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mabellene's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic and Pregnancy
mckinlay's review
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.25
beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
I did like this book. It shared a positive message about body positivity and there was a nice representation of an LGBQIA+ character and other diverse characters. being Asian myself, it was nice to see an Asian character.
Back in school, I was like Jacob as the awkward, nerdy one that did not really know how to interact with others. I had a very small group of friends like Bethany and her friends. Bethany and Jacob may not have came up with the idea to be together but they did make a cute couple.
While I did like them, I just never really became emotionally connected with all of the rest of the characters in this book. yet, as someone who is not the target audience of this book, I still felt like because of the positive message that it will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Back in school, I was like Jacob as the awkward, nerdy one that did not really know how to interact with others. I had a very small group of friends like Bethany and her friends. Bethany and Jacob may not have came up with the idea to be together but they did make a cute couple.
While I did like them, I just never really became emotionally connected with all of the rest of the characters in this book. yet, as someone who is not the target audience of this book, I still felt like because of the positive message that it will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
libra89's review
emotional
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
jennybeautifulbook's review
4.0
This book started a bit slow for me, but once I got into it, I enjoy it. The banter was hilarious, and the friendships were so genuine and warm. Enjoyed both of their friend groups and liked that they both hung out with each. so cute book.
virgo_reader's review against another edition
4.5
OOOOOO THIS WAS CAYOOOOT.
Bethany is known as "Cry Baby Bethany" and can't get a date. Jacob is newly hot (thanks, over-the-summer-glow-up) and has been dumped twice in a month, and can't keep a girlfriend.
Enter, a plan to fake date so they can learn to date AND be good at it.
It was so sweet. SO SWEET. I loved them.
Bethany is known as "Cry Baby Bethany" and can't get a date. Jacob is newly hot (thanks, over-the-summer-glow-up) and has been dumped twice in a month, and can't keep a girlfriend.
Enter, a plan to fake date so they can learn to date AND be good at it.
It was so sweet. SO SWEET. I loved them.
elle_belle_00's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
2.5
victoriamontecillo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
ammbooks's review against another edition
4.0
great YA romcom
Lovely story about finding the courage to be yourself and seeking one’s passion (as i. goals-hobbies-careers) while being caught in the 7th hell that is high school.
Lovely story about finding the courage to be yourself and seeking one’s passion (as i. goals-hobbies-careers) while being caught in the 7th hell that is high school.