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gossy's review
4.0
This was fun, and the core premise is interesting! The lingo might have annoyed me a bit if I were reading in print, but it lent a pleasant conversational tone to the audiobook, and the audiobook narrator did an excellent job. Perhaps most importantly, I kept finding myself wanting to recommend this to my younger brother.
libreroaming's review
4.0
There was an uneven spread in the three bullying plotlines and the video game mechanics were arbitrary but this high concept story has a surprising amount of heart and fun for it's hero and his friends. I would read a sequel of it, especially if it gave more time to handling the other two major conflicts.
lindsaymichelle's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
einnymydog's review
funny
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
4.5
story_sanctuary's review
4.0
This one started out a little rough for me– Danny isn’t really a compassionate guy at the opening of the book. He’s kind of disillusioned with his double-day ability and mostly uses it to goof off or have extra time to play video games. He’s more aloof and calculating.
Then he meets two new friends who begin to change how Danny sees things. One friend opens his eyes to the opportunity he has to make positive changes in terms of justice, and the other helps him find an opportunity that will make a big impact.
Once Danny began to have other motivations besides looking out for himself and having fun on his “discard day,” I got pretty hooked into the story. I liked the descriptions of the game that he and his friends played. I loved Freddie and her creative non-swearing and her grit and determination. I loved Zak and his deep sense of justice and his willingness to trust his friends.
This book reminded me a bit of the books about ROGER TARKINGTON AND THE MAGIC CALENDAR, and sometimes had a bit of a similar feel to it. I liked the character growth that Danny experienced and the way his relationships changed through the course of the story. I think readers who enjoyed MY LIFE AS A POTATO will also enjoy this book.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Then he meets two new friends who begin to change how Danny sees things. One friend opens his eyes to the opportunity he has to make positive changes in terms of justice, and the other helps him find an opportunity that will make a big impact.
Once Danny began to have other motivations besides looking out for himself and having fun on his “discard day,” I got pretty hooked into the story. I liked the descriptions of the game that he and his friends played. I loved Freddie and her creative non-swearing and her grit and determination. I loved Zak and his deep sense of justice and his willingness to trust his friends.
This book reminded me a bit of the books about ROGER TARKINGTON AND THE MAGIC CALENDAR, and sometimes had a bit of a similar feel to it. I liked the character growth that Danny experienced and the way his relationships changed through the course of the story. I think readers who enjoyed MY LIFE AS A POTATO will also enjoy this book.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
yapha's review
4.0
I loved this book and it's unique premise! Danny lives every day twice. The first is a trial run that only he remembers. The second is the day that "sticks." He has developed a set of rules that he uses to keep track of what happens on the Discard Days, in order to make life run smoothly on the Sticky Days. When his family moves to a new town, he meets some friends who make him question how he is using the Discard Days, and whether or not he can be helping people and making the world better. With their help, he begins to take down some bullies and cheaters. Highly recommended for grades 4 and up. I really hope that there is a sequel.
eARC provided by publisher via Netgalley
eARC provided by publisher via Netgalley
antoinettepowb's review
5.0
Who wouldn't want to live every day twice? For as long as Danny can remember he has lived everyday twice, a discard day and a sticky day. This comical story of balance and trusting friends made me laugh and think deeply about choices young people make. Danny needed to balance the two different personalities he had created for each day to take down a video gamer who was cheating people out of their money. I love the friendships Danny develops with Zak and Freddie, learning to trust others with secrets is a huge step in middle school. Definitely a great story for conversation starters in middle school classrooms.
Thanks NetGalley!
Thanks NetGalley!
paperback's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
electroclan17's review
5.0
This book was a lot of fun to read. The concept is really cool & I think it was executed well.
thimble_and_acorn's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
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