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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.
bethanyg's review
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
quills_and_typewriters's review
3.0
I really liked the message Dawson carries through this, but found the ending slightly lacking, I would have liked to know whether Avery’s spots came back and how she and others around her would deal with it. Other than that, this was a refreshing story and definitely a subject that should be explored more, especially in YA fiction.
ameliacook13's review
4.0
I thought that all the pop culture references were brilliant and that element was probably my favourite. It reminded me a bit of The Manifesto on how to be Interesting by Holly Bourne, but in a good way
that_little_drop_of_poison's review
3.0
I don't even know how to properly review this novella. It's not bad but it's not very good, really.
It's kinda like Mean Girls in UK.
The characters are not developed enough for my liking. And I have a very big problem that this book shows that you can be a total bitch to your friend if you learn a lesson out of in a page or two. That's not cool.
I liked the ending,.
I don't usually like open endings, but this one served its purpose.
I would recommend it, but it's not like you'll miss awfully lot if you won't read it.
Yeah, go and watch Mean Girls instead!
You go, Glen Coco!
It's kinda like Mean Girls in UK.
The characters are not developed enough for my liking. And I have a very big problem that this book shows that you can be a total bitch to your friend if you learn a lesson out of in a page or two. That's not cool.
I liked the ending,
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that we don't really know if Avery's face went back to how it looked in the beginning or not.I don't usually like open endings, but this one served its purpose.
I would recommend it, but it's not like you'll miss awfully lot if you won't read it.
Yeah, go and watch Mean Girls instead!
You go, Glen Coco!
sofiareis's review
4.0
This was the first short story I've read willingly (Without it being a book for school) and I was not disappointed. I have to admit, I was not expecting that ending and it was very satisfying.
I could relate to pratically everything Avery thought and said. Coming from someone who has acne and acne scars for 8 years, everything just sucks. I wish there was a miracle cure without any side effects, but my best option - Roaccutane - provides too many scary secondary reactions.
Overall, it was a great book. As I was reading it, although a very quick read, I didn't feel alone. Knowing that the book would end quickly, I told myself I would only read it when I was in the bus to either go to university or come back home. Saying this, I was surrounded by people. Each one of them with their own problems and flaws. But during those moments, everything felt okay and I, for once, didn't feel ugly.
I could relate to pratically everything Avery thought and said. Coming from someone who has acne and acne scars for 8 years, everything just sucks. I wish there was a miracle cure without any side effects, but my best option - Roaccutane - provides too many scary secondary reactions.
Overall, it was a great book. As I was reading it, although a very quick read, I didn't feel alone. Knowing that the book would end quickly, I told myself I would only read it when I was in the bus to either go to university or come back home. Saying this, I was surrounded by people. Each one of them with their own problems and flaws. But during those moments, everything felt okay and I, for once, didn't feel ugly.
javier00fernandez's review against another edition
5.0
Short but fun, and certainly profound in it's own way
goingmissing's review
4.0
Reading this made me viscerally remember how it felt to be a teenager, how hard getting through the school days can be and the terrible cruelty of classmates. Such a good short read to show young adults that they're not alone with these feelings.
alexa_bmn's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
4.5