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mo_za11's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying
jessthanthree's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Bullying, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Sexual content and Ableism
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Mental illness, and Alcohol
salma_175's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment and Bullying
delaneyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, and Homophobia
krisalexcole's review against another edition
medium-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? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Abandonment
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Bullying
Minor: Alcohol
zombiezami's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content, Classism, Blood, Alcohol, and Bullying
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
This is my first Talia Hibbert book and it was in fact very unfairly cute! This is the story of two high school enemies who used to be best friends who are now romantically involved. There were so many parts where I literally laughed out loud and that is always really enjoyable while reading a book. Even though I'm used to reading adult romances with (well adults and) spice in them, this is a YA with no spice. I still enjoyed this book, it was just really cute.
I think because some of it felt a little drawn out I don't plan on reading this again but I'm happy that I read it the one time.
I think because some of it felt a little drawn out I don't plan on reading this again but I'm happy that I read it the one time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Abandonment, and Bullying
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Abandonment
Moderate: Medical content and Bullying
Minor: Alcohol, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, Lesbophobia, Vomit, and Infidelity
the_readingraven's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.25
This book had me in my feels!! I loved this story between Celine and Bradley. 💕 They are 2 childhood best friends who grew apart, became rivals, and due to being stuck in a situation together, became friends again, possibly leading to something more.
There was so much I loved about this book. I felt like every character, even side characters, really stood out and had their own personality. With most YA’s I read, a few side characters often get muddled together but I had no issues here! I was able to visualize them perfectly so this is wonderful descriptive writing on Talia’s part! I also loved our main characters families, they were all caring and loving in their own tough love kinda way (looking at you siblings!). The settings were easy to follow, and I greatly appreciated the glossary in the beginning of the book!
Another thing I loved about this story were our 2 MC’s, Celine and Bradly. Bradley, true to his character, I enjoyed right away! He’s a cute golden retriever type of guy! He’s into sports and popular but he has one secret that no one know about, except for Celine, he has OCD. I appreciated how this story was about a person with OCD but managing it to the best of their abilities. Bradley is in therapy, he has strategies to manage his OCD, as 17 year old kid-he is able to recognize when his OCD is “taking over” and needs to re-evaluate his situation, most of the time. As a full blown adult, I still have trouble with this! 😅 Brad is vulnerable, open, and learns to be honest throughout this story. I’m so happy he didn’t get the classic “jockey douche turn good guy”, Brad was always a good guy. 💗 Celine on the other hand!!! 😩 I almost wrote her ass off completely! 😅 I did think she was funny and the banter between her and Brad was funny, but I couldn’t get why she was so cold and wrote off everyone as being horrible people. As the story goes on we learn more about a huge life changing incident for Celine, and it really made me understand why she keeps everyone at arms length. Even though she has a supportive big sister and loving mom, she has issues she really needs to evaluate and grow from. Thankfully both of our MC’s are there for one another & help each realize things about themselves. I loved their interactions together & I wish the best for both of these 2 fake kids as they grow into adulthood!
My only cons are, I wish we got to see their friends reactions to their status at the end and I wish we got to see how school was after the ball. Besides that, I really enjoyed this book! 💕
My fave quotes: “‘Does that mean I’m allowed on the bed again?’ ‘You’re allowed anywhere you want,’ I tell her, ‘as long as you’re right next to me.’”
“Me and Celine, we’ve been best friends. We’ve been enemies. We’ve even been a secret. But right now? We’re everything. Anything. Whatever we want.”
There was so much I loved about this book. I felt like every character, even side characters, really stood out and had their own personality. With most YA’s I read, a few side characters often get muddled together but I had no issues here! I was able to visualize them perfectly so this is wonderful descriptive writing on Talia’s part! I also loved our main characters families, they were all caring and loving in their own tough love kinda way (looking at you siblings!). The settings were easy to follow, and I greatly appreciated the glossary in the beginning of the book!
Another thing I loved about this story were our 2 MC’s, Celine and Bradly. Bradley, true to his character, I enjoyed right away! He’s a cute golden retriever type of guy! He’s into sports and popular but he has one secret that no one know about, except for Celine, he has OCD. I appreciated how this story was about a person with OCD but managing it to the best of their abilities. Bradley is in therapy, he has strategies to manage his OCD, as 17 year old kid-he is able to recognize when his OCD is “taking over” and needs to re-evaluate his situation, most of the time. As a full blown adult, I still have trouble with this! 😅 Brad is vulnerable, open, and learns to be honest throughout this story. I’m so happy he didn’t get the classic “jockey douche turn good guy”, Brad was always a good guy. 💗 Celine on the other hand!!! 😩 I almost wrote her ass off completely! 😅 I did think she was funny and the banter between her and Brad was funny, but I couldn’t get why she was so cold and wrote off everyone as being horrible people. As the story goes on we learn more about a huge life changing incident for Celine, and it really made me understand why she keeps everyone at arms length. Even though she has a supportive big sister and loving mom, she has issues she really needs to evaluate and grow from. Thankfully both of our MC’s are there for one another & help each realize things about themselves. I loved their interactions together & I wish the best for both of these 2 fake kids as they grow into adulthood!
My only cons are, I wish we got to see their friends reactions to their status at the end and I wish we got to see how school was after the ball. Besides that, I really enjoyed this book! 💕
My fave quotes: “‘Does that mean I’m allowed on the bed again?’ ‘You’re allowed anywhere you want,’ I tell her, ‘as long as you’re right next to me.’”
“Me and Celine, we’ve been best friends. We’ve been enemies. We’ve even been a secret. But right now? We’re everything. Anything. Whatever we want.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness