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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
we’re talking about emma mills here, so u wont be disappointed
I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
If you have read any of the author's other novels, you know she has quite a bit to live up to with new books. She really captures her character's stories in a relatable way for anyone. Everyone can relate to someone in the book, because all of her characters are so diverse, they aren't just cookie-cutter characters. The story was enjoyable, quick paced, and witty in just the perfect way.
If you have read any of the author's other novels, you know she has quite a bit to live up to with new books. She really captures her character's stories in a relatable way for anyone. Everyone can relate to someone in the book, because all of her characters are so diverse, they aren't just cookie-cutter characters. The story was enjoyable, quick paced, and witty in just the perfect way.
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Driving out to Barnes and noble at 8:00 on a Tuesday night to get this book and then having to ask one of the employees to get it for me because I couldn’t find it was an EXPERIENCE let me tell you, but it was definitely worth it
Well, this was an adorable contemporary, exactly the kind of book that I like. This group of friends, I loved them SO much <3
Full review coming soon!
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Full review coming soon!
Buddy-read with the amazing Taasia <3
My Blog - Drizzle & Hurricane Books - Twitter - Bloglovin'
nothing really that special, just small town love (but YA…)
it was ok, I might come back to it if I have nothing else to read. but it wouldn't be my first choice
2.75 out of 5 Stars!
*Clears throat*
I hereby announce with a heavy heart that I did not love this book.
Alright, putting my ''theatrical side'' away for a minute.
I tried, I really tried my very best to like this book, unfortunately I couldn't. I've been familiar with this author's books for years and ever since I kept finding myself getting interested in her books more after reading the synopsis', and after finally reading a book by her I didn't know what to think. I thought at first it's just me that didn't like the book, but after seeing all the reviews I realized that indeed IT WAS JUST ME who didn't enjoy it. It was an ''It's not you it's me'' situation.
I don't know what I was expecting from this book, maybe I'm not used to it to her books or maybe I made a bad decision picking 'Famous in a Small Town' as my first book by this author.
All in all, I'm definitely going to read her other books in the future, to see if her books are for me or not. Because judging by the ratings of her books the averages are close to and/or above 4 stars.
Eiither way, I'm still willing to give her books a chance and see what th results will be.
*Clears throat*
I hereby announce with a heavy heart that I did not love this book.
Alright, putting my ''theatrical side'' away for a minute.
I tried, I really tried my very best to like this book, unfortunately I couldn't. I've been familiar with this author's books for years and ever since I kept finding myself getting interested in her books more after reading the synopsis', and after finally reading a book by her I didn't know what to think. I thought at first it's just me that didn't like the book, but after seeing all the reviews I realized that indeed IT WAS JUST ME who didn't enjoy it. It was an ''It's not you it's me'' situation.
I don't know what I was expecting from this book, maybe I'm not used to it to her books or maybe I made a bad decision picking 'Famous in a Small Town' as my first book by this author.
All in all, I'm definitely going to read her other books in the future, to see if her books are for me or not. Because judging by the ratings of her books the averages are close to and/or above 4 stars.
Eiither way, I'm still willing to give her books a chance and see what th results will be.
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TL;DR – Characters feel like characters rather than real people and the main character’s kind of taken for granted, but still a really enjoyable read.
I absolutely tear through these books. Emma Mills is really good at writing characters that are enjoyable to read. Even though her characters are a little too witty almost all of the time, I still find myself enjoying the banter. You kind of just have to accept that these are obviously characters–not real people. One thing I liked about this book is that Sophie already has an established group of friends. I’ve noticed a trend in YA Contemporary where the main character is kind of this misfit and/or a really introverted girl who gets absorbed into this quirky friend group and is handed a love interest. I thought Sophie’s group of friends was interesting and I felt that their shared history gave the group depth.
On the other hand, there were a lot of times when I felt like Sophie was being completely taken advantage of and the rest of the group was acting really selfishly. Sophie cares so much for other people–ESPECIALLY HER FRIENDS–and I felt like she was repeatedly getting trampled on (figuratively speaking). I mean, how hard is it for her friends to care about the Megan Pleasant thing for TWO SECONDS just because it’s important to Sophie?!? TWO SECONDS. I just wish they’d been more supportive of Sophie.
The plot takes some interesting turns, but I don’t want to spoil anything. I’ll just say that one of the twists had me bawling and the other seemed…a little bit of a stretch. How everything played out just seemed a bit questionable and maybe a tad too convenient?
Overall, I liked this book as much as Mills’ other ones and will definitely continue to pick up her stuff. I had some minor issues with it, but nothing that really prevented me from enjoying it.
Overall Rating: 4
Language: Heavy
Violence: Mild
Smoking/Drinking: Moderate
Sexual Content: Moderate
TL;DR – Characters feel like characters rather than real people and the main character’s kind of taken for granted, but still a really enjoyable read.
I absolutely tear through these books. Emma Mills is really good at writing characters that are enjoyable to read. Even though her characters are a little too witty almost all of the time, I still find myself enjoying the banter. You kind of just have to accept that these are obviously characters–not real people. One thing I liked about this book is that Sophie already has an established group of friends. I’ve noticed a trend in YA Contemporary where the main character is kind of this misfit and/or a really introverted girl who gets absorbed into this quirky friend group and is handed a love interest. I thought Sophie’s group of friends was interesting and I felt that their shared history gave the group depth.
On the other hand, there were a lot of times when I felt like Sophie was being completely taken advantage of and the rest of the group was acting really selfishly. Sophie cares so much for other people–ESPECIALLY HER FRIENDS–and I felt like she was repeatedly getting trampled on (figuratively speaking). I mean, how hard is it for her friends to care about the Megan Pleasant thing for TWO SECONDS just because it’s important to Sophie?!? TWO SECONDS. I just wish they’d been more supportive of Sophie.
The plot takes some interesting turns, but I don’t want to spoil anything. I’ll just say that one of the twists had me bawling and the other seemed…a little bit of a stretch. How everything played out just seemed a bit questionable and maybe a tad too convenient?
Overall, I liked this book as much as Mills’ other ones and will definitely continue to pick up her stuff. I had some minor issues with it, but nothing that really prevented me from enjoying it.
Overall Rating: 4
Language: Heavy
Violence: Mild
Smoking/Drinking: Moderate
Sexual Content: Moderate