Reviews

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition

4.0

Well this was just a delight.

c_dmckinney's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

tjs_whatnot's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

mcweelsie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

readingafrica's review against another edition

5.0

SO good! I loved all the references to pop culture: Hamilton, Princess Diaries, Jackie Aina. I also loved the little insights into sickle cell disease, and I kept thinking of the Billie Eilish song (with the same name) while I read this novel. I would've liked more of Liz's friends Brit and Stone, featured in the storyline. Yes it's a little weird that prom is such a huge deal in this high school/town, but the story more than makes up for it in cuteness and squeals. I'm willing to suspend reality for a little while, to bask in Black joy in all its glory. I didn't know how much I needed this until I got to all the happy endings (the nice, non-sexual kind).

The audiobook narrator, Alaska Jackson was really good. Her voice brought life to all the characters. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who likes happy, funny, love stories featuring underdogs with happy endings.

maya_dlr's review against another edition

4.0

cute but not incredible

chaptercharms's review against another edition

5.0

This is such a beautiful book with so many important messages and moments. I loved every part of it.

saskiajva's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was such a wonderfully heartwarming book. The characters were so well written and easy to love. The conflict was realistic, genuine, always followed up with what’s necessary - whether a character gets their due comeuppance or people apologize and take accountability for actions. Such a sweet happy story 

linnaboobooks's review against another edition

4.0

Trigger warning for homophobia, racism, anxiety, panic attack, chronic illness, public outing, loss of a parent, divorce.

I quite like this book! A lot of the factors are relatable or a great representation of what relationships are. I love Mack and Liz together, they're pretty damn cute together. I love the serious topics brought up in this; money struggles, sickle cell, stressing out about college.

rainb0wreads's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

This was cutesy and it brought me much joy