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hu_ho's review against another edition
3.0
Very YA. Something I would’ve enjoyed more as a teenager. The ending felt very rushed. But overall it was a fun book.
kaeliwolf's review
4.0
Realistic dialogue. Easy reading and enjoyable. A lot of dialogue too, which is expected when reading a book aimed for and written about teens.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
4.0
4/5
I have had a time trying to find a way to read this book. Thankfully I finally found a way, in audiobook form. Overall J enjoyed the plot. I liked how there was always something different around the corner. My only problem with the book that ended up being such a problem that I gave the book 4 stars, was the romance. It felt completely rushed and it was obvious that there were much more pressing matter happening.
I have had a time trying to find a way to read this book. Thankfully I finally found a way, in audiobook form. Overall J enjoyed the plot. I liked how there was always something different around the corner. My only problem with the book that ended up being such a problem that I gave the book 4 stars, was the romance. It felt completely rushed and it was obvious that there were much more pressing matter happening.
drakoulis's review
4.0
The Temperature of Me and You is a sweet, heartwarming story about first love.
It is mostly a contemporary romance, despite big part of the book being revolved around Jordan's supernatural abilities which eventually pass on to Dylan. There are also subplots about Dylan's relationship with his two best friends and his school rival.
The highlights of the book for me were the moments between Dylan and Jordan, who had great chemistry (ha, see what I did here!), their puppy-love with heart-eyes was adorable, and their attraction always overcame their reservations.
I loved Brian Zepka's message (conveyed in Dylan's thoughts) about the society's unfair message to "move on" when you're missing your partner, it's the most normal thing to be a bit obsessed and stuck on the person who makes you feel so much if you suddenly don't have that (even temporarily).
Now, there were some parts that could have been better (aka what was missing for a 5-star):
- the sci-fi plot felt more Middle Grade than YA, it could have popped out of a Phineas and Ferb episode, there was zero depth to the villains, and minimal (and barely plausible) explanation for the reasons why and means through which Jordan and Dylan got their powers.
- the urban worldbuilding was dull. It didn't give me the big city feel (like What If It's Us or The Extraordinaries ) ot the small town feel (like The Sky Blues or Noah Can't Even ). It was a generic American suburb which felt like endless houses and a few franchise chains. Not the most interesting setting.
- I never got invested in Savanah's plot.
Summarizing, it's a book worth reading if you like sweet love stories with a supernatural aspect, which won't feel heavy at any point. It's a uplifting, heartwarming debut !
It is mostly a contemporary romance, despite big part of the book being revolved around Jordan's supernatural abilities which eventually pass on to Dylan. There are also subplots about Dylan's relationship with his two best friends and his school rival.
The highlights of the book for me were the moments between Dylan and Jordan, who had great chemistry (ha, see what I did here!), their puppy-love with heart-eyes was adorable, and their attraction always overcame their reservations.
I loved Brian Zepka's message (conveyed in Dylan's thoughts) about the society's unfair message to "move on" when you're missing your partner, it's the most normal thing to be a bit obsessed and stuck on the person who makes you feel so much if you suddenly don't have that (even temporarily).
Now, there were some parts that could have been better (aka what was missing for a 5-star):
- the sci-fi plot felt more Middle Grade than YA, it could have popped out of a Phineas and Ferb episode, there was zero depth to the villains, and minimal (and barely plausible) explanation for the reasons why and means through which Jordan and Dylan got their powers.
- the urban worldbuilding was dull. It didn't give me the big city feel (like What If It's Us or The Extraordinaries ) ot the small town feel (like The Sky Blues or Noah Can't Even ). It was a generic American suburb which felt like endless houses and a few franchise chains. Not the most interesting setting.
- I never got invested in Savanah's plot.
Summarizing, it's a book worth reading if you like sweet love stories with a supernatural aspect, which won't feel heavy at any point. It's a uplifting, heartwarming debut !
garrett_7926's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
eliotadrift's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
antkluts's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
missdlebeau's review against another edition
5.0
“Vejo a noite iluminada com chamas”
Dylan Highmark tem 16 anos e trabalha em uma sorveteria numa temporada de inverno (pois é rsrs).
Jordan Ator se mudou recentemente do Arizona pro subúrbio da Filadélfia.
Tudo começou com um sorvete derretido, febres altíssimas e incêndios pela cidade.
Confesso que não estava esperando tanto desse livro não. Porém ele entrego tudo. Do nada poderes, perseguições e teorias sobre vans transitando a noite numa pacata cidadezinha. Amei.
O desenvolvimento do relacionamento deles é tão boooom. Todas as interações é de aquecer o coração. Tem personagens como a Perry e a Kirsten que deixam tudo ainda mais divertido. E que supresa foi ver esse trio aumentar na reta final e com quem menos se esperar. Sério, chocada ainda. O Final foi bem fofo e um pouco clichê mais eu amei. Depôs de sofrer com eles, o final foi um amorzinho.
Dylan Highmark tem 16 anos e trabalha em uma sorveteria numa temporada de inverno (pois é rsrs).
Jordan Ator se mudou recentemente do Arizona pro subúrbio da Filadélfia.
Tudo começou com um sorvete derretido, febres altíssimas e incêndios pela cidade.
Confesso que não estava esperando tanto desse livro não. Porém ele entrego tudo. Do nada poderes, perseguições e teorias sobre vans transitando a noite numa pacata cidadezinha. Amei.
O desenvolvimento do relacionamento deles é tão boooom. Todas as interações é de aquecer o coração. Tem personagens como a Perry e a Kirsten que deixam tudo ainda mais divertido. E que supresa foi ver esse trio aumentar na reta final e com quem menos se esperar. Sério, chocada ainda. O Final foi bem fofo e um pouco clichê mais eu amei. Depôs de sofrer com eles, o final foi um amorzinho.
xknight95's review
2.0
I had high hopes from this novel. The blurb sounded very intriguing. Unfortunately I found the characters and plot to be forgettable. Perhaps it is my age, but I found many of the characters shallow and many of the problems and conflicts could have easily been resolved with clearer communication... or just communication in general. Our main character thought it wise to ignore his freinds on multiple occasions just to avoid facing conflcit.
I also was not very invested in the relationship between Dylan and Jordan. It seemed way too instalovey for my liking. By the halfway mark I no longer cared for the mystery of Jordans power. Maybe if the story had focused more on that rather than high school drama I would have enjoyed this story more.
Dispite myself not enjoying this read, I am positive there are many that would enjoy it. Sadly I just feel like I could not connect with any of the characters which in turn took me away from the plot.
I also was not very invested in the relationship between Dylan and Jordan. It seemed way too instalovey for my liking. By the halfway mark I no longer cared for the mystery of Jordans power. Maybe if the story had focused more on that rather than high school drama I would have enjoyed this story more.
Dispite myself not enjoying this read, I am positive there are many that would enjoy it. Sadly I just feel like I could not connect with any of the characters which in turn took me away from the plot.
hannahwashburn's review
4.0
the pacing in dynamics was a little fast at first, but it rounded out nicely, and savanna....sigh to slap or to smooch (pride month read 15/30)