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sara_harvey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
saracat's review against another edition
4.0
I initially started to read this because I was put in charge of leading a young readers event and this was one of the books that had been chosen for this month's event. I had planned to just read the first chapter or two so I'd have a taste for what it was like so I could feel more prepared for the event, but ended up not being able to put it down. It brought back memories and experiences from middle school for me in a very real and nuanced way. I loved that the book tried to show most of the characters in nuanced ways - they weren't just flat stereotypes.
maryehavens's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the dual perspectives of Jaime and Maya as well as the illustrations. This book is like an illustrated version of Queen Bees and Wannabes. Very much deals with all aspects of the mean girl culture. I audibly gasped when Jaime received Maya’s message. So cold!
Looking forward to reading more of Libenson’s work!
Looking forward to reading more of Libenson’s work!
ghutter05's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars; I like to recommend Libenson's books to fans of Telgemeier and Chmakova. VERY relatable to middle school girls -- one of my own kids went through the whole friendship triangle as a tween and man, it is still so rough.
ipomoea's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC from the publisher at ALA Midwinter, review to come.
This was my first foray into Terri Libenson's series that includes Positively Izzy and Invisible Emmie, but it's not going to be my last. Jaime and Maya have been best friends forever, but since becoming friends with Celia and Celia, Jaime's been feeling weird. And when Maya sends her a friends breakup text telling her she's too babyish, Jaime is blindsided and heartbroken in the way that only a friendship dumping will feel. But in figuring out who she is and who she wants to be, she has to come to grips with some of her past behavior (spreading embarrassing rumors about Emmie of the first book, making fun of people, gossiping).
Jaime and Maya's stories are told in alternating chapters, text and then comics. Their insecurity and need to be liked and accepted read true to me as a former tween girl, which is never easy even if your best friend doesn't dump you because her jerk friends told her to.
This was my first foray into Terri Libenson's series that includes Positively Izzy and Invisible Emmie, but it's not going to be my last. Jaime and Maya have been best friends forever, but since becoming friends with Celia and Celia, Jaime's been feeling weird. And when Maya sends her a friends breakup text telling her she's too babyish, Jaime is blindsided and heartbroken in the way that only a friendship dumping will feel. But in figuring out who she is and who she wants to be, she has to come to grips with some of her past behavior (spreading embarrassing rumors about Emmie of the first book, making fun of people, gossiping).
Jaime and Maya's stories are told in alternating chapters, text and then comics. Their insecurity and need to be liked and accepted read true to me as a former tween girl, which is never easy even if your best friend doesn't dump you because her jerk friends told her to.
bookishperseus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alysha_reads_mi's review against another edition
4.0
Great book for middle school girls. Touches on a lot of experiences that this age group goes through/ struggles with.
Jaime is a 7th grade girl who starts to have issues with her friend group. Eventually her best friend is the one asked to kick her out of the group. Jaime then starts connecting with other girls in her grade and realizes that she wasn’t always the nicest because of all the gossiping.
Maya is Jaimes best friend but since Cecile has joined the group, things have changed. Maya wants to be cool and thinks staying friends with Cee is the way to do that. Cee asks maya to dump Jaime from their friend group.
Jaime is a 7th grade girl who starts to have issues with her friend group. Eventually her best friend is the one asked to kick her out of the group. Jaime then starts connecting with other girls in her grade and realizes that she wasn’t always the nicest because of all the gossiping.
Maya is Jaimes best friend but since Cecile has joined the group, things have changed. Maya wants to be cool and thinks staying friends with Cee is the way to do that. Cee asks maya to dump Jaime from their friend group.
tx2its's review against another edition
4.0
Reading 2023
Book 96: Just Jaime by Terri Libenson
Let’s get start the July reviews with a YA GN.
Synopsis: Friends. Frenemies. Middle school... The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are. Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back . . . right?
Review: I have read a few of the books in the Emmie and Friends series. They all have an original story and different characters that are all struggling with middle school issues. You can read the series in any order. I liked this installment 4⭐️.
Book 96: Just Jaime by Terri Libenson
Let’s get start the July reviews with a YA GN.
Synopsis: Friends. Frenemies. Middle school... The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are. Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back . . . right?
Review: I have read a few of the books in the Emmie and Friends series. They all have an original story and different characters that are all struggling with middle school issues. You can read the series in any order. I liked this installment 4⭐️.