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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
I say this most respectfully but what the actual fuck was this?
Follow Your Arrow is about a girl named CeCe who is a big deal on social media. Her and her girlfriend Silvie are social media influencers with tons and tons of followers each and they are constantly regarded as relationship goals. But then Silvie dumps her out of nowhere and CeCe is devastated. Things get messy when CeCe meets Josh, a new boy who isn't into social media. As CeCe gets closer to him, she likes that he doesn't know she's internet famous but soon her secrets catch up to her.
This book had a really good message. It really punched biphobia in the face and fought back that just because you go into a hetero romance doesn't make you any less what you are. Important!! But also it was so biphobic and it half ruined CeCe's life and I didn't want to read any of that?? Like I went into this wanting to read about a bi MC but not all about her getting hate crimed and shit on but alright.
#oh #my #god what the fuck was this #writing. For a lot of the #beginning (literally couldn't go a page without #dropping a random hashtag) CeCe kept #using hashtags for #no fucking #reason as she explained what her and her #girlfriend do online. It was ANNOYING AS HELL and I #cannot #express #how #much #I #wanted #to #dnf #the #fucking #book #right #there. Take this book to a trash can and #throw it out. I don't know why this author thought it #would be a good idea because it was not. Then CeCe was even saying the word hashtag in conversation and I died a little inside.
I didn't know what this book was about before I bought it, sadly for me. I hate books about social media / internet fame and this was advanced annoying. The author apparently didn't want to say Instagram but instead of naming the app, it was literally just called the app? Or just plain social media? Like okay... All the screenshots of comments pls it hurt.
CeCe was annoying and self centered. I guess that is just how social media influencers are but reading about her was not fun. The funny thing is that she was really into liberal topics and standing up for people and I agreed with her opinions 1000% but the way she was written and the way the entire book was written did not agree with me.
Then comes the fact that CeCe lies about being social media famous to make sweet kisses with the first boy she meets. Both her and Silvie moved on SO fast from a relationship that was two years??? We love a rebound instalove I guess. I did not like CeCe and Josh together at all. He's so quirky he doesn't use social media, she's so quirky social media is all she cares about. True love while making out in the parking lot of trader joes #vibes.
I should have just #dnf this when they wouldn't stop dropping #hashtags but here I am, just a girl wearing her clown shoes.
Follow Your Arrow is about a girl named CeCe who is a big deal on social media. Her and her girlfriend Silvie are social media influencers with tons and tons of followers each and they are constantly regarded as relationship goals. But then Silvie dumps her out of nowhere and CeCe is devastated. Things get messy when CeCe meets Josh, a new boy who isn't into social media. As CeCe gets closer to him, she likes that he doesn't know she's internet famous but soon her secrets catch up to her.
This book had a really good message. It really punched biphobia in the face and fought back that just because you go into a hetero romance doesn't make you any less what you are. Important!! But also it was so biphobic and it half ruined CeCe's life and I didn't want to read any of that?? Like I went into this wanting to read about a bi MC but not all about her getting hate crimed and shit on but alright.
#oh #my #god what the fuck was this #writing. For a lot of the #beginning (literally couldn't go a page without #dropping a random hashtag) CeCe kept #using hashtags for #no fucking #reason as she explained what her and her #girlfriend do online. It was ANNOYING AS HELL and I #cannot #express #how #much #I #wanted #to #dnf #the #fucking #book #right #there. Take this book to a trash can and #throw it out. I don't know why this author thought it #would be a good idea because it was not. Then CeCe was even saying the word hashtag in conversation and I died a little inside.
I didn't know what this book was about before I bought it, sadly for me. I hate books about social media / internet fame and this was advanced annoying. The author apparently didn't want to say Instagram but instead of naming the app, it was literally just called the app? Or just plain social media? Like okay... All the screenshots of comments pls it hurt.
CeCe was annoying and self centered. I guess that is just how social media influencers are but reading about her was not fun. The funny thing is that she was really into liberal topics and standing up for people and I agreed with her opinions 1000% but the way she was written and the way the entire book was written did not agree with me.
Then comes the fact that CeCe lies about being social media famous to make sweet kisses with the first boy she meets. Both her and Silvie moved on SO fast from a relationship that was two years??? We love a rebound instalove I guess. I did not like CeCe and Josh together at all. He's so quirky he doesn't use social media, she's so quirky social media is all she cares about. True love while making out in the parking lot of trader joes #vibes.
I should have just #dnf this when they wouldn't stop dropping #hashtags but here I am, just a girl wearing her clown shoes.
Not gonna lie, I picked up the book solely because of the cover. Sue me for judging books by their cover. I just couldn't help it
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
hopeful
reflective
medium-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:
Complicated
“So, make lots of noise
Kiss lots of boys
Or kiss lots of girls
If that's something you're into
When the straight and narrow
Gets a little too straight
Roll up a joint, or don't
Just follow your arrow
Wherever it points, yeah
Follow your arrow
Wherever it points”
Kiss lots of boys
Or kiss lots of girls
If that's something you're into
When the straight and narrow
Gets a little too straight
Roll up a joint, or don't
Just follow your arrow
Wherever it points, yeah
Follow your arrow
Wherever it points”
emotional
hopeful
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
I really liked how this examined bisexuality as a distinct identity: not just gay light or… spicy straight. CeCe feels like she’s not considered queer enough to have pride or have it be an important part of her identity: she has talked herself out of getting a rainbow tattoo, because she doesn't feel that she can "claim" this, or that people would object because she's not "queer enough." I also appreciated that she's primarily attracted to women. Bisexuality with a preference isn’t something I’ve seen represented in YA before, but it’s very common in real life.
I also appreciated that the story validates CeCe’s decision to set boundaries around her relationship with her father. I was worried that the trajectory was towards CeCe making amends even though her father was hateful, both politically and personally. (Mild spoiler:) Luckily, I was wrong about that. The narrative showed that she was right to separate herself, and that it is the healthiest thing for her.
Full review at the Lesbrary.
I also appreciated that the story validates CeCe’s decision to set boundaries around her relationship with her father. I was worried that the trajectory was towards CeCe making amends even though her father was hateful, both politically and personally. (Mild spoiler:) Luckily, I was wrong about that. The narrative showed that she was right to separate herself, and that it is the healthiest thing for her.
Full review at the Lesbrary.
I loved this book! Super well written with a likeable (though at times annoying but weren't we all at 16) protagonist. Featuring positive, nuanced and realistic bisexual representation. Cece is an influencer who just got broken up with by her girlfriend of two years. She finds herself kind of flailing after her first heartbreak, and her concerns about keeping her followers happy. When she meets Josh things become a little complicated because he is anti social media. Nevertheless, it is a very cute, very gay book that tackles biphobia directly! I loved how the writer treated the content matter with kindness as well as honesty.
Pros:
POC characters
LGBTQ+ characters (bisexual rep, lesbian, rep, trans rep)
Likable characters (except for her asshole of a dad)
A well written fleshed out character
A complex depiction about influencer culture, social media, parasocial relationships and online accountability culture.
Cons:
A bit repetitive
There are moments when Cece slips into that annoying liberal white girl who tries to hard.
Honestly about 30 pages too long, seemed like a lot of filler
Nevertheless, Tehn out of ten would recommend.
Pros:
POC characters
LGBTQ+ characters (bisexual rep, lesbian, rep, trans rep)
Likable characters (except for her asshole of a dad)
A well written fleshed out character
A complex depiction about influencer culture, social media, parasocial relationships and online accountability culture.
Cons:
A bit repetitive
There are moments when Cece slips into that annoying liberal white girl who tries to hard.
Honestly about 30 pages too long, seemed like a lot of filler
Nevertheless, Tehn out of ten would recommend.