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jugglingpup's review
2.0
I got an ARC of this book.
So I get the idea of the book. I really do. I really liked parts of it. I enjoyed the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z information. I knew exactly what was happening, because of my own love of the series. I loved the nerd stuff so much. My issue is I just don't understand why the MC ended up choosing the way he did. It made zero sense. There was no build up. If the book was about him choosing himself instead of someone who said things like how it isn't ok to make something your whole personality, yes. Instead it is a weird love triangle.
The queer characters felt thrown in. They didn't really have plots or reasons to exist most of the time. I wanted more building up of them. I loved the idea of them, but they just didn't go anywhere.
Overall, eh. It is great to see hardcore fans get some page time. I just wish the plot was more engaging and the ending felt more inline with the characters.
So I get the idea of the book. I really do. I really liked parts of it. I enjoyed the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z information. I knew exactly what was happening, because of my own love of the series. I loved the nerd stuff so much. My issue is I just don't understand why the MC ended up choosing the way he did. It made zero sense. There was no build up. If the book was about him choosing himself instead of someone who said things like how it isn't ok to make something your whole personality, yes. Instead it is a weird love triangle.
The queer characters felt thrown in. They didn't really have plots or reasons to exist most of the time. I wanted more building up of them. I loved the idea of them, but they just didn't go anywhere.
Overall, eh. It is great to see hardcore fans get some page time. I just wish the plot was more engaging and the ending felt more inline with the characters.
more_alex's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
avrilsanderson's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cyireadbooks's review
5.0
Senior high schooler Cameron is a member of the Geeks And Nerds United (G.A.N.U) club whose focus is on anything manga and anime related. Together with his other nerd buddies and classmates D’Anthony, Mackenzie, and Jocelyn, G.A.N.U is their go to social club — a safe place for them to be what they want to be without being ridiculed as weird.
On the other end of the spectrum, there is a group of seniors known as the Caravan — a group consisting of the most popular kids on campus, whose social and economic status border on elite. It so happens Cameron’s crush, Karla is a part of that group. Not wanting rumors and whispers, Karla and Cameron conduct secret liaisons, hiding their attraction to each other from the public eye. But is this how a relationship (if any) is supposed to be?
The Wrong Kind of Weird is a humorous, light and highly entertaining novel. Although geared toward the Teen and Young Adult crowd, I still found the novel to be very enjoyable.
The story unfolds from a first person’s point of view. In this case, it happens to be Cameron which was a nice change to have a guy’s perspective rather than a girl’s perspective.
Character development is excellent. Author Ramos has managed to capture the diverse flavors of the main characters. It was as though he was describing his own classmates and the issues they all faced.
The plot is realistic and relatable enough as I’m sure at one point or another, we each have faced that nerd vs cool kids situation in our own lives. And we have probably gone through that awkwardness of concealing friendships and love interests with the “enemy.”
Though I found The Wrong Kind of Weird to be fun and entertaining, I did feel that the continual manga and anime references were a little over the top. Four and a half solid stars rounded up.
I received a digital ARC from Inkyard Press through NetGalley as well as a physical book through Bookish First. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
On the other end of the spectrum, there is a group of seniors known as the Caravan — a group consisting of the most popular kids on campus, whose social and economic status border on elite. It so happens Cameron’s crush, Karla is a part of that group. Not wanting rumors and whispers, Karla and Cameron conduct secret liaisons, hiding their attraction to each other from the public eye. But is this how a relationship (if any) is supposed to be?
The Wrong Kind of Weird is a humorous, light and highly entertaining novel. Although geared toward the Teen and Young Adult crowd, I still found the novel to be very enjoyable.
The story unfolds from a first person’s point of view. In this case, it happens to be Cameron which was a nice change to have a guy’s perspective rather than a girl’s perspective.
Character development is excellent. Author Ramos has managed to capture the diverse flavors of the main characters. It was as though he was describing his own classmates and the issues they all faced.
The plot is realistic and relatable enough as I’m sure at one point or another, we each have faced that nerd vs cool kids situation in our own lives. And we have probably gone through that awkwardness of concealing friendships and love interests with the “enemy.”
Though I found The Wrong Kind of Weird to be fun and entertaining, I did feel that the continual manga and anime references were a little over the top. Four and a half solid stars rounded up.
I received a digital ARC from Inkyard Press through NetGalley as well as a physical book through Bookish First. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
bernadettebloom's review
4.0
Cameron Carson is a nerd. In fact, he is a member of the Geeks and Nerds United (GANU) club, and loves all things anime. After spending the summer working at his coffee shop job with Karla Ortega, the student council president, cheerleader, and popular girl, they begin "dating". Except when school starts again for their senior year Karla pretty much pretends Cameron doesn't exist. She can't be seen with a nerd, and he becomes her little secret. But when Cameron meets Mackenzie, he realizes that it's okay to be who you are, talk about the things you love, and not apologize for them. And that's when Mackenzie starts to look very attractive to Cameron...
What I loved about this book: 1) fitting in at high school is hard, and finding your niche is so important. Cameron's actual friends are top notch. 2) Friendships > hook ups. 3) No one is any one thing, everyone is multifaceted and suppressing parts of yourself to fit in only hurts you. 4) High school is the jumping off point for the next chapter in a young adult's life and not the deciding factor of who/what you are. 5) The ending! It was a great, mature, positive stance to take for two young people.
All the anime summaries really slowed the story for me. Retelling an anime plot over and over to describe a character trait got old.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
What I loved about this book: 1) fitting in at high school is hard, and finding your niche is so important. Cameron's actual friends are top notch. 2) Friendships > hook ups. 3) No one is any one thing, everyone is multifaceted and suppressing parts of yourself to fit in only hurts you. 4) High school is the jumping off point for the next chapter in a young adult's life and not the deciding factor of who/what you are. 5) The ending! It was a great, mature, positive stance to take for two young people.
All the anime summaries really slowed the story for me. Retelling an anime plot over and over to describe a character trait got old.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
teesbookjourney's review
5.0
Loved! Loved! Loved! This is such a heartwarming romance Cam is a dragon ball Z lover who loves all things, some at his school would consider nerdy. Cam started a secret relationship with Karla over the summer and he thinks they can work in public if he can get in with her friends. That's the plan and in walk Mackenzie who like him just as he is.
I enjoyed their inner thoughts of Cam - he was funny and insightful
Highly recommend this one for sure
I enjoyed their inner thoughts of Cam - he was funny and insightful
Highly recommend this one for sure
kristenityyy's review
funny
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
4.75
khim217's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Kinda obvious what was going to happen. Although I do love anime and am an Otaku myself, the weeb characters in the story are just.. cringe.
imdunn's review
3.0
I liked the message of this book, but it felt a bit heavy-handed at times. Other than that, I thought it was pretty good. I liked how it was clearly for nerds, but there was still some explanation to a lot of the references that were made. I also really liked how Jane Austen's works were tied throughout the story.
booksirl's review
3.0
Cam came off as very desperate. His friend group was great, but their wasn’t enough Mackenzie.