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megan_wynne's review against another edition
3.0
I’ll give the author credit that I did not know which girl would wind up being President until I read it. So props to her for keeping the suspense throughout the book.
heidimrogers's review against another edition
5.0
I didn’t realize Watson was a writer for PARENTHOOD, otherwise I would have read this sooner. Excellent, excellent, excellent.
rebeccak04's review against another edition
4.0
Most Likely is a perfect feel-good read and is one of the most accurate portrayals of high-school students that I've seen. The girls aren't perfect by any means and do have their own struggles and sometimes bad decisions, but that's what makes them so accurate since teenagers aren't perfect either. Some critiques that I do have are that the beginning of the book was a little hard to follow because it jumped person to person without breaks, the pacing was a bit weird in some places, and the characters could have been a little more developed personality-wise, but all of those problems are understandable since this is Sarah Watson's first book. Overall, this is a very wholesome read that does touch on some realistic problems such as ableism and racism with a very sweet and satisfying end. This is perfect for anyone in a reading slump or just looking for a quick, feel-good read.
_elenarose's review against another edition
4.0
In Most Likely, by Sarah Watson, Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha are a diverse group of high school seniors and best friends. And because of the first chapter of the book is set int he future, we learn that one of them is destined to become the President of the United States.
Readers are kept guessing throughout the book about which girl is “most likely” to become president. Each chapter offers a glimpse into the past of the main characters and in the final chapter, the author reveals who wins the presidency.
This is a beautiful coming-of-age and inspiring novel about friendships, overcoming hardships, and love. Through four points of view, readers venture into the girls’ lives and dive into their dynamic plots. I appreciated the diversity of the main characters. Ava, who is LatinX and adopted, is dealing with internal issues such as depression and identity. CJ is trying to prove she is above average academically and capable of getting into Stanford. Jordan is a biracial student focused on writing the perfect story, no matter what it takes. Martha is discovering her sexuality and trying to work her way around her family’s financial struggles.
I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to young adult readers. I also recommended this book to the Yada Yad Book Club and was happy to discuss it with them during a video conversation. It was fun to connect the dots and predict who would become the POTUS. I loved how each storyline was so unique. The friendship between the girls portrayed in this story was very genuine and sweet.
If you liked The Poet X, you will probably like Most Likely as well.
Readers are kept guessing throughout the book about which girl is “most likely” to become president. Each chapter offers a glimpse into the past of the main characters and in the final chapter, the author reveals who wins the presidency.
This is a beautiful coming-of-age and inspiring novel about friendships, overcoming hardships, and love. Through four points of view, readers venture into the girls’ lives and dive into their dynamic plots. I appreciated the diversity of the main characters. Ava, who is LatinX and adopted, is dealing with internal issues such as depression and identity. CJ is trying to prove she is above average academically and capable of getting into Stanford. Jordan is a biracial student focused on writing the perfect story, no matter what it takes. Martha is discovering her sexuality and trying to work her way around her family’s financial struggles.
I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to young adult readers. I also recommended this book to the Yada Yad Book Club and was happy to discuss it with them during a video conversation. It was fun to connect the dots and predict who would become the POTUS. I loved how each storyline was so unique. The friendship between the girls portrayed in this story was very genuine and sweet.
If you liked The Poet X, you will probably like Most Likely as well.
historicalfemme's review against another edition
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
3.75
summyrenea's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this book gave me the warm fuzzies. It’s an excellent YA about strong female friendship. As a first novel, it’s quite good.
budde526's review against another edition
5.0
No Spoilers- This book is inspiring and well written. Not just a wonderful story if friendship but about being who you are and finding yourself! You will wonder the whole time who the future president is and that is one if the best parts - not knowing until the end!!
misterintensity's review against another edition
4.0
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha are four best friends who are high school seniors. Thirty years from now, one of them will be President of the United States and married to a man named Diffenderfer. Before that happens each must go through a challenging senior year. Okay, the future president thing is gimmicky but it is a hook that gets readers interested in this story about four best friends trying to get through senior year of high school. These kids do feel like college bound seniors who are uncertain about what's next in their lives. The road to college may not be as expected. It is actually refreshing having 17-18 year old characters who aren't certain about what they are going to do with their lives. The friendship at the center of this book is a strong loving relationship. Even the girls' romantic relationships develop at a believable pace. While there's one plotline that was a bit uncomfortable and it's resolution didn't quite work, it is easy to get into each girl's story. Other books about high school female friendships include Lauren Myracle's Internet Girls series and Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee.
Thanks Edelweiss+ for providing an ARC.
Thanks Edelweiss+ for providing an ARC.
beatricelangevin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
cstaud5's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75