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bugsrcool49's review against another edition
2.0
The solidarity between Mark and Kate was cute but overall this wasn’t my favorite read.
carenlou's review against another edition
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
kirstyreadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to netgalley and St. Martin's Griffin for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is going to be a short review as I don't feel like I have much to say about this. It was really sweet and I enjoyed it so much more than I expected to.
You Know Me Well follows two people who go to the same school but aren't friends who meet at Pride and decide to be friends after their love lives seem to be sinking.
Continue my review here: https://kirstyreadsblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/you-know-me-well-by-david-levithan-and-nina-lacour
This is going to be a short review as I don't feel like I have much to say about this. It was really sweet and I enjoyed it so much more than I expected to.
You Know Me Well follows two people who go to the same school but aren't friends who meet at Pride and decide to be friends after their love lives seem to be sinking.
Continue my review here: https://kirstyreadsblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/you-know-me-well-by-david-levithan-and-nina-lacour
virgobookworm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
:’) this was so sweet. made me feel like a teenager again (in a good way) but in a world where everyone was queer <3 i will return to this book when i need to heal my younger self.
i love YA books!!! so tender and joyful and heartbreaking and heart-mending
i love YA books!!! so tender and joyful and heartbreaking and heart-mending
melissaverasreads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
First I was excited about this book. I've enjoyed all the David Levithan's books I've read so far, so why this one would be any different? But then, I read a Nina LaCour's book and did not particularly enjoyed it, and I started to see bad reviews about this one, and I was nervous! So I let it sit on my shelf and move on to other books.
Well, now that I finally read it, I'm glad to say that I did like it! It wasn't mind blowing, and I did get frustrated with a few things happening here, but overall I enjoyed it. We see both Mark and Kate evolving and dealing with relationship and friendship problems that were interesting to read.
It's a short, enjoyable (at least for me) read, but nothing mind blowing.
First I was excited about this book. I've enjoyed all the David Levithan's books I've read so far, so why this one would be any different? But then, I read a Nina LaCour's book and did not particularly enjoyed it, and I started to see bad reviews about this one, and I was nervous! So I let it sit on my shelf and move on to other books.
Well, now that I finally read it, I'm glad to say that I did like it! It wasn't mind blowing, and I did get frustrated with a few things happening here, but overall I enjoyed it. We see both Mark and Kate evolving and dealing with relationship and friendship problems that were interesting to read.
It's a short, enjoyable (at least for me) read, but nothing mind blowing.
metalmama's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
taylordreads27's review against another edition
4.0
A very sweet coming of age story, focusing on LGBTQ youth. The main characters face problems of insecurity, uncertainty, what it means fall in love and what it is to be hurt by love. An easy read, flew through it quickly! Highly recommend to younger teens who may want a story they can relate to or connect with!
Loved it!
Loved it!
cathyolibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to NetGalley for the early read.
6 stars please!
This quick whirlwind of a story of the last week of the school year punches with the incredible growth of the characters as they are squeezed into their next stages of life. I love (as an adult) the gentle observations of how they will look back on this time. It isn't preachy at all, but a nudge of forward thinking on the part of the characters, a "I realize this might not matter in the future, but right NOW it is VERY IMPORTANT" with a little sorrow about the future loss of these powerful feelings.
One quibble, at the very beginning, I think midnight lasts for about 4 hours. From the dance contest, back to Shelbie's, to the drive and walk around Pier39 to the trip halfway across the bridge, all seems to happen at midnight.
6 stars please!
This quick whirlwind of a story of the last week of the school year punches with the incredible growth of the characters as they are squeezed into their next stages of life. I love (as an adult) the gentle observations of how they will look back on this time. It isn't preachy at all, but a nudge of forward thinking on the part of the characters, a "I realize this might not matter in the future, but right NOW it is VERY IMPORTANT" with a little sorrow about the future loss of these powerful feelings.
One quibble, at the very beginning, I think midnight lasts for about 4 hours. From the dance contest, back to Shelbie's, to the drive and walk around Pier39 to the trip halfway across the bridge, all seems to happen at midnight.
jessehersh's review against another edition
4.0
I come back to Nina LaCour’s writing when my inner child needs healing, when I want to imagine my teenage self in a different world where I wasn’t doing everything in my power to not be gay. Her books are deep and heavy and a beautiful tribute to queer teenagers everywhere.