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kitsunediary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.0
It was good. I enjoyed it.
I wasn't a fan of the format, there are no chapters, you read more like diary entries.
This time around I listen to the audiobook alongside and found it easier to read this way.
2023-12-22
Had to return to the library but I'm coming back for you.
I wasn't a fan of the format, there are no chapters, you read more like diary entries.
This time around I listen to the audiobook alongside and found it easier to read this way.
2023-12-22
Had to return to the library but I'm coming back for you.
zinzee's review against another edition
5.0
I almost gave this book 2.4 stars because of the part where the main character was being rude to Alex because of his habits as a down syndrome individual.
However the mc decided to learn and grow for Alex and I was glad that happened.
The main character is a really funny individual. I was laughing with each journal entry she made. Her mom being away or as she said chosing to be away from her really affected her even if she said she didn't care.
This was a really funny and cool book to read.
This book has down syndrome representation in it. The character Alex has down syndrome. He works in a thrift shop and he loves cooking. He is also studying to become a professional chief.
There was a link to learning more information about down syndrome in the book which I thought was really nice to include.
However the mc decided to learn and grow for Alex and I was glad that happened.
The main character is a really funny individual. I was laughing with each journal entry she made. Her mom being away or as she said chosing to be away from her really affected her even if she said she didn't care.
This was a really funny and cool book to read.
This book has down syndrome representation in it. The character Alex has down syndrome. He works in a thrift shop and he loves cooking. He is also studying to become a professional chief.
There was a link to learning more information about down syndrome in the book which I thought was really nice to include.
booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
3.0
The diary style format of this book, combined with Phoebe’s sarcastic humour, worked well for me, and I found myself enjoying it more than I thought I would.
I really liked Kate (and the cats!) and her presence in Phoebe’s life, that was lovely. Much like Phoebe though, I did sort of want to yell at her mum.
Phoebe isn’t always a likeable main character - the way she keeps people at a distance translated through the pages for me. But that said, I loved her friendship with Alex (from sort of bumbling, awkward and a little rude to proper friends) and the way she really was just unsure of everything.
I found her crush on Emma sort of obvious, but still sort of adorable. Plus the ending made me having feelings (ugh!!) because it was all cute.
I also loved all the little side plots around the charity shop - especially find of the week, that sounded so fun
I really liked Kate (and the cats!) and her presence in Phoebe’s life, that was lovely. Much like Phoebe though, I did sort of want to yell at her mum.
Phoebe isn’t always a likeable main character - the way she keeps people at a distance translated through the pages for me. But that said, I loved her friendship with Alex (from sort of bumbling, awkward and a little rude to proper friends) and the way she really was just unsure of everything.
I found her crush on Emma sort of obvious, but still sort of adorable. Plus the ending made me having feelings (ugh!!) because it was all cute.
I also loved all the little side plots around the charity shop - especially find of the week, that sounded so fun
diesmali's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
coops456's review against another edition
4.0
Funny British coming-of-age YA novel.
Misanthropic teen Phoebe is convinced that love is for losers. Her belief is reinforced when her best friend Polly falls for Training Wheels Tristan and starts mooning around after him.
I hope there's more to come of Phoebe, Polly, Kate, Emma and the whole charity shop crew.
Misanthropic teen Phoebe is convinced that love is for losers. Her belief is reinforced when her best friend Polly falls for Training Wheels Tristan and starts mooning around after him.
I hope there's more to come of Phoebe, Polly, Kate, Emma and the whole charity shop crew.
celiacdisease's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.0
sevenelefant's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ronjamariaaaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5