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bookdevouringmisfit's review against another edition
4.0
I started out thinking I would hate this because Devon is so judgmental about everything and everyone! Reading her thoughts for the first few chapters was aggravating so thank God for character development. Also, this is one of those times when I wished that the the story was told in a third-person POV because it didn't feel like I got to know all the other characters well. The secondary characters were just secondary. I mean, it would've been nice if I saw and felt more of them instead of them being just these pieces in the story. I don't know, that's how it felt for me. The romance was pretty nonexistent but I loved Ezra so everytime he would be on a scene I would just gush from happiness even when he's being kind of a dick but not really.
All in all, a good book. Started out pretty annoying mainly because of the main character but it will grow on you.
All in all, a good book. Started out pretty annoying mainly because of the main character but it will grow on you.
geenag90's review
4.0
Quick, enjoyable read, loved the relationship between Devon and Foster ( and of course Devon and Ezra )
Devon was a great character all around normal, flawed and funny. A protagonist that I think lots of people would be able to relate too.
If Devon's story was continued in another book I would definitely pick it up :)
Devon was a great character all around normal, flawed and funny. A protagonist that I think lots of people would be able to relate too.
If Devon's story was continued in another book I would definitely pick it up :)
marthamaereads's review
5.0
I have never smiled or laughed or felt as many feels as I did reading this book. Absolutely loved it.
lastpaige111's review
5.0
Devon Tennyson, quietly living by standards Jane Austen set, humbly stepping into her own power, won me over. This small debut novel contains worlds. One of the best aspects is how Devon comes to admire someone she believes is a rival, leaning that nothing is that simply binary.
lauraelovesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-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
5.0
Pride and Prejudice meets Friday Night Lights is indeed the perfect way to describe this book! A combination I never knew I needed but thoroughly enjoyed
Devon is a great character and I loved her snarky humour and her growing soft spot for Foster. I would love a future book featuring him. He’s such a sweet and endearing character
I looooove a slow burn romance, so Devon and Ezra’s was near perfect to me. I do wish we got a little bit more of them together, but I loved the build up enough that I didn’t mind so much
There were also a few too many side plots and characters that didn’t get fleshed out as much as they could have. But ultimately I really enjoyed my time reading (and re-reading) this book!
Devon is a great character and I loved her snarky humour and her growing soft spot for Foster. I would love a future book featuring him. He’s such a sweet and endearing character
I looooove a slow burn romance, so Devon and Ezra’s was near perfect to me. I do wish we got a little bit more of them together, but I loved the build up enough that I didn’t mind so much
There were also a few too many side plots and characters that didn’t get fleshed out as much as they could have. But ultimately I really enjoyed my time reading (and re-reading) this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Car accident, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
shareen17's review
4.0
I really liked this Pride and Prejudice-inspired high school romance. It worked in part because it doesn't try to follow P&P too closely; you can see the parallels, but it's not a character for character, incident for incident telling. Her writing reminds me of John Green or Rainbow Rowell. The dialog and plot have that same "real-life but wittier" style.
caseyflemingo's review
4.0
I really enjoyed the family relationships in this book, it was a highlight for me. And the Jane Austen references were really fun. One thing I disliked about this book was how many times high school football games came up during this book, but not ONCE was a marching band mentioned. The band nerd in me was a little disappointed.
absolutealexandria's review
5.0
Pride and Prejudice plus football? I was hooked. The characters and situations are much more realistic than some YA I've read, and I actually laughed out loud a few times. Our main girl is believable and you really root for her. A must for P&P fans. I'm glad I found it.
lienata's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75