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sincerelyhadley's review against another edition
3.0
ARC provided by NetGalley
I honestly didn't have high hopes for this book. I had wanted to read it (for the sake of giving it a chance), but I figured it would be one I wouldn't even make it through a few chapters. What a mistake to think such a thing!
This book was such a great read! The "we" perspective is a nice change of pace, and the premise as a whole was something else. I really enjoyed reading this, and was also quite ashamed that some of those thoughts that had been unknowingly read were ones that had gone through my own head before! I'm really excited to share this one with my friends.
PS...C&M forever, okay? Okay.
I honestly didn't have high hopes for this book. I had wanted to read it (for the sake of giving it a chance), but I figured it would be one I wouldn't even make it through a few chapters. What a mistake to think such a thing!
This book was such a great read! The "we" perspective is a nice change of pace, and the premise as a whole was something else. I really enjoyed reading this, and was also quite ashamed that some of those thoughts that had been unknowingly read were ones that had gone through my own head before! I'm really excited to share this one with my friends.
PS...C&M forever, okay? Okay.
iyaa's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
This was a very interesting one...
First of all, telepathy? because of flu vaccines? My first reaction was, well, WEIRD.
When I got farther into the story, my next reaction was still WEIRD. But wait... WEIRDLY SMART.
Yep, this was smart. I was not a fan of the whole telepathy-because-of-vaccine-shots whatever, but it was really smart of [a:Sarah Mlynowski|771|Sarah Mlynowski|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1209389266p2/771.jpg] to have thought of that, because this book was HILARIOUS.
At first, I was really worried because there were soo many characters, I mean, 22 got shot, but I was not at all. It got me laughing more than once, and it was a really quick read for me and I was anticipating every turn of event in this story. There were characters that I loved, but my favorite couple really was Tess and JB. They were really cute and fun, I mean, everyone was, but I enjoyed these tiny moments between these two characters. I loved everyone, except for Pi, who was this freakin' know-it-all beotch, who always wanted to be at the top, and I hated her.
Overall, this book was reallyyy interesting, and I had a really fun time reading it.
This was a very interesting one...
First of all, telepathy? because of flu vaccines? My first reaction was, well, WEIRD.
When I got farther into the story, my next reaction was still WEIRD. But wait... WEIRDLY SMART.
Yep, this was smart. I was not a fan of the whole telepathy-because-of-vaccine-shots whatever, but it was really smart of [a:Sarah Mlynowski|771|Sarah Mlynowski|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1209389266p2/771.jpg] to have thought of that, because this book was HILARIOUS.
At first, I was really worried because there were soo many characters, I mean, 22 got shot, but I was not at all. It got me laughing more than once, and it was a really quick read for me and I was anticipating every turn of event in this story. There were characters that I loved, but my favorite couple really was Tess and JB. They were really cute and fun, I mean, everyone was, but I enjoyed these tiny moments between these two characters. I loved everyone, except for Pi, who was this freakin' know-it-all beotch, who always wanted to be at the top, and I hated her.
Overall, this book was reallyyy interesting, and I had a really fun time reading it.
reeyabeegale's review against another edition
4.0
This was very funny, I just thought there was more to their ability than an accidental injection. Also, I think I'm satisfied with how things ended but there will be a second book which I'm not sure I'll read.
lburden03's review against another edition
4.0
I was immediately interested in this book based on the summary given. I really enjoyed this book overall! I feel like I haven't read anything like it, so I really enjoyed the unique plot. I thought the characters were fun to read about and not in anyway annoying or immature. I enjoy each character for their unique qualities and their own story lines. I also really felt that the author's style was well done, especially for the fact that she switched between characters speaking out loud and the thoughts that were heard. Overall, I definitely laughed out loud a few times during the book! So cute!
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For a more in-depth review, check out my new book blog, A Nook of Blankets and Books!
http://anookofblanketsandbooks.blogspot.com/2014/03/dont-even-think-about-it-book-review.html
christiana's review against another edition
4.0
This was just super fun. If you liked Gimme a Call, you'll like Don't Even Think About It. Really good realistic fiction and just all around a fun ride.
lola1212's review against another edition
1.0
I only got through the first two chapters before my stomach had turned due to 3 red flags in the text. Despite being a somewhat modern book, it has two mentions of SA/groping in a very matter of fact tone which I think is extremely harmful to anyone reading. Furthermore, it makes some fatphobic remarks which are completely unnecessary. All this within the first 20 pages. I couldn’t bring myself to read more.
supermomcrazytown's review against another edition
4.0
This book made me giggle the whole time. so cute and such an original plot.
nicolemhewitt's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 Stars
This review and many others can be found on my blog - Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Don't Even Think About It was a light, fun read. In this story, an entire high school homeroom develops mind-reading abilities. Sounds cool, right? Or maybe not.
The book is narrated in an interesting style - by the group (using "we"). Because they can all read each other's minds, the group kind of thinks and responds as a unit. This took a little getting used to, but I thought it was a clever way to handle the narration.
The negatives:
Typical teen angst.
Now, this book isn't particularly edgy and it doesn't have a lot of paranormal suspense. The kids don't need to run from the government or save humanity or anything like that - it's not that type of book. Instead, it's a lighthearted look at typical high school drama with ESP thrown in to make it all a bit messier. You shouldn't go into this book looking for anything profound. Still, I think it hits the spot for the YA audience it's aimed at.
Mackenzie.
I had a hard time with the character of Mackenzie. I didn't know whether I should dislike her (as it sometimes seemed the group narrator did) or feel sorry for her. In the end, she managed a bit of self-discovery, but we didn't get to see her put her new self-awareness into practice at all, which I thought was a bit of a shame. I had to kind of make up my own ending for Mackenzie and hope that she did some growing after the book was over.
What I loved:
The ESP.
Okay, so I kind of love that the author took this idea of ESP, which is kind of cool on the one hand, and showed how it would also really mess you up. I mean, do we always want to know what people are thinking - especially when they're thinking about us. In some cases, it was really helpful, like in the case of Olivia. She had a lot of self-confidence issues and it actually really helped her to know that her classmates were not focused on her nearly as much as she thought they were - plus she got to hear the thoughts of a boy who liked her - definitely a confidence booster. Then there was Mackenzie, who didn't want her boyfriend to know that she had cheated on him. Kind of inconvenient when your whole class can hear your every thought. I liked how this book explored both sides of the ESP coin - sure it's cool to know what people are thinking, but it can also be kind of tough when they all know what you're thinking too! Plus, there are times when you really don't want to know what everyone else is thinking. Some things are better left unsaid!
Olivia's transformation.
I already mentioned that the ability to read minds really helped Olivia. I appreciated her transformation from an overly shy wallflower to a girl who wasn't afraid to speak her mind. I thought that her foray into romance was fun and interesting - especially when things don't go the way she expects (same goes for Tess, actually).
So, while this book isn't going to change your life, it will definitely entertain you. I give it 3.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by NetGalley and Delacorte Press in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own***
This review and many others can be found on my blog - Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Don't Even Think About It was a light, fun read. In this story, an entire high school homeroom develops mind-reading abilities. Sounds cool, right? Or maybe not.
The book is narrated in an interesting style - by the group (using "we"). Because they can all read each other's minds, the group kind of thinks and responds as a unit. This took a little getting used to, but I thought it was a clever way to handle the narration.
The negatives:
Typical teen angst.
Now, this book isn't particularly edgy and it doesn't have a lot of paranormal suspense. The kids don't need to run from the government or save humanity or anything like that - it's not that type of book. Instead, it's a lighthearted look at typical high school drama with ESP thrown in to make it all a bit messier. You shouldn't go into this book looking for anything profound. Still, I think it hits the spot for the YA audience it's aimed at.
Mackenzie.
I had a hard time with the character of Mackenzie. I didn't know whether I should dislike her (as it sometimes seemed the group narrator did) or feel sorry for her. In the end, she managed a bit of self-discovery, but we didn't get to see her put her new self-awareness into practice at all, which I thought was a bit of a shame. I had to kind of make up my own ending for Mackenzie and hope that she did some growing after the book was over.
What I loved:
The ESP.
Okay, so I kind of love that the author took this idea of ESP, which is kind of cool on the one hand, and showed how it would also really mess you up. I mean, do we always want to know what people are thinking - especially when they're thinking about us. In some cases, it was really helpful, like in the case of Olivia. She had a lot of self-confidence issues and it actually really helped her to know that her classmates were not focused on her nearly as much as she thought they were - plus she got to hear the thoughts of a boy who liked her - definitely a confidence booster. Then there was Mackenzie, who didn't want her boyfriend to know that she had cheated on him. Kind of inconvenient when your whole class can hear your every thought. I liked how this book explored both sides of the ESP coin - sure it's cool to know what people are thinking, but it can also be kind of tough when they all know what you're thinking too! Plus, there are times when you really don't want to know what everyone else is thinking. Some things are better left unsaid!
Olivia's transformation.
I already mentioned that the ability to read minds really helped Olivia. I appreciated her transformation from an overly shy wallflower to a girl who wasn't afraid to speak her mind. I thought that her foray into romance was fun and interesting - especially when things don't go the way she expects (same goes for Tess, actually).
So, while this book isn't going to change your life, it will definitely entertain you. I give it 3.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by NetGalley and Delacorte Press in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own***
franuary's review against another edition
3.0
Sarah Mlynowski, author of the popular Magic in Manhattan series, serves up a light, sometimes comical novel that explores the hazards of magical powers. When Homeroom 10B at New York City’s Bloomberg High School gets flu shots from the school nurse, they receive a contaminated vaccination that gives them the ability to read minds. As the learn their friends' and families’ deepest, darkest secrets (and their own secrets discovered by their classmates), the special power begins to feel more like a curse than a blessing.
The book is told through the point of view of all affected students collectively, almost Greek chorus style, which makes for an interesting read, and many characters experience life-changing growth throughout the course of the novel. One worry: Don’t Even Think About It’s fluffy plot and simplistic characterization would appeal most to tween and young teenagers, but the strong language in the book is more appropriate for older teens, putting me in a bit of a recommendation quandary. Thankfully, Mlynowski has a HUGE fan base, so finding the right reader won’t be an issue - the right reader will already be waiting for the release.
I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Random House Children’s and to NetGalley for the advance copy!
The book is told through the point of view of all affected students collectively, almost Greek chorus style, which makes for an interesting read, and many characters experience life-changing growth throughout the course of the novel. One worry: Don’t Even Think About It’s fluffy plot and simplistic characterization would appeal most to tween and young teenagers, but the strong language in the book is more appropriate for older teens, putting me in a bit of a recommendation quandary. Thankfully, Mlynowski has a HUGE fan base, so finding the right reader won’t be an issue - the right reader will already be waiting for the release.
I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Random House Children’s and to NetGalley for the advance copy!