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kaylareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
THIS WAS SO GOOD. I LOVED THIS. I loved the characters and the switching of POVs.
papalbina's review against another edition
4.0
Oh!! Come on!!! What an ending!!! I want "She's so over him" now. I can't wait until next year T____T
Well, let's start with Ally.
I liked her, she grew in the face of adversity and became stronger, but she still fell in Shannen's traps again and again. It's not like she has to be wary permanently... but I dunno, the experience should help you to learn for your errors, not to repeat them. On the other hand, hope is the last thing you lose, and I can understand, but not agree, that a little part of her still wants her old friends back (especially after falling for one of them).
Although Jake is also the main character, because he tells the story for his point of view, I think he is more like a tool to get some part of the stories told that really the other main character. Ok, he's Ally's love interest, actually, it's mutual. It's beautiful to see that apparently his interest in Ally makes him a better person (I didn't see he was a bad person for the beginning, though, just a stupid womanizer), but it's not at the same level of importance in the book as Ally in some way.
I loved their first encounter and, although Ally was very angry and very disappointed in him b/c of the whole story about her father, and Jake's reasons for not telling her were more out of cowardice than real concern, I stick to his decision and think he made the right move. I couldn't be angry at him at the end and wanted to shout at Ally that she should only be mad at Shannen who hurt her on purpose.
The rest of characters were a little bit two dimensional and simple, based on one main feature (like "good, correct girl" for Chloe or "sour bitch" for Faith), except Shannen who is still a bit of a mystery for me. I cannot understand her and her actions. Even if she's in love or whatever with Jake, that's not excuse for anything she has done in this book. My god!! What a bitch!! And what happened to David and Annie? They suddenly fell out of picture somewhere in the last third of the book fO.o
The first-person narrative was nice done and helps to empathize with the characters, especially with Ally. And although you can see the main events coming, it's very enjoyable... but what kind of an ending was that!! I felt like I was seeing my favourite TV serie and it ends right there in this moment when you want to know more... The difference is with TV you only have to wait one week… Oh, well... One year and "She's so over him" will be out and then I will be able to read more about Ally and Jake and the summer. I just hope the mess from the ending is somehow repaired and they get back together *___*
Well, let's start with Ally.
I liked her, she grew in the face of adversity and became stronger, but she still fell in Shannen's traps again and again. It's not like she has to be wary permanently... but I dunno, the experience should help you to learn for your errors, not to repeat them. On the other hand, hope is the last thing you lose, and I can understand, but not agree, that a little part of her still wants her old friends back (especially after falling for one of them).
Although Jake is also the main character, because he tells the story for his point of view, I think he is more like a tool to get some part of the stories told that really the other main character. Ok, he's Ally's love interest, actually, it's mutual. It's beautiful to see that apparently his interest in Ally makes him a better person (I didn't see he was a bad person for the beginning, though, just a stupid womanizer), but it's not at the same level of importance in the book as Ally in some way.
I loved their first encounter and, although Ally was very angry and very disappointed in him b/c of the whole story about her father, and Jake's reasons for not telling her were more out of cowardice than real concern, I stick to his decision and think he made the right move. I couldn't be angry at him at the end and wanted to shout at Ally that she should only be mad at Shannen who hurt her on purpose.
The rest of characters were a little bit two dimensional and simple, based on one main feature (like "good, correct girl" for Chloe or "sour bitch" for Faith), except Shannen who is still a bit of a mystery for me. I cannot understand her and her actions. Even if she's in love or whatever with Jake, that's not excuse for anything she has done in this book. My god!! What a bitch!! And what happened to David and Annie? They suddenly fell out of picture somewhere in the last third of the book fO.o
The first-person narrative was nice done and helps to empathize with the characters, especially with Ally. And although you can see the main events coming, it's very enjoyable... but what kind of an ending was that!! I felt like I was seeing my favourite TV serie and it ends right there in this moment when you want to know more... The difference is with TV you only have to wait one week… Oh, well... One year and "She's so over him" will be out and then I will be able to read more about Ally and Jake and the summer. I just hope the mess from the ending is somehow repaired and they get back together *___*
staticbananas's review against another edition
4.0
This book surprised me and ended up being better than I expected.
stinsleys's review against another edition
4.0
I really did enjoy this. It was sort of like Pretty Little Liars, but with more likable people, and less death. I had no idea prior to reading this that it was going to have a sequel/series, so when I got to the end I was pretty upset until I looked it up online and found out there would be more! I am really excited for the sequel, though it doesn't come out until next year.
ssinforshort's review against another edition
3.0
Good read!
I really like the main character Ally. But i'm still on the fence about Jake. If you like someone you should talk to them, and not listen to your friends.
The book had way more drama than I expected. Which I liked.
Can't wait to read the sequel!
I really like the main character Ally. But i'm still on the fence about Jake. If you like someone you should talk to them, and not listen to your friends.
The book had way more drama than I expected. Which I liked.
Can't wait to read the sequel!
kaitrosereads's review against another edition
4.0
She's So Dead To Us is the first in a new trilogy from Kieran Scott. Kieran Scott also writes the Private series under the name Kate Brian and I love that series. Sadly, She's So Dead To Us doesn't live up to that series, though it was pretty good and shows promise for the next book.
Ally Ryan hasn't seen or spoken to her friends from Orchard Hill since the night she left. She doesn't know what to expect when she sees them again but she never thought they would shun her. Turns out, they all hate her for what her father did. All except Jake Graydon. Jake never knew Ally before she moved away and he sure wants to get to know her now but how can he do that when all his friends are doing their best to keep them apart?
The story in She's So Dead To Us was okay. It was kind of predictable but not too bad. Because it was a Kieran Scott book, I had no trouble getting into it but I would have liked something a bit more original. It did a good job of setting up for the next book though. Especially with the ending. Chick-lit books don't normally have cliffhanger endings but this one sure did.
The worst thing about She's So Dead To Us were the characters. Ally was the only good one. She was brave and funny and I just really liked her. Sadly, the same cannot be said of Jake. He was a spineless weenie. He liked Ally but her wouldn't talk to her in public because of his friends. And that was not even the worst thing he did. And the Cresties confused me. I didn't get why some of them hated Ally and others didn't. The Idiot Twins were the best! They were hilarious. I hope for more of them in the next book and hopefully some better character development.
Overall, fans of Kieran Scott won't be disappointed with She's So Dead To Us. It seems like a promising start to her new trilogy and I can't wait for more. =]
Ally Ryan hasn't seen or spoken to her friends from Orchard Hill since the night she left. She doesn't know what to expect when she sees them again but she never thought they would shun her. Turns out, they all hate her for what her father did. All except Jake Graydon. Jake never knew Ally before she moved away and he sure wants to get to know her now but how can he do that when all his friends are doing their best to keep them apart?
The story in She's So Dead To Us was okay. It was kind of predictable but not too bad. Because it was a Kieran Scott book, I had no trouble getting into it but I would have liked something a bit more original. It did a good job of setting up for the next book though. Especially with the ending. Chick-lit books don't normally have cliffhanger endings but this one sure did.
The worst thing about She's So Dead To Us were the characters. Ally was the only good one. She was brave and funny and I just really liked her. Sadly, the same cannot be said of Jake. He was a spineless weenie. He liked Ally but her wouldn't talk to her in public because of his friends. And that was not even the worst thing he did. And the Cresties confused me. I didn't get why some of them hated Ally and others didn't. The Idiot Twins were the best! They were hilarious. I hope for more of them in the next book and hopefully some better character development.
Overall, fans of Kieran Scott won't be disappointed with She's So Dead To Us. It seems like a promising start to her new trilogy and I can't wait for more. =]
cjyu's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 stars
Wow. Shannen is such a bitch. And I don't use that in my reviews lightly. And Faith. Man, these people are brutal. I would never want friends like them. I feel so bad for Ally. These chicks that used to be her friends are just downright shallow. Ally's story is a sad one, for sure, meaningful too.
Wow. Shannen is such a bitch. And I don't use that in my reviews lightly. And Faith. Man, these people are brutal. I would never want friends like them. I feel so bad for Ally. These chicks that used to be her friends are just downright shallow. Ally's story is a sad one, for sure, meaningful too.
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
3.0
cute, sassy and snarky, Aly is just trying to come back to her old town and be with her friends again. But the last time she was here, she was rich, her mom and dad were still together and she was in the 'popular' crowd. And the last time she saw her friends, she was leaving town after a faulty investment had her dad losing all of his and all the other families' money.
Needless to say, Aly is not received back well.
but the new boy, Jake, can't keep his eyes off of her.
Except Jake...kind of sucked. He needs to suck it up and make a choice. Either Aly is worth it or she's not. Stop playing this tug of war game.
And Shannen. How can ANYONE be friends with her?!?! Ugh. Even Faith sucked. I was surprised Aly had EVER been friends with these people.
And their parents were even worse
All in all, a highly entertaining book that kept me turning the pages and reading along. I did enjoy it! Nice and light and fluffy!
Needless to say, Aly is not received back well.
but the new boy, Jake, can't keep his eyes off of her.
Except Jake...kind of sucked. He needs to suck it up and make a choice. Either Aly is worth it or she's not. Stop playing this tug of war game.
And Shannen. How can ANYONE be friends with her?!?! Ugh. Even Faith sucked. I was surprised Aly had EVER been friends with these people.
And their parents were even worse
All in all, a highly entertaining book that kept me turning the pages and reading along. I did enjoy it! Nice and light and fluffy!