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maddness22's review against another edition
emotional
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
I didn't mean to read this in essentially one sitting, but gosh darn it the story was so cute and the characters were so loveable that I didn't want to leave this world. Also damn. YA hits different now that I'm an adult. I was bawling like a baby by the end.
Legitimately one of the best sport books I've read! There's a great respect for the sport of Quidditch in this novel. Ellen is, honestly, annoying AF at the beginning but damn she truly grows and matures and it's a delight to witness her development. As an added bonus, despite the obvious nerdy influence, there is absolutely no trash talking of jocks! There's some light hearted jabs, but damn it's so refreshing to read a nerdy novel that doesn't paint jocks in a negative light. Love that positive energy for this book!
Legitimately one of the best sport books I've read! There's a great respect for the sport of Quidditch in this novel. Ellen is, honestly, annoying AF at the beginning but damn she truly grows and matures and it's a delight to witness her development. As an added bonus, despite the obvious nerdy influence, there is absolutely no trash talking of jocks! There's some light hearted jabs, but damn it's so refreshing to read a nerdy novel that doesn't paint jocks in a negative light. Love that positive energy for this book!
theawkwardbookw's review against another edition
3.0
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*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review*
It's the summer before Ellen is going off to college, and she wants nothing more than to hang out with her two bestfriends. But then, Ellen is grounded by her step-mom. With the help of her friend Melissa, Ellen convinces her father to allow her to join a muggle Quidditch team. As the summer goes on, Melissa starts to pull away from her, causing her to form connections with new people on the team.
This was a pretty average book, not much really happened in the long run. It just felt a bit lengthy and repetitive after awhile, it definitely could have been cut down and still gotten the same points across. I think that it had some great discussions surrounding homophobia, feminism, sexuality and gender. There is a lot of representation in this book, which I loved reading about. I also enjoyed how multiple characters were questioning their identities (sexual, gender and racial) and how much support they had from other people in the book. I also liked how the relationship between Connie, Ellen's step-mom, and her was resolved. I think the whole book wrapped up very nicely, but like I said, it just took so long to get to that point.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review*
It's the summer before Ellen is going off to college, and she wants nothing more than to hang out with her two bestfriends. But then, Ellen is grounded by her step-mom. With the help of her friend Melissa, Ellen convinces her father to allow her to join a muggle Quidditch team. As the summer goes on, Melissa starts to pull away from her, causing her to form connections with new people on the team.
This was a pretty average book, not much really happened in the long run. It just felt a bit lengthy and repetitive after awhile, it definitely could have been cut down and still gotten the same points across. I think that it had some great discussions surrounding homophobia, feminism, sexuality and gender. There is a lot of representation in this book, which I loved reading about. I also enjoyed how multiple characters were questioning their identities (sexual, gender and racial) and how much support they had from other people in the book. I also liked how the relationship between Connie, Ellen's step-mom, and her was resolved. I think the whole book wrapped up very nicely, but like I said, it just took so long to get to that point.
kit312's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
I enjoyed the story but man i just felt so bad for ellen the entire time 😭 her parents constantly treat her terribly, her friends suck (most of the time), and i really think connie deserved worse at the end tbh
anaghuh's review against another edition
3.0
in my (almost) 2 AM haze, i can't really tell if the book was objectively good or not. but i'm not gonna lie, i liked it.
also FUCK TERFS
also FUCK TERFS
alejandriagalarza's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
lexireed's review against another edition
emotional
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
highnett's review against another edition
3.0
The quid parts were spot on from the constant bruises, the addiction, quidcest, and the after parties made me miss it so fucking much. I didn't love the off pitch stuff but it definitely got better by the end.
burnourhistory's review against another edition
3.0
This was novel was a good balance of cute and thoughtful - a solid YA contemporary. That being said, it's definitely a YA written for a young adult/older adolescent. As an adult, I enjoyed learning about live action Quidditch, and that was about it. Everything else - the characters, their drama, etc. - didn't appeal to me. But it wasn't meant to so I understand.
kittynovaaaa's review against another edition
3.0
3.4
this just solidified how quidditch is much more fun when you can actually…fly
this just solidified how quidditch is much more fun when you can actually…fly
r_lynn13's review against another edition
2.0
First full book of this year and it was a DNF. I expected more of the Harry Potter/Quidditch angle and less of the teen angst.