A review by jn09
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han

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

3.5

I think that this book was the worst in the series. That being said, it wasn't horrible. As a current high schooler myself, it was really weird to witness a person who was younger than me at the beginning of the first book grow up so fast! I think that the thing I hated most in the book was its focus on sex. It defined most relationships through that lens, and it made even me feel that maybe my relationships weren't any good because of the way things were phrased. Throughout the novel, Lara Jean is very annoying. I'm so sad that I have to say that, but it's the truth. She defines so much of herself with Peter, and it made me mad. However, what I love about these books is the relationship between the sisters. I have never felt as close to my sister as Kitty, Margot, and Lara Jean are, but the way that the Song sisters are I really hope that one day I too will reach a point, especially because in a few years I will be off to college.
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