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When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord

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spatterson12's review against another edition

4.0

It’s like Mama Mia, Never Have I Ever, and High School Musical had a cute YA book baby.

Millie lands the dream precollege offer to train and study her theater passions in LA, except, she didn’t ask her single father first whether she could even apply. He’s focused on her staying in NY to finish her high school education while Millie is focused on her future. She’s also unexpectedly trying to discover who her birth mother is after conspiring with her best friend to identify three potential candidates.

Millie is confident and determined in her abilities, aside from dancing, so her commitment to her craft is admirable. It also makes for an entertaining dynamic with her enemy, Oliver, who she’s expected to intern with throughout the summer.

I really enjoyed all the characters in this one and found something lovable about each relationship, whether it was Millie with her dad, Millie and Oliver, or Millie and Chloe (a potential stepsister depending on how Mama Mia plays out).

I also like how Lord ties social media platforms into her writing. She uses the platforms with purpose and how teenagers would use them to explore their identities. It doesn’t feel like she’s mentioning them to check a box or prove relevancy.

This quote stuck out: It’s less about what we know and more about what we understand.

cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars

I'm very happy to say I really enjoyed When You Get the Chance. Despite some minor issues, there was a lot of good in here to be had. From the characters, to the writing, to just the way this book came out overall. It's very engrossing, and the kind of book some readers will finish in one sitting.
Theater and humour are all entangled with emotions and balanced great and I absolutely adored the Millie and Oliver.
I definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone!

ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

readerjenn's review against another edition

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emotional 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

tildasbookcorner's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.0

rainyoctober's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

an absolutely delightful romp, i devoured this!

thepagelady's review

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4.0

Millie Price is loud, expressive & dreams of making it big on broadway! Her father who has raised Millie is normally supportive of Millie's dreams but when she receives an early acceptance Millie is ready to leave the west coast to make her dreams come true but when her father doesn't give consent Millie comes up with another plan! She has never known her mother but that is about to change!
This was a fun read! My cheeks still hurt from smiling & laughing! Millie is a great main character & man is she a firecracker! I really enjoyed the family dynamic in this book & the romance was also a great add! It was great watching her character grow & change throughout the book! The author did a great job with her! It was fun, engaging, entertaining & heartfelt! So if you're looking for a laugh out loud & smile till your cheeks hurt & an all around fun story you are definitely going to love this book!

Thank you St. Martins Press & Wednesday Books for sharing this wonderful story with me!