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readwithkiekie's review
4.0
I'm honestly surprised I enjoyed this book, mainly because I knew going into it that it would revolve around a Love triangle and I am not the one for them. I hate them. Truly. But over the chapters I found myself falling in love with Reid, I could picture him clearly. And while Molly wasn't the best of characters she was slightly funny at times.
Honestly, I'm excited for Leah on the Offbeat now.
Honestly, I'm excited for Leah on the Offbeat now.
art1610's review against another edition
When I started this book I read like 2 pages and thought 'nah. I'll read it later.' That was a couple months ago.
I got this book when I went to the library recently because I thought maybe this time I could read it. I start the book and almost die of laughter in the middle of class. Every chance I could get I read this book.
I can officially say that everyone and I mean EVERYONE should read this book. Molly's mind set is something I've never read before. I could relate to her. Like her grandmother during dinner, when she was frozen, because her grandma was calling her the f word in front of everyone.
When she was hurting because Cassie didn't tell her about Mina, I was hurting. Like who does that? She had to figure out from Facebook. And then Cassie gets mad when Molly doesn't tell her about Reid? It just happened that night!
Cassie just got on my nerves, but she redeemed herself. Now Reid, adorkable Reid. The adorable scene when they get together (Molly and Reid) is just...wonderful? Perfect? I don't know how to explain it. And the game they played in the grocery store!!! That was awesome!
The wedding, that was too pure. Nadine and Patty were too cute.
I got this book when I went to the library recently because I thought maybe this time I could read it. I start the book and almost die of laughter in the middle of class. Every chance I could get I read this book.
I can officially say that everyone and I mean EVERYONE should read this book. Molly's mind set is something I've never read before. I could relate to her. Like her grandmother during dinner, when she was frozen, because her grandma was calling her the f word in front of everyone.
When she was hurting because Cassie didn't tell her about Mina, I was hurting. Like who does that? She had to figure out from Facebook. And then Cassie gets mad when Molly doesn't tell her about Reid? It just happened that night!
Cassie just got on my nerves, but she redeemed herself. Now Reid, adorkable Reid. The adorable scene when they get together (Molly and Reid) is just...wonderful? Perfect? I don't know how to explain it. And the game they played in the grocery store!!! That was awesome!
The wedding, that was too pure. Nadine and Patty were too cute.
redrosesrot's review against another edition
5.0
A very funny and light-hearted read! The main character is basically me which made this an intensely personal and relateable read.
ritmanbooks's review against another edition
2.0
Desafortunadamente, este libro me ha decepcionado, ya que está escrito por una de mis autoras favoritas y no lo he disfrutado.
Básicamente, mi principal problema con esta novela fue que no conecté con ninguno de los personajes; de hecho, ni siquiera conecté con las situaciones que vivían ni, mucho menos, con sus acciones. Normalmente, me resulta muy fácil sentirme identificada con los personajes de esta autora, pero, en este caso, solo entendí un poquito a Reid.
Me pareció que los personajes tenían relaciones bastante tóxicas e, incluso, ellos mismos llegaban a ser tóxicos. Si a esto sumamos el lenguaje excesivamente soez, da como resultado una novela que no casa conmigo, en absoluto.
Ahora, tengo que ser sincera y decir que sí que ha tenido un punto muy bueno, y es que la diversidad está presente en cada una de sus páginas, de todas las maneras posibles (pansexualidad, matrimonio homosexual, la influencia de los cánones de belleza en los jóvenes, etc.). Eso me ha gustado muchísimo, pero, por desgracia, no salva el resto de la novela.
Personalmente, no la recomiendo.
Básicamente, mi principal problema con esta novela fue que no conecté con ninguno de los personajes; de hecho, ni siquiera conecté con las situaciones que vivían ni, mucho menos, con sus acciones. Normalmente, me resulta muy fácil sentirme identificada con los personajes de esta autora, pero, en este caso, solo entendí un poquito a Reid.
Me pareció que los personajes tenían relaciones bastante tóxicas e, incluso, ellos mismos llegaban a ser tóxicos. Si a esto sumamos el lenguaje excesivamente soez, da como resultado una novela que no casa conmigo, en absoluto.
Ahora, tengo que ser sincera y decir que sí que ha tenido un punto muy bueno, y es que la diversidad está presente en cada una de sus páginas, de todas las maneras posibles (pansexualidad, matrimonio homosexual, la influencia de los cánones de belleza en los jóvenes, etc.). Eso me ha gustado muchísimo, pero, por desgracia, no salva el resto de la novela.
Personalmente, no la recomiendo.
ruth24's review against another edition
4.0
I love when YA books have:
1) relatable characters
2) a juicy love story
3) a plot that keeps me turning the pages way past my bedtime
For me, The Upside of Unrequited had all three.
The characters seemed pretty realistic. Often in these type of books, some girl we're supposed to believe is ugly/awkward is suddenly hounded by hot dudes and it really grinds my gears. That wasn't the case with this book. Diverse characters (POC, LGBTQ) were also well-represented. From the blurb, I got the impression that Albertalli would focus a lot on Molly's weight, but actually it was more subtle than that, which I liked.
The love story was relatively predictable but that didn't matter to me much. It was still interesting and fun, I mean - who doesn't like living vicariously through love-struck teenagers? I related a lot to Molly's tendency to crush hard on boys without actually making any moves or talking to them. Been there!
The plot kept moving and I was into it, staying up late and devouring the book in a couple of days. I'm interested to see if I'll enjoy Simon and the Homosapien Agenda, which is also coming out (no pun intended) as a movie this March.
I recommend this book for people who:
1) like reading YA
2) can tolerate teen love without vomiting (sometimes this does not include me)
3) who appreciate reading about diverse characters
4) who want a quick read (maybe you've just finished War and Peace and need a break?)
5) and anyone who is dorky/awkward around people of the opposite sex
1) relatable characters
2) a juicy love story
3) a plot that keeps me turning the pages way past my bedtime
For me, The Upside of Unrequited had all three.
The characters seemed pretty realistic. Often in these type of books, some girl we're supposed to believe is ugly/awkward is suddenly hounded by hot dudes and it really grinds my gears. That wasn't the case with this book. Diverse characters (POC, LGBTQ) were also well-represented. From the blurb, I got the impression that Albertalli would focus a lot on Molly's weight, but actually it was more subtle than that, which I liked.
The love story was relatively predictable but that didn't matter to me much. It was still interesting and fun, I mean - who doesn't like living vicariously through love-struck teenagers? I related a lot to Molly's tendency to crush hard on boys without actually making any moves or talking to them. Been there!
The plot kept moving and I was into it, staying up late and devouring the book in a couple of days. I'm interested to see if I'll enjoy Simon and the Homosapien Agenda, which is also coming out (no pun intended) as a movie this March.
I recommend this book for people who:
1) like reading YA
2) can tolerate teen love without vomiting (sometimes this does not include me)
3) who appreciate reading about diverse characters
4) who want a quick read (maybe you've just finished War and Peace and need a break?)
5) and anyone who is dorky/awkward around people of the opposite sex
soluunaa's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
southernmomma98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
joana_stormblessed's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh I loved this book!!! Review to come
astheplotthickens24's review against another edition
4.0
"There's an upside here. Because when you spend so much time just intensely wanting something and then you actually get the thing? It's magic."
This is a really diverse novel and I love the concept of it. Having both moms who have gone through the sperm cell thingy was a unique yet unusual way to conceive a child and it's kinda cool how the author wrote it.
I think the only thing that concerns me was how the teenagers on this book thought so much about sex. Growing up in a conservative country, I really find it hard to relate myself to the characters but I managed and it was pretty awesome to get to see their point of view. I love the main character, she's just so gullible and sweet. I find her hard to resist.
All in all, this book was worthy and a fast read. I recommend it to everyone who's looking for a short, light yet entertaining novel.
