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briarsreviews's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
1.0
I definitely feel like I've outgrown the Sweet Valley High books. It was fun while it lasted...
But, let's be honest. They worked at the time they were written and if I was a 13 year old girl again, I'd eat these up. But, I need all of the books and in the right order. I've been picking these books up at random so I don't fully appreciate them as someone who follows the series would.
Regardless, I'm glad to pick these up and take a nostalgic trip with them, but I'm not loving them all that much. They are clearly made for the middle grade or younger YA audience, not geared towards adult. And they just didn't age that well, which is expected.
One out of five stars.
But, let's be honest. They worked at the time they were written and if I was a 13 year old girl again, I'd eat these up. But, I need all of the books and in the right order. I've been picking these books up at random so I don't fully appreciate them as someone who follows the series would.
Regardless, I'm glad to pick these up and take a nostalgic trip with them, but I'm not loving them all that much. They are clearly made for the middle grade or younger YA audience, not geared towards adult. And they just didn't age that well, which is expected.
One out of five stars.
readingwithcats's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The slam book stuff was beyond tedious but Jess’ personality transplant was hilarious. Cannot wait for poor, dumb A.J. to figure out what he’s *really* dating 😂
cazey19's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
2nd re-read
chaos_and_cabernet's review
4.0
Solid four trashy stars. Amy Sutton’s skank factor never disappoints. Jessica’s immaturity shines in this one. Lila is still a Queen. Elizabeth is the absolute worst, as per usual. And minimal Enid content. Score all the way around.
Big sad face that there was no Elizabeth practicing her recorder though. How is she ever going to get better?
Big sad face that there was no Elizabeth practicing her recorder though. How is she ever going to get better?
tepidgirlsummer's review
I read this in fourth grade and decided to make a slam book, but we only wrote good things about each other in it so we wouldn’t get in trouble. I was super cool.
jonezeemcgee's review
I remember reading this and immediately making a slam book with my friends.
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