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4.01 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i was honestly so emotionally invested in this book its actually crazy.
the abusive boyfriend, all the lying, her feelings about her parents was literally gold. at first i wasn't sure if i liked the book or even the main character but by the end it was like a switch was flipped.
the abusive boyfriend, all the lying, her feelings about her parents was literally gold. at first i wasn't sure if i liked the book or even the main character but by the end it was like a switch was flipped.
emotional
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
It’s a good thing I stumbled across this one because I’m pleasantly surprised with it, especially when I hardly read YA anymore.
I really liked the concept of using stand up for the mc to ACTUALLY stand up for herself in life.
I really liked the concept of using stand up for the mc to ACTUALLY stand up for herself in life.
I loved Izzy! This was so heartwarming; I was fully invested in Izzy's alt life and figuring out who she was. Reading another Henry book immediately.
I got recommended this by my friends Jaye and Izzy so I should have known it would make me sob like a baby. It's a really good mix of funny and heartbreaking, but wholesome in the end.
Izzy is a high schooler who stumbles into the world of amateur stand-up comedy, and befriends a group of college students, who all happen to think she too is a college student. She has a controlling and emotionally abusive boyfriend who she hides this from and....not many other people who pay attention to her. Isolated from friends by her boyfriend, ignored by her parents, and generally incompatible with her siblings, she's seriously lonely. She also has an auditory processing disorder which makes social situations really difficult for her.
But comedy speaks to her in a way she doesn't expect, and with the help of her new friends she becomes kinda decent at it. I really liked this aspect of it, like she's not perfect but she works at it and practices and learns from others and ends up kinda good.
This was such a banger. I loved reading it, I loved the bits on Shakespeare - especially about As You Like It, which is my favorite of his plays. And when the climax of the book comes and Izzy finally confronts her parents I just about broke down sobbing. Really hollowed me out before getting to the denouement there.
Izzy is a high schooler who stumbles into the world of amateur stand-up comedy, and befriends a group of college students, who all happen to think she too is a college student. She has a controlling and emotionally abusive boyfriend who she hides this from and....not many other people who pay attention to her. Isolated from friends by her boyfriend, ignored by her parents, and generally incompatible with her siblings, she's seriously lonely. She also has an auditory processing disorder which makes social situations really difficult for her.
But comedy speaks to her in a way she doesn't expect, and with the help of her new friends she becomes kinda decent at it. I really liked this aspect of it, like she's not perfect but she works at it and practices and learns from others and ends up kinda good.
This was such a banger. I loved reading it, I loved the bits on Shakespeare - especially about As You Like It, which is my favorite of his plays. And when the climax of the book comes and Izzy finally confronts her parents I just about broke down sobbing. Really hollowed me out before getting to the denouement there.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
If I had not needed to sleep I would have devoured this in one sitting (which rarely happens). I was looking for a lighthearted story and this contemporary young adult story was just what I needed. Izzy’s struggle throughout this book to find her identity, her voice and true relationships had me tearing up. This book showed the realities of wanting to be seen in a word that can be self absorbed and the damage an emotionally manipulative relationship can cause and how surrounding yourself with people who promote self acceptance can help grow confidence and self love. I thought Izzy’s relationship with her mother was interesting and how that ultimately helped her growth from being unintentionally self-centred to self aware. This book explored how everyone can be put into a ‘box’ and the diverse representation included racial and gender bias in society. I loved will’s comedy song at the beginning and how Izzy found comedy to be a form of therapeutic for her healing. However, Izzy’s parents were for most of the book infuriating, especially with one being a lawyer but clearly can’t read a room! Also, some on the American humour went over my head, but for the most part I found the comedy aspect worked well.
Book was a part of a book subscription from aboxofstories!
Tw: attempted sexual assault, gaslighting, emotional neglect, emotional abuse, underage drinking/substance use
Book was a part of a book subscription from aboxofstories!
Tw: attempted sexual assault, gaslighting, emotional neglect, emotional abuse, underage drinking/substance use
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting
Minor: Drug use, Sexual assault, Alcohol
Loved reading this book, about growing up, dealing with a lonely life, lies, and a toxic relationship and getting into stand up comedy!
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes