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beautifullybookish25's review against another edition
4.0
First Read 22/01/14
I was in a reading slump and as usual when that happens my first option is to reread a book I really liked to help pull me out of it. That was the reason I picked up Meant To Be although I pretty much wanted to reread this book from the moment I finished it the first time.
Firstly I need to say that this book is hilarious, I laughed out loud several times throughout.
It is also really sweet, romantic and atmospheric. The 'field trip' element was involved in a really nice way and overall the premise was quite unique.
I loved the mystery aspect of this book which I didn't figure out the first time and which definitely didn't affect my reading experience the second time (In terms of me knowing what happened).
If you are looking for a sweet, funny, quick read with the most loveable red headed male protagonist or just a really well written ya romance this is definitely a book I recommend.
I was in a reading slump and as usual when that happens my first option is to reread a book I really liked to help pull me out of it. That was the reason I picked up Meant To Be although I pretty much wanted to reread this book from the moment I finished it the first time.
Firstly I need to say that this book is hilarious, I laughed out loud several times throughout.
It is also really sweet, romantic and atmospheric. The 'field trip' element was involved in a really nice way and overall the premise was quite unique.
I loved the mystery aspect of this book which I didn't figure out the first time and which definitely didn't affect my reading experience the second time (In terms of me knowing what happened).
If you are looking for a sweet, funny, quick read with the most loveable red headed male protagonist or just a really well written ya romance this is definitely a book I recommend.
blessedwannab's review against another edition
3.0
2% - "Hmmmm, I'm not so sure about this..."
10% - "Okay... okay, yeah, this is a little bit funny."
25% - "Maybe, it might be 4 stars. I'm smiling. Smiling is good."
50% - "Oh good lord, this is so stupid!" (insert cheesy grin) "It's so stupid, why am I grinning?!"
62% - "I'm starting to feel bored. I mean, around and around and around they go."
75% - "The novelty has completely worn off. I'm soooo over it. Could she be any whinier?! Could he be any more hot and cold, bah."
85% - "Just keep skimming, skimming, skimming. Just keep skimming skimming skimming."
99% - "That's it?! That's all?!! Wendy is very underwhelmed."
See that? That's it in a nutshell. What was progressively cute in the first half, by the second half it was a case of ENOUGH already! I just kept saying that in the end it would be worth it. Jason would do something so cute in the end that it would make up for the annoying in the second half. I kept waiting for the big moment, the big 'I'm here from horse & hound' Notting Hill beautiful sweet romantic moment, one to match the cover of the book. Nope. It's a happy ending. It's just a lame one.
Oh well, the search for another great Anna and the French Kiss romance goes on.
2.5 stars
10% - "Okay... okay, yeah, this is a little bit funny."
25% - "Maybe, it might be 4 stars. I'm smiling. Smiling is good."
50% - "Oh good lord, this is so stupid!" (insert cheesy grin) "It's so stupid, why am I grinning?!"
62% - "I'm starting to feel bored. I mean, around and around and around they go."
75% - "The novelty has completely worn off. I'm soooo over it. Could she be any whinier?! Could he be any more hot and cold, bah."
85% - "Just keep skimming, skimming, skimming. Just keep skimming skimming skimming."
99% - "That's it?! That's all?!! Wendy is very underwhelmed."
See that? That's it in a nutshell. What was progressively cute in the first half, by the second half it was a case of ENOUGH already! I just kept saying that in the end it would be worth it. Jason would do something so cute in the end that it would make up for the annoying in the second half. I kept waiting for the big moment, the big 'I'm here from horse & hound' Notting Hill beautiful sweet romantic moment, one to match the cover of the book. Nope. It's a happy ending. It's just a lame one.
Oh well, the search for another great Anna and the French Kiss romance goes on.
2.5 stars
kpalko07's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book because it was so quirky and nerdy and cute. Yes, it was easy to tell who would fall in love in the end, but the author made it so that the journey in between was unpredictable. The characters were shaped beautifully and reading this book was just an all around pleasure
kmparsons's review against another edition
1.0
I despised this book. When I read the first page I knew I would hate it. The writing is ok, but the main character is...she's a winy teenage brat. The authors writing is fine, but this character made me so mad the entire book. She thinks she is so much better then everybody else. And it didn't help that the author gave her ONE flaw. Only one. And it wasn't even a big one. If you like really cheesy characters I recommend this.
brittanica_bold's review against another edition
4.0
Cute book! Very similar to Kasie West, but with a bit extra foray into adult themes.
I love books about opposites attract as well as traipsing through London, and we get both here.
My issue lays with the cover. Who in their right mind believes these people are Juniors in high school??? I also wasn't a huge fan of either MC, but it still worked fine.
3.5 stars!
I love books about opposites attract as well as traipsing through London, and we get both here.
My issue lays with the cover. Who in their right mind believes these people are Juniors in high school??? I also wasn't a huge fan of either MC, but it still worked fine.
3.5 stars!