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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
I have a soft spot for ridiculous Shakespeare retellings, but I think a Twelfth Night retelling without Malvolio is bound to be disappointing
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
olivie blake NEVER. MISSES. oh to have her brain and talent
i already love twelfth night, so any adaptation is likely going to hit for me (see: she's the man). but combining it with video games and d&d and football?? omg it's perfect
i already love twelfth night, so any adaptation is likely going to hit for me (see: she's the man). but combining it with video games and d&d and football?? omg it's perfect
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestly, this book surprised me.
I haven't really read any adaptations before this one, but it was really cool to read, especially since I already knew the original story.
It was so cool to see how the author made certain aspects of the original play modern and she gave the characters a lot of backstory to show their motives.
I haven't really read any adaptations before this one, but it was really cool to read, especially since I already knew the original story.
It was so cool to see how the author made certain aspects of the original play modern and she gave the characters a lot of backstory to show their motives.
It was ok. Gotta love a Shakespeare retelling, and I enjoyed the references to the original (obv Twelth Night). Reminded me of a geeky version of “She’s the Man.”
I like YA. However, this seemed very YA. Somehow it came across as more juvenile than usual.
I like YA. However, this seemed very YA. Somehow it came across as more juvenile than usual.
4.25 ⭐️
where to begin?
vi and jack were two wonderful main characters and i’m glad we got dual povs. i feel like books are better with more than one pov.
i’m so glad vi went through a character transformation because she was…insufferable. i know that she was suppose to be insufferable in order to make her transformation more satisfying so i was content and excited for the ride. as the story progressed, i realized why she acted the way she did. i won’t say why, for spoiler reasons, but i’ll just say it’s a relatable.
jack and his love for football was so fun to read about. growing up in an area where college/highschool football is a big deal, i knew some things about the sport and am glad that i did or else i don’t know if i would have enjoyed the story as much. i love how jack wasn’t judging other people for loving online games, like stereotypical football players are in books, but curious and interested in them.
i honestly want to see more from these characters and see how their futures go!
i recommend this book for people who love ya, football, online games, and who love to see enemies to lovers. this was an enemies to lovers i liked, and i don’t like that trope!
where to begin?
vi and jack were two wonderful main characters and i’m glad we got dual povs. i feel like books are better with more than one pov.
i’m so glad vi went through a character transformation because she was…insufferable. i know that she was suppose to be insufferable in order to make her transformation more satisfying so i was content and excited for the ride. as the story progressed, i realized why she acted the way she did. i won’t say why, for spoiler reasons, but i’ll just say it’s a relatable.
jack and his love for football was so fun to read about. growing up in an area where college/highschool football is a big deal, i knew some things about the sport and am glad that i did or else i don’t know if i would have enjoyed the story as much. i love how jack wasn’t judging other people for loving online games, like stereotypical football players are in books, but curious and interested in them.
i honestly want to see more from these characters and see how their futures go!
i recommend this book for people who love ya, football, online games, and who love to see enemies to lovers. this was an enemies to lovers i liked, and i don’t like that trope!
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
This was really fun and hit harder than I thought it would. Big 10 Things I Hate About You vibes.
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I admit that, for the first half of the book, I had a hard time empathizing with the protagonists (who are alternately irascible, self-centered, lonely, and struggling).
But then I remembered: they're high schoolers. I was like that. We were all like that. And sometimes, we still are. And these kids deserve some grace from the readers.
All this is to say: I genuinely enjoyed this book. Alexene Farol Follmuth spins a very genuine tale, with just the right amounts of Shakespearean frivolity and teenage truth. I would absolutely play Twelfth Knight (the in-world game) or it might come up in my next ttrpg campaign!
But then I remembered: they're high schoolers. I was like that. We were all like that. And sometimes, we still are. And these kids deserve some grace from the readers.
All this is to say: I genuinely enjoyed this book. Alexene Farol Follmuth spins a very genuine tale, with just the right amounts of Shakespearean frivolity and teenage truth. I would absolutely play Twelfth Knight (the in-world game) or it might come up in my next ttrpg campaign!
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes