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skyskyy_'s review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Bullying, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Alcohol
imstephtacular's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Oh I loved this! You’ve got mail vibes, but make it YA and modern. Wren is kind of a pain in the ass, but I also love him so much. This is just full of smooshy feelings, tropes, and real life stuff and I thought the combination was excellent.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cancer, Death of parent, Cursing, and Alcohol
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Death, Drug use, Classism, Bullying, and Grief
madzie's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Alcohol and Terminal illness
Minor: Cursing, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Bullying
devynreadsnovels's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Death
Minor: Bullying
fanboyriot's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read For:
Small Town
School Dance
Rom-Com Vibes
Good Friendships
Enemies to Lovers
Wren Martin Ruins It All is one of my new favorites. It was such a well-written and comforting read. The humor of this was so good, the characters and the friendships were amazing. I loved Wren and his questionable yellow plaid fashion.
The ace rep was so good! Wren already knew he was asexual and just having that be a casual fact about him was really nice to read, showing he could simply exist. Having an asexual main character AND even an aromantic side character was very exciting to me since half the time people don’t even differentiate the two.
This book dealt with Wren finding out what to do with the rest of his life, finishing high school, and finding a plan for his future. It dealt with grief and surviving past the worst day of his life when he didn’t think he would. There were some heavy moments but for the most part this book was lighthearted, funny, and comforting.
Leo and Wren were both favorites of mine and I loved all the banter and Wren just absolutely not being able to stand the guy, meanwhile, Leo just kept showing up. It was hilarious.
Thanks to NetGalley and Peachtree Teen for the ebook ARC of this in exchange for an honest review.
Release Date: 07, November 2023
POV: First Person
Spice: n/a
Rep: Asexual MC, Aromantic SC, ADHD
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Medical content, Acephobia/Arophobia, Cancer, Cursing, Homophobia, and Bullying
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wren Martin has officially become student council president, which means he’s finally going to fix the school. His first order of business: abolish the Valentine’s Day Dance. Not just because he’s asexual, but because it drains the school of resources it actually needs.
Enter Leo, the new vice president and advocate for the dance. When he suggests getting the popular friendship app, Buddy, to sponsor the dance, it technically solves all of the budget problems. Curious, Wren downloads the app. What he doesn’t expect is to fall for his match. After all, dating wasn’t in his plans. Now, Wren has to balance the dance, his new feelings, and his realization that he might not hate Leo after all.
Thanks to NetGalley and Peachtree Teen for an advanced copy of Wren Martin Ruins It All by Amanda DeWitt to review! This queer rom-com is definitely a book that you’ll want on your TBR this fall. I don’t think I stopped smiling the entire time I read it.
Let me start by saying that DeWitt absolutely nails the voice in this. Wren is a bit chaotic, a bit stuck in his ways, but his panic about possibly developing a romantic crush? Adorable. Perfect. A teenager in every way. Especially as he realizes that he maybe has feelings for his rival, Leo, as well. If you love that sort of “I hated this guy forever, but maybe that’s because I actually had feelings for him” kind of story, this hits it to the tee. With some great secondary characters to boot.
I am so glad that YA books like this exist now, but man, I wish they had existed when I was a teenager. They maybe would have saved some stress when I was in my late 20s. Wren’s doubts and fears about dating as someone who identifies as asexual are just so spot on. And his developing relationship with Leo works well with the plot of the story, moving at just the right pace.
While a lot of the story is rom-com hijinks, there is also a deeper emotional core to Wren, and to Leo. Wren is dealing with losing his mother to cancer, and how that’s maybe changed his ideas for the future. When Wren realizes that Leo struggles with similar problems, the connection they form? It just works so well. I can’t say that enough about this book: the relationship progression just works so well.
Is the plot a tad predictable? Yes, but I did not care. I was so invested in Wren, rooting for him the entire way. It’s honestly the kind of rom-com I needed after being in a sort of movie/TV hangover with Red, White, & Royal Blue and Heartstopper. If you’re into those things too, you’ll love this when it comes out in November.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Cancer, and Death of parent
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, and Bullying
zoiejanelle's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
if you’ve ever asked me about Peachtree books, you know i’m obsessed with WREN MARTIN. i can’t wait for the rest of the world to experience this chaotic, lovable, goof who ruins absolutely everything.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Homophobia, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Death, Cursing, Cancer, Medical content, Bullying, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Alcohol
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