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Flip the Script by Lyla Lee

22 reviews

notapenguin's review

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adventurous challenging hopeful fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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shelbybelby's review

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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alizirrah's review

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I do really like the idea behind this book (young actors fighting for better treatment and queer representation in the South Korean entertainment industry, specifically K-dramas), although things get wrapped up a little too neatly to be believable. Similar to the author's first novel, I'll Be the One, this is mostly fluffy wish fulfillment overlaid with a social justice theme that comes off a bit heavy-handed at times. That isn't totally a bad thing, and it might even work for a reader that is in the 12-16 year old age range.

The characters didn't feel as fully fleshed out as I'd like, which I am not sure how much of that has to do with it being YA. I chuckled at one or two cute moments, when a spark of irreverent silly humor shone through that I wished there was more of.

Despite the fact that it really didn't work for me, I'm still giving this book 3 stars because I may just need to accept that while some of them do have really interesting premises, a lot of modern YA is going to feel too young and lack depth for me. (There was a line at one point where the main character mentioned that she was 5 years old when Game of Thrones first aired, so she "never got around to watching it" and I just about crumbled into dust on the spot.)
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stuckinatimeloop's review against another edition

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3.5

loved the plot but no chemistry between the characters which is a shame because it could've been perfect 
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walrus420's review against another edition

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  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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krows_ink's review

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is such a lovely little book. I wish that I had more books like this when I was a young teen figuring out my queerness. Every time there was a line or a scene that felt cheesy or cringey all I could think about was how a younger, more vulnerable and scared me would have felt reading those words.
I cried over this book multiple times, but always due to how loving and supportive Hana’s friends and family were of her.
Add this book to your collection, especially if there are any young people in your life. I think it’s wonderful representation and also talks about feelings of not belonging in a very real and touching way. Just lovely.
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caidyn's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Overall, a very cute read. It was pretty angst free and I loved the nod to I'll Be the One.
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lynnlovegreen's review

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emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated
Loved this second YA novel by Lyla Lee! When Hanna lands a leading role in a K-drama, she also ends up in a fake relationship with Bryan, her partner and K-pop sensation. Then her old school buddy Minjee is cast as the third side of a love triangle. It gets even more complicated when Hanna and Minjee fall for each other.⁠
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psistillreadyou's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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fanboyriot's review

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lighthearted 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

4.5

A super sweet and lighthearted rom-com.  The humor was good and the friendships along with the main relationship were also done nicely.  I really liked this book.  It was fast paced but the characters were nicely done.

  • Sapphic
  • K-Drama
  • Bisexual MC
  • Happy Ending
  • Friends to Lovers
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