Reviews

L'amore è per sfigati by Wibke Brueggemann

vonniv_'s review against another edition

2.0

I know if my teenager self would’ve read this, she would’ve loved it, but I’m a little too old now for the fifteen-year old’s point of view. It was still heartwarming and quite funny sometimes.

Actual rating: 2.5

ravensreading_'s review against another edition

emotional funny 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

3.0

phoebeschambers's review against another edition

5.0

the best book i have ever read. i laughed and cried, i loved it so much.

bookworm_worrall's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This book was such an easy read. Set out as diary entries made it really easy to pick up and put down. I loved the main character Phoebe and how misunderstood she was. At times came across as sarcastic but I loved her! 

This book had a really lovely community and friendship feel. Who doesn’t love a book containing love, friendship, community and cats. 

There wasn’t a massive plot but I loved it for all the lovely characters. 

tofugal's review against another edition

funny 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

This book reminded me a lot of Confessions of Georgia Nicolson, only sassier, quirkier, and sapphic. I immediately took to Phoebe, who was absolutely hilarious and eager to share her opinions on everything. Her frustrations with her best friend dropping her the moment she got a boyfriend were extremely relatable. I also found the ongoing saga of the designer cats amusing. All around a really fun YA read for those who enjoy diary style novels.

orlynatasha's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

jlynnautumn's review against another edition

There is so much to love about this book. It targets the YA audience perfectly, especially a much under-represented audience. We need more books that represent the LGBTQ+ auidence. I love that the main character actually sounded like a teenager vs a teenager pretending to be an adult. The diary format is fun and will capture the attention of the target audience. This book tackles real-life situations, has a character who is relatable, even when not likable, and is witty, sarcastic, and real all at the same time.

justmehayleyb's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

christik's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

ancasandulescu's review against another edition

4.0

A sweet queer romance, kind of a slow burn trope. I really enjoyed it. I liked that the book approached the mother-daughter relationship as well, and it was relevant till the end of the book.