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booknerdery's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The story is alright but I felt like the book was ‘meh’ overall. I’m glad I read it but looking forward to reading other things.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Outing and Transphobia
legalplanner's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
Edward Underhill, you've done it again. You've gone and made me fall for your characters again.
I loved Abby and Leo so much. Not just because they are band nerds like I am, but because they were trying so hard to figure themselves out and that's such a hard thing to do. I remember trying to figure out who I was, what I liked, crushes, telling your family... it was all so hard. I also think that New York was such a magical place for this to happen because as a small midwestern city friend you always imagine going to New York, Washington D.C., or other big cities and experiencing the magic you've only read about.
The 24 hour timeline really kept things moving and made me feel for the characters more than I was prepared for. It shows just how much one day can change things for you and set your course for a new direction. I cannot wait to see what else Underhill house in store for us in future books because this was yet again another LGBTQIA+ book that does wonders for the soul.
I loved Abby and Leo so much. Not just because they are band nerds like I am, but because they were trying so hard to figure themselves out and that's such a hard thing to do. I remember trying to figure out who I was, what I liked, crushes, telling your family... it was all so hard. I also think that New York was such a magical place for this to happen because as a small midwestern city friend you always imagine going to New York, Washington D.C., or other big cities and experiencing the magic you've only read about.
The 24 hour timeline really kept things moving and made me feel for the characters more than I was prepared for. It shows just how much one day can change things for you and set your course for a new direction. I cannot wait to see what else Underhill house in store for us in future books because this was yet again another LGBTQIA+ book that does wonders for the soul.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Outing, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
paiges_on_pages's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia and Outing
Minor: Vomit and Deadnaming
bookboxbabe's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
*thank you netgalley and publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review*
okay wow i actually really liked this
i was weary going in when i realized this was insta-love and set over only a day, but i fell deeply in love with these characters and their relationships to each other
not only are the friendships healthy and solid (i’m looking at you evan), but the relationship between leo and abby felt genuine and developed in a way that felt natural. seeing them fumbling and being awkward teens was so refreshing in a sea of ya novels that feel a little too grown up
this book is also dripping in representation and is the kind of book i would have loved when i was still a teen finding myself. the way these characters navigated who they were really tugged on my heart strings. and it showed that it’s not a simple yes or no answer, especially at the beginning of one’s journey
also, as a former band kid, i loved the marching band aspect. it made me miss the days of suiting up and performing.
okay wow i actually really liked this
i was weary going in when i realized this was insta-love and set over only a day, but i fell deeply in love with these characters and their relationships to each other
not only are the friendships healthy and solid (i’m looking at you evan), but the relationship between leo and abby felt genuine and developed in a way that felt natural. seeing them fumbling and being awkward teens was so refreshing in a sea of ya novels that feel a little too grown up
this book is also dripping in representation and is the kind of book i would have loved when i was still a teen finding myself. the way these characters navigated who they were really tugged on my heart strings. and it showed that it’s not a simple yes or no answer, especially at the beginning of one’s journey
also, as a former band kid, i loved the marching band aspect. it made me miss the days of suiting up and performing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria, Outing, and Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia and Deadnaming
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