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britt_ann's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
3.5
This book was recommended because I enjoyed Daisy and the Six and the movie, Almost Famous. It definitely fits the bill for similar plots, if you enjoyed those! It is a coming of age story in the 1970s. I am not sure I agree with the YA rating of the book. YA is for ages 12-18 and I wouldn’t be comfortable with my 15 year old reading it just yet. I, however, did enjoy the book!
maygebauer's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
abessettereads's review
emotional
hopeful
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
deanab's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Custom House for the ARC. I thoroughly enjoyed this coming-of-story set in a summer in the 1970’s. I’m not exactly sure which year it was supposed to be; however, I feel as though there was one flaw. The main character, Mary Jane, who I absolutely adored along with Izzy, mentions only knowing of rich people from Dallas and Dynasty. Dallas first premiered in 1978 so that could work; however, Dynasty premiered in 1981 which would mean that it could not be the 1970’s. I did however thoroughly enjoy the story and the relationships that were formed particularly the relationship between Izzy and Mary Jane. A sweet, easy read that I would recommend when it is publish on 5/11/2021.
celestialplant's review
dark
lighthearted
reflective
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? N/A
4.25
yeoldeeclair's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
jesslolsen's review
3.0
2.5 stars.
I get what this story was trying to do, show how difficult it would be for a young teenager to navigate social differences, and advocate for understand and open minds, and I did get glimpses of moments where I got it. But I felt that for the majority of the book I just kept waiting for something to happen, and it just kind of fizzled along. It was so frustratingly slow I almost gave up on it so many times. Sheeba was the only character that had any interest to her and kept me hanging on to the end.
The only thing it had in common with Daisy jones and the six or almost famous was the era it was set it, however the storytelling doesn’t even compare to those.
I get what this story was trying to do, show how difficult it would be for a young teenager to navigate social differences, and advocate for understand and open minds, and I did get glimpses of moments where I got it. But I felt that for the majority of the book I just kept waiting for something to happen, and it just kind of fizzled along. It was so frustratingly slow I almost gave up on it so many times. Sheeba was the only character that had any interest to her and kept me hanging on to the end.
The only thing it had in common with Daisy jones and the six or almost famous was the era it was set it, however the storytelling doesn’t even compare to those.
amandamarquez524's review
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
mari_teran's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5