Scan barcode
mehsi's review
4.0
The 4th of the 5 World Book Day books. Now I just need to wait on the 5th book to come in.
This was pretty awesome, it was short (80+ pages) but very effective. Avery has acne, and has suffered because of that. Not only because of the pain, or the way it looks, but also because she has been bullied and called names like Pizzaface. I never had acne, but I had other things, and I just felt sad, and sorry for Avery.
But even though she was bullied, she did try to get through her daily life, and I was impressed with her. Of course I also had my moments that I didn't like her. That she was judging the A-list people for what they said and did, but in her mind did the same things (just never said them out loud). Sorry, girl, but that makes you just as bad as those who say it out loud. Calling someone a beaver, or saying other things is just a no-no. It took away a bit of the sympathy I had for her.
I also didn't like her parents that much. Yes, I can imagine that they would be hesitant if a product has side-effects that are dangerous, but really, how can you not see that your daughter is on the verge of just quitting things. That your daughter is hurting so much, every day, all the time, no matter if she is awake or asleep. Sometimes you just got to take the risk, and hope. There is always help if things don't turn out right, you can always stop.
Yes Lois, your best friend just found a few new friends, and oh yes, it indeed sucks that she doesn't have 100% attention to you, but seriously, did you have to fucking act like you are 6 year old? Wow. I loved Lois at the start, but near the end? Sorry, I just wanted to throw her off her high horse. Again, Avery isn't much better, but Avery does try to be with her friend, does to try to mix/match her new and old life. She even tries to include Lois with her stuff, even tries to get her to sit next to her, or even offers to come with her. But nooooo. I don't think Lois should complain.
But it seems that poor little Lois cannot handle that. She needs 100% undivided attention or else boohoo. :| Sad, sad little girl. :|
Lucy was the biggest surprise in this book. I was worried about, considering what Avery said about her, but she turned out to be totally different, and I started liking her more and more with each page.
The romance that is in this book was adorable. It isn't an overload of it, but just the right amount.
The ending was magnificent and I was happy for Avery. She made some amazing and strong decisions and she really grew so much.
I am sad though that we can only guess about the outcome of the head girl competition. Or if Seth ever went back to talk to Avery.
Maybe someday we can have a longer book about Avery. I would buy it. :)
All in all, this was a good book, and I enjoyed it immensely.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This was pretty awesome, it was short (80+ pages) but very effective. Avery has acne, and has suffered because of that. Not only because of the pain, or the way it looks, but also because she has been bullied and called names like Pizzaface. I never had acne, but I had other things, and I just felt sad, and sorry for Avery.
But even though she was bullied, she did try to get through her daily life, and I was impressed with her. Of course I also had my moments that I didn't like her. That she was judging the A-list people for what they said and did, but in her mind did the same things (just never said them out loud). Sorry, girl, but that makes you just as bad as those who say it out loud. Calling someone a beaver, or saying other things is just a no-no. It took away a bit of the sympathy I had for her.
I also didn't like her parents that much. Yes, I can imagine that they would be hesitant if a product has side-effects that are dangerous, but really, how can you not see that your daughter is on the verge of just quitting things. That your daughter is hurting so much, every day, all the time, no matter if she is awake or asleep. Sometimes you just got to take the risk, and hope. There is always help if things don't turn out right, you can always stop.
Yes Lois, your best friend just found a few new friends, and oh yes, it indeed sucks that she doesn't have 100% attention to you, but seriously, did you have to fucking act like you are 6 year old? Wow. I loved Lois at the start, but near the end? Sorry, I just wanted to throw her off her high horse. Again, Avery isn't much better, but Avery does try to be with her friend, does to try to mix/match her new and old life. She even tries to include Lois with her stuff, even tries to get her to sit next to her, or even offers to come with her. But nooooo. I don't think Lois should complain.
But it seems that poor little Lois cannot handle that. She needs 100% undivided attention or else boohoo. :| Sad, sad little girl. :|
Lucy was the biggest surprise in this book. I was worried about, considering what Avery said about her, but she turned out to be totally different, and I started liking her more and more with each page.
The romance that is in this book was adorable. It isn't an overload of it, but just the right amount.
The ending was magnificent and I was happy for Avery. She made some amazing and strong decisions and she really grew so much.
I am sad though that we can only guess about the outcome of the head girl competition. Or if Seth ever went back to talk to Avery.
Maybe someday we can have a longer book about Avery. I would buy it. :)
All in all, this was a good book, and I enjoyed it immensely.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
patchworkbunny's review against another edition
4.0
Spot the Difference is about an important subject for teens that often gets overlooked in fiction; acne. It’s something that so many of us go through yet characters in books have great skin, the most they get seems to be an odd spot. Avery has severe acne, so much so that she’s been seeing a specialist about it for years. Her mum’s been holding out putting her on medication due to side effects, but there’s a new drug trial on the horizon. What happens when Avery is freed from her skin?
It’s not as shallow as it seems because, of course, Avery learns an important lesson. But your appearance is something that affects you a whole lot, even if deep down we know it shouldn’t. Plus Juno gives you a great World Book Day costume for future years in the finale!
It’s not as shallow as it seems because, of course, Avery learns an important lesson. But your appearance is something that affects you a whole lot, even if deep down we know it shouldn’t. Plus Juno gives you a great World Book Day costume for future years in the finale!
pewterwolf's review against another edition
4.0
Review Taken From The Pewter Wolf
Avery knows what it's like to be bullied. They call her Pizza-face because of her acne. But when her doctor puts her on a trail for a clinical trail and her skin clears up, people see her. Including the "A List" - the very people who call her Pizza-face. But soon, Avery doesn't like the person she becoming...
Juno just gets what it's like to be a teen and the struggles teenagers face every day at schools. I liked how Juno tackled the issues raised in this and try to explain (in one character's case) why they do it. I also like how one character pointed our flaws, not only in the people around her, but in the schooling system - something that is rarely highlighted and should be more often.
This has a poignant message (both this and [b:Kindred Spirits|26365537|Kindred Spirits|Rainbow Rowell|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1450127643s/26365537.jpg|46367847] do, now I come to think about it) but if this story makes one reader feel less alone, then this has done its job.
Avery knows what it's like to be bullied. They call her Pizza-face because of her acne. But when her doctor puts her on a trail for a clinical trail and her skin clears up, people see her. Including the "A List" - the very people who call her Pizza-face. But soon, Avery doesn't like the person she becoming...
Juno just gets what it's like to be a teen and the struggles teenagers face every day at schools. I liked how Juno tackled the issues raised in this and try to explain (in one character's case) why they do it. I also like how one character pointed our flaws, not only in the people around her, but in the schooling system - something that is rarely highlighted and should be more often.
This has a poignant message (both this and [b:Kindred Spirits|26365537|Kindred Spirits|Rainbow Rowell|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1450127643s/26365537.jpg|46367847] do, now I come to think about it) but if this story makes one reader feel less alone, then this has done its job.
powisamy's review against another edition
5.0
After enjoying and loving All Of The Above by Juno Dawson, I knew that I wanted to read another contemporary by her to see if I would like it more and I did really like this one. The book celebrates differences and shows that you should love who you are and that is why I love it. It is a book that everyone should read because no one is perfect.
melissa08's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
amitchellx's review against another edition
4.0
I was so so similar to Avery when I was in high school and I highly recommend this to teenagers to show that they are not alone and other girls their age are feeling exactly the same as them. My one issue was a few parts were slightly unrealistic e.g. when Avery runs for head girl and giving out badges because I could imagine this to have happened in America rather than the UK. Maybe Dawson did this so young women from outside of Britain could read this also. Other than that, I loved this book and wish it wasn’t cut so short, I’d love to know what happened next!! The beginning of the book reminded me so much of my high school experience - messing around in the science labs and getting told off. I will definitely read this in a few years to reminisce on the good old days. I am going to explore more of Dawson’s books as I am very intrigued, she is an amazing writer and an inspiration!
nightshade_novels's review
2.0
I'm glad this book was short because I think I would have wanted to give up on it if it were any longer. If I'm honest it seemed a little rushed and the ending just stopped. It also seemed to be pushing a lot of agendas for such a short book. It is also a book that will not age well at all, with mentions on current YouTubers and such which most people today haven't even heard of.
And I know that I am way above the age range that this book is aimed at so I view life in a different way to the teens that will read this. I just hope that they get the great messages that are in this book (about it not mattering what you look like and to do what you want to) and can ignore the rest.
And I know that I am way above the age range that this book is aimed at so I view life in a different way to the teens that will read this. I just hope that they get the great messages that are in this book (about it not mattering what you look like and to do what you want to) and can ignore the rest.
shahrun's review
3.0
The whole time I was reading this it brought "Mean Girls" (the film) to mind. I found the similarities quite distracting. But this isn't Mean Girls and the plot is different (I expect any teen book set in a school since that film will have the same problem). This is just a quick and easy read about a teen girl navigating her way through school, friendships and her first boyfriend, trying to find her place in the world.