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emilygrafton8's review against another edition
3.0
**more of a 3.5**
I’m still really conflicted with how I feel about this book. On my hand I really liked the beginning (although there was a bit too much insta love for my liking) and the middle wasn’t the best and the end was decent. the plot took a turn I wasn’t expecting. I thought Alex would be a bigger part but then he wasn’t?? Also Jules confused me so much she just like cancelled Alex the second he did something for talon??? without talking to him?? I was lost. the whole plot line had me confused and I liked Jules at certain points and then she bothered me most of the time. I’m very conflicted with my feelings. definitely an interesting book 🤔
I’m still really conflicted with how I feel about this book. On my hand I really liked the beginning (although there was a bit too much insta love for my liking) and the middle wasn’t the best and the end was decent. the plot took a turn I wasn’t expecting. I thought Alex would be a bigger part but then he wasn’t?? Also Jules confused me so much she just like cancelled Alex the second he did something for talon??? without talking to him?? I was lost. the whole plot line had me confused and I liked Jules at certain points and then she bothered me most of the time. I’m very conflicted with my feelings. definitely an interesting book 🤔
nglofile's review against another edition
2.0
Do we need another story in which a driven, high-achieving, attractive female student with no relationship experience has her routine and priorities challenged by unexpected interest from a popular, easier-going boy? Probably not, but there is obviously a market for variations on that theme.
This story winks toward fun in giving the guy a past with a one-hit-wonder boy band, and some of the early banter is pretty charming. One of the other plotlines dealing with print vs. new media might have added texture, but it is abruptly blown into caricature and allowed to undermine the reader's respect and affection for the protagonist. To be fair, the intended audience may not care.
A diverting story, but not as light and fun as first appears. Plenty of teen readers with a taste for rom-coms will find elements to enjoy, but it likely won't become a favorite nor one to reread when looking for satisfying feels.
This story winks toward fun in giving the guy a past with a one-hit-wonder boy band, and some of the early banter is pretty charming. One of the other plotlines dealing with print vs. new media might have added texture, but it is abruptly blown into caricature and allowed to undermine the reader's respect and affection for the protagonist. To be fair, the intended audience may not care.
A diverting story, but not as light and fun as first appears. Plenty of teen readers with a taste for rom-coms will find elements to enjoy, but it likely won't become a favorite nor one to reread when looking for satisfying feels.
laupoeschl's review against another edition
2.0
I almost did not finish this book. Which is usually a rarity for me. I just couldn't connect with any of the characters or become involved in the storyline. Honestly, Jules kind of annoyed me with her persistent mantra of perfection, perfection, perfection and Alex seemed flat and uninteresting-and he shouldn't have! I was intrigued by the "once famous boy meets over-achieving girl" idea, but felt that the overall story was quite lackluster. The one redeeming point was the rivalry between TALON, a new school broadcast show, and Crest, the school newspaper. This modern issue of print media dying out was actually refreshing in this otherwise surface story.
blakehalsey's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect pool-side read! Adorable and romantic and hilarious and just damn fun.
jemcam's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the voice on this one, but found the whole print vs. video media war a bit overdone, and the "betrayals" a bit simplistically dealt with. The star of this story was definitely the unique main character - an apologetically smart, driven, high school girl.
ruleone's review against another edition
2.0
Pretty forgettable... The revenge plot was cliche and I'm honestly surprised I even finished it.
Jules was an annoying character to be in the mind of. Every line spoken was stilted and robotic. NO ONE TALKS LIKE THAT.
I kind of want to wipe my memory of this book.
Jules was an annoying character to be in the mind of. Every line spoken was stilted and robotic. NO ONE TALKS LIKE THAT.
I kind of want to wipe my memory of this book.
bizzybee429's review against another edition
2.0
Though it was a quick read, I did not like this book. The plot was cliché, and the main character annoyed me so much and was not relatable at all. There was no buildup between the two main characters chemistry and most of the plot points that occurred came out of nowhere.
thebookishlibrarian's review against another edition
Jules McCallister-Morgan is your quintessential over-achiever. She is a senior in high school who dreams about becoming editor of the school newspaper and getting accepted into her first-choice Ivy-league college. She already has the all-important job of being on the welcoming committee and is responsible for showing new students around the school. Jules is stopped in her tracks, however, when the new kid just so happens to be Alex Powell, a super-cute former teen heartthrob. Does she let on that she knows who he is? Does she pretend he wasn’t famous for being in the boy band Chaos 4 All? And, worst of all, does she ignore the fact that she can totally tell he’s into her?