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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
I was so excited about this book because it was set in college, very uncommon in YA. However it was so predictable that I just wanted to shake every character and tell them what was going to happen. Some funny bits though.
You could see the plot resolution a mile away, but the characters were funny and sweet, so it didn't matter.
This book was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the psych terms and definitions at the beginning of each chapter.
Leigh was a great heroine. She fell into the trap most psych majors do - she overanalyzes things to death and in the process misses out on a few things along the way. For example: The fact that she shouldn't have been worried about how she and her boyfriend Andrew were going to make it through school and if they were going to have sex. Instead, she should have focused on the fact that he treated her terribly and was entirely self-centered.
Nathan, his roommate on the other hand. *sigh*. There were times I wanted to shake Leigh for how oblivious she was being!
Great fun! I will definitely read more from this author.
Leigh was a great heroine. She fell into the trap most psych majors do - she overanalyzes things to death and in the process misses out on a few things along the way. For example: The fact that she shouldn't have been worried about how she and her boyfriend Andrew were going to make it through school and if they were going to have sex. Instead, she should have focused on the fact that he treated her terribly and was entirely self-centered.
Nathan, his roommate on the other hand. *sigh*. There were times I wanted to shake Leigh for how oblivious she was being!
Great fun! I will definitely read more from this author.
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This book was so much fun! It was light, entertaining and romantic. I like to read teen fiction but this was about a woman aged 18 almost 19 and I liked this a but more than reading about a 16 year old teenager. I love it even more because the main characters best friend's name is Ami and so is my best friend! Anyway I loved this book! I'm so glad my friend lent it to me. One hang up is that Leigh (the main character) is blind!!!! Nathan is gorgeous!
PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME is an absolutely winsome novel, easily one of the sweetest reads this year. It’s the literary equivalent of pictures of cute kittens and puppies, and will leave you sighing happily and “aww-ing” at the end.
The book crackles with humor, mostly the result of the stellar protagonist. Leigh has just the right balance of “intelligent college student” and “blind, drama-attracting girl” to win over both lovers of intelligent AND just-for-fun fiction. Leigh’s snarky and self-deprecating narration is charmingly funny, and there are enough hints of cultural references that will make even the most well-read reader smile indulgently. PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME takes the classic narrative formula—well-put-together main character realizes her non-debilitating blindness and overcomes that critical flaw to become a better and happier person—and rebuilds it again as something that will ring true for us. It’s tried-and-true, without making us sick of the “tried.”
PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME has more to do with a love story than psychology, and far from being disappointed that the title and synopsis were a bit misleading, I was absolutely delighted. Without giving anything away, I just want to say that if the love interest doesn’t make your list of Top 10 Swoon-Worthy YA Boys, then you either have a hard-to-win heart, or else you recognize the few flaws in this novel that make it not nearly as enjoyable as it could be: a rushed ending, not enough character development in the one character we’d like to see developed more, and a happy ending that’s so perfect as to be a little cringe-inducing.
Ultimately, your enjoyment of PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME may depend on how much the conventions bother you. However, I absolutely loved this novel and would pick it up again at a moment’s notice to have more than my fair share of funny, sweet, and sigh-worthy romance. Readers who adored but have for the most part outgrown Meg Cabot’s books will find a fantastic alternative in Alicia Thompson’s debut novel.
The book crackles with humor, mostly the result of the stellar protagonist. Leigh has just the right balance of “intelligent college student” and “blind, drama-attracting girl” to win over both lovers of intelligent AND just-for-fun fiction. Leigh’s snarky and self-deprecating narration is charmingly funny, and there are enough hints of cultural references that will make even the most well-read reader smile indulgently. PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME takes the classic narrative formula—well-put-together main character realizes her non-debilitating blindness and overcomes that critical flaw to become a better and happier person—and rebuilds it again as something that will ring true for us. It’s tried-and-true, without making us sick of the “tried.”
PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME has more to do with a love story than psychology, and far from being disappointed that the title and synopsis were a bit misleading, I was absolutely delighted. Without giving anything away, I just want to say that if the love interest doesn’t make your list of Top 10 Swoon-Worthy YA Boys, then you either have a hard-to-win heart, or else you recognize the few flaws in this novel that make it not nearly as enjoyable as it could be: a rushed ending, not enough character development in the one character we’d like to see developed more, and a happy ending that’s so perfect as to be a little cringe-inducing.
Ultimately, your enjoyment of PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME may depend on how much the conventions bother you. However, I absolutely loved this novel and would pick it up again at a moment’s notice to have more than my fair share of funny, sweet, and sigh-worthy romance. Readers who adored but have for the most part outgrown Meg Cabot’s books will find a fantastic alternative in Alicia Thompson’s debut novel.
The inclusion of a 15-year old middle-school girl that points out all the shortcomings in an "adult" is pure genius. Comical, quirky, romantic, and yummy, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read. :)
Actual rating: 3.75 stars.
I have never read a book where the main character reminded me so much of... well, me. The very first page, with the Incomplete Sentences, made me go ''Holy crap!'' because it was exactly how I would have filed it out. The more I read, the more I related. Leigh's a much cooler version of me.
Leigh has a really strong and amazing voice. She seemed like a real teen with real problems. I liked that I felt like I knew her. I felt that way with all of the characters, actually, even minor ones who were only in the story for a few pages. Nathan was something special. I'm trying to think of one word to describe him and all that comes to mind is 'delicious.' Also, something about this book was refreshing for some reason. It kind of just makes me... happy.
I'd definitely recommend this to people I know and other people that love to read.
I have never read a book where the main character reminded me so much of... well, me. The very first page, with the Incomplete Sentences, made me go ''Holy crap!'' because it was exactly how I would have filed it out. The more I read, the more I related. Leigh's a much cooler version of me.
Leigh has a really strong and amazing voice. She seemed like a real teen with real problems. I liked that I felt like I knew her. I felt that way with all of the characters, actually, even minor ones who were only in the story for a few pages. Nathan was something special. I'm trying to think of one word to describe him and all that comes to mind is 'delicious.' Also, something about this book was refreshing for some reason. It kind of just makes me... happy.
I'd definitely recommend this to people I know and other people that love to read.
Leigh Nolan has enough problems in her life already. Add a roommate who hates her boyfriend, boyfriend's roommate who hates her, trouble with her boyfriend, and a mentoring program with her arch rival and things get even more crazy. Oh and then she has to go and analyze it all.
Leigh likes her college. She doesn't really get graded there so things seem pretty easy and she's studying what she wants to study, not what her parents want her to study. So why does it seem like everyone is rushing her and pressuring her? She's a freshman, why should she worry about things now when she has three more years for that?
Also, what in the world is wrong with her boyfriend? They were high school sweethearts and they now go to the same college. On the outside it seems like everything's perfect but why won't he invite her to stay over? Maybe it has something to do with his roommate from hell, the one who can't stand her.
Things can't seem to get any worse for Leigh but somehow, they do. Will her roommate ever like her boyfriend and if not, is there a reason why she shouldn't? Will Leigh ever figure out what she did to make her boyfriend's roommate hate her? Will she ever stop analyzing every little detail of her life?
First off, I just have to say that I loved Psych Major Syndrome. Sometimes you just want a really cute, feel-good romance novel and that's what this is. At first, I really didn't know what to expect but once I got into the story, I really got into it.
Leigh was a great character and she reminded me of one of my best friends so that made the book even better. Also, it was just so funny. Reading about Leigh and all her many issues, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Of course that always gets me some weird looks when I happen to do it in public. =]
All the characters in Psych Major Syndrome were great. I liked the ones I should have liked and I really didn't like the ones I shouldn't have liked. Alicia Thompson did a great job of making the characters believable and I really understood why Leigh either loved them or hated them.
Oh and I will say this, my favorite character was the girl Leigh mentored, Rebekah. She was hilarious. If I ever mentored I would want her as my student. Also, she had some shocking truths that actually helped Leigh get over her past and learn how to move on. She was not only funny, she was very wise for a bratty fifteen year old.
Overall, I really recommend Psych Major Syndrome for anyone. I mean who doesn't love a cheesy romance every now and then?
Leigh likes her college. She doesn't really get graded there so things seem pretty easy and she's studying what she wants to study, not what her parents want her to study. So why does it seem like everyone is rushing her and pressuring her? She's a freshman, why should she worry about things now when she has three more years for that?
Also, what in the world is wrong with her boyfriend? They were high school sweethearts and they now go to the same college. On the outside it seems like everything's perfect but why won't he invite her to stay over? Maybe it has something to do with his roommate from hell, the one who can't stand her.
Things can't seem to get any worse for Leigh but somehow, they do. Will her roommate ever like her boyfriend and if not, is there a reason why she shouldn't? Will Leigh ever figure out what she did to make her boyfriend's roommate hate her? Will she ever stop analyzing every little detail of her life?
First off, I just have to say that I loved Psych Major Syndrome. Sometimes you just want a really cute, feel-good romance novel and that's what this is. At first, I really didn't know what to expect but once I got into the story, I really got into it.
Leigh was a great character and she reminded me of one of my best friends so that made the book even better. Also, it was just so funny. Reading about Leigh and all her many issues, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Of course that always gets me some weird looks when I happen to do it in public. =]
All the characters in Psych Major Syndrome were great. I liked the ones I should have liked and I really didn't like the ones I shouldn't have liked. Alicia Thompson did a great job of making the characters believable and I really understood why Leigh either loved them or hated them.
Oh and I will say this, my favorite character was the girl Leigh mentored, Rebekah. She was hilarious. If I ever mentored I would want her as my student. Also, she had some shocking truths that actually helped Leigh get over her past and learn how to move on. She was not only funny, she was very wise for a bratty fifteen year old.
Overall, I really recommend Psych Major Syndrome for anyone. I mean who doesn't love a cheesy romance every now and then?
Had a very hard time relating to the main character in this one, I don't really like characters whose problems are all of their own making.