my favorite females leads ever. 16 year old me would have loved her. She's got everything: talent, perseverance, confidence, and passion. When others, including her own mother try to discourage her she shows amazing tenacity and determination to continue working towards her goals with her sense of self-worth intact. As someone who struggles with my weight and confidence seeing a character like Skye was what I needed. Owning not only her size but who she is as a person was truly inspirational. It never occurred to me that a teen book could rouse such feelings in me.
This book is a must read for any teenage girl. Not only is the book itself positive but also our main characters’ supporters and love interest are positive too. I don't see enough healthy friendships and relationships in general in media geared towards women, teens in particular.