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emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this solid high school story of high school drama. I listened on audio and the book was read excellently by two narrators - one from each written view point. The book didn't really explore new ground, but it was a fun and easy read that I would recommend to young adult readers. I'd also recommend it to adult readers looking for a light, well written novel.
gladiolys's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
dhishfish's review
5.0
Aaaaaahh i absolutely love Amelia Westlake!! This book was such a captivating story and I just love the plot and the way our two main characters dealt with all the problematic things in their school. It's such a great, feministy fast read that's super enjoyable.
jackiehorne's review against another edition
Thought this would be more engaging than it was; more light humor than deep character construction and biting feminist questioning of school rules. I'd recommend [b:The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks|1629601|The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks|E. Lockhart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1313980820l/1629601._SY75_.jpg|1623714]E Lockhart's The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks if you want a deeper look (albeit not with queer characters) at feminist issues in a school setting.
boeufer's review against another edition
2.5
Mostly enjoyable read, but most aspects of the book felt a bit shallow and surface level - characters, romance, the points it was trying to make, etc.
ysary's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
I finished this book in one day. It's a sweet and funny YA about fighting back against classisim and private schools with a sapphic romance subplot.
whatxesaid's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reillyharr82's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
essjay1's review
2.0
An easy to read YA novel, the plot is predictable but some of the stunts are great. Harriet, Will & Natasha are easy to like - if only school was this interesting.
jesskvan's review
4.0
I didn’t know anything about this book before I started reading it (thought the cover looked cool in the window of a book shop), and when I did I wasn’t super keen on reading a novel set in a Sydney private high school. But I’m glad I continued because it surprised me and was quite good. Writing was good and I liked the story. Could have fleshed it out a little more; felt a bit sparse, but I still liked it.