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emilymahar's review against another edition
4.0
When I went into this book I was looking for a fresh, light, summer read. That was just what I got! I liked this book a lot, but wasn't wowed by it.
I liked the characters more as I got into the book. Birdie was my favorite out of the three girls. She was also the most real and raw which was one of the reasons why I liked her so much. Leeda is what you think is the classic rich girl, but once you read into the book more you realize that that isn't all of who she is. I liked how she opened up to the two other girls throughout the story. Then there's Murphy. She's the one that acts like she's tough and everything is fine no matter what. The way that the three, very different, girls changed and formed friendships throughout the book was sweet, just like peaches! :)
Overall, this was a quick summer read! I loved reading about the friendships that were formed. I know that there are two other books in this series, but I'm not sure if I'll read them or not. I liked the way the author left the characters. I'm not one who likes to ruin a happy ending for them!
I liked the characters more as I got into the book. Birdie was my favorite out of the three girls. She was also the most real and raw which was one of the reasons why I liked her so much. Leeda is what you think is the classic rich girl, but once you read into the book more you realize that that isn't all of who she is. I liked how she opened up to the two other girls throughout the story. Then there's Murphy. She's the one that acts like she's tough and everything is fine no matter what. The way that the three, very different, girls changed and formed friendships throughout the book was sweet, just like peaches! :)
Overall, this was a quick summer read! I loved reading about the friendships that were formed. I know that there are two other books in this series, but I'm not sure if I'll read them or not. I liked the way the author left the characters. I'm not one who likes to ruin a happy ending for them!
kmc3050's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, but it took awhile to get there. The author switches points of view many times in a chapter which was incredibly confusing, but I enjoyed the character development. I don't know if I'll finish the series.
ecsun345's review against another edition
5.0
this book was awesome
realistic and inspriational
my favorite girl was definitly leeda
and this is the second book that i finished in one day!
realistic and inspriational
my favorite girl was definitly leeda
and this is the second book that i finished in one day!
softspothardcover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
stenaros's review against another edition
3.0
I got this because I loved the writing in the author's Tiger Lily and I wanted to see if this had similar writing. Alas it did not. It was a solid good female friendship book, but not much else to write home about.
leftik's review against another edition
4.0
I bought this book on a whim, and ended up loving it.
The story of the friendship between the three main characters is incredibly honest in the fact it's not instant. There is a lot of give and take and frustration in the formation of the friendships.
I will say though, you read this book and not only do you instantly want a peach, you have this desire to work on a peach orchard.
The story of the friendship between the three main characters is incredibly honest in the fact it's not instant. There is a lot of give and take and frustration in the formation of the friendships.
I will say though, you read this book and not only do you instantly want a peach, you have this desire to work on a peach orchard.
kitkatmichelle's review against another edition
DNF @ 23%
As soon as I read the first page, I got a sinking feeling in my stomach. Now I've slogged my way through 72 pages, and I am DONE.
Murphy sickens me. Her main goal in life seems to be getting every cute boy she encounters to check out her sizeable chest, while at the same time pretending that boys are boring. I mean... urrrgh. I can't handle it. She's mean and selfish and blames people for ruining her life when she's the one who BROKE INTO SOMEBODY'S HOUSE. *massive eye roll* Likeable qualities? None.
Also Leeda is boring; her predicament is incredibly cliché. And Birdie is waaaaaay too awkward. I mean, yes, I'm ALL FOR awkward girl characters in fiction, but not when there's nothing to that character BUT her awkwardness.
What I managed to get through was cliché and SUPER annoying, and I'm so disappointed because I was looking forward to a cute summer read and cute is absolutely NOT the word I would use to describe the first 72 pages of this book.
Since it's one of Anderson's older works, I'm just happy to see her writing has significantly improved. I highly recommend My Diary from the Edge of the World, The Vanishing Season, and Midnight at the Electric by this author. Those are really good books (especially My Diary!!!). But I'd suggest steering clear of this one. I flipped ahead a little, and it doesn't seem to get any better. SMH.
As soon as I read the first page, I got a sinking feeling in my stomach. Now I've slogged my way through 72 pages, and I am DONE.
Murphy sickens me. Her main goal in life seems to be getting every cute boy she encounters to check out her sizeable chest, while at the same time pretending that boys are boring. I mean... urrrgh. I can't handle it. She's mean and selfish and blames people for ruining her life when she's the one who BROKE INTO SOMEBODY'S HOUSE. *massive eye roll* Likeable qualities? None.
Also Leeda is boring; her predicament is incredibly cliché. And Birdie is waaaaaay too awkward. I mean, yes, I'm ALL FOR awkward girl characters in fiction, but not when there's nothing to that character BUT her awkwardness.
What I managed to get through was cliché and SUPER annoying, and I'm so disappointed because I was looking forward to a cute summer read and cute is absolutely NOT the word I would use to describe the first 72 pages of this book.
Since it's one of Anderson's older works, I'm just happy to see her writing has significantly improved. I highly recommend My Diary from the Edge of the World, The Vanishing Season, and Midnight at the Electric by this author. Those are really good books (especially My Diary!!!). But I'd suggest steering clear of this one. I flipped ahead a little, and it doesn't seem to get any better. SMH.
endymarch's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0