4.74k reviews for:

The Upside of Unrequited

Becky Albertalli

3.88 AVERAGE

bajwt's review against another edition

3.75

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

sophiegator's review against another edition

2.5

lighthearted 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

gwenyfb's review against another edition

5.0

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This book was so refreshing. It tells the story of a fat girl falling in love, dealing with insecurity and working her way through the walls which she put up. It's quirky, fun and truly introspective.

AsI listen to this on audiobook at two times speed, I really felt like I was listening to my own subconscious. I would recommend this book to any one, but especially young girls who struggle with body image.

aisling_90's review

4.0

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

maxtaz's review against another edition

3.0

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

ttthomas's review against another edition

2.0

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I wanted to love this, I really did. But the first half was so painfully slow. I also found Molly suuuuuper whiny, and I felt that her arc was never really completed and it left a funny taste in my mouth. Beyond that, the love triangle was super rushed and bad and I was rooting for one pairing the entire time. The ending, however, as well as the latter half of the book, was amazing and swoony and I really liked it. So... middle of the road.

gwynniferr's review

4.0

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I've rarely read a book that seemed as relatable as this one was. At times I got really frustrated by Molly and I just wanted to yell at her and tell her to stop being ridiculous, but it felt like it had to be that way. That was what made her an interesting and realistic character, and I could really see myself in her.

emmalemon26's review against another edition

5.0

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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I loved it! The characters are great and feel like real people. Molly is such a great character and I really liked her development over the course of the book

jasebousbooks's review against another edition

4.0

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Das Buch war so lustig und schön! Ich habe die Message absolut geliebt und Molly war als Protagonistin so sympathisch und authentisch.

Wie sie mit ihrem Gewicht und ihrem Aussehen ab und zu hadert, konnte ich komplett nachvollziehen. Doch Molly blieb sich und ihrem Körpergefühl treu und das habe ich so gemocht. Wie ihre Schwester und ihre Familie sie dabei unterstützt fand ich auch so schön!

Leider fand ich Cassie sonst ziemlich daneben. Wie sie die Ängste von Molly ignoriert und sie gegen ihren Willen mit jemanden verkuppeln wollte, empfand ich als sehr toxisch.

Das Highlight in dem Buch war für mich definitiv der Humor. Ich hab Molly und ihre inneren Dialoge so gefeiert und musste so oft lachen. Mir hat das Buch richtig gut gefallen und ich hab es auch schnell durch gelesen. Absolut empfehlenswert ❤️

alibrarianreads's review against another edition

3.0

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I really loved this book when I started reading it, but then my love for it sort of petered out... I'm not 100% sure why, and I still enjoyed it, but my love for it just faded. Maybe it's because of how much I loved [b:Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda|19547856|Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda|Becky Albertalli|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1402915678s/19547856.jpg|27679579], but this one just didn't hit the mark for me. This is definitely an intriguing book, and one that could be very easily discussed, but it just didn't entirely do it for me.