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booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
5.0
Pure fun from start to finish with so many laugh out loud moments! I wanted to keep texting them to friends but, rudely, none of them had read it yet so I had to be restrained.
Effie is honestly lovely. Loud and opinionated but also a massive stationary nerd, which I always appreciate!
Effie is honestly lovely. Loud and opinionated but also a massive stationary nerd, which I always appreciate!
nuzhath's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
vctrlysn's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
clwoolaston93's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
dewey027's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
crystalmethany's review
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
dreximgirl's review
4.0
This was really good, I love the mix of Disney, awesome neighbours, fab little sisters, brilliant friend groups and feminist themes. Effie is very loud and passionate and her little sister is so damn adorable in a brilliantly stabby kind of way lol.
Overall this was a feel good read about friendships and fighting for what you believe in.
Overall this was a feel good read about friendships and fighting for what you believe in.
readingrara's review
funny
inspiring
fast-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
4.0
A book that I know my daughter would have loved in y7/8 Anyone got a time machine?
goldenbooksgirl's review
4.0
Vote for Effie by Laura Wood
In this fierce, funny and irrefutably feminist book, Laura Wood tells the story of Effie Kostas, who has decided to run for student council president in order to stop the injustices she sees taking place, despite the fact she is a brand-new student who barely knows a single person in the school. It was simultaneously brilliant fun and incredibly inspiring to follow Effie`s campaign and I absolutely adored the members of her campaign team too, as they all added something valuable to the cause and it was great that it changed all of them in some way too- Effie was the protagonist and most of the focus was of course on her, but the supporting characters all had arcs too. I also completely loved Effie`s family, particularly her hilarious little sister Lil. However, this excellent supporting cast certainly doesn`t overshadow the leading lady, because Effie is even more phenomenal. She is driven, determined and passionate, and I loved her a lot- her personality really comes through in her narration and it made for a great reading experience. Finally, I need to give a mention to how much I enjoyed the humour in this book because it was fabulous, and the frequent pop culture references (especially to Disney!) were also delightful. I can`t wait for more in this series, especially to see what Effie turns her attention to following the ending! 4.5/5
In this fierce, funny and irrefutably feminist book, Laura Wood tells the story of Effie Kostas, who has decided to run for student council president in order to stop the injustices she sees taking place, despite the fact she is a brand-new student who barely knows a single person in the school. It was simultaneously brilliant fun and incredibly inspiring to follow Effie`s campaign and I absolutely adored the members of her campaign team too, as they all added something valuable to the cause and it was great that it changed all of them in some way too- Effie was the protagonist and most of the focus was of course on her, but the supporting characters all had arcs too. I also completely loved Effie`s family, particularly her hilarious little sister Lil. However, this excellent supporting cast certainly doesn`t overshadow the leading lady, because Effie is even more phenomenal. She is driven, determined and passionate, and I loved her a lot- her personality really comes through in her narration and it made for a great reading experience. Finally, I need to give a mention to how much I enjoyed the humour in this book because it was fabulous, and the frequent pop culture references (especially to Disney!) were also delightful. I can`t wait for more in this series, especially to see what Effie turns her attention to following the ending! 4.5/5
saccalai's review
4.0
Effie has just started at a new school and it's not long before she finds plenty of injustice to fight against. She decides to run against the unrivaled Junior school president and champion anyone who needs support at the school. I really enjoyed reading about Effie's plans to change her new school for the better, and her absolute determination to win the election.
I could really empathise with Effie and her Greek family. My favourite character was Lil, Effie's little sister. She was so funny! I sometimes think younger books can seem quite childish but this one is easy to read for all ages.
I could really empathise with Effie and her Greek family. My favourite character was Lil, Effie's little sister. She was so funny! I sometimes think younger books can seem quite childish but this one is easy to read for all ages.