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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
These books were so good! My friends and I passed them around like no other. They were easy and entertaining reads. I would even get in trouble for reading them during class!
*** Disclosure - I got to read this for free, so i could review it for Atom Books ***
I’m going to say that I didn't think I’d like this book because it’s a diary. I can’t tell you how happy I am to tell you I was so wrong. I thought it would be the usual diary format, where it is really hard for me to read. This was one of the easiest reads I’ve had in a long time.
At the beginning I thought it would take a while to get into as I thought (i really shouldn't assume so much) Edie would be feeling so sorry for herself but she isn't, she really comes out of her shell the more you get into the book.
Edie sees Dylan and there is an instant spark, although it’s not quite how it seems as he is one of those guys who can’t commit, he’s got problems and is older than Edie which she thinks means that’s the number 1 deal breaker.
I don’t want to tell you too much as it would give it all away but it’s totally worth the read. I am going to buy the next books as soon as they’re out; I’m just annoyed I can’t read them now.
I’m going to say that I didn't think I’d like this book because it’s a diary. I can’t tell you how happy I am to tell you I was so wrong. I thought it would be the usual diary format, where it is really hard for me to read. This was one of the easiest reads I’ve had in a long time.
At the beginning I thought it would take a while to get into as I thought (i really shouldn't assume so much) Edie would be feeling so sorry for herself but she isn't, she really comes out of her shell the more you get into the book.
Edie sees Dylan and there is an instant spark, although it’s not quite how it seems as he is one of those guys who can’t commit, he’s got problems and is older than Edie which she thinks means that’s the number 1 deal breaker.
I don’t want to tell you too much as it would give it all away but it’s totally worth the read. I am going to buy the next books as soon as they’re out; I’m just annoyed I can’t read them now.
As a teenager, Sarra Manning was my literary queen. To my best friend and I, it seemed as though her stories could do no wrong and were made just for us. I read the Diary of a Crush series when I was 15-16 years old. I remember loving the series, but I couldn't remember much else besides the names Edie and Dylan being the main characters. Oh, and the way she describes Dylan's face as "all hard planes and angles". That description always stuck with me for some reason.
I'll admit, I initially didn't feel the same love for Edie and Dylan like I did before. As the story progressed, though, I found myself seeing all the reasons why I had loved them in the first place. Their romance is as complicated as teenage romances tend to be. Looking back at this from my teenage eyes, I can totally see why I was in love with this. 15 year old me would have given this 5 stars instantly.
The characters, as with any Manning novel, are quirky and distinct. Each character is easy to tell apart, even Shona and Edie who seem to have so many similar interests. I think the characters are what makes a Sarra Manning novel, and they're the reason why I'll keep going back to her work.
I'll admit, I initially didn't feel the same love for Edie and Dylan like I did before. As the story progressed, though, I found myself seeing all the reasons why I had loved them in the first place. Their romance is as complicated as teenage romances tend to be. Looking back at this from my teenage eyes, I can totally see why I was in love with this. 15 year old me would have given this 5 stars instantly.
The characters, as with any Manning novel, are quirky and distinct. Each character is easy to tell apart, even Shona and Edie who seem to have so many similar interests. I think the characters are what makes a Sarra Manning novel, and they're the reason why I'll keep going back to her work.
this whole series is one of my all time favorite
I read it when I was younger but they're amazing
everyone should read this
I read it when I was younger but they're amazing
everyone should read this
a small fun book full of teenage angst and puppy love. Not for serious readers, though I enjoyed reading it
I don't know what the author is trying to teach the teens (Since it's written for early teens I'm guessing, no young adult in their right mind would like this thing) with this sort of message. The girl was a wrecking mess throughout the book only because a pretty boy with crappy attitude wouldn't go out with her since well I don't know, he's getting it for free dammit! He can kiss her senseless whenever he wants and then go around saying 'We are better off as friends'.
Just gah. Frustrating. 2 stars because I can't rate it 1.5. 1 since that's the lowest you can rate here. 0.5 for holding my attention (Because I wanted to know what happens to this mess) till the end and that's not an easy task.
Just gah. Frustrating. 2 stars because I can't rate it 1.5. 1 since that's the lowest you can rate here. 0.5 for holding my attention (Because I wanted to know what happens to this mess) till the end and that's not an easy task.
1 "diary of a FAIL" stars
This book was unbelievable bad. I've read a book by Sarra Manning before (You don't have to say you love me, to be precise) and I really enjoyed it. But this one? I cringed while reading it, and wanted to slam my tablet against the nearest wall.
Basically, this is the story of some whiny, bratty and annoying teens. Our main character, Edie, is sixteen and acts like a selfish bitch. Her reactions are worse than a five year old's could be when their parents decide not to buy what the kid wanted. And the main love interest? Dylan is one of the worst male love interests I read about. He's an a**hole that can't make up his mind. The other characters aren't better. Even, there are no likeable characters at all in this book. Josh (Edie's boyfriend... Kind of, considering she doesn't even like him and just thought it was a good idea to date him because Dylan was out of her league) is a dependant, annoying one. Mia is another brat with serious issues also known as the "attention seeker syndrome". Shona is the kind of friend you cannot really trust in. Paul is an a**hole too, period. Nat and Trent weren't that bad, but weren't good either. The fact that most characters were nineteen is appalling, considering how they acted and reacted.
Another issue is the sick obssession Edie develops for Dylan. She sees him and BOOM! She's in love. No, seriously, that's what she says. I know she's sixteen, but even at sixteen you know that it's not love. You can feel a strong attraction, I'll give you that, but you can't instantly say you're in love with someone you a) just seen and b) never talked to plus c) never seen before. Worst, she loses herself for Dylan. He drives her mad in all possible ways and uses her, but of course, she can't let him go (like, for real? How can you stand a guy like that?). Not only that, but she also cheats on Josh! Whoa girl, we get it already. Here, get the award of the most annoying and ridiculous character of the year.
The story was a drivel. And even if it was short, it took so much for me not to abandon this book before finishing it. It was that bad.
This book was unbelievable bad. I've read a book by Sarra Manning before (You don't have to say you love me, to be precise) and I really enjoyed it. But this one? I cringed while reading it, and wanted to slam my tablet against the nearest wall.
Basically, this is the story of some whiny, bratty and annoying teens. Our main character, Edie, is sixteen and acts like a selfish bitch. Her reactions are worse than a five year old's could be when their parents decide not to buy what the kid wanted. And the main love interest? Dylan is one of the worst male love interests I read about. He's an a**hole that can't make up his mind. The other characters aren't better. Even, there are no likeable characters at all in this book. Josh (Edie's boyfriend... Kind of, considering she doesn't even like him and just thought it was a good idea to date him because Dylan was out of her league) is a dependant, annoying one. Mia is another brat with serious issues also known as the "attention seeker syndrome". Shona is the kind of friend you cannot really trust in. Paul is an a**hole too, period. Nat and Trent weren't that bad, but weren't good either. The fact that most characters were nineteen is appalling, considering how they acted and reacted.
Another issue is the sick obssession Edie develops for Dylan. She sees him and BOOM! She's in love. No, seriously, that's what she says. I know she's sixteen, but even at sixteen you know that it's not love. You can feel a strong attraction, I'll give you that, but you can't instantly say you're in love with someone you a) just seen and b) never talked to plus c) never seen before. Worst, she loses herself for Dylan. He drives her mad in all possible ways and uses her, but of course, she can't let him go (like, for real? How can you stand a guy like that?). Not only that, but she also cheats on Josh! Whoa girl, we get it already. Here, get the award of the most annoying and ridiculous character of the year.
The story was a drivel. And even if it was short, it took so much for me not to abandon this book before finishing it. It was that bad.
I read the entire series when I was much, much younger and really enjoyed them. I recently remembered these books and was curious to reread them, with a new and informed perspective (I’m now educated to MA level in English lit