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mylittlecorner's review against another edition
3.0
There's a lot of aspects to like in this book: mental health, revenge, yoga, crochet, culture; but it just never hit home for me.
I thought the book would revolve around mental health more, but that kinda fell in the background. The main theme ended up being Leo helping a girl get revenge on her ex-boyfriend. Their relationship never seemed to evolve which was disappointing.
Leo and Drake had way more chemistry than Leo's "love interest."
Leo crochets to overcome his anxiety which I thought was a refreshing, unusual hobby; and ends up in a hot yoga class to get away from a self-defense class imposed by his father.
In "Words on Bathroom Walls" fashion, the story is told through journal entries, this time, each one starting with a new yoga pose.
Despite all the interesting aspects of the story, it flatlined for me.
I thought the book would revolve around mental health more, but that kinda fell in the background. The main theme ended up being Leo helping a girl get revenge on her ex-boyfriend. Their relationship never seemed to evolve which was disappointing.
Leo and Drake had way more chemistry than Leo's "love interest."
Leo crochets to overcome his anxiety which I thought was a refreshing, unusual hobby; and ends up in a hot yoga class to get away from a self-defense class imposed by his father.
In "Words on Bathroom Walls" fashion, the story is told through journal entries, this time, each one starting with a new yoga pose.
Despite all the interesting aspects of the story, it flatlined for me.
merlin_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I am so happy that more and more YA books are focusing on mental health. Teens need to read about things they are going through and this includes not being 100% all the time.
Just Our Luck follows Leo - a Greek teen who lost both his mother and grandmother and can't seem to find common ground with his father, not that either of them really tries. Leo also suffers from anxiety and this makes him kind of a loner. He's okay with that. But then one day he gets punched in the face and his whole world starts changing.
This book is told through journal entries of Leo as he learns his way around the new relationships in his life. I almost feel like the books description is a little misleading because this book isn't really centered around the curse and Evey. Yes, they play a part, but this book is more about Leo's self-discovery and I was okay with that. I honestly felt the love story took away from Leo's journey.
The best part of this book was the relationship between Leo and Drake - the guy who punched him. Their journey was the star of the show and Drake had me in tears laughing. But it also goes to show that not everyone is who they appear to be on the outside.
Overall, an okay romance book but a great self-discovery book.
Just Our Luck follows Leo - a Greek teen who lost both his mother and grandmother and can't seem to find common ground with his father, not that either of them really tries. Leo also suffers from anxiety and this makes him kind of a loner. He's okay with that. But then one day he gets punched in the face and his whole world starts changing.
This book is told through journal entries of Leo as he learns his way around the new relationships in his life. I almost feel like the books description is a little misleading because this book isn't really centered around the curse and Evey. Yes, they play a part, but this book is more about Leo's self-discovery and I was okay with that. I honestly felt the love story took away from Leo's journey.
The best part of this book was the relationship between Leo and Drake - the guy who punched him. Their journey was the star of the show and Drake had me in tears laughing. But it also goes to show that not everyone is who they appear to be on the outside.
Overall, an okay romance book but a great self-discovery book.
z_brarian's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this story. Leo, of Greek heritage, suffers from extreme anxiety. He makes his way through the world focusing on photography, knitting and talking to his YaiYai as a way to cope. His relationship with his dad isn’t great; there’s a big lack of communication between the two since Leo’s Mom and YaiYai have died. Plus there’s a long standing curse hanging over his head, hindering a growing relationship with Evey, the great-granddaughter of the woman who placed the curse on Leo’s family. I loved how his relationship grew over time with Evey, Drake and Jen. This book was so well written, allowing me as the reader to walk in the shoes of a young man who deals with high anxiety on a daily basis.
megs2kool's review against another edition
5.0
A great coming of age story. Leo is a likeable character who I connected with immediately (anxiety friends for life!) and I was easily drawn into his story. A really enjoyable read for adults and YA lovers. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
kourtneyalexis's review against another edition
5.0
5 Stars!!!!
What an adorable, feel-good story!!!
Meet Leo, junior in high school, major sufferer of anxiety. He's lost his mother and more recently, his grandmother. He doesn't handle social situations very well and knits (that's correct, knits), to cope. When he gets punched in the face at school, his father enrolls him in a military self defense class. Much to Leo's dismay, Evey, whose family supposedly cursed Leo's, helps him switch to a hot yoga class.
As the story progresses, Leo and Drake, the boy that punched him, become friends. He starts learning how to cope with his anxiety and learns how to have a relationship with his father. The story just puts a smile on your face and gives you the warm and fuzzies.
A special thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's, and Julia Walton for providing me with an ARC.
What an adorable, feel-good story!!!
Meet Leo, junior in high school, major sufferer of anxiety. He's lost his mother and more recently, his grandmother. He doesn't handle social situations very well and knits (that's correct, knits), to cope. When he gets punched in the face at school, his father enrolls him in a military self defense class. Much to Leo's dismay, Evey, whose family supposedly cursed Leo's, helps him switch to a hot yoga class.
As the story progresses, Leo and Drake, the boy that punched him, become friends. He starts learning how to cope with his anxiety and learns how to have a relationship with his father. The story just puts a smile on your face and gives you the warm and fuzzies.
A special thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's, and Julia Walton for providing me with an ARC.
phoebebridgers2024's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
molly_pie's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
It’s about growth and growing through anxieties by finding methods of yoga, eating habits, and finally opening up to other persons.
gracemuelle's review against another edition
4.0
this book gives amazing insight to living with anxiety
alyssameyer2000's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
libraryofamisfit's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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