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rileyaurora83's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
4.75
librarydosebykristy's review against another edition
5.0
This was so perfect and accurate that it was almost painful to read. Anxiety! Friendship drama! Middle School !
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
Time for sixth grade, new rules, new social things, friendship, and more.
I finally had the chance to read the second book in this series! It was quite an interesting read~
I could relate to the MC quite a few times, I remember that I never was that into what was hip/happening (still am not that into it) and stood out in class. I remember the weird unwritten rules that kept changing. Remember how confusing it all was and that at times I was just wondering if I was the only one not understanding things.
It was very well written story and I am really happy I read this book. I felt for the MC at times and just wanted to reach out and give her a hug. Tell her she would find her tribe, her people. I was rooting for her to just tell these girls no for once. Because sorry, I just wasn’t a fan of the girls for most. Especially Jen/Jenny both of these were just horrible!
I loved the story Shannon writes in the beginning… but it just got eh later on when it turned more fantasy like. I don’t mind reading some fantasy stuff, but in general it is just not my cup of tea. I did think it was amazing that the MC could write this story at such a young age. She has an amazing imagination and more. I did like how it parallels with the normal parts.
But if she needs glasses to see? How did she go without the entire graphic novel? Why didn’t the mom buy new ones? I mean, she was squinting at times to see things… though at other times she seemed to see well, so that was very confusing. Did she get lenses sometime? Or did her vision just magically POOF go right? Very odd.
Also what the fuck America? Really, I keep getting surprised at crap that is OK in the US? I mean, the teacher just grabbed that boy, not even violently, because he wouldn’t stop. And she gets fired over that? WTF? I get maybe a warning? But firing? America is a weird place…
Sorry, I had a laugh that someone age 11 (going by the internet for ages in 6th grade US) thought writers weren’t real people. How do you think new books get made then? Magic? It just was a very strange thing, especially since she loved reading so much and worked in a library.
I like the ending (go go for the MC) + the photographs after that! That was a nice extra touch!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I finally had the chance to read the second book in this series! It was quite an interesting read~
I could relate to the MC quite a few times, I remember that I never was that into what was hip/happening (still am not that into it) and stood out in class. I remember the weird unwritten rules that kept changing. Remember how confusing it all was and that at times I was just wondering if I was the only one not understanding things.
It was very well written story and I am really happy I read this book. I felt for the MC at times and just wanted to reach out and give her a hug. Tell her she would find her tribe, her people. I was rooting for her to just tell these girls no for once. Because sorry, I just wasn’t a fan of the girls for most. Especially Jen/Jenny both of these were just horrible!
I loved the story Shannon writes in the beginning… but it just got eh later on when it turned more fantasy like. I don’t mind reading some fantasy stuff, but in general it is just not my cup of tea. I did think it was amazing that the MC could write this story at such a young age. She has an amazing imagination and more. I did like how it parallels with the normal parts.
But if she needs glasses to see? How did she go without the entire graphic novel? Why didn’t the mom buy new ones? I mean, she was squinting at times to see things… though at other times she seemed to see well, so that was very confusing. Did she get lenses sometime? Or did her vision just magically POOF go right? Very odd.
Also what the fuck America? Really, I keep getting surprised at crap that is OK in the US? I mean, the teacher just grabbed that boy, not even violently, because he wouldn’t stop. And she gets fired over that? WTF? I get maybe a warning? But firing? America is a weird place…
Sorry, I had a laugh that someone age 11 (going by the internet for ages in 6th grade US) thought writers weren’t real people. How do you think new books get made then? Magic? It just was a very strange thing, especially since she loved reading so much and worked in a library.
I like the ending (go go for the MC) + the photographs after that! That was a nice extra touch!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
jnjackson's review against another edition
3.0
Very cute and well written but it makes me terrified to have a middle schooler.
pbraue13's review against another edition
5.0
A great story of a girl maturing beyond her years and realizing that growing up means that you may not keep the friends you start with and not everyone is good for you. Also it teaches kids to be yourself and the real friends will follow!
historybowler's review against another edition
4.0
A very worthy follow-up to Real Friends. The best children's graphic novel that is at least loosely based on the author's life and struggles of being a tween girl that I have read in the past month (yes, there have been multiple).
hevreads719's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
Wasn't a fan of the fantasy sub plot but enjoyed the discussion on anxiety and OCD
books_inthewild's review against another edition
5.0
Real Friends and Best Friends are THE books/graphic novels for middle school girls. TEN OUT OF TEN recommend- friendship issues, school issues, new “crush” issues, anxiety, jealousy, family struggles, etc etc! Told with honesty & authenticity- 100% know that grade 5-7 girls will love these books and will relate to every situation!
As an adult- and a teacher of this grade level- I ALSO truly enjoyed and appreciated these graphic novels ❤️
As an adult- and a teacher of this grade level- I ALSO truly enjoyed and appreciated these graphic novels ❤️