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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
stinalee's review against another edition
2.0
A combination of Sisterhood of the traveling pants and the Divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood... but not a successful combination. I wasn't convinced that I liked any of the characters, or that they were friends, or that I should care about what happened to them.
kriska_82's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a great book! I'm a GA Peach myself, and could totally immerse myself in this book and love every bit of it. I can't wait to read the next one!!
smaravetz's review against another edition
2.0
A quick read- teen friendship novel, something I got free for my Nook. It wasn't bad.