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ode_to_readers's review against another edition
3.0
I mainly read this book for a bit of lightheartedness and because it was short. All in all, it was okay but the side characters were a bit unnecessary, I didn't grow attached to them at all. It felt as if they were just added in to give the story some substance. Like, Sophie and Jack? You could totally cut them out.
It was probably a bit young for me but even so, it was quite fast paced. Also a wee bit unnatural but that's my opinion.
It was probably a bit young for me but even so, it was quite fast paced. Also a wee bit unnatural but that's my opinion.
cpcabaniss's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly this book was better than I expected. And yes, I know I only rated it two stars. But there were things I liked about it. The writing was actually rather enjoyable. At times I liked the characters, when we got glimpses of who they really are.
The main things I didn't like about this was the fact that it completely focussed on flirting and the two main characters were rather irritating trying to be players. I didn't understand why Nate was the way he was or why he throught he was so fantastic. Ellie was even more of a pain for me because she knew what he was like and continued her games. And they were just way too young. She was fourteen at the beginning!
I think with some more character developement and more time on other relationships besides those flirting, this book would be much improved.
The main things I didn't like about this was the fact that it completely focussed on flirting and the two main characters were rather irritating trying to be players. I didn't understand why Nate was the way he was or why he throught he was so fantastic. Ellie was even more of a pain for me because she knew what he was like and continued her games. And they were just way too young. She was fourteen at the beginning!
I think with some more character developement and more time on other relationships besides those flirting, this book would be much improved.
comopanini's review against another edition
3.0
*3 stars*
So...I initially wanted to read this book because the synopsis stated that this was "set in an English boarding school"...yep. Hehehe. Anyway, I turned out really enjoying this book and the writing. I really thought the flirting game was stupid and immature but it was entertaining enough. The pacing was a bit too fast for me, though. But it was fun and I kinda want to read the next few books... Boarding schools are really interesting, don't you think? Haha!
So...I initially wanted to read this book because the synopsis stated that this was "set in an English boarding school"...yep. Hehehe. Anyway, I turned out really enjoying this book and the writing. I really thought the flirting game was stupid and immature but it was entertaining enough. The pacing was a bit too fast for me, though. But it was fun and I kinda want to read the next few books... Boarding schools are really interesting, don't you think? Haha!
capellan's review against another edition
2.0
This feels like it is aiming for the madcap, battle of wits and wills, to-and-fro of a Katharine Hepburn/Cary Grant film, except set at an English boarding school. Unfortunately, the writing is not really up to the challenge. We're constantly told how the characters are feeling, but their emotions never held much weight to me. Much of the rest of the book is in this "tell rather than actually show" vein. Perhaps as the author hones her craft she will capture the sparkle of the story she is trying to tell, but this one doesn't get there, and is merely inoffensive and a bit bland.
destiny_jay's review against another edition
3.0
It was really good and it was free. I would give it a higher rating but I thought it was really short. Ellie and Nate were really likable characters but they were not as fleshed out as they could have been.
charliebookfanatic's review against another edition
3.0
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First off, the cover is so great. I love it. Second, this book was really enjoyable. It's aimed at younger teenagers and it was quite a short book, but I flew through it and liked it a lot. Especially the main character, Ellie, was great. Her and Nate were so cute and I couldn't wait for them to finally get together. Now I definitely want to read the next one in this series. I hope it's just as cute, funny and quick as this one.
First off, the cover is so great. I love it. Second, this book was really enjoyable. It's aimed at younger teenagers and it was quite a short book, but I flew through it and liked it a lot. Especially the main character, Ellie, was great. Her and Nate were so cute and I couldn't wait for them to finally get together. Now I definitely want to read the next one in this series. I hope it's just as cute, funny and quick as this one.
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