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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
I didn’t realize it was YA going in and it’s super YA but so important and wonderful for queer youth. Thank you, Lesbian Jesus!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
No
YA romance just does not work for me.
Girls Like Girls review - 4 stars
Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko follows Coley as she moves to Oregon and through the ups and downs she experiences during the summer she spends with Sonya. The beginning of the book was a little slow, and it took me a bit to get into the story. One thing that helped me get through the slow start was some of the questions I had that I wanted to see if they were answered (which they were). Although once I got into the story, I finished it the same day because I wanted to know what would happen.
I liked watching the main characters explore their feelings and relationships, not just with one another but with the other people in their lives. Another part I enjoyed was the little references to Hayley Kiyoko, her other music, and other aspects of her life that appeared throughout the book. When Hayley released This Side of Paradise EP in 2015, I played it all the time, so the little references from that album were enjoyable to see (and I found a few, but in all honesty, there could be others that I didn't pick up on). Another part I enjoyed was the way we get to see the perspectives of both main characters but in two different formats. It was a small touch that I really enjoyed.
I felt a few things did not add to the book, but that was my opinion on these smaller storylines. Because there was a balance of what I really enjoyed but aspects that pulled away from the overall story, that's why I rated the book 4 stars. I thought it was a great coming-of-age story, and while there are some rather heavy topics so I suggest looking up CWs to get an idea of some of the darker aspects of the book before jumping in because they could be a lot for some readers (this was something I was unaware of before starting the book)
Overall it was a good coming-of-age story. If you're a fan of Hayley Kiyoko or looking for a sapphic coming-of-age story, check out Girls Like Girls!
Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko follows Coley as she moves to Oregon and through the ups and downs she experiences during the summer she spends with Sonya. The beginning of the book was a little slow, and it took me a bit to get into the story. One thing that helped me get through the slow start was some of the questions I had that I wanted to see if they were answered (which they were). Although once I got into the story, I finished it the same day because I wanted to know what would happen.
I liked watching the main characters explore their feelings and relationships, not just with one another but with the other people in their lives. Another part I enjoyed was the little references to Hayley Kiyoko, her other music, and other aspects of her life that appeared throughout the book. When Hayley released This Side of Paradise EP in 2015, I played it all the time, so the little references from that album were enjoyable to see (and I found a few, but in all honesty, there could be others that I didn't pick up on). Another part I enjoyed was the way we get to see the perspectives of both main characters but in two different formats. It was a small touch that I really enjoyed.
I felt a few things did not add to the book, but that was my opinion on these smaller storylines. Because there was a balance of what I really enjoyed but aspects that pulled away from the overall story, that's why I rated the book 4 stars. I thought it was a great coming-of-age story, and while there are some rather heavy topics so I suggest looking up CWs to get an idea of some of the darker aspects of the book before jumping in because they could be a lot for some readers (this was something I was unaware of before starting the book)
Overall it was a good coming-of-age story. If you're a fan of Hayley Kiyoko or looking for a sapphic coming-of-age story, check out Girls Like Girls!
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
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
war ein easy read und hab’s sehr enjoyed, ich fand das ende aber ein bisschen rushed und die „lösungen“ bzw die charakter developments etwas zu plötzlich
aber ich hab die parallels zum musikvideo geliebt
aber ich hab die parallels zum musikvideo geliebt
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The book was cringey the writing was awful and coley was annoying. Only good thing was Alex
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated