Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.29 AVERAGE
3.29 AVERAGE
This was a super cute story of a high school girl who experiences massive embarrassment in the age of social media and chooses to go to England for a semester of study in an accelerated honors course of study. The problem is, she has not previously applied herself in regards to her studies. Overall, it's a fun, and relatable story(not in the way that I was ever able to study abroad) of a girl trying to find her way in life and in love. 4.0 stars
Note: there was some foul language. Also, multiple G.D.'s which I did not appreciate.
Note: there was some foul language. Also, multiple G.D.'s which I did not appreciate.
the main character was dumb af, and the fact her “hot british boyfriend” literally said that she was just a “distraction” from reality and his real world struggles just didn’t sit right with me
Pure, blissful popcorn reading. Nothing overly complicated, just a good old fashion YA novel. It reminded me of All American Girl #1 by Meg Cabot. That was a favorite during my London study abroad in 2003.
Ellie has an embarrassing, viral moment, at her school. In an attempt to escape she rushes to sign up for a study aboard program. Along the way she finds new friends from her original school and a dashing Brit. One she is herself with and the other is her version of make believe.
Ellie has an embarrassing, viral moment, at her school. In an attempt to escape she rushes to sign up for a study aboard program. Along the way she finds new friends from her original school and a dashing Brit. One she is herself with and the other is her version of make believe.
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
*ARC from Netgalley for the German edition*
Overall, this was a decent and enjoyable read, quickly to go through and light.
I can't lie that Will was so toxic in the beginning and I wanted to stop reading, but the more the relationship between Dev and Ellie developed, the more enjoyable it got. I feel like the ending was a bit rushed and it felt like it kind of ended abruptly. I also think that Will and his toxic behaviour and manipulation should have been addressed more (I understand where he is coming from but that doesn't make him a good person)
I also sometimes felt uncomfortable with how it viewed British people and the country overall but I know that there are people that are obsessed with it in the way Ellie is so I guess.
Since I don't want to be overly negative, I do want to point out that I liked the banter between the characters, I felt like Ellie did grow in some way as a person and I do admire her aspiration to get a hot British boyfriend as a payback. Love her for that
Like I said, if you're up for a light read without thinking too much, this definitely is a good idea. Has some good moments and gets begter if you get past the first third of the book
Overall, this was a decent and enjoyable read, quickly to go through and light.
I can't lie that Will was so toxic in the beginning and I wanted to stop reading, but the more the relationship between Dev and Ellie developed, the more enjoyable it got. I feel like the ending was a bit rushed and it felt like it kind of ended abruptly. I also think that Will and his toxic behaviour and manipulation should have been addressed more (I understand where he is coming from but that doesn't make him a good person)
I also sometimes felt uncomfortable with how it viewed British people and the country overall but I know that there are people that are obsessed with it in the way Ellie is so I guess.
Since I don't want to be overly negative, I do want to point out that I liked the banter between the characters, I felt like Ellie did grow in some way as a person and I do admire her aspiration to get a hot British boyfriend as a payback. Love her for that
Like I said, if you're up for a light read without thinking too much, this definitely is a good idea. Has some good moments and gets begter if you get past the first third of the book
As a British adult this was incredibly cringe to listen to. But I expected that going in. It was fun for what it was with a good cast of characters and great friendships.
A lot of the clearly inaccurate British stuff and the Harry Potter references lowered the rating though.
A lot of the clearly inaccurate British stuff and the Harry Potter references lowered the rating though.
A total delight. Brought back all my memories of study abroad in London.
De enige reden dat ik dit heb gelezen is omdat ik een luisterboek zocht waarbij ik maar 1 hersencel hoefde te gebruiken. Did it, maar was verder niet bijzonder lol
Cute and fun adventure. I wish she would've figured some stuff out faster about herself, but otherwise fun adventure.
Was this corny and silly? For sure. Did I still enjoy it? …Yes.