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sydneythewhale's review against another edition
4.0
Jul. 2018: 4.75⭐️
I think it's safe to say that I absolutely DEVOURED this book. I loved the format of the alternating chapters following each sisters' storyline. I loved the characterization of each sister and how tightly-knit their family was. I felt like all of the characters' decisions really made sense and were logical given everything you knew about the characters. This book also delved into quite a few feminist issues (representation in media, misogyny, homophobia) and I think it was all handled and discussed really well. All of the relationships were super cute and felt realistic. I loved how much emphasis was put on girls sticking together and standing up for each other (Chloe and Bea leaving behind their rivalry, Jillian standing up to Adam for Kat, etc.). I feel like that's something that is really important to be portrayed, rather than girls acting catty because of a guy or something stupid like that.
My only complaints are that the ending felt a bit cut off (I think there could have been more resolution) and that some parts of the plot were a bit predictable. However, I don't really care about how predictable a book is, especially with a light contemporary like this.
I would say this is the perfect summer read if you're looking for something fun and cute that also brings up some deeper topics! Jessica Spotswood has done it again!
I think it's safe to say that I absolutely DEVOURED this book. I loved the format of the alternating chapters following each sisters' storyline. I loved the characterization of each sister and how tightly-knit their family was. I felt like all of the characters' decisions really made sense and were logical given everything you knew about the characters. This book also delved into quite a few feminist issues (representation in media, misogyny, homophobia) and I think it was all handled and discussed really well. All of the relationships were super cute and felt realistic. I loved how much emphasis was put on girls sticking together and standing up for each other (Chloe and Bea leaving behind their rivalry, Jillian standing up to Adam for Kat, etc.). I feel like that's something that is really important to be portrayed, rather than girls acting catty because of a guy or something stupid like that.
My only complaints are that the ending felt a bit cut off (I think there could have been more resolution) and that some parts of the plot were a bit predictable. However, I don't really care about how predictable a book is, especially with a light contemporary like this.
I would say this is the perfect summer read if you're looking for something fun and cute that also brings up some deeper topics! Jessica Spotswood has done it again!
neyney's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
hailey_kjersten's review against another edition
5.0
I became inexplicably attached to this book at age 14 and have since felt intense waves of nostalgia anytime I read or think about reading this book
scandalousscandinavian's review
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
magicalbookblog's review against another edition
4.0
Initially, I was a bit put off by the whole "5 different stories going on at one time" set, but I was genuinely surprised by how captivating the book was.
The plot was interesting, relatable and full of really well-thought-out ideas and characters.
The only thing that I was somewhat annoyed by was the fact that one character would mention something and then a different character would reiterate the exact same thing. I guess it's part of the whole reading five different stories at one time.
The plot was interesting, relatable and full of really well-thought-out ideas and characters.
The only thing that I was somewhat annoyed by was the fact that one character would mention something and then a different character would reiterate the exact same thing. I guess it's part of the whole reading five different stories at one time.
katy_alice's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
emilyelizabeth22's review against another edition
4.0
More like a 3.5, but this was cute as heck so I'll round up.