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amandalyn's review against another edition
4.0
Super quick, cute read. It lost a star for doing the whole "not like other girls" thing. Other than that, cute and funny. Perfect after the mind fuck that was Sharp Objects.
stuckinafictionaluniverse's review against another edition
3.0
You should read this book outside on a beautiful summer day, when you’re in the mood for something quick and mindless.
You should read this book after a long week of hard work, while neglecting a 500-pager on your desk.
Pair it with your favorite chocolate and a cozy blanket.
I read The distance between us on a real loomy grey day right in between winter and spring, when the streets are full of half-melted snow and you’re lucky to spot the sun for two seconds.
I was in my bed while procrastinating important things like washing my hair, doing homework and painting my nails. Spoiler: only got the last one done. Mission accomplished!
Safe to say the timing was a little off for me.
I’m not picky with my fluff, I’ll take anything from [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]s with too-perfect love interests or [b:Hex Hall|5287473|Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1)|Rachel Hawkins|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1368393885s/5287473.jpg|5354884], with an over-the-top narrator and a boarding school for paranormal creatures.
As long as the book doesn't annoy me or bore me, I’ll accept pretty much anything when I need a light read.
What made Kasie West’s first contemporary a so-so book for me was the boring story, paired with forgettable characters.
The plot wasn't light enough for me to sweep through the book without having to think about it, but not heavy enough for me to be emotionally invested.
It was somewhere in between, and felt forced like it had to be there so it wouldn’t be deemed mindless.
I love Kasie West’s brand of humor; very sassy, upbeat and relatable. Her teenagers sound like teenagers and real people.
That’s why I was surprised when Caymen and I didn’t click. She is wildly sarcastic and honest. I thought she and I would be best friends, but she came off as obnoxious and tiring.
All her problems would’ve been solved if she’d opened up and talked about it, and I just wanted to shake her.
Caymen was frustrating and came off as dumb sometimes, especially
Who the hell trusts a paper called Starz, with a z.
I thought she was more clever than that, and it felt like she tried too hard to be funny.
The romance was sweet but unremarkable. If I had loved these characters, I would’ve adored this book.
It was a big disappointment after reading and adoring Pivot Point.
Final verdict:
3/5 in cuteness, 2/5 for plot and 2/5 for characters.
Not necessarily a bad book, but I really hope [b:On the Fence|18298225|On the Fence|Kasie West|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1383229604s/18298225.jpg|25783143] and [b:The Fill-In Boyfriend|18660447|The Fill-In Boyfriend|Kasie West|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1414605032s/18660447.jpg|26479163] are better.
You should read this book after a long week of hard work, while neglecting a 500-pager on your desk.
Pair it with your favorite chocolate and a cozy blanket.
I read The distance between us on a real loomy grey day right in between winter and spring, when the streets are full of half-melted snow and you’re lucky to spot the sun for two seconds.
I was in my bed while procrastinating important things like washing my hair, doing homework and painting my nails. Spoiler: only got the last one done. Mission accomplished!
Safe to say the timing was a little off for me.
I’m not picky with my fluff, I’ll take anything from [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]s with too-perfect love interests or [b:Hex Hall|5287473|Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1)|Rachel Hawkins|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1368393885s/5287473.jpg|5354884], with an over-the-top narrator and a boarding school for paranormal creatures.
As long as the book doesn't annoy me or bore me, I’ll accept pretty much anything when I need a light read.
What made Kasie West’s first contemporary a so-so book for me was the boring story, paired with forgettable characters.
The plot wasn't light enough for me to sweep through the book without having to think about it, but not heavy enough for me to be emotionally invested.
It was somewhere in between, and felt forced like it had to be there so it wouldn’t be deemed mindless.
I love Kasie West’s brand of humor; very sassy, upbeat and relatable. Her teenagers sound like teenagers and real people.
That’s why I was surprised when Caymen and I didn’t click. She is wildly sarcastic and honest. I thought she and I would be best friends, but she came off as obnoxious and tiring.
All her problems would’ve been solved if she’d opened up and talked about it, and I just wanted to shake her.
Caymen was frustrating and came off as dumb sometimes, especially
Spoiler
when she seriously believed what it said in that magazine about Xander and what's-her-face?Who the hell trusts a paper called Starz, with a z.
I thought she was more clever than that, and it felt like she tried too hard to be funny.
The romance was sweet but unremarkable. If I had loved these characters, I would’ve adored this book.
It was a big disappointment after reading and adoring Pivot Point.
Final verdict:
3/5 in cuteness, 2/5 for plot and 2/5 for characters.
Not necessarily a bad book, but I really hope [b:On the Fence|18298225|On the Fence|Kasie West|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1383229604s/18298225.jpg|25783143] and [b:The Fill-In Boyfriend|18660447|The Fill-In Boyfriend|Kasie West|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1414605032s/18660447.jpg|26479163] are better.
hgmcghee19's review against another edition
4.0
First Kasie West book. I’ll definitely read more. This was a nice feel good book.
harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
I really really enjoyed this book! As with all Kasie West books, I found the story to be both cheesy, entertaining, and just a lot of fun. This was a book that just left my smiling the entire time. I would have liked just a bit more, the ending felt very rushed, and I just wanted more. Overall though this was exactly the type of book I was needing.
emmad24's review against another edition
2.0
I honestly don't know why I continue to read these types of books..
bookdevouringmisfit's review against another edition
5.0
I can't believe it's been a week since I've read this book and I still haven't recovered from the hangover this book has given me. What could possibly be the reason why? Hmm.. maybe because this book is bloody brilliant! I know some may think otherwise but in my opinion this is the bestest contemporary book I've read in a long time. And bestest isn't even a word. Imagine if I have used another word to describe it other than bestest and brilliant. I no longer want to imagine anything past that.
I will still attempt on a proper review but do not expect one anytime soon. I'm still recuperating. This book has damaged me.. in a good way, of course.:D
I will still attempt on a proper review but do not expect one anytime soon. I'm still recuperating. This book has damaged me.. in a good way, of course.:D
readwithkiekie's review against another edition
4.0
Rating changed on 13/05/17
3.5 Stars
This was a cute, quick read that I needed at the time. I read it in two hours and had a smile on my face the entire time, until the end. It was so abrupt.
Cannot wait to read her other works.
3.5 Stars
This was a cute, quick read that I needed at the time. I read it in two hours and had a smile on my face the entire time, until the end. It was so abrupt.
Cannot wait to read her other works.
nuricornbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Uno bien emocionado y cosita, para que te dejen con ese final.. o sea, ¿khé?
YO NECESITO MÁS DE XANDER, ¡¡¡POR FAVOOOOR!!!
YO NECESITO MÁS DE XANDER, ¡¡¡POR FAVOOOOR!!!
shareen17's review against another edition
3.0
A girl who works all the time in her mom's creepy doll store to help her mom stay above water meets a cute, charming, rich boy. Can a poor girl and a rich boy find common ground? Can the girl work past her mom's prejudice against the rich? The answers to these questions are not ultra-surprising, but it's a cute love story with very likable characters.
renuked's review against another edition
4.0
Really cute and also horrible cliché in an almost addictive fashion. However, the end was too abrupt and there was no character development; just sudden realizations and reveals. Still it was quick, light and fun.