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lookatjimmy's review against another edition
5.0
AS A FOREVER MUSICAL THEATRE KID THIS WAS EVERYTHING I COULD HAVE EVER WANTED THANKU MISS LORD
bookperusing's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
bexduck's review
4.0
Maybe my favorite Emma Lord book to date. So charming and the best writing of all of her books. I really liked the brief nod to big league burger.
doremelodie's review
3.0
Enemies to lovers. Forced proximity. Scheming to find her long lost mom - Momma Mia inspired
kansas_b's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
3.0
avonleagal's review
5.0
OH. MY. WORD. THIS IS SO SWEET.
If mamma mia was a sweet, beautiful book. the parents are gender swapped of course. This didn’t make me want to move to New York (it did) this made me adore theatre kids even more, and I was so proud of myself for understanding like all of the musicals. she wasn’t the most relatable character to me (I’m the most unmotivated person you’ll ever meet.) but even that can be it’s own grave (I’m sorry for that terrible analogy my brain is dead
If mamma mia was a sweet, beautiful book. the parents are gender swapped of course. This didn’t make me want to move to New York (it did) this made me adore theatre kids even more, and I was so proud of myself for understanding like all of the musicals. she wasn’t the most relatable character to me (I’m the most unmotivated person you’ll ever meet.) but even that can be it’s own grave (I’m sorry for that terrible analogy my brain is dead
maddieandherbooks's review
5.0
thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc!
I think this is my favourite book from Emma Lord, and it’s definitely my new comfort read!
Millie Price knows she’ll be on Broadway one day; it’s only a matter of when. When she gets accepted into a major pre-college program, she’s thrilled! She'll be able to get a head start on college, which means she can get on the stage even sooner. Her single dad, however, doesn’t feel exactly the same way about the program; he doesn't quite understand why she can't just finish up her senior year of high school in New York. When he goes on a business trip, Millie sets out to find her mother in hopes of having someone in her corner. With new people, a new internship, and new concepts, Millie’s summer gets a bit crazier than she imagined it would.
I really enjoyed this book! It took place in New York City, and it was a modern Mamma Mia retelling, which was pretty great! I loved the references to Mamma Mia (it’s one of my favourite movies/musicals), and I also loved all of the references to other musicals! Also spotted a few Tweet Cute references throughout the book, which was fun! The plot was very fast-paced, and it never really got slow, so it was quite easy to read in one sitting.
“When You Get the Chance” also had a pretty big cast of characters, and each had their own individual personality. They were all super well-written, and each was very different from the others. I absolutely loved Millie! She was such a bold main character, with a massive personality. She’s probably one of my favourite YA main characters that I’ve seen in a while.
The book was quite predictable, but I really liked it and would definitely recommend it (especially if you enjoyed Emma Lord’s other books)! :)
I think this is my favourite book from Emma Lord, and it’s definitely my new comfort read!
Millie Price knows she’ll be on Broadway one day; it’s only a matter of when. When she gets accepted into a major pre-college program, she’s thrilled! She'll be able to get a head start on college, which means she can get on the stage even sooner. Her single dad, however, doesn’t feel exactly the same way about the program; he doesn't quite understand why she can't just finish up her senior year of high school in New York. When he goes on a business trip, Millie sets out to find her mother in hopes of having someone in her corner. With new people, a new internship, and new concepts, Millie’s summer gets a bit crazier than she imagined it would.
I really enjoyed this book! It took place in New York City, and it was a modern Mamma Mia retelling, which was pretty great! I loved the references to Mamma Mia (it’s one of my favourite movies/musicals), and I also loved all of the references to other musicals! Also spotted a few Tweet Cute references throughout the book, which was fun! The plot was very fast-paced, and it never really got slow, so it was quite easy to read in one sitting.
“When You Get the Chance” also had a pretty big cast of characters, and each had their own individual personality. They were all super well-written, and each was very different from the others. I absolutely loved Millie! She was such a bold main character, with a massive personality. She’s probably one of my favourite YA main characters that I’ve seen in a while.
The book was quite predictable, but I really liked it and would definitely recommend it (especially if you enjoyed Emma Lord’s other books)! :)
sbbolin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
3.25
papertraildiary's review
4.0
This was a really sweet, fun book! Emma is such a good writer of headstrong, quirky young women.