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kismazsola's review against another edition
3.0
I still love how Emma Mills can write about everyday people, places and situations. What I didn't really like about this particular book is the drama...there was way too much of it. Still an OK read, but no rereads in the future, for sure.
shewritesspicybooks's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
I really do love being able to start my year off with an Emma Mills story—it’s just a good start to the year.
This story has its ups and downs, but it’s a sweet story of teen romance and friendship. Just what you want, sometimes.
I really do love being able to start my year off with an Emma Mills story—it’s just a good start to the year.
This story has its ups and downs, but it’s a sweet story of teen romance and friendship. Just what you want, sometimes.
sam's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
thatlizhunter's review against another edition
3.0
I read this all in one sitting because I knew if I put it down, I wouldn't pick it up again. Ergh. I liked it, it was nice, just not my favorite like Foolish Hearts.
mmardybum's review against another edition
this is my feel good author. i regret nothing.
she also breaks hearts, so there's that.
she also breaks hearts, so there's that.
mfumarolo's review against another edition
4.0
Oh this book! Just what I was needing on a bitterly cold winter weekend. First of all, this is a little thing, but thank you Emma Mills for setting a story in Illinois somewhere other than Chicago! Though I'm a suburbanite who often just says I'm from Chicago when I travel because it's easier, I lived downstate for 4 years in college and I'm just not someone with a terribly urban soul - I like my wide open spaces, as does Sophie, our protagonist.
This book was full of things I love - authentic-feeling friendships, marching band, dialogue that *actually* sounds like the way teenagers talk, a bit of romance that in no way overwhelmed the story. It felt like my high school experience. The only part that sort of had me going "ehhh" was a reveal toward the end that I didn't anticipate because it felt like it came out of nowhere and I'm not convinced it added much to the story. However, besides that, I loved it and would absolutely buy it in libraries where contemporary YA is popular!
This book was full of things I love - authentic-feeling friendships, marching band, dialogue that *actually* sounds like the way teenagers talk, a bit of romance that in no way overwhelmed the story. It felt like my high school experience. The only part that sort of had me going "ehhh" was a reveal toward the end that I didn't anticipate because it felt like it came out of nowhere and I'm not convinced it added much to the story. However, besides that, I loved it and would absolutely buy it in libraries where contemporary YA is popular!
mckinlay's review against another edition
5.0
I guess i forgot to write a review for this, my bad... I received a copy of this book from Macmillan in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion.
I read this back in September, so, stick with me while I try to remember... THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD!!! i adore Emma Mills with my entire heart and soul. The friendships she writes, the families, the towns! All of it. This book broke my heart and put it back together a few times. I laughed, I cried, and soon I'm going to reread it and write a more coherent review.
I read this back in September, so, stick with me while I try to remember... THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD!!! i adore Emma Mills with my entire heart and soul. The friendships she writes, the families, the towns! All of it. This book broke my heart and put it back together a few times. I laughed, I cried, and soon I'm going to reread it and write a more coherent review.
dourelinor's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
“It’s probably better than thinking that nothing you feel or do can ever make a difference, right? I’d rather believe in something.”