Reviews

As If On Cue by Marisa Kanter

michellebridges's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

haydenlane22's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

So cute! I love Reid Callahan, das my husband 😍

_lyns's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

2.0

2.5/5

I don't know if I'm in some sort of reading slump or if I'm just overly mental tired at the moment. I was excited to read a book with theatre because it was one of the clubs, I was in at school and I loved it to pieces. But this book had me thinking about DNFing it a lot. I don't really know why though. I found the pacing to be ok, so maybe it was the characters I didn't exactly enjoy.

mpds's review

lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

It's okay. The conflict is was too serious to be resolved so easily. 

farmv8's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed As If On Cue. The combination of high school theater, band life, and arts was wonderful. The complex relationship the main character Natalie had with her enemy/romantic interest Reid was compelling, along with the relationships she had with her father and friends. I appreciated the included elements of Jewish culture and the reality of discrimination. The story of perusing art in the face of uncertainty was creative and powerful.

I wish there was more physical descriptions of the characters and setting so the reader could visualize more, and the ending was somewhat abrupt. I wanted more expansion and closure for the side characters, especially with the other art clubs. And Natalie’s actions were a bit overbearing at times. But overall it was a great read. I feel lucky I got the chance to read it for free during Riveted Lit’s December free reads.

g_occasionally_reads's review against another edition

3.0

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books4susie's review

5.0

Reid and Natalie have competed against each for years. When their childish prank war ramps up with some serious collateral damage, the two are forced to work together to develop Natalie’s play into a musical. In putting aside their differences for the greater good, the two begin to see one another in a new light. This book was a fun enemy-to-couple story.

rmarcin's review

4.0

YA romance which pays tribute to high school arts programs, especially theatre. Two teens, Natalie and Reid, have known each other their entire lives, since their dads were best childhood friends. For most of their lives, they have competed with each other, in Natalie’s mind, for her dad’s attention. They both play clarinet, and Natalie’s dad is the HS band director. Natalie has abandoned the clarinet in favor of directing school plays. However, when the school cuts all arts programs except for band, Natalie has to concoct a plan to save the arts. She and Reid butt heads constantly, but there is a tension between them.
I enjoyed this story because I love HS theatre productions, and I believe in the arts. I think teens would enjoy this YA book. Thanks to Riveted Lit and SimonTeen for the copy.

mythrawife's review against another edition

2.0

let me be clear that these two stars are for reid and reid only. natalie was insufferable and honestly what she did at the end was entirely unforgivable in my eyes