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r0r0's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
alanabaxx's review
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
3.25
lienata's review
5.0
This is the fourth book by Sarah Sutton I've read. And once again, she has written another perfectly sweet romance that makes my heart soar and swoon! But what I also love most about Two Kinds of Us is that it has so much more depth than being just another romance. It's very much a coming-of-age story too, with important life lessons that we can learn from (or just enjoy reading about!). Also doesn't hurt that there's a little mystery and suspense to mix it up. :D
From the passive Destelle who follows her parents every rule, to Harry who tries to hide his past, we see the two main characters slowly develop and grow from each other - and from the rest of the characters. Yep, as usual, the rest of the characters are brilliant! I loved all of their unique traits and quirks. Both of Destelle's younger siblings are adorable (or as Nellie would spell out, A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E! LOL), and I loved her best friend Margot. Even her parents' characters, strict as they are, made sense.
These elements all tie together to form a really immersive story, and I don't say that lightly. I read a lot of YA romance and can get super picky. :) But personally, I couldn't get enough of Destelle/Stella and Harry! They gave me the warm fuzzies! ❤️ And time just flew by while reading this book. All I can say is, my heart feels so full after finishing this story. The only sad news is I have to wait a while for Sarah's next book to come out! LOL but until then I'll make time to read her first book (the only one I have yet to read, but it is on my tbr list!)
(I was given an ARC and this is my voluntary and honest review)
From the passive Destelle who follows her parents every rule, to Harry who tries to hide his past, we see the two main characters slowly develop and grow from each other - and from the rest of the characters. Yep, as usual, the rest of the characters are brilliant! I loved all of their unique traits and quirks. Both of Destelle's younger siblings are adorable (or as Nellie would spell out, A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E! LOL), and I loved her best friend Margot. Even her parents' characters, strict as they are, made sense.
These elements all tie together to form a really immersive story, and I don't say that lightly. I read a lot of YA romance and can get super picky. :) But personally, I couldn't get enough of Destelle/Stella and Harry! They gave me the warm fuzzies! ❤️ And time just flew by while reading this book. All I can say is, my heart feels so full after finishing this story. The only sad news is I have to wait a while for Sarah's next book to come out! LOL but until then I'll make time to read her first book (the only one I have yet to read, but it is on my tbr list!)
(I was given an ARC and this is my voluntary and honest review)
kj_curry's review
5.0
Sarah Sutton has done it again. I am 100% Team Harry (although I still love Vincent). I adore the way that the different identities come to play in this story between Destelle, Stella, and Harry. I also really liked that because I’ve read the other books I understood more of the background of Harry’s character and they really blended well. Of course the romance was curl your toes and squeal cute and it makes me long for simpler times. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
caitlinjoyful's review
5.0
5 stars
This was such a sweet book.
I'd already met Stella and Harry in [b:Can’t Catch My Breath|56060223|Can’t Catch My Breath|Sarah Sutton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1606835203l/56060223._SY75_.jpg|87319008] so I was excited to get to know more about them both.
I was shocked at how quickly I feel in love with Destelle/Stella. It took a good ten to fifteen chapters for me to fall in love with the other girls, but within the first five chapters I loved Destelle/Stella and would kill anyone that hurt her.
Harry is so epic. I loved how he fell for Stella.
I loved Destelle/Stella relationship with her siblings, it seemed so sweet. And I can imagine the three of them getting up to so much mischief.
I loved seeing Addy and Vincent again. They are such a sweet couple and It was nice to see more of them as a couple in this book.
This was such a sweet book.
I'd already met Stella and Harry in [b:Can’t Catch My Breath|56060223|Can’t Catch My Breath|Sarah Sutton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1606835203l/56060223._SY75_.jpg|87319008] so I was excited to get to know more about them both.
I was shocked at how quickly I feel in love with Destelle/Stella. It took a good ten to fifteen chapters for me to fall in love with the other girls, but within the first five chapters I loved Destelle/Stella and would kill anyone that hurt her.
Harry is so epic. I loved how he fell for Stella.
Spoiler
Harry being sent to jail I saw pretty early on, so I wasn't shocked when Destelle/Stella found out. I didn't see Destelle/Stella dad bing involved with Harry's case though, so that was a shock. I was shocked about all the stuff that happened with her parents. I didn't see any of that coming. How tightly they held her life in their hands. Her mum constantly volunteering her for things.I loved Destelle/Stella relationship with her siblings, it seemed so sweet. And I can imagine the three of them getting up to so much mischief.
I loved seeing Addy and Vincent again. They are such a sweet couple and It was nice to see more of them as a couple in this book.
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midnightwritelight's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: 4.5 ⭐️
Review:
Sarah Sutton has done it again! Two Kinds of Us is a swoon-worthy young adult romance following teens Destelle and Harry as they navigate their feelings for one another amidst societal differences.
The focus on music was fun! Harry and the rest of the band were a blast to follow. I really liked the cameos from my favorite drummer, Vincent! I would read many more books about their rise to success... maybe they need to add an adorable bass player soon?
I think teens can relate to Destelle’s college admissions struggles. Combined with the element of dual identity (Destelle vs Stella), these aspects allowed for great development of Destelle’s character!
I really appreciate how Sarah Sutton focuses on family struggles in her young adult stories. Destelle’s relationship with her parents was complex and interesting, and her twin siblings added a unique element to the story!
I would recommend To Kinds of Us to ages 16 and up, as it explores more mature themes. I would still consider it a clean romance.
Have y’all read any of Sarah Sutton’s Love in Fenton County series? I would recommend every book about the Fenton County characters!
Review:
Sarah Sutton has done it again! Two Kinds of Us is a swoon-worthy young adult romance following teens Destelle and Harry as they navigate their feelings for one another amidst societal differences.
The focus on music was fun! Harry and the rest of the band were a blast to follow. I really liked the cameos from my favorite drummer, Vincent! I would read many more books about their rise to success... maybe they need to add an adorable bass player soon?
I think teens can relate to Destelle’s college admissions struggles. Combined with the element of dual identity (Destelle vs Stella), these aspects allowed for great development of Destelle’s character!
I really appreciate how Sarah Sutton focuses on family struggles in her young adult stories. Destelle’s relationship with her parents was complex and interesting, and her twin siblings added a unique element to the story!
I would recommend To Kinds of Us to ages 16 and up, as it explores more mature themes. I would still consider it a clean romance.
Have y’all read any of Sarah Sutton’s Love in Fenton County series? I would recommend every book about the Fenton County characters!
sam_2905's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
shae_arnold's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.25
the_bookish_raven's review
5.0
5/5 stars
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Destelle’s life consists of homework, volunteer work, visiting country clubs, and filling out scholarship forms. Her parents are very strict and controlling, and they’re the ones who tell her when and where she can go. Trapped, Destelle creates an alter-ego named Stella who is everything Destelle wants to be: fun and free. As Stella, she meets Harry, the lead singer of a local band. It doesn’t take long for her to fall head over heels for him, and he seems like he likes her back. But Harry only knows Stella, not Destelle. Not to mention that Harry has his own secret, one much darker than Destelle’s. Will the two manage to work through their secrets, or will it tear them apart?
Another great book by Sarah! Her books always leave me feeling warm and happy inside, this one included!
The problem I have with most YA books is how cheesy they can be. I have nothing against tropes, but I feel like they’re often not done well in the YA industry. But Sarah somehow manages to write these YA novels that have so much depth to them. Instead of just focusing on the romance, she includes family relationships and friendships. The side characters have their own unique personalities and make the story more enjoyable (especially Margot). And, of course, Sarah always does an amazing job writing all the romantic stuff! Destelle/Stella and Harry were such a cute couple! I was 100% rooting for them! I was about to lose my mind every time something got between them—thankfully, Margot exists to help out here and there!
As usual, I would definitely recommend this, particularly to anyone who loves clean YA romances! If you’re looking for something short and sweet to read, this would be my suggestion, as well as all of her other books!
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Destelle’s life consists of homework, volunteer work, visiting country clubs, and filling out scholarship forms. Her parents are very strict and controlling, and they’re the ones who tell her when and where she can go. Trapped, Destelle creates an alter-ego named Stella who is everything Destelle wants to be: fun and free. As Stella, she meets Harry, the lead singer of a local band. It doesn’t take long for her to fall head over heels for him, and he seems like he likes her back. But Harry only knows Stella, not Destelle. Not to mention that Harry has his own secret, one much darker than Destelle’s. Will the two manage to work through their secrets, or will it tear them apart?
Another great book by Sarah! Her books always leave me feeling warm and happy inside, this one included!
The problem I have with most YA books is how cheesy they can be. I have nothing against tropes, but I feel like they’re often not done well in the YA industry. But Sarah somehow manages to write these YA novels that have so much depth to them. Instead of just focusing on the romance, she includes family relationships and friendships. The side characters have their own unique personalities and make the story more enjoyable (especially Margot). And, of course, Sarah always does an amazing job writing all the romantic stuff! Destelle/Stella and Harry were such a cute couple! I was 100% rooting for them! I was about to lose my mind every time something got between them—thankfully, Margot exists to help out here and there!
As usual, I would definitely recommend this, particularly to anyone who loves clean YA romances! If you’re looking for something short and sweet to read, this would be my suggestion, as well as all of her other books!
juliejanisbooks's review
4.0
Wow this one was my favorite of the series. While the other ones were sweet, this one dove into heavier topics that brought new perspective. I liked Destelle (or Stella) a whole lot more than the other main characters. This whole book was her learning to stand up for herself and I was all for that. I loved Harry, how charming and flirtatious he was. I was worried where that would go but it totally was not what I had expected. I really loved it. Their chemistry was amazing and even though the two of them came from different worlds, they made it work. I also have to give a special shout out to Stella's siblings and dad. They had some amazing high moments in this story. A great read!
Just have to say that I've also really enjoyed Sarah Sutton's books. I'm totally down to read anything by her! Even though each book is a little repetitive, she brings a little something new and interesting to each book. I definitely recommend her books.
Just have to say that I've also really enjoyed Sarah Sutton's books. I'm totally down to read anything by her! Even though each book is a little repetitive, she brings a little something new and interesting to each book. I definitely recommend her books.