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itshez's review against another edition
funny
informative
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? It's complicated
4.0
stagasaurus's review
2.0
It was an interesting concept but I got a bit bored. I think it could have been a much shorter book - and it wasn't that long a book! Got fed up of the Bridget Jones style chapter beginnings.
trixie_reads's review
2.0
I thought the story dragged terribly until at least halfway through. I would have given up except that my 12-year-old wanted me to read it. It was okay, though the whole fairy thing seemed a bit wishy washy.
renatasnacks's review
3.0
This was cute! I loved the idea that everyone has their own fairy that controls one aspect of their lives (a shopping fairy, a good hair fairy, a parking spot fairy) and liked the way it played out. The whole parallel sports school universe was interesting, but perhaps would have better suited a reader who actually played sports.
The plot and ~lesson learned~ was overall kind of predictable but whatever, it was a fun read and I liked the world setup. But if you only read one Justine Larbalestier book, read [b:Liar|6380296|Liar|Justine Larbalestier|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255574915s/6380296.jpg|6568189]. Read Liar immediately.
The plot and ~lesson learned~ was overall kind of predictable but whatever, it was a fun read and I liked the world setup. But if you only read one Justine Larbalestier book, read [b:Liar|6380296|Liar|Justine Larbalestier|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255574915s/6380296.jpg|6568189]. Read Liar immediately.
bookbrig's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted more from this book than it gave me.
I wanted super seekrit conspiracy theories about the Ours and creepy, big brotheresque, drugs-in-the-drinking-water, evil mind rays that affected the east and west coasts’ perceptions of one another.
I wanted fairies to be a government cover-up for weird military related drug trials.
I wanted Larbalestier (whose blog I love) to stop using words like doos and doxhead and pulchy because it made me want to punch characters in the face, and violence is wrong. You can’t see me, but I just nodded sagely as I typed that.
I wanted more. Clearly.
But I’m giving it two stars because maybe if you don’t want all those things it’s a better novel. I am too biased by my need for deep dark secrets to judge it fairly.
I wanted super seekrit conspiracy theories about the Ours and creepy, big brotheresque, drugs-in-the-drinking-water, evil mind rays that affected the east and west coasts’ perceptions of one another.
I wanted fairies to be a government cover-up for weird military related drug trials.
I wanted Larbalestier (whose blog I love) to stop using words like doos and doxhead and pulchy because it made me want to punch characters in the face, and violence is wrong. You can’t see me, but I just nodded sagely as I typed that.
I wanted more. Clearly.
But I’m giving it two stars because maybe if you don’t want all those things it’s a better novel. I am too biased by my need for deep dark secrets to judge it fairly.
heykellyjensen's review
2.0
2.5
The story was face paced at times and really dragged through other parts. Overall, it's cute and those interested in "other worlds" and magic would like this read.
However, the "other world" is poorly constructed. The invented language is not done well and not interesting (in fact, it's just frustrating to read since it's so poorly done). The characters are hit and miss, and I didn't find myself caring a bit about Charlie. I thought she was a bit of a whiner. Perhaps most irritating, though, were the lists starting each chapter. It was like Briget Jones and even the Georgia Nicolson series, but, it had no purpose and no introduction. It was trying to be trendy and fell flat. Larbalestier's writing and story telling leave a lot to be desired, but the concept is enough to hold readers. Although it could have been moralistic and in a sense did get that way (in thinking that what someone else has is better than what you have), she avoids it at the end with some other strange lesson akin to if you whine enough, you'll get what you want without repercussion. Hmmm...
The story was face paced at times and really dragged through other parts. Overall, it's cute and those interested in "other worlds" and magic would like this read.
However, the "other world" is poorly constructed. The invented language is not done well and not interesting (in fact, it's just frustrating to read since it's so poorly done). The characters are hit and miss, and I didn't find myself caring a bit about Charlie. I thought she was a bit of a whiner. Perhaps most irritating, though, were the lists starting each chapter. It was like Briget Jones and even the Georgia Nicolson series, but, it had no purpose and no introduction. It was trying to be trendy and fell flat. Larbalestier's writing and story telling leave a lot to be desired, but the concept is enough to hold readers. Although it could have been moralistic and in a sense did get that way (in thinking that what someone else has is better than what you have), she avoids it at the end with some other strange lesson akin to if you whine enough, you'll get what you want without repercussion. Hmmm...
mal_grace's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
danielaserban's review against another edition
2.0
2 stars for the idea of everyone getting a fairy, but the whole thing was rather meh. I didn't end up caring for any of the characters, except the one hated in the beginning. Also, one of the characters does something at some point and no one comes up to stop him, until the police arrives. What kind of people are these..? Anyway, I think maybe a younger me would've appreciated this more. It's like a highschool romcom sort of. Also, that highschool sounds like hell.
sop17hie's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0