A review by girlreading
Belly Up by Eva Darrows
5.0
4.75* From the lovable characters and multiple brilliantly explored relationship dynamics to the humour and writing style to the exploration of teen pregnancy and the wonderfully diverse representation throughout, I truly adored everything about this book.
(Leaf has completely stolen my heart and is officially up there amongst the best YA boyfriends!)
The only minor downfall for me was the use of language in conversations between Sara and Devi, which came across somewhat cringey and unrealistic (but maybe I'm officially old and this is how teens really do talk these days? Who knows?) and personally and found it quite distracting at times. That being said, that is literally the only thing I didn't absolutely love about this book because everything else? I absolutely loved.
I would also highly recommend the audiobook, which was superbly narrated.
(Leaf has completely stolen my heart and is officially up there amongst the best YA boyfriends!)
The only minor downfall for me was the use of language in conversations between Sara and Devi, which came across somewhat cringey and unrealistic (but maybe I'm officially old and this is how teens really do talk these days? Who knows?) and personally and found it quite distracting at times. That being said, that is literally the only thing I didn't absolutely love about this book because everything else? I absolutely loved.
I would also highly recommend the audiobook, which was superbly narrated.