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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
I love Sophie Gonzales, but this one didn't quite reach the level of previous books. The secondary characters were more likable than the main character. She was a wet rag compared to them. Ivy wanted someone to hold her hand through everything and wanted someone to fix all her problems. Then, when her parents did that exact thing, she said they were crowding her and micromanaging her.
The book made some interesting points about sexual identity, but again, it was bout a secondary character. The banter wasnt' nearly as witty and sharp as in past books. The resolution to the plot was pretty vague and I'm still not sure how the whole thing came about. Ivy had to realize something about herself to solve everything?
This won't be where I recommend someone start with Sophie Gonzales, but for someone who is super into fanfic and a fandom of any kind, it might be relatable.
The book made some interesting points about sexual identity, but again, it was bout a secondary character. The banter wasnt' nearly as witty and sharp as in past books. The resolution to the plot was pretty vague and I'm still not sure how the whole thing came about. Ivy had to realize something about herself to solve everything?
This won't be where I recommend someone start with Sophie Gonzales, but for someone who is super into fanfic and a fandom of any kind, it might be relatable.
Thank you Wednesday book for the review copy of The Perfect Guy Doesn't Exist. I loved this sweet swoony YA read and it really fits in with a of how I here adolescents today talking about fandoms, media engagement, and simply how they experience a diverse way to experience first crushes, loves and attraction. Sophie Gonzales as a new to me author but I understand now why I have seen so many positive reviews for her work, this was a fun read and I loved the voice she gave to Ivy, she was real and relatable. What stands out the most though for me is the depth that is offered in a fairly short read; a rich real adolescent world and characters, fan fiction embedded into the story and the world for that fan fiction, and every day adolescent life. It is done well, with balance and charm, and with strong well developed characters who felt real and not one note and not stereotypes.
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Dnf’ed at 27% Weston was simply unbearable and I don’t think there was enough of a setup to make the reader believe that there was any reason that this fandom was interesting or that Weston was as dreamy as he’s made out to be.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Not my normal type of book , was good but maybe suited for someone younger then me
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes