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galacticallz's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: 10/10 ⭐️
I love this so much. ‘Enemies’ to lovers is my favorite sapphic trope ever. Most books with that trope are fantasy and I don’t read fantasy so Im so glad to find a contemporary book that fits what I like! Aideen and Meabh reminded me of Noelle and a mix of Akarsha/Min from butterfly soup!
I adore all the characters in this book so much, Kavi has my heart. Their friendship means so much to me. I would love for this to be a series especially because of the ending.
I love this so much. ‘Enemies’ to lovers is my favorite sapphic trope ever. Most books with that trope are fantasy and I don’t read fantasy so Im so glad to find a contemporary book that fits what I like! Aideen and Meabh reminded me of Noelle and a mix of Akarsha/Min from butterfly soup!
I adore all the characters in this book so much, Kavi has my heart. Their friendship means so much to me. I would love for this to be a series especially because of the ending.
kitkicia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
aimeesreads's review against another edition
5.0
a very easy read that i really enjoyed, good for getting out a reading slump!!
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
Easy A, Sex Education, Election combined - witty and engrossing school/family situation.
Oh I loved reading this. The three films/TV series above seemed to interplay to form the plot. But Aideen is a novelty of a protagonist, with a lot going on.
Caught in her own home-life issues of a borderline-poverty single-parent household, her Mum keeps waiting for her married Dad to give her some love and attention, and returns to drinking when the attention wanes. Aideen is on another border - her homework and attendance at school come second, and her lifelong best friend Holly has changed lately into someone Aideen is struggling to find common ground with.
By chance one day, after seeing the Tracy Flick-like Maebh announce her unopposed candidacy for Class President, she discovers that the head's daughter is actually run ragged with classes, clubs, work and schedules and offers her help... admittedly the off-the-cuff suggestion she push her down the stairs to give her some breathing space isn't well thought-through... but Maebh takes her up on it.
Aideen unwittingly finds herself now seen as someone who can do favours for other students, help them out. She may have her own issues that she refuses to tell others about, but at least she can make other people's lives better... right?
A wonderful cast of new acquaintances and quirky, madcap situations ensues for this pint-sized but spirited hero, as she continues to keep an eye on her Mam at home while handing in ridiculous ("Syphilis?!" notes to get herself out of PE at school.
It morphs into a multi-pronged plot of loyalties, of growing up, of romances, and was a thoroughly enjoyable Irish-set school story I was impressed by. Original with points to make, food banks make an appearance, texts and the real world of real people are the backdrop to a highly entertaining YA story.
Oh I loved reading this. The three films/TV series above seemed to interplay to form the plot. But Aideen is a novelty of a protagonist, with a lot going on.
Caught in her own home-life issues of a borderline-poverty single-parent household, her Mum keeps waiting for her married Dad to give her some love and attention, and returns to drinking when the attention wanes. Aideen is on another border - her homework and attendance at school come second, and her lifelong best friend Holly has changed lately into someone Aideen is struggling to find common ground with.
By chance one day, after seeing the Tracy Flick-like Maebh announce her unopposed candidacy for Class President, she discovers that the head's daughter is actually run ragged with classes, clubs, work and schedules and offers her help... admittedly the off-the-cuff suggestion she push her down the stairs to give her some breathing space isn't well thought-through... but Maebh takes her up on it.
Aideen unwittingly finds herself now seen as someone who can do favours for other students, help them out. She may have her own issues that she refuses to tell others about, but at least she can make other people's lives better... right?
A wonderful cast of new acquaintances and quirky, madcap situations ensues for this pint-sized but spirited hero, as she continues to keep an eye on her Mam at home while handing in ridiculous ("Syphilis?!" notes to get herself out of PE at school.
It morphs into a multi-pronged plot of loyalties, of growing up, of romances, and was a thoroughly enjoyable Irish-set school story I was impressed by. Original with points to make, food banks make an appearance, texts and the real world of real people are the backdrop to a highly entertaining YA story.
linneawestbom's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book expecting a little laugh but instead I cried half the book.
sadkitty's review against another edition
4.0
Great book. The main character is a perfect balance of a person who wants to hide and a person who wants to share and be loved. The vulnerabilities of Aideen are raw and honest and very relateable to me, also, her sudden and spontaneous solutions to spur of the moment problems and her grit is to be respected.
Her words and remarks are funny but she's the type of person that you want to bundle in a thick blanket and keep them safe.
The other characters are interesting and loveable especially Kavi and Meabh and Holly. Holly's character is complex which makes it even better. And Meabh's is as sketched out too. Kavi is friendly to a fault and a loveable doof but when he calls Aideen out on her bs, it makes my heart swell with pride.
I'm learning more from these characters than I have from 22 years of my life.
Her words and remarks are funny but she's the type of person that you want to bundle in a thick blanket and keep them safe.
The other characters are interesting and loveable especially Kavi and Meabh and Holly. Holly's character is complex which makes it even better. And Meabh's is as sketched out too. Kavi is friendly to a fault and a loveable doof but when he calls Aideen out on her bs, it makes my heart swell with pride.
I'm learning more from these characters than I have from 22 years of my life.
yetanothermegan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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? Yes
4.5
jonisbookquest's review against another edition
4.0
Leuke en complexe personages met een heel hoopvolle boodschap over vriendschap en hulp aanvaarden.
De pacing was alleen een beetje te langzaam voor mij, vooral in het begin kwam ik er wat moeilijk in. Toen het verhaal echt op gang begon te komen, was het echter wel heel aangenaam om te lezen en kon ik het niet neerleggen.
Also: Kavi is geweldig.
De pacing was alleen een beetje te langzaam voor mij, vooral in het begin kwam ik er wat moeilijk in. Toen het verhaal echt op gang begon te komen, was het echter wel heel aangenaam om te lezen en kon ik het niet neerleggen.
Also: Kavi is geweldig.
aileenfox20's review against another edition
2.0
I honestly don’t really like Aideen ,one star is for meabh the other for kavi