Reviews

Begin Again by Emma Lord

megreads613's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, as I have a hit-or-miss record with YA. But overall the writing was really great, the characters felt real, and I enjoyed it! 

Where it lost a bit for me was that it started to drag towards the end. I didn’t feel like we got enough character development from Andie, and the stuff with her dad bothered me. I get that he was grieving, but I just don’t think his actions were justified. 

I also found it funny how Andie seemed to have all the answers at 18 or 19 or whatever. To be giving advice to teachers about relationships when she’s only ever been with one guy

who is a major asshole and cheated on her

was pretty laughable. 

lexislovelylibrary's review

emotional inspiring lighthearted slow-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

3.5

emitchell13's review

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? No

4.0

lymakrys's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

hannahkaitlynnn's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

jvckson's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

VERY cliche and by the book when it comes to romances, but I adored all the characters and the story here, even if the ending felt a little rushed.

izzyyyc's review

emotional 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

swaggy_maggie44's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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? No

4.0

lena_schmidt's review

3.0

3.5 stars. Cute, with a lot of themes that really resonated with me, but ultimately felt like it's not going to be that memorable.

robinreads707's review

3.0

Funny, poignant, bittersweet (just like that coffee!).

Favorite character: the chickens.

Diverse representation. Humor. Compassionate writing about grief and how it affects people differently. Forbidden romance. Books, bagels, and broadcasts. I’m excited to read more Emma Lord, as her writing is feel-good to me.