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evelynyle_88's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Bullying, Grief, and Gaslighting
loveyoulike's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
did not like how things went, at all
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Minor: Gaslighting, Bullying, and Grief
pagesofnay'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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Grief, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
shybookstagramer's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Blaine's boyfriend breaks up with him on their 1 year anniversary because Blaine is not a "serious guy." After the breakup, Blaine decided to give up painting murals and run for senior class president to prove to his ex that he can be a serious guy and to try to win him back. Is Blaine really willing to sacrifice what he loves and who he is?
Yes Yes Yes! All around yes! I loved this book! It was very different from the sky blues but it was still so good! Such a feel-good story!! It was funny and super sweet and just all-around adorable. I liked that there was no homophobic parts within the storyline, it was just so pure. I also loved and appreciated that part of the storyline revolved around the importance of mental health for students. That is such an important thing that schools need to take seriously. Oh, and the side characters are amazing! Love them all. I thought it was a nice diverse group of characters.
If you loved Legally Blonde then you will love this book. There are so many little things that bring forth the Legally Blonde vibes, from the characters to the plot, all of it. Legally Blonde but make it gay! What's not to love about that?
Thank you to Simon and Schuster for Young Readers for sending me free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Yes Yes Yes! All around yes! I loved this book! It was very different from the sky blues but it was still so good! Such a feel-good story!! It was funny and super sweet and just all-around adorable. I liked that there was no homophobic parts within the storyline, it was just so pure. I also loved and appreciated that part of the storyline revolved around the importance of mental health for students. That is such an important thing that schools need to take seriously. Oh, and the side characters are amazing! Love them all. I thought it was a nice diverse group of characters.
If you loved Legally Blonde then you will love this book. There are so many little things that bring forth the Legally Blonde vibes, from the characters to the plot, all of it. Legally Blonde but make it gay! What's not to love about that?
Thank you to Simon and Schuster for Young Readers for sending me free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
This is a simple but really cute contemporary novel about understanding yourself, learning from your mistakes and seeing beyond what other people expect of you.
Blaine is far from perfect. Despite being a funny and relatable character, he's deeply flawed and selfish. Some of the things he does are pretty inexcusable, and it's not until the last quarter of the book that he really tries to make up for his mistakes. I also wonder if he has ADHD (which would explain the procrastination and forgetfulness), despite it never being mentioned on-page.
Still, I really liked the story. There's no perfect character and no completely villainous one either (though Ashtyn gets pretty close). It's relatable while having a moral that all teens can learn from.
It was a quick read and I had plenty of fun -- even in the moments I suffered from secondhand embarrassment -- while reading.
This is a simple but really cute contemporary novel about understanding yourself, learning from your mistakes and seeing beyond what other people expect of you.
Blaine is far from perfect. Despite being a funny and relatable character, he's deeply flawed and selfish. Some of the things he does are pretty inexcusable, and it's not until the last quarter of the book that he really tries to make up for his mistakes. I also wonder if he has ADHD (which would explain the procrastination and forgetfulness), despite it never being mentioned on-page.
Still, I really liked the story. There's no perfect character and no completely villainous one either (though Ashtyn gets pretty close). It's relatable while having a moral that all teens can learn from.
It was a quick read and I had plenty of fun -- even in the moments I suffered from secondhand embarrassment -- while reading.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness
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