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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting
this is one of the best books I’ve read in a while. I have really enjoyed all of the authors previous works and this one was no exception. It was outrageously funny and incredibly heartfelt. The characters felt so raw and close to the audience. It made me laugh out loud and honestly cry. TW: abusive & toxic relationships
I loved this book about a teen who feels like she doesn't have a voice and then stumbles into stand up comedy. So funny, so enjoyable. Read it.
"Why should I have to be a whole different person just to be listened to?"
"Why should I have to be a whole different person just to be listened to?"
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This Will be Funny Someday by Katie Henry rating: ✰ ✰ ✰.5 /✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰
Thank you so much to Harper360ya for sending me this arc!
This Will be Funny Someday was a book that I was so incredibly excited to read in 2021 and recieving the arc, I had to pick it up right away! This book made me laugh many times, the comedy element was one of my favourites and I was only left wanting more of Izzy’s jokes and stand up moments. Alongside the light heartedness of the comedy, several important topics were discussed incredibly well and sensitively. Izzy’s controlling boyfriend and the discussion of feminism and what young women experience, resonated with me massively - and I loved how Katie Henry handled such topics. It’s very much a story of understanding and coming to accept that not everybody will like you or the things you aim to achieve - and that’s okay, that’s life. I adored the elements of Izzy just wanting to be heard and seen, and resorting to stand up comedy to achieve that.
With that being said, there were several things in this book that I didn’t like so much. First and foremost, the pacing for the majority of the book seemed pretty off. We were instantly thrusted into Izzy’s life at the comedy club, not seeing her progression as she learned how to perform and rather, we just saw her do it. I would’ve loved to see more of her teachings and experiencing what it was like to first perform something that can seem so daunting. Other than that, I found that her ‘friends’ within the book were being shitty in several scenes, with no justified reason. This caused arguments that could’ve been avoided massively and that is something that I personally just dislike in books.
All in all, I ADORED many elements of this book and definitely recommend it to everyone if you are after a lighthearted YA Contemporary that also discusses hard hitting topics.
Thank you so much to Harper360ya for sending me this arc!
This Will be Funny Someday was a book that I was so incredibly excited to read in 2021 and recieving the arc, I had to pick it up right away! This book made me laugh many times, the comedy element was one of my favourites and I was only left wanting more of Izzy’s jokes and stand up moments. Alongside the light heartedness of the comedy, several important topics were discussed incredibly well and sensitively. Izzy’s controlling boyfriend and the discussion of feminism and what young women experience, resonated with me massively - and I loved how Katie Henry handled such topics. It’s very much a story of understanding and coming to accept that not everybody will like you or the things you aim to achieve - and that’s okay, that’s life. I adored the elements of Izzy just wanting to be heard and seen, and resorting to stand up comedy to achieve that.
With that being said, there were several things in this book that I didn’t like so much. First and foremost, the pacing for the majority of the book seemed pretty off. We were instantly thrusted into Izzy’s life at the comedy club, not seeing her progression as she learned how to perform and rather, we just saw her do it. I would’ve loved to see more of her teachings and experiencing what it was like to first perform something that can seem so daunting. Other than that, I found that her ‘friends’ within the book were being shitty in several scenes, with no justified reason. This caused arguments that could’ve been avoided massively and that is something that I personally just dislike in books.
All in all, I ADORED many elements of this book and definitely recommend it to everyone if you are after a lighthearted YA Contemporary that also discusses hard hitting topics.
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
This was a pretty good book. It was different then what I usually read. It caught my attention right away and kept it.
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didnt like the main character very much. In the end of the book with MO yelling at Isabel it really opened my eyes to how Isabel was treating all of her friends. You really wanted to root for her and just wake up to all the insufferable actions she was making. It was definitely a 12-17 year old age range for this book. It had alot of good lessons about setting boundaries and not letting people get under your skin. And alot of good messages about toxic behavior in romantic relationships. I gave it a 2.5 only because im out of the targeted age range. I would have really loved this book when I was younger