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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
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
This book is everything I ever needed and more. I loved every second of it and my emotions are now currently all over the place after finishing this. Will probably write a more cohesive review once I have figured out my emotions surrounding this but I know that this is a strong contender for best book of the year.
On reread: Just as cute and heartwarming and I've realised that I really relate to Leah. Honestly, possibly loved it more this time around.
On reread: Just as cute and heartwarming and I've realised that I really relate to Leah. Honestly, possibly loved it more this time around.
3.7 stars (if that’s a thing) lol.
The beginning is really slow and then the final 50 pages are just amazing! I think the book could have been a lot shorter and I felt like the whole beginning was just... blah but really, the ending saved everything. I’m glad I pushed through. Definitely not my fav Becky Albertalli book:( but not the worst book i’ve ever read, by far!!
The beginning is really slow and then the final 50 pages are just amazing! I think the book could have been a lot shorter and I felt like the whole beginning was just... blah but really, the ending saved everything. I’m glad I pushed through. Definitely not my fav Becky Albertalli book:( but not the worst book i’ve ever read, by far!!
I was happy to finally find a story in which a wlw relationship was represented.
Rating is 4 stars.
I enjoyed the concept of a bisexual girl being the main character & w/w relationship. I also liked that Leah had an attitude & sometimes wasn't the most "likeable" person. Overall a cute story & sequel.
I enjoyed the concept of a bisexual girl being the main character & w/w relationship. I also liked that Leah had an attitude & sometimes wasn't the most "likeable" person. Overall a cute story & sequel.
I can’t stand Leah. There, I said it. I found her to be very annoying throughout which threw off the entire vibe for me. From beginning to end, I didn’t enjoy anything she had to say. Her attitude was unnecessary and there was really no real reason behind it or growth from it. The “conflicts” for her evoked no passion or interest from me as a reader and were results of her constantly pissy and pessimistic attitude. It seemed like she was supposed to be this headstrong and fearless character but her actions completely contradicted that as she cowered whenever a hard situation presented itself. There was little to no character development - she was a jerk, learned no lessons, but still got her happy ending. It ruined the story for me, which I found to be bland as well.
To be fair, I didn’t see Leah as an outstanding character in “Simon vs...” either so I’m surprised that the second book in the series focused on her. However, I loved “Simon vs...” so much that this book was highly anticipated for me. I was severely let down but I am still looking forward to the next one (as long as Leah isn’t as prevalent a character).
To be fair, I didn’t see Leah as an outstanding character in “Simon vs...” either so I’m surprised that the second book in the series focused on her. However, I loved “Simon vs...” so much that this book was highly anticipated for me. I was severely let down but I am still looking forward to the next one (as long as Leah isn’t as prevalent a character).