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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love reading these young adult books with gay story lines. I didn’t get to have this myself at such a young age. It allows me to have vicarious nostalgia through these puppy love stricken characters. Quick read. Great first person perspective. Very cute.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Um. That was epic.
I daresay it was better than Simon vs. the Homosapien Agenda (both were great for different reasons).
I've read some of the 3 star reviews and for some reason I can't agree with anyone. I thought this was just as well-written and I didn't mind Abby as the love interest.
I can't wait for What If It's Us!
I daresay it was better than Simon vs. the Homosapien Agenda (both were great for different reasons).
I've read some of the 3 star reviews and for some reason I can't agree with anyone. I thought this was just as well-written and I didn't mind Abby as the love interest.
I can't wait for What If It's Us!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Quite The Novel Idea ~ Novel Ink
I don't think it surprised anyone that I rated this book 5 stars. But even though Becky is my queen and can do no wrong in my eyes, I did try to be critical when I read this book. Luckily Leah On The Offbeat is all kinds of adorable and amazing and there's no need for me to be cranky or anything! Excellent book was excellent.
I'll admit I was scared to read this because it's still a sequel to my favorite book of ever that would feature my ultimate OTP, Blue and Simon. Yes, I'm using his nickname for those that may not have read Simon VS yet. (In which case, what are you even doing with your life? Go read it!) But there's no need for me to be scared because they're still two adorable pieces of fluff and it was great to see them a year after the events of Simon's book, still being the cutest couple of ever.
But of course, Leah stole the show in this one, as she should. She's just all kinds of fabulous and I love her to pieces. She really did steal my heart with her tough exterior and just a ball of mush on the inside. That's what she is. And so relatable! Leah is a fat, bisexual girl in a single parent home and that just made me so happy! I can't even describe how much I loved her but it was obvious this is her book and her story and what an excellent one it was.
Of course I also loved the other characters around her. All of them. Except Martin. I still haven't forgiven him for what he did in Simon's book.
Becky's writing keeps getting better and better too, I swear. I don't know how she does it but she has this way of writing stories that are easy to read, relatable and just all around amazing. Everyone feels so real and alive and I just want to live in their world and be friends with them. And the banter is A+++ for sure.
I don't know what else to say. Do I have negative points? Not really, actually. The pacing was perfect, the story flowed nicely and all the drama happening felt legit and necessary. There wasn't any point where I thought to myself "hey this bit could've been left out".
Leah On The Offbeat is another win for Becky Albertalli. With a great and relatable heroine leading us through her story, I never once was bored and read it in one sitting. As one should, of course. So go forth and read this book as I subscribe to Becky's books for life because she keeps her spot as my queen of contemporary.
I don't think it surprised anyone that I rated this book 5 stars. But even though Becky is my queen and can do no wrong in my eyes, I did try to be critical when I read this book. Luckily Leah On The Offbeat is all kinds of adorable and amazing and there's no need for me to be cranky or anything! Excellent book was excellent.
I'll admit I was scared to read this because it's still a sequel to my favorite book of ever that would feature my ultimate OTP, Blue and Simon. Yes, I'm using his nickname for those that may not have read Simon VS yet. (In which case, what are you even doing with your life? Go read it!) But there's no need for me to be scared because they're still two adorable pieces of fluff and it was great to see them a year after the events of Simon's book, still being the cutest couple of ever.
But of course, Leah stole the show in this one, as she should. She's just all kinds of fabulous and I love her to pieces. She really did steal my heart with her tough exterior and just a ball of mush on the inside. That's what she is. And so relatable! Leah is a fat, bisexual girl in a single parent home and that just made me so happy! I can't even describe how much I loved her but it was obvious this is her book and her story and what an excellent one it was.
Of course I also loved the other characters around her. All of them. Except Martin. I still haven't forgiven him for what he did in Simon's book.
Becky's writing keeps getting better and better too, I swear. I don't know how she does it but she has this way of writing stories that are easy to read, relatable and just all around amazing. Everyone feels so real and alive and I just want to live in their world and be friends with them. And the banter is A+++ for sure.
I don't know what else to say. Do I have negative points? Not really, actually. The pacing was perfect, the story flowed nicely and all the drama happening felt legit and necessary. There wasn't any point where I thought to myself "hey this bit could've been left out".
Leah On The Offbeat is another win for Becky Albertalli. With a great and relatable heroine leading us through her story, I never once was bored and read it in one sitting. As one should, of course. So go forth and read this book as I subscribe to Becky's books for life because she keeps her spot as my queen of contemporary.
thank you jamie heskett for this book suggestion
i love bisexuals & wlw lovers
i love bisexuals & wlw lovers
It's more like a 3.5 stars for me! I liked this book for the representation and continuing the storylines of the characters in Simon vs the Homosapien's Agenda. Personally I liked the movie Love Simon a lot so I prefer how the characters were portrayed there. But ultimately I don't have huge complaints over this book just that it didn't wow me during the story.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes