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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
For most of this book, I loved it so much. It was fun, adorable, and I loved the dialogue. I thought the romance was really cute and pure, and everything about this book was just like eating ice cream on a summer evening. While it was a little on the young side- I still loved Sophie and her friend group. It had everything going for it and everything I liked in a fluffy contemporary. That is until this author decided that she wanted to have some super big sad reveal, just destroying everything that came before it.
When I go into a cute looking contemporary novel, I expect cute; I crave it. I understand the need to have some seriousness or some depth. But you know, some people just don't want to get punched in the face with a bunch of bullshit that they never asked for, especially so late in the book. I read this author's last book and it didn't do this, so there was no way I could have guessed she would do it here. There was no warning, there was no reason besides extra drama when the book already had a fair amount. And of course because it's some super big reveal, no reviews are going to TW that because it is a fun surprise. Guess what? TW: someone close to the MC died beforehand but we find out late in the book
I thought this would be a winner, something I could tell everyone to read if they want to eat summer ice cream. But on every level I have, I'm not finishing this book, and I'm going to yeet it into the sun. Call me sensitive, call me dramatic, but I don't want random extra sad stuff when I just wanted a good time. I didn't sign up for this and I'm done.
Dropped at page 235 out of 309 and I'm not reading this author again after that betrayal.
For most of this book, I loved it so much. It was fun, adorable, and I loved the dialogue. I thought the romance was really cute and pure, and everything about this book was just like eating ice cream on a summer evening. While it was a little on the young side- I still loved Sophie and her friend group. It had everything going for it and everything I liked in a fluffy contemporary. That is until this author decided that she wanted to have some super big sad reveal, just destroying everything that came before it.
When I go into a cute looking contemporary novel, I expect cute; I crave it. I understand the need to have some seriousness or some depth. But you know, some people just don't want to get punched in the face with a bunch of bullshit that they never asked for, especially so late in the book. I read this author's last book and it didn't do this, so there was no way I could have guessed she would do it here. There was no warning, there was no reason besides extra drama when the book already had a fair amount. And of course because it's some super big reveal, no reviews are going to TW that because it is a fun surprise. Guess what? TW: someone close to the MC died beforehand but we find out late in the book
I thought this would be a winner, something I could tell everyone to read if they want to eat summer ice cream. But on every level I have, I'm not finishing this book, and I'm going to yeet it into the sun. Call me sensitive, call me dramatic, but I don't want random extra sad stuff when I just wanted a good time. I didn't sign up for this and I'm done.
Dropped at page 235 out of 309 and I'm not reading this author again after that betrayal.
4- Number of Mills's books read.
4- Number of Mills's books that made me giggle/laugh out loud.
4 -Number of Mills's book that made me unexpectedly cry like a baby.
4- Number of Mills's books that left me with the "book high" I long for with every book.
Obviously, there is a pattern with Emma Mills, and she has quickly become one of my favorite YA authors. I adored Sophie and the entire cast of ordinary but rememberable characters. Sophie is full of whit and dry humor. I found myself constantly smiling or laughing at her antics. She is hilarious without the effort. I especially enjoyed the familial aspect; it's refreshing to have a book where teens and parents actually communicate. Even though there are tearful moments, I never felt saddened. At its heart, there is feel good theme, and a meaningful coming of age storyline.
I cannot wait for whatever Mills writes next; she is officially an auto-buy author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company for my advanced review copy. The finished hardback fits beautifully on my shelf as well.
4- Number of Mills's books that made me giggle/laugh out loud.
4 -Number of Mills's book that made me unexpectedly cry like a baby.
4- Number of Mills's books that left me with the "book high" I long for with every book.
Obviously, there is a pattern with Emma Mills, and she has quickly become one of my favorite YA authors. I adored Sophie and the entire cast of ordinary but rememberable characters. Sophie is full of whit and dry humor. I found myself constantly smiling or laughing at her antics. She is hilarious without the effort. I especially enjoyed the familial aspect; it's refreshing to have a book where teens and parents actually communicate. Even though there are tearful moments, I never felt saddened. At its heart, there is feel good theme, and a meaningful coming of age storyline.
I cannot wait for whatever Mills writes next; she is officially an auto-buy author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company for my advanced review copy. The finished hardback fits beautifully on my shelf as well.
Exactly what I needed
Love this author, love that this book was more than I originally thought. I also love that my family is from the same area, right along I-70 and this brought back great memories.
Love this author, love that this book was more than I originally thought. I also love that my family is from the same area, right along I-70 and this brought back great memories.
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
ahhhahHhhHahHh finally found what I was looking for thank u emma mills!!!!
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i fucking love emma mills
this book was a 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND
characters were beautifully written
and also this book was a FUCKING RIDE
SO !! MANY !! PLOT !! TWISTS !!
this book was a 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND
characters were beautifully written
and also this book was a FUCKING RIDE
SO !! MANY !! PLOT !! TWISTS !!
Not my favorite Emma Mills read.. I love her stories and how cute and easy they are.
I did like the main character, Sophie. Some her FreeBSD on the other handβ¦. Not my cup of tea. One was really making me mad at a few points.
It was still a cute and easy read, but doesnβt compare to some of her other books.
I did like the main character, Sophie. Some her FreeBSD on the other handβ¦. Not my cup of tea. One was really making me mad at a few points.
It was still a cute and easy read, but doesnβt compare to some of her other books.