Reviews

Hits Different by Lizzie Huxley-Jones, Tasha Ghouri

carolinate's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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? No

4.25

alannafowler's review

informative lighthearted 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? No

4.25

This book is so great at having conversations around abilities, gender, sexual preferences and race. 

For a love island gal, she’s worked well with a writer to make a book I really enjoyed reading! 

rflood96's review against another edition

3.0

I really enjoyed this book it was informative and entertaining yet lighthearted and easy to read. I will say that this is very much women’s fiction with a dash of romance so if you’re going into it solely for romance i’m not sure if this will be the book for you regardless it’s an enjoyable read. 

one of my best friends has a son who is deaf and he has cochlear implants and it was interesting picking up everything i did know about them but also things i might not have known. 

this is a very character driven book which is definitely my favourite type of book to read and it was great seeing cassie grow her confidence and overcome some of her fears and stand up for herself and reflect on what she really wants in life. The friendships in this book are so special too which i think is actually more important than the romance aspect and the fact cassie has such a great support unit surrounding her was just amazing to read. 

i think sometimes there’s a lot more description for things that we don’t really need, typically when it comes to describing the outfits both cassie and her friends wear. it kind of slows everything down for me and doesn’t really add to the plot or character growth. 

Thank you to Bonnier Books UK and NetGalley for the arc!

jessyjessx's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

2.75

kateuzbooks's review

4.0

Thank you NetGalley for the E-arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a heartwarming read, the main thing I loved was Cassie and her group of friends - they were so supportive of one another  and had each others back. Levi was honestly perfect, I loved how encouraging he was of Cassie and everything about her. This book was a great insight into cochlear implants, something I feel a lot of people (including myself) don’t know anything about and the authors did a really good job of explaining how they work, also loved how sign language was used throughout the book.

elise02's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

5.0

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC of 'Hits Different' written by Tasha Ghouri and Lizzie Huxley-Jones.

Rating:  ☆☆☆☆☆

Synopsis: She's in a job she hates, dating a guy who couldn't care less about her, and secretly dreaming of making her dance ambitions a reality. But that's all they are, dreams. Because no way could she actually do it . . . right? But then an opportunity to dance on tour with a global superstar presents itself and Cassie decides to give it a shot. Jetting off for a hot summer in Ibiza, her dreams seem closer than ever, and so does real love. Levi, the guy she keeps bumping into, sees and uplifts her in a way no one else ever has. If only Cassie could believe in herself like he does, she might find that life hits different when you learn to love yourself first . .

Review: As a fellow dancer, I was immediately drawn in by the first chapter, captivated by Cassie's journey and her friendship with Pen. Their bond, along with the development of their wider circle of friends, was truly heartwarming. What stood out to me was the focus on Cassie's personal growth beyond just her love life. It was refreshing to see a romance novel delve into themes of self-discovery and self-love, particularly within the context of the dance world where Cassie finds both her passion and her ideal partner. The book's emphasis on inclusivity in the dance industry was so interesting to read about, adding an important layer to the narrative. Overall, it was an enjoyable and easy read, filled with endearing characters and a compelling storyline.

thebookclub's review

funny informative lighthearted reflective 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

3.5

gooseyhonk's review

funny lighthearted fast-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

5.0

jessica_anna_x's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-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

5.0