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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Because I’m willing to lose everything so long as I don’t lose you.”
This was a reread as I first read the book over a year ago and omg this just reconfirmed the fact that it’s one of my favourite books!! This book is also special to me because it was my first Ann Liang book and I’m so so glad I picked it up!
I was smiling throughout and I also forgot just how funny this book was! In particular the emails which I had forgotten the exact content of
This was a reread as I first read the book over a year ago and omg this just reconfirmed the fact that it’s one of my favourite books!! This book is also special to me because it was my first Ann Liang book and I’m so so glad I picked it up!
I was smiling throughout and I also forgot just how funny this book was! In particular the emails which I had forgotten the exact content of
A cute YA book with lessons for people pleasers. Ann Liang is the queen of academic rivals to lovers!
This was such a fun and moving read. It was a simple story about a girl who carries so much on her young shoulders, who forces herself to grow up much sooner than a kid ever has to. And how slowly, she learns to be a kid again, to just be. That things are okay or will be okay. I love Sadie Wen so much, she is my daughter now :)) And the fact that Julius is her mirror image in every sense makes me feel for him so much too.
I love how they both learned that they're capable of loving and being loved without having to compromise themselves, their goals. They can just be themselves with each other- as insufferable, as infuriating, as competitive as they are- and I love that for them.
I love how they both learned that they're capable of loving and being loved without having to compromise themselves, their goals. They can just be themselves with each other- as insufferable, as infuriating, as competitive as they are- and I love that for them.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Literally a c-drama
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Complicated
I have no words to describe how much I love the book, its characters, and simplicity! It's everything I needed to fill the void I felt after finishing To All the Boys I've Loved Before. It's so cliché, yet so heartwarming and satisfying.
BEHOLD THE EXCELLENCE I.E. ANN LIANG
How do I even start?
I expected to enjoy it, but this book did more than entertain me. It ripped my heart into pieces, made me feel for Sadie, but also empathize with Julius. This is something I didn't expect. I felt myself seen in Sadie AND Julius. Sadie is one side of the spectrum- taking on responsibilities she shouldn't need to, while feeling the need to be perfect for the sake of her family. Julius is on the other end of that spectrum. He needs to be perfect too, but to reach up to the standards of a perfect older sibling. Older sibling and younger sibling syndromes, chef's kiss.
But beyond that, THE BANTER. THE SLOWBURN. THE PASSION. I finished it in one sitting, and pondered for a while because wow, this book called me out. In MULTIPLE ways.
Only small issue: more of Julius' life, please! But other than that, I'm obsessed with Ann Liang and I'm now a loyal reader.
How do I even start?
I expected to enjoy it, but this book did more than entertain me. It ripped my heart into pieces, made me feel for Sadie, but also empathize with Julius. This is something I didn't expect. I felt myself seen in Sadie AND Julius. Sadie is one side of the spectrum- taking on responsibilities she shouldn't need to, while feeling the need to be perfect for the sake of her family. Julius is on the other end of that spectrum. He needs to be perfect too, but to reach up to the standards of a perfect older sibling. Older sibling and younger sibling syndromes, chef's kiss.
But beyond that, THE BANTER. THE SLOWBURN. THE PASSION. I finished it in one sitting, and pondered for a while because wow, this book called me out. In MULTIPLE ways.
Only small issue: more of Julius' life, please! But other than that, I'm obsessed with Ann Liang and I'm now a loyal reader.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
emotional
funny
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
Such a great YA novel! Adorable plot, hilarious main character. Very similar to To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.