Reviews

Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman

hashtagkristina's review against another edition

2.0

This is maybe a 2.5? I almost DNF'd this. I thought the beginning was so boring and the author didn't do much to develop the characters in a way that made me care about them, at all.

It's a second chance story with a dual timeline but the past, again, doesn't do much to set up a reason for me to care about their future. The story is set up to be very cute but fell flat for me.

nya_13's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

_janellealexa's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

katherinesreadingalot's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ryleyhorner's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

franklola's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

niamhdo's review

lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

taylormonson's review against another edition

3.5

3.5 stars - this one started a bit slow for me (mostly bc we were balancing 3 timelines and apparently that is too much for my pea brain??) but once I hit the halfway point I really couldn’t put it down.  I actually wish we would’ve had more story from the fallout in their younger years to see how Kathleen struggled but I do thing the current timeline story painted a good enough picture of it all.  Harriet was frustrating at times, I could’ve used more musical details but overall I am a sucker for a good second chance love story

rianebh's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Wish more people apologized to her, but like it’s a great book anyway

notdanidevito's review against another edition

3.0

This was so incredible until about 3/4 of the way through when it started having major Wattpad fanfic energy. Last few chapters was the embodiment of “and everyone clapped.” HOWEVER (comma) the theatre kids will be pleased.