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elliotalderson's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the idea of the book, but my God, the characters were so ANNOYING.
The ending got kind of heartbreaking for me, but I'm extremely empathetic.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.
The ending got kind of heartbreaking for me, but I'm extremely empathetic.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.
nssutton's review against another edition
3.0
i wasn't a drama geek in high school, but i love the way lockhart doesn't sugarcoat the ending to this story.
cateslittlelibrary's review against another edition
2.0
I love reading books about the theater experience, and this one started out really strong... and ended really weak. The entire last third of this book made little to no sense. It felt like a lazy attempt at a vague reflection on how loving something can only get you so far, and especially in the theater world, natural talent and shutting up and taking what's thrown at you are what will get you far. It's a sentiment I completely understand, but Sadye did a terrible job as protagonist. The relationships were sweet and perfectly teenage though, and I enjoyed her + her roommates for the first half of the book.
traciemasek's review against another edition
4.0
When Chris and I went to Comic Con in 2007, there was a moment where Chris, who was like a kid in a candy story with all the comic stuff, exclaimed, "I thought puberty killed this part of me off, but it is back!" I felt that same way reading this book. I wasn't even that huge of a drama nerd in high school, but this book made me wish I had been more into it. It was really fantastic.
patty_creatively_bookish's review against another edition
4.0
Story: 4/5 Girl finally finds a best friend with whom she loves to be herself. They both adore musical theatre and try to get in a special summer school program. During this program they might find out they're not as much alike as they thought they were...
Characters: 4/5 Teenagers, but they really want to make the best decisions for everyone. Annoying every now and then? Yes, but not in an annoying way.
Writing: 4/5 Want to read more E. Lockhart books!
Reread: Yes! Really enjoy a solid contemporary like this every now and then.
Characters: 4/5 Teenagers, but they really want to make the best decisions for everyone. Annoying every now and then? Yes, but not in an annoying way.
Writing: 4/5 Want to read more E. Lockhart books!
Reread: Yes! Really enjoy a solid contemporary like this every now and then.
marisamoo's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Pleasantly surprised. A really fun read especially for broadway and musical lovers like me.
Something missing though? Not sure what.
Really liked characters and could relate to their .... imperfectness. Well written just a very quick summery read.
Pleasantly surprised. A really fun read especially for broadway and musical lovers like me.
Something missing though? Not sure what.
Really liked characters and could relate to their .... imperfectness. Well written just a very quick summery read.
soniakarina's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick read. In fact, according to the libby app I read it on it took me less than 2 1/2 hours to read (spread out over two mornings).
It's a quick read but packs a whole lot into it. The characters (and there are many) are all we'll developed and given distinct personalities and characteristics.
The two main characters, Sadye and Demi are both larger than life and also completely average in their teenage awkwardness and coming of ageness.
I enjoyed the relationship between them and the challenges as they both grow and discover who they are during this summer at an arts school, away from the mundaneness of their hometown.
I wanted more. I want a sequel, to follow Demi and especially Sadye as she moves into the world and discovers what she's capable of.
I really enjoyed this one.
It's a quick read but packs a whole lot into it. The characters (and there are many) are all we'll developed and given distinct personalities and characteristics.
The two main characters, Sadye and Demi are both larger than life and also completely average in their teenage awkwardness and coming of ageness.
I enjoyed the relationship between them and the challenges as they both grow and discover who they are during this summer at an arts school, away from the mundaneness of their hometown.
I wanted more. I want a sequel, to follow Demi and especially Sadye as she moves into the world and discovers what she's capable of.
I really enjoyed this one.
heylucy27's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
cs_the_librarian's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0