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g_occasionally_reads's review
2.0
I am a fan of academic rivals to lovers. So, obv, I desperately wanted to like Tate's book, but it was just too much. After debating how many stars I should give this book, I am going with 2.
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atrailofpages's review
4.0
I loved Meredith Tate’s book Red Labyrinth, and I know Shipped is completely different from that book, but I knew I wanted to read more books by her and I’m glad I got the opportunity to read this book! Thank you to NetGalley, Meredith Tate, and the publishers for a free e-arc of Shipped in exchange for an honest review.
Shipped is exactly like You’ve Got Mail with a Comic-Con twist to it. I loved the rivalry between Stella and Wes. They were hilarious with the pranks they would pull on each other, not realizing they’re actually conversing on an online forum on a regular basis and becoming fast friends on there because of their love for the same canceled sci-fi show. What I especially loved was how their relationship developed outside of the online forum. I mean these two are honest to goodness enemies, or major rivals in school, and to see how it sloooowly changed was wonderful to read. And to read how obsessed they are with the same show, and how they’re each trying to figure out who the other person is on the online forum was great! The hopes they had of who each may be and to find out who it really is was quite fun to read. Normally I’m not a fan of overachievers. They tend to annoy me, but I love how tough Stella is and how she wouldn’t let this boy scare her off. Whatever prank he executed, she’d give right back. And Wes is just a good guy despite his life at home, I mean I don’t know how he could stand being around his parents, I wanted to smack them that’s for sure
Shipped is exactly like You’ve Got Mail with a Comic-Con twist to it. I loved the rivalry between Stella and Wes. They were hilarious with the pranks they would pull on each other, not realizing they’re actually conversing on an online forum on a regular basis and becoming fast friends on there because of their love for the same canceled sci-fi show. What I especially loved was how their relationship developed outside of the online forum. I mean these two are honest to goodness enemies, or major rivals in school, and to see how it sloooowly changed was wonderful to read. And to read how obsessed they are with the same show, and how they’re each trying to figure out who the other person is on the online forum was great! The hopes they had of who each may be and to find out who it really is was quite fun to read. Normally I’m not a fan of overachievers. They tend to annoy me, but I love how tough Stella is and how she wouldn’t let this boy scare her off. Whatever prank he executed, she’d give right back. And Wes is just a good guy despite his life at home, I mean I don’t know how he could stand being around his parents, I wanted to smack them that’s for sure
atrailofpages's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Meredith Tate’s book Red Labyrinth, and I know Shipped is completely different from that book, but I knew I wanted to read more books by her and I’m glad I got the opportunity to read this book! Thank you to NetGalley, Meredith Tate, and the publishers for a free e-arc of Shipped in exchange for an honest review.
Shipped is exactly like You’ve Got Mail with a Comic-Con twist to it. I loved the rivalry between Stella and Wes. They were hilarious with the pranks they would pull on each other, not realizing they’re actually conversing on an online forum on a regular basis and becoming fast friends on there because of their love for the same canceled sci-fi show. What I especially loved was how their relationship developed outside of the online forum. I mean these two are honest to goodness enemies, or major rivals in school, and to see how it sloooowly changed was wonderful to read. And to read how obsessed they are with the same show, and how they’re each trying to figure out who the other person is on the online forum was great! The hopes they had of who each may be and to find out who it really is was quite fun to read. Normally I’m not a fan of overachievers. They tend to annoy me, but I love how tough Stella is and how she wouldn’t let this boy scare her off. Whatever prank he executed, she’d give right back. And Wes is just a good guy despite his life at home, I mean I don’t know how he could stand being around his parents, I wanted to smack them that’s for sure
Shipped is exactly like You’ve Got Mail with a Comic-Con twist to it. I loved the rivalry between Stella and Wes. They were hilarious with the pranks they would pull on each other, not realizing they’re actually conversing on an online forum on a regular basis and becoming fast friends on there because of their love for the same canceled sci-fi show. What I especially loved was how their relationship developed outside of the online forum. I mean these two are honest to goodness enemies, or major rivals in school, and to see how it sloooowly changed was wonderful to read. And to read how obsessed they are with the same show, and how they’re each trying to figure out who the other person is on the online forum was great! The hopes they had of who each may be and to find out who it really is was quite fun to read. Normally I’m not a fan of overachievers. They tend to annoy me, but I love how tough Stella is and how she wouldn’t let this boy scare her off. Whatever prank he executed, she’d give right back. And Wes is just a good guy despite his life at home, I mean I don’t know how he could stand being around his parents, I wanted to smack them that’s for sure
jlma_2008's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
neighborhood_reads's review
5.0
Absolute perfection. Big applause to Meredith Tate for putting together a book that captured the heart of fandoms, and personal relationships, and familial pressure.
Stella and Wesley's story was entertaining and unique. Both are fighting for the title of valedictorian and scholarship in the last few months of senior year. Rivals in the classroom (and outside), both hell bent on upping the other so much that it eventually turns into a prank war.
Unbeknownst to them, they end up finding each other in an online chat forum- anonymously- to chat about their favorite sci-fi show that had gone off air. They made plans to meet up IRL at a convention. There they formed a connection over the story and characters, and there they talked about deep personal issues that affected their lives.
The amount of times I just gripped my book and mentally willed them to realize that they were talking to each other and not different people is too many to count. I enjoyed watching them grow closer online and IRL.
Just want to say I have been a part of MANY fandoms since I was a kid. I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. I also understand what it felt like to love something (whether it be show, movie, or book or game) that was kinda under the radar when all the popular things got the spotlight. I also know what it felt like to be slandered and dismissed by men who thought my words meant nothing just because I'm female.
Stella and Wesley's story was entertaining and unique. Both are fighting for the title of valedictorian and scholarship in the last few months of senior year. Rivals in the classroom (and outside), both hell bent on upping the other so much that it eventually turns into a prank war.
Unbeknownst to them, they end up finding each other in an online chat forum- anonymously- to chat about their favorite sci-fi show that had gone off air. They made plans to meet up IRL at a convention. There they formed a connection over the story and characters, and there they talked about deep personal issues that affected their lives.
The amount of times I just gripped my book and mentally willed them to realize that they were talking to each other and not different people is too many to count. I enjoyed watching them grow closer online and IRL.
Just want to say I have been a part of MANY fandoms since I was a kid. I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. I also understand what it felt like to love something (whether it be show, movie, or book or game) that was kinda under the radar when all the popular things got the spotlight. I also know what it felt like to be slandered and dismissed by men who thought my words meant nothing just because I'm female.
rheganj's review against another edition
4.0
This was so cuteeee. Officially a academic rivals fan. I loved the fan girl and like stan element i relate to stella on that. This was my first romcom book so i was scared i would be bored but i really enjoyed this
salmashesh's review
3.0
Well that was cute, the story takes special interest for delving deep in fandom subculture and genuine portrayal of fandom space and community paying a lovely homage to the passion driven creations of fans honoring and enjoying their favorite media, it's a relatively niche topic that his starting to get explored in published lit which is really cool and very important in demolishing prejudices against fandom content creation. As for the story itself I enjoyed the high school energy and the life of the students, their conflicts and their fun. Stella and Wesley are hard working and driven with their own flaws and character development, for Stella I was a bit annoyed at her at many times especially with her judgmental attitude and condescending tone against her sister but I'm glad she got called out in the end and learned to better herself. The romance was a lukewarm for me, slow burn too slow, and not enough pining between the characters despite their chemistry, even as enemies to lovers, I would've liked more of their relationship (spoiler: getting together in literally the last page was a turnoff)
But overall the book is a page turner and an easy read, I finished it in a day which isn't my average rate but it was cute and readable and I enjoyed it
But overall the book is a page turner and an easy read, I finished it in a day which isn't my average rate but it was cute and readable and I enjoyed it
pantsreads's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5
Cute ode to fandom, smart kids, and enemistry.
Full review to come, but you can check out a mini-review on the Forever Young Adult Instagram.
Cute ode to fandom, smart kids, and enemistry.
Full review to come, but you can check out a mini-review on the Forever Young Adult Instagram.
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
4.0
So fun!!! Perfect for fans of cosplay and Cons. Healthy competition and witty back and forth wordplay. Understanding others is the end goal and a good sense of humor goes a long way.
Will buy for my high school library.
Will buy for my high school library.