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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
I’m not one for contemporaries, but this was, by far, one of the best contemporaries that I read. I fell in love with this story. I honestly don’t even know where to begin.
There was cute sibling relationships, an adorable bromance, growing friendships, nerdy and boy bandish things, family drama, and so on and so on. It’s cute, fluffy, and I’d read it again.
The plot centers the main character known as Claudia. It’s both internal and external. She’s funny, and sarcastic, so she was relatable for me. She was genuine and felt real.
Some thought the beginning was a tad slow, but I didn’t have that issue. Some of you might, but I don’t know….
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There was cute sibling relationships, an adorable bromance, growing friendships, nerdy and boy bandish things, family drama, and so on and so on. It’s cute, fluffy, and I’d read it again.
The plot centers the main character known as Claudia. It’s both internal and external. She’s funny, and sarcastic, so she was relatable for me. She was genuine and felt real.
Some thought the beginning was a tad slow, but I didn’t have that issue. Some of you might, but I don’t know….
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This was sweet, funny, and delightful. One of those books I wish I could smack people with when they say all YA is trash. This is darling. Read it.
Warm, with real personality.
The characters were crafted with thought, they all counted for something - which isn't always the case in the young adult genre.
At first, I found Gideon to be exhausting. That crazy level of energy, unable to be still, but later I warmed up to him. I was thinking from reading the blurb that this book will sort of serve as an adaptation of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. Y'know, while they're performing it. That would have been something! But this book was really light, and not crazy. Themes were borrowed from Shakespeare and it suited this hilarious book quite well.
The characters were crafted with thought, they all counted for something - which isn't always the case in the young adult genre.
At first, I found Gideon to be exhausting. That crazy level of energy, unable to be still, but later I warmed up to him. I was thinking from reading the blurb that this book will sort of serve as an adaptation of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. Y'know, while they're performing it. That would have been something! But this book was really light, and not crazy. Themes were borrowed from Shakespeare and it suited this hilarious book quite well.
It was funny, and real. I wish it was a little longer because I just loved the characters so much.
This book took me by surprise! I was expecting a less than I got, honestly, and am really impressed. Foolish Hearts tells the story of Claudia's senior year of high school and her relationships. What's unique about this story, though, is it isn't just about a romantic relationship (as many YA contemporary novels are), it's also about Claudia's relationships with her friends (new and old), her parents, and her brother. Claudia gets roped into working on the school play to improve her English grade, and it opens the door to new friendships and interests. Throughout the course of the rehearsal process, Claudia learns hard lessons about the effects that growing up has on different personal dynamics.
I liked this so much more than I expected to. It felt real and more complex than a lot of young adult contemporary novels. Claudia was imperfect and dynamic. Specifically, her naiveté and obliviousness to the advances of a certain boy are incredibly accurate and make her feel very real. She isn't in-your-famous bashing on herself, but she just genuinely doesn't realize when people are interested in or impressed by her. It's endearing and reminds you of her youngness and how much she has to grow.
Another aspect of Foolish Hearts that I was really drawn to was its diversity. Teenagers of all different ethnicities and sexualities are represented with integrity and respect. Diversity is also emphasized in this book by challenging socially normative extracurriculars. Characters are enthusiastic players of online videogames, boy band fans, and theater. Furthermore, these characteristics aren't necessarily the point. It's just how these people are. They're interested in learning about each other and exploring each other's' interests without judgement which is unique and positive. I genuinely liked Foolish Hearts so much and I wish it had been around when I was in high school.
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I liked this so much more than I expected to. It felt real and more complex than a lot of young adult contemporary novels. Claudia was imperfect and dynamic. Specifically, her naiveté and obliviousness to the advances of a certain boy are incredibly accurate and make her feel very real. She isn't in-your-famous bashing on herself, but she just genuinely doesn't realize when people are interested in or impressed by her. It's endearing and reminds you of her youngness and how much she has to grow.
Another aspect of Foolish Hearts that I was really drawn to was its diversity. Teenagers of all different ethnicities and sexualities are represented with integrity and respect. Diversity is also emphasized in this book by challenging socially normative extracurriculars. Characters are enthusiastic players of online videogames, boy band fans, and theater. Furthermore, these characteristics aren't necessarily the point. It's just how these people are. They're interested in learning about each other and exploring each other's' interests without judgement which is unique and positive. I genuinely liked Foolish Hearts so much and I wish it had been around when I was in high school.
(more than 300 pages)
I liked this book immediately but it took me a teeny bit to fall in love with it. When I did I fell hard. There's so much about this book I love, from the humor to the realistic parenting & good sibling relationships to the great characters. It was an all around success for me.
Claudia accidentally hears the breakup between it couple Iris and Paige before the start of her senior year. This one event sets off an unexpected senior year of theatrical proportions. As unlikely friendships evolve and secrets come to surface Claudia is learning what truly maters in life, love.
what a sweet book, loved almost all the characters. quick read. I liked that there weren't cliché rich kids that were mean, for the most part, normalized f/f couple representation also. I wasn't so much into the description of the game but the story was enjoyable and light