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jenmangler's review against another edition
2.0
Sweet story, but most of the characters didn't feel at all real to me, and the actions of the parents towards the end of the book felt completely out-of-character and got things too neatly wrapped out. It read more like a fairy tale.
bhirsch27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
The twelve kids in the seventh grade at Fawn Creek (aka Yawn Creek) K-12 have been together all their lives so when a new student arrives, with exotic clothes and glorious hair, the other seventh graders do not know what to think. Orchid Mason arrives from Paris, France, and has so many interesting stories to share with her new classmates but they are also skeptical about her. Kelly has captured the middle-school mindset with relatable situations and both likable and unlikable characters. This story of friendship, authenticity, and belonging will be a hit with middle-grade readers.
preciousbodle's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.0
libwinnie's review against another edition
5.0
Another hit out of the park by Erin Entrada Kelly. This book reminded me a lot of Stargirl, but with much more depth and substance.
c00kie123's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
3.5
Not anything groundbreaking but an enjoyable read. I personally like dystopian fiction, so maybe that's why this book was not anything special. I don't know, but this was just an average read. I honestly feel like Orchid is to perfect. Disclaimer-the end of the book shows different, but still I feel like she walked right out of a fairytale no matter what. Also, I don't know about you, but I feel like fawn creek is the perfect small town. The whole book feels like a realistic fiction fairytale. Then again, maybe its just me, but I mean...
trishwah's review against another edition
3.0
A fast middle school read full of middle school drama. Orchid is a breath of fresh air in a town where everybody has their place and lives in fear of the mean girl that doesn't even live there anymore. It was fun to want Grayson and Didi bloom and some of the other characters start to show a little maturity. Renni is the worst. I did find the openness of the ending somewhat unsatisfying. We all know by the middle of the book that Orchid isn't there to stay but just disappearing at the end felt like a bit of a let down. Maybe I just wanted more of her character!
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
4.0
A slow burn. The kids from Fawn Creek have known each other for their entire lives. Nothing new to see here, until one day a new girl enters their classroom. This new girl has lived in New York, Thailand, Paris, etc… so what the heck is she doing in middle of nowhere Fawn Creek, LA? Told from multiple 3rd person limited points of view.