Reviews

The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley

deerberry's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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

2.5

stutzmaa14's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

4.0

sealtrainer11's review

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

5.0

This book was so charming and a delightful “palate cleanser” from the mystery/thrillers typically read. I loved the friendship that unfolded between Tanner and Louise.

kimmaloo's review against another edition

4.0

The audiobook voices are fantastic!

applepie10's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.5

megswalksyoung's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

talknerdybookblog's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

Representation: Black side character

Mature Themes:

• Sex (not explicit)
• Alcohol consumption
• Swearing

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Threat of gun violence
• Gun violence
• Domestic abuse 
• Murder of pregnant woman recounted
• Depression - Tanner is in a depressive episode at the start of the book, grieving her soccer-ending injury
• Sexual harassment recounted

Ending:

HFN

kgkkelreads's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.5

sannevaneck's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

susan_e's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0