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bribliography's review
4.0
god i love how cricket just [clenches fist] accepts and loves lola for who she is and doesnt try to change her
julsyx's review
4.0
Un 4.5.
Otra vez, Stephanie Perkins me ha vuelto a sorprender con una historia de amor preciosa y adorable.
Esta vez llegamos a conocer a Lola, una chica extravagante, que siempre va disfrazada y es bastante alegre. Ella tiene a su novio rockero Max, al cual quiere un montón pero las cosas empezarán a cambiar cuando después de dos años (creo que son dos años) los gemelos Bell, entre ellos Cricket Bell, vuelven a mudarse a la casa de al lado. Vamos que empieza el salseo.
Una cosa que me encanta es la prosa de Stephanie Perkins porque prácticamente es simple y perfecta y eso hace que estos libros sean preciosos. Algunas veces no podía ocultar mi sonrisa de idiota enamorada cuando leía el libro.
Lo que hizo que le quitara un poco de puntuación fue que a veces Lola me desesperaba un poco, pero igualmente me encantó el personaje y solo me llegaba a molestar cuando se comía mucho el coco, que ocurría en varias ocasiones.
El personaje de Cricket me encantó, otra vez Stephanie vuelve a presentarnos a alguien totalmente diferente y especial con sus rarezas y defectos.
También me pareció muy original el hecho de que Lola había sido criada por padres homosexuales porque creo que es el primer libro en el que me encuentro a unos padres así.
Aunque me gustó más Un beso en París que Lola y el chico de al lado, no puedo negar que este también me conmovió y me gustó volver a encontrarme con Anna y St. Clair aunque obviamente no aparecían mucho y no tenían un papel muy importante, pero estaban y eso era lo importante.
Espero leerme pronto la última entrega que se llama Felices por siempre jamás y habiéndome leído ya estas dos novelas estoy segura de que la tercera también me va a encantar.
Otra vez, Stephanie Perkins me ha vuelto a sorprender con una historia de amor preciosa y adorable.
Esta vez llegamos a conocer a Lola, una chica extravagante, que siempre va disfrazada y es bastante alegre. Ella tiene a su novio rockero Max, al cual quiere un montón pero las cosas empezarán a cambiar cuando después de dos años (creo que son dos años) los gemelos Bell, entre ellos Cricket Bell, vuelven a mudarse a la casa de al lado. Vamos que empieza el salseo.
Una cosa que me encanta es la prosa de Stephanie Perkins porque prácticamente es simple y perfecta y eso hace que estos libros sean preciosos. Algunas veces no podía ocultar mi sonrisa de idiota enamorada cuando leía el libro.
Lo que hizo que le quitara un poco de puntuación fue que a veces Lola me desesperaba un poco, pero igualmente me encantó el personaje y solo me llegaba a molestar cuando se comía mucho el coco, que ocurría en varias ocasiones.
El personaje de Cricket me encantó, otra vez Stephanie vuelve a presentarnos a alguien totalmente diferente y especial con sus rarezas y defectos.
También me pareció muy original el hecho de que Lola había sido criada por padres homosexuales porque creo que es el primer libro en el que me encuentro a unos padres así.
Aunque me gustó más Un beso en París que Lola y el chico de al lado, no puedo negar que este también me conmovió y me gustó volver a encontrarme con Anna y St. Clair aunque obviamente no aparecían mucho y no tenían un papel muy importante, pero estaban y eso era lo importante.
Espero leerme pronto la última entrega que se llama Felices por siempre jamás y habiéndome leído ya estas dos novelas estoy segura de que la tercera también me va a encantar.
sam_hartwig's review
5.0
What can I say, Stephanie Perkins has done it again! I didn't want the book to end! I loved everything about this book I don't know where to start. Lola is a unique leading lady, she's someone I'd love to meet. Cricket is so gorgeous and sweet, he made my heart flutter many times. I got a huge surprise when Anna & St. Clair. were introduced, I knew they were making an appearance but I didn't realise they would be a big part in the book. I don't want to give anymore away except that this book earned and deserved it's five stars, just like Lola earned and deserved Cricket.
mellywells's review
4.0
I did like it, but I didn't think it was as great as Anna and the French Kiss. Lola and the Boy next Door, wasn't really what I was excepting. It was good and at times I was like omggg yes go be with him. And at times I was like why does this have to be so hard? If you love someone you should be with them, simple as that. Overall it was good, can't wait to read the next one
adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Jo, tohle bylo BOMBASTICKÝ. Nevím, co ostatním vadí, ale mě to horší než Anna rozhodně nepřišlo. Étiennovy poznámky dost zabíjely, samotná Lola mi přišla fajn. No a Cricket? Tuhle knížku si můžu jen vynachválit. :)
amandalyn's review
5.0
Lola. I don't even know where to begin. Other than, I COMPLETELY LOVED IT!
Okay. Got that out of my system. I guess I'll start in the obvious place. With Lola. I loved her character so much. She was completely unique and fun. Her clothing style was so eccentric and really helped bring her to life. Perkins is fabulous at creating these female characters you wished you were friends with.
Lola's two dads were also a treat to read about. They weren't styrotypical by any means. Watching them interact with Cricket and Max was fantastic.
Max, Lola'a boyfriend, was hard to hate at first. It was clear Cricket was meant to be with Lola, but she was with a very hot, rocker type bad boy that seemed to really care about her. I found myself swooning over him once or twice...
But Cricket. Oh my lord Cricket. He was so geeky, in that really adorable and charming way. I more than swooned over him. I fell head over heels for him.
This book had a lot more going on than just Cricket and Lola. And I really enjoyed that. It was nice to see that it wasn't just about the romance. Lola's relationship with her dads, her birth mom, even Cricket's sister were what really made the story for me. Having more than just romance going on is what made it such a great read.
Oh. And can I mentioned how much I loved seeing St. Clair and Anna?? They were still so perfect and so in love. I enjoyed every scene they were in so, so much.
All in all, Perkins is quickly becoming a must read author for me. And she should be for you too!!
Okay. Got that out of my system. I guess I'll start in the obvious place. With Lola. I loved her character so much. She was completely unique and fun. Her clothing style was so eccentric and really helped bring her to life. Perkins is fabulous at creating these female characters you wished you were friends with.
Lola's two dads were also a treat to read about. They weren't styrotypical by any means. Watching them interact with Cricket and Max was fantastic.
Max, Lola'a boyfriend, was hard to hate at first. It was clear Cricket was meant to be with Lola, but she was with a very hot, rocker type bad boy that seemed to really care about her. I found myself swooning over him once or twice...
But Cricket. Oh my lord Cricket. He was so geeky, in that really adorable and charming way. I more than swooned over him. I fell head over heels for him.
This book had a lot more going on than just Cricket and Lola. And I really enjoyed that. It was nice to see that it wasn't just about the romance. Lola's relationship with her dads, her birth mom, even Cricket's sister were what really made the story for me. Having more than just romance going on is what made it such a great read.
Oh. And can I mentioned how much I loved seeing St. Clair and Anna?? They were still so perfect and so in love. I enjoyed every scene they were in so, so much.
All in all, Perkins is quickly becoming a must read author for me. And she should be for you too!!
stuckinafictionaluniverse's review against another edition
5.0
Let’s throw away the serious-reviewer style for a minute (as if I had one in the first place). Because it’s impossible for me to talk about this book in a serious manner when it makes me feel all bubbly and adoring inside.
I did the same when I reviewed Anna and the french kiss. What can I say, Stephanie Perkins holds my emotions in a tight grip.
All that I’ll type will most likely sound as if it’s coming from a lovesick teenager. Which is accurate; I have a huge book crush that certainly isn’t my first.
I loved [b:Anna and the French Kiss|6936382|Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1)|Stephanie Perkins|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358271931s/6936382.jpg|7168450] with a capital L, and feared that Perkins’s second novel wouldn’t be of the same quality as her debut. Boy, did those worries make me feel silly once I actually read it. This book may be even better than the first novel, and I say that very hesitantly.
The author takes on a slightly more mature tone with this one and dives into issues such as having an adolescent parent, an older ’dangerous’ boyfriend who everyone around you disapproves of and most of all: second chances.
Despite that, the novel manages to have an overall light tone. It’s full of humorous dialogue, very lovable characters and a romance that can only be described as adorable.
I flew through this book and loved every second of it.
What also made me relieved were the differences between this and Anna. I’m more than happy to say that Perkins doesn’t write the same story twice. Both Lola and Anna are young adult contemporary romances with swoon-worthy love interests, and are set in famous cities. That doesn’t mean they’re the same. This book has a bit more depth and real-life issues, and has completely different characters in it. It is not a direct sequel, and focuses on different things.
Lovely, innocent Cricket stole my heart in a matter of seconds.
He is kind, shy and a welcome diverse character compared to the ''bad boy'' love interests. Let's be honest, would any of us really want to date that arrogant jerk with way too many mood swings, who is deep down a caring and flawed person? That makes a great character, but their existence outside of fiction is highly doubtful, and they tend to mean only one thing: trouble.
Cricket Bell is an awkward teenage boy, not a Casanova with seriously great hair driving around in a Lamborghini.
Lola doesn't instantly fall for him, and is actually desperate to avoid him at first because of their history together.
Lola and Cricket's chemistry and interactions are top-notch. Cuteness overload.
Their relationship takes tiny, awkward, hesitant steps forward. I like how the characters act their age and don’t rush straight into each other’s arms immediately, nor hold a long distance as if they were strangers. It's real, and it's so, so wonderful to see them grow - both their characters and the connection between them.
Of course we visit a few of our beloved characters from the first book - we see them much more than expected - and it is a nostalgically-filled joy to read those passages. Sometimes you just wonder how a certain person from a book is getting up to, and it's nice to check in on them. Now I can't wait to reunite with our whole crew in Isla.
Final verdict:
Allow me to jump up and down for a moment, because this book was fantastic. Stephanie Perkins knows how to write a YA romance. Lola and the boy next door is not only an adorable, well-written feel-good book, but captures beautiful relationships between all of the characters. It make your heart ache, so it can be picked up, put back together and burst with happiness the next minute.
I wish I could erase my memory and read it again for the first time.
I did the same when I reviewed Anna and the french kiss. What can I say, Stephanie Perkins holds my emotions in a tight grip.
All that I’ll type will most likely sound as if it’s coming from a lovesick teenager. Which is accurate; I have a huge book crush that certainly isn’t my first.
I loved [b:Anna and the French Kiss|6936382|Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1)|Stephanie Perkins|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358271931s/6936382.jpg|7168450] with a capital L, and feared that Perkins’s second novel wouldn’t be of the same quality as her debut. Boy, did those worries make me feel silly once I actually read it. This book may be even better than the first novel, and I say that very hesitantly.
The author takes on a slightly more mature tone with this one and dives into issues such as having an adolescent parent, an older ’dangerous’ boyfriend who everyone around you disapproves of and most of all: second chances.
Despite that, the novel manages to have an overall light tone. It’s full of humorous dialogue, very lovable characters and a romance that can only be described as adorable.
I flew through this book and loved every second of it.
What also made me relieved were the differences between this and Anna. I’m more than happy to say that Perkins doesn’t write the same story twice. Both Lola and Anna are young adult contemporary romances with swoon-worthy love interests, and are set in famous cities. That doesn’t mean they’re the same. This book has a bit more depth and real-life issues, and has completely different characters in it. It is not a direct sequel, and focuses on different things.
Lovely, innocent Cricket stole my heart in a matter of seconds.
He is kind, shy and a welcome diverse character compared to the ''bad boy'' love interests. Let's be honest, would any of us really want to date that arrogant jerk with way too many mood swings, who is deep down a caring and flawed person? That makes a great character, but their existence outside of fiction is highly doubtful, and they tend to mean only one thing: trouble.
Cricket Bell is an awkward teenage boy, not a Casanova with seriously great hair driving around in a Lamborghini.
Lola doesn't instantly fall for him, and is actually desperate to avoid him at first because of their history together.
Lola and Cricket's chemistry and interactions are top-notch. Cuteness overload.
Their relationship takes tiny, awkward, hesitant steps forward. I like how the characters act their age and don’t rush straight into each other’s arms immediately, nor hold a long distance as if they were strangers. It's real, and it's so, so wonderful to see them grow - both their characters and the connection between them.
Of course we visit a few of our beloved characters from the first book - we see them much more than expected - and it is a nostalgically-filled joy to read those passages. Sometimes you just wonder how a certain person from a book is getting up to, and it's nice to check in on them. Now I can't wait to reunite with our whole crew in Isla.
Final verdict:
Allow me to jump up and down for a moment, because this book was fantastic. Stephanie Perkins knows how to write a YA romance. Lola and the boy next door is not only an adorable, well-written feel-good book, but captures beautiful relationships between all of the characters. It make your heart ache, so it can be picked up, put back together and burst with happiness the next minute.
I wish I could erase my memory and read it again for the first time.
connie_a's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
harleyrae's review against another edition
3.0
This book was OK, I preferred the first one over this one. I'm not sure what it was about this one but I just couldn't bring myself to enjoy it like I was hoping to.
I wasn't able to connect to any of the characters. I did not like Max, at all, even from the beginning of the book. Something just felt off.I did like that Anna and St.Clair were part of the book, I'm happy they weren't forgotten.I enjoyed the last half of the book better than the first. I began to enjoy it more than I originally was.
All in all it was an OK book, I was just expecting more from how much I enjoyed the first book.
I wasn't able to connect to any of the characters. I did not like Max, at all, even from the beginning of the book. Something just felt off.I did like that Anna and St.Clair were part of the book, I'm happy they weren't forgotten.I enjoyed the last half of the book better than the first. I began to enjoy it more than I originally was.
All in all it was an OK book, I was just expecting more from how much I enjoyed the first book.