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maximlaganiere's review against another edition
3.0
Wayyyy too many pop culture references and the dialogue was kind of cringy at times, but delivered a very important message nonetheless.
girliekatie's review against another edition
3.0
I think I'm getting old... The whole book just felt way too teenagery. I know it's YA. And I usually love YA. But this was a bit too much tbh. Also, I am not that interested in politics. I did like the characters though and I really hoped for everything to end well.
aleroness's review against another edition
4.25
At first I was really rustled because of how whiny and entitled the protagonist seemed, but this book grew on me - it also made me realize that I love a good slow-mance! This was the romance novel I didn't know I needed!
rcrikkit's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book. Based on reviews from others who are more knowledgeable, it missed the mark on some things. It was an easy read, though, and I liked that they portrayed how teens can get involved.
opossumbooks's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/3. Was originally going to have it be 3/5, but the book felt 100 pages too long and somehow still rushed? The second act just stretches so much only to have such a quick third. Plus, I read comments from Muslim readers who felt like her faith was kind of shafted for an easy solution. I’m not Muslim, and am very white, so I can’t speak personally, but if a main demographic from the book take issues with that demographic’s portrayal, it feels noteworthy.
I’m also a poli sci major who did canvassing for a local election, and it feels like everything is oversimplified—from the interactions with characters regarding politics to the conflicts. The duo are upset that they can’t just go to a neighborhood that isn’t on the lists as though it’s safe to let two teenagers go to a neighborhood that hasn’t been pre-approved. I’m very left-leaning, but the lack of nuance or subtlety felt grating given that this book is 400ish pages long.
I’m also a poli sci major who did canvassing for a local election, and it feels like everything is oversimplified—from the interactions with characters regarding politics to the conflicts. The duo are upset that they can’t just go to a neighborhood that isn’t on the lists as though it’s safe to let two teenagers go to a neighborhood that hasn’t been pre-approved. I’m very left-leaning, but the lack of nuance or subtlety felt grating given that this book is 400ish pages long.
erikaburns34's review against another edition
inspiring
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
3.0
vivian_vivian_vivian's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Das war einfach süß