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melaniereadsbooks's review
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Thank you to Disney Hyperion and Netgalley for an arc of this book.
Dylan has always wanted a boyfriend, but he's into more than he bargained for when he meets the literally hot Jordan during his shift at Dairy Queen.
I was so disappointed by this one. I wanted to like it so much but I just couldn't find anything in it redeemable enough for more than a "meh." The main character is unlikable and misogynistic. He doesn't really have any redeemable qualities and his only personality trait is "want boyfriend now." The plot was okay but nothing special and I've seen similar plots done way better. I didn't care about the characters at all.
I also felt like this was too slow and just drug on. I wish I could have liked this, but it was incredibly mediocre.
Dylan has always wanted a boyfriend, but he's into more than he bargained for when he meets the literally hot Jordan during his shift at Dairy Queen.
I was so disappointed by this one. I wanted to like it so much but I just couldn't find anything in it redeemable enough for more than a "meh." The main character is unlikable and misogynistic. He doesn't really have any redeemable qualities and his only personality trait is "want boyfriend now." The plot was okay but nothing special and I've seen similar plots done way better. I didn't care about the characters at all.
I also felt like this was too slow and just drug on. I wish I could have liked this, but it was incredibly mediocre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Bullying
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, and Vomit
Minor: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
krin's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
I think this would be a great book for a younger person to read - maybe late middle school/early high school?
I think this was an excellent effort for a debut novel. The dialogue was great and I loved Dylan's voice from the first-person POV - he's funny and sweet. It's a great story of friendships (and family, more near the beginning).
The romance part of the story was a bit lacking - it's sweet and has a very cute ending but it's lacking substance. Which is fine, they're teenagers. Similarly, there is a lot left unexplained about the powers. It's not too difficult to suspend your disbelief but it's hard to forget that you need to do it.
A few content considerations: teenagers drinking alcohol, some low-key fatphobia and while maybe it's not bullying exactly, there is a lot of . . . mean-spiritedness. The book could also have done with a sharper round of editing - there were some slightly awkward turns of phrase and a couple of inconsistencies. But it didn't take away too much from the book.
Overall though, it was a good story and I'd be interested to see what the author turns out next.
I received a digital Advanced Review Copy from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
I think this was an excellent effort for a debut novel. The dialogue was great and I loved Dylan's voice from the first-person POV - he's funny and sweet. It's a great story of friendships (and family, more near the beginning).
The romance part of the story was a bit lacking - it's sweet and has a very cute ending but it's lacking substance. Which is fine, they're teenagers. Similarly, there is a lot left unexplained about the powers. It's not too difficult to suspend your disbelief but it's hard to forget that you need to do it.
A few content considerations: teenagers drinking alcohol, some low-key fatphobia and while maybe it's not bullying exactly, there is a lot of . . . mean-spiritedness. The book could also have done with a sharper round of editing - there were some slightly awkward turns of phrase and a couple of inconsistencies. But it didn't take away too much from the book.
Overall though, it was a good story and I'd be interested to see what the author turns out next.
I received a digital Advanced Review Copy from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia and Suicidal thoughts
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