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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
10/10 : I’ve adored the YA books of Holly’s that I’ve read, & this is her first foray into adult novels. I’ve been hotly anticipating this book from the library, & it was most certainly worth the wait. Holly writes with such perceptive observation, perfectly showcasing our inner monologues, saying the things we think but don’t say, the diatribe of thoughts that repeat over & over in our minds. This novel, to me, sharply affirms that it is OK to not be OK. Having it all, or the impression of having it all, from the outside, doesn’t make it true, & it’s OK to need more. This was a really bloody good book @hollybourneya, thank f*ck you exist!
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
“But I guess she has more on now. She cannot be blamed. It’s not fair to set people tests and then get annoyed when they fail them.”
“I think about happiness and how it’s possible to be happy for someone even though their happiness makes you feel sad for yourself.”
“I think about happiness and how it’s possible to be happy for someone even though their happiness makes you feel sad for yourself.”
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
📱 I'm not a fans for the main characters.
📱 I love how raw and honest this book.
📱 Most women can relate with it.
📱 Feminist.
📱 Being in a long term relationship is not equivalent for being in a happy relationship.
📱 I love how raw and honest this book.
📱 Most women can relate with it.
📱 Feminist.
📱 Being in a long term relationship is not equivalent for being in a happy relationship.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I liked the premise of this book and found it quite relatable, which made for a more insightful and reflective read. The main character, Tori, is a self-help author and influencer, yet she is deeply insecure, stuck in a loveless relationship and annoyed at everyone around her.
The major themes of this book were online vs offline lives, age-related life expectations and relationships. As a single girl, I can fully relate to Tori’s feelings of jealousy towards friend and acquaintances who constantly post about the next milestone in their life. However, she was also stuck in that vicious cycle of maintaining a ‘perfect’ life on social media and not being authentic, which I found quite ironic and hypocritical because of her career.
This book felt very predictable and I wasn’t super attached to any of the characters, hence my rating (3.5 stars) but it was also super easy to read, very relatable and quite funny. My favourite quote from the book which truly spoke to me was: ‘It's not fair to set people tests and then get annoyed when they fail them.’ I need to take this advice on board when I get upset at my own made up expectations and hopes.
The major themes of this book were online vs offline lives, age-related life expectations and relationships. As a single girl, I can fully relate to Tori’s feelings of jealousy towards friend and acquaintances who constantly post about the next milestone in their life. However, she was also stuck in that vicious cycle of maintaining a ‘perfect’ life on social media and not being authentic, which I found quite ironic and hypocritical because of her career.
This book felt very predictable and I wasn’t super attached to any of the characters, hence my rating (3.5 stars) but it was also super easy to read, very relatable and quite funny. My favourite quote from the book which truly spoke to me was: ‘It's not fair to set people tests and then get annoyed when they fail them.’ I need to take this advice on board when I get upset at my own made up expectations and hopes.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes