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weebna's review
2.0
Chapter one was interesting but the rest just didn’t make it for me.
Despite the way too insta love from the fmc, it overall felt a but boring for me. Rushed in some way and it looks like a high school first romance, which isn’t bad, but it’s usually not what I look for.
Would probably recommend for ya first readers looking for something cute.
Many thanks to NetGalley for sending me an arc of this book in exchange of my honest review.
Despite the way too insta love from the fmc, it overall felt a but boring for me. Rushed in some way and it looks like a high school first romance, which isn’t bad, but it’s usually not what I look for.
Would probably recommend for ya first readers looking for something cute.
Many thanks to NetGalley for sending me an arc of this book in exchange of my honest review.
carysbeesbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Your Dream For Me follows Scarlett, a high school junior who dreams of being a fashion designer. When she sneaks back stage at her school theatre, to look at the costumes, she runs into Nathaniel, a new boy at her school who might just change Scarlett's year for the better.
The only reason I finished Your Dream For Me because I had it as an ARC. While it had some redeeming factors, overall, this book disappointed me. For a book that deals with a very important topic, the writing felt very shallow and juvenile. It felt like I was reading about a 13 year old, not a 17 year old. So much of the story felt way too good to be true, but then the author hit me with a "realistic" ending (AKA: no HEA) which came seemingly out of nowhere after so many pages of everything falling into place so easily.
Your Dream For Me follows Scarlett, a high school junior who dreams of being a fashion designer. When she sneaks back stage at her school theatre, to look at the costumes, she runs into Nathaniel, a new boy at her school who might just change Scarlett's year for the better.
The only reason I finished Your Dream For Me because I had it as an ARC. While it had some redeeming factors, overall, this book disappointed me. For a book that deals with a very important topic, the writing felt very shallow and juvenile. It felt like I was reading about a 13 year old, not a 17 year old. So much of the story felt way too good to be true, but then the author hit me with a "realistic" ending (AKA: no HEA) which came seemingly out of nowhere after so many pages of everything falling into place so easily.
bookshelfbymay's review
2.0
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book.
This was a cute, YA story that was easy to read with short chapters, which I always enjoy.
I didn’t really care for the FMC in this as she felt a bit childish to me at certain points, despite being 17. I did however enjoy the growth and maturity in the ending of the book, which was a different ending than what I would’ve expected from a YA book.
In general, this book was unfortunately not for me, but I still think that a younger audience might enjoy it.
This was a cute, YA story that was easy to read with short chapters, which I always enjoy.
I didn’t really care for the FMC in this as she felt a bit childish to me at certain points, despite being 17. I did however enjoy the growth and maturity in the ending of the book, which was a different ending than what I would’ve expected from a YA book.
In general, this book was unfortunately not for me, but I still think that a younger audience might enjoy it.
candenoceda's review
2.0
I want to thank NetGalley for an ARC in return of a honest review, this thoughts are my own.
I have mixed feelings with this one.
The writing felt weird, there were info dumps, descriptions and thoughts really long and dense that I just skipped those over until there was a conversation.
The characters are kinda plain and flat, I didn't connect with anyone.
the main character, Scarlett, was like vanilla, so simple, mundane and childish like. Her whole personality was fashion and her crush over some boy. Her mindset didn't match with a 17 y/o girl, she feels like she is 13 at most.
Her love interest, Nathaniel, was vanilla too. His whole personality was Scarlett and theater. Just that.
I didn't feel anything with their relationship, not even ashes much less a spark or fire between them. Their story is just so rushed.
Scarlett's antagonist felt unnecessary, what was the point of that?
The plot and the story was kinda flat, kinda a straight line, I didn't care what happened to them really.
But even after I said all of this, the book wasn't that bad. The main character handled important stuff and topics really well, the pace was good, a really good and sweet read. I wouldn't classify this as a YA, more like a middle school read.
I have mixed feelings with this one.
The writing felt weird, there were info dumps, descriptions and thoughts really long and dense that I just skipped those over until there was a conversation.
The characters are kinda plain and flat, I didn't connect with anyone.
the main character, Scarlett, was like vanilla, so simple, mundane and childish like. Her whole personality was fashion and her crush over some boy. Her mindset didn't match with a 17 y/o girl, she feels like she is 13 at most.
Her love interest, Nathaniel, was vanilla too. His whole personality was Scarlett and theater. Just that.
I didn't feel anything with their relationship, not even ashes much less a spark or fire between them. Their story is just so rushed.
Scarlett's antagonist felt unnecessary, what was the point of that?
The plot and the story was kinda flat, kinda a straight line, I didn't care what happened to them really.
But even after I said all of this, the book wasn't that bad. The main character handled important stuff and topics really well, the pace was good, a really good and sweet read. I wouldn't classify this as a YA, more like a middle school read.
starlily's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
booknerd_magic's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Your Dream For Me is the perfect combination of fashion/theatre and a heartwarming romance.
We follow badass Scarlett with a passion for fashion and the theatre kid Nathaniel. The book contains your typical meet-cute and high school drama. The FMC is fierce and compassionate about het friends. Sometimes she makes choices without thinking about it first, which made me a bit annoyed sometimes. However she quickly comes to realize her mistakes and her growth in the book is truly inspiring. It was emotional, funny and cute all at ones. Sometimes a bit predictable, but totally worth the read if you love fashion and the arts. It discusses themes like friendship, love and self-discovery in a fast-pace.
Your Dream For Me is the perfect combination of fashion/theatre and a heartwarming romance.
We follow badass Scarlett with a passion for fashion and the theatre kid Nathaniel. The book contains your typical meet-cute and high school drama. The FMC is fierce and compassionate about het friends. Sometimes she makes choices without thinking about it first, which made me a bit annoyed sometimes. However she quickly comes to realize her mistakes and her growth in the book is truly inspiring. It was emotional, funny and cute all at ones. Sometimes a bit predictable, but totally worth the read if you love fashion and the arts. It discusses themes like friendship, love and self-discovery in a fast-pace.
mamas_gotta_read's review
2.0
This book was quick read, and I enjoyed some of the theatre kid vibes, but in general this story was a chaotic mess. The plot was all over the place and so many unrelated things happened in such a short amount of time, it was impossible to track. I honestly don’t even know what the goal of the story was as the plot was just jumbled and the ending was really a sort of non-ending. It’s a no from me.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
nurseduke's review
3.0
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
This debut YA novel is quick and fun coming of age story about friendship and love. It touches on a lot of high school experiences and handles them in a way that seems realistic, but prescriptive.
Yet other parts were just too crafted and unrealistic. I know it’s YA, but we’re just supposed to pretend that a teenager who has never used a sewing machine in her life goes from that to designing and sewing a prom dress in less than a month?
This debut YA novel is quick and fun coming of age story about friendship and love. It touches on a lot of high school experiences and handles them in a way that seems realistic, but prescriptive.
Yet other parts were just too crafted and unrealistic. I know it’s YA, but we’re just supposed to pretend that a teenager who has never used a sewing machine in her life goes from that to designing and sewing a prom dress in less than a month?
beachburgmom's review
4.0
I gave this book 4 stars and Im looking at it through the eyes of a teen reading it . I thought it was a a wonderful clean sweet romance. It also showcases a beautiful friendship between 2 girls. It covers quite a few scenarios that young teens may encounter and does a good job in handling them. It’s a quick read .
I voluntarily received a free copy from NetGalley and all opinions are my own
I would recommend this book to my friends who had teens
I voluntarily received a free copy from NetGalley and all opinions are my own
I would recommend this book to my friends who had teens