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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
starrysea98's review against another edition
DNF at 20%.
it took me SO long to get through the first 20%, guys. what the hell. maybe i’m just too old for teenage drama. the whole time maya is yelling at her mum for not getting her a car, i’m like honey please grow up. jesus.
the romance was PAINFUL. i don’t know how it ends but it seems like jamie and maya get together??? just for the record, i wanna say jamie and kevin have more chemistry than jamie and maya and kevin only appears for like five seconds.
it took me SO long to get through the first 20%, guys. what the hell. maybe i’m just too old for teenage drama. the whole time maya is yelling at her mum for not getting her a car, i’m like honey please grow up. jesus.
the romance was PAINFUL. i don’t know how it ends but it seems like jamie and maya get together??? just for the record, i wanna say jamie and kevin have more chemistry than jamie and maya and kevin only appears for like five seconds.
florenceherson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
3.25