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eggjen's review against another edition
5.0
Although this was not the best book I've ever read, I did really enjoy it. I think for it's target audience (middle school girls) it was very well written and I loved how chock full of literary references it was. It also has plenty of good moral lessons, but not delivered in a preachy way - like I said, perfect for middle school girls.
timna_wyckoff's review against another edition
3.0
book club choice this fall
Cute. Brought up some interesting "tween" issues, but everything was very pat/simplistic (including the writing) - even given the intended audience, I thought.
Cute. Brought up some interesting "tween" issues, but everything was very pat/simplistic (including the writing) - even given the intended audience, I thought.
madcat29's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ameliabiblio's review against another edition
5.0
It's really good and has real middle school experiences that some people might be able to relate to.
avonleagal's review against another edition
3.0
cute ngl but I would’ve enjoyed it a little more if I had read it when I was younger. a little too much body shaming and yeah but I love Louisa May Alcott and alllll the little women Easter eggs
kimhancock11's review against another edition
2.0
I read this book thinking it would be a cute one to have my daughter read too since we both love reading. While my daughter in particular is too young for it, I wouldn’t be comfortable sharing it because of the fat-phobic parts.
I had my guard up from the first chapter when Emma said something along the lines of, I couldn’t do dance because my body wasn’t made for a leotard. Now I could see this being a thing if there were some kind of resolution where she realizes her size should have no impact on what she does or does not do but there wasn’t one.
They also spent a good part of the book making fun of another adult woman because of her size.
All in all I will not be recommending my daughter read it.
I had my guard up from the first chapter when Emma said something along the lines of, I couldn’t do dance because my body wasn’t made for a leotard. Now I could see this being a thing if there were some kind of resolution where she realizes her size should have no impact on what she does or does not do but there wasn’t one.
They also spent a good part of the book making fun of another adult woman because of her size.
All in all I will not be recommending my daughter read it.