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arviamaharhani's review against another edition
4.0
Aku gak begitu cocok baca kumpulan cerpen, tapi aku lumayan suka sama buku ini. Ada beberapa cerita yang membosankan, ada juga yang seruuu banget. Dan ceritanya juga macem-macem, mulai tentang keluarga, pertemanan, percintaan, dan horor haha
thepolishedbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
What a great collection of short stories which all take place in the middle of the night! Quite a few of these stories had me so invested I was bummed when the story ended, I really could have read more. Each of these stories is as unique as the authors who wrote them and had me adding new to me authors to my TBR.
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I thought this was a really good collection. It's a very diverse both in terms of the characters and genres, which meant I never knew what to expect from the next story. There were a few stories I never quite got into but I enjoyed most of them. My standouts were by Karen M. McManus and Nina LaCour. I listened to the audiobook and there were three different narrators which really improved the listening experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
novelswithnora's review against another edition
5.0
This was my first time reading an anthology and I must now rethink my entire existence. All of these stories could be turned into full fledged novels and I would read all of them.
More to come later when I don't feel like crying all my happy tears.
More to come later when I don't feel like crying all my happy tears.
alliemikennareads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Overall: Up All Night was a great short story collection with a diverse mix of representation and story types - each felt unique. I extra loved all the bisexual characters, disability rep, non-binary characters, and the mix of different straight and queer relationships. A well-edited collection that was super fun to read.
Story reviews:
Never Have I Ever by Karen McManus: Um WOW. 9.5/10 and that’s all I’ll say.
Like Before by Maurene Goo: Learning to let go of friendships you’ve outgrown, oof it hurts the heart, so realistic though, 8/10.
Old Rifts and Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley: Cute. Snowed in teens with tension. We love to see it. 8.5/10
Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp: Comic Con anticipation and strong friendship. Surprisingly heavy, but good. 8/10. TW: Anxiety, child sexual and physical abuse.
Kiss The Boy by Amanda Joy: Light and cute, first kiss pact, and fun friendship. 7/10.
Creature Capture by Laura Silverman: Sci fi/ Pokémon go vibes but in a good way. Friendships old and new. 7.5/10. TW: HP reference.
Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson: Twisty and unexpected, but a little too fast paced/ surface level. 6.5/10. TW: Racism/ microaggressions
A Place To Start by Nina LaCour: I love Nina LaCour and this story was my favorite thus far. 9.5/10.
When You Bring A Dog To Prom by Anna Meriano: Fun characters, strong friendships, cute crushes and a long prom night. 9/10.
Missing by Kathleen Glasgow: Pretty creepy and dark. Ghosts. Unlikable characters. 6.5/10. TW: Death of a mother, asylum reference and imagery.
What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert: GREAT story of friendship and the college experience. I wanted more in a good way. 9.5/10. TW: Racism.
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters: Queer superhero coming out / first kiss story. We love to see it. 9.5/10.
The Ghosts of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia: Ghosts. Friendship. Mystery. A cute story to round out the book! 8.5/10.
Story reviews:
Never Have I Ever by Karen McManus: Um WOW. 9.5/10 and that’s all I’ll say.
Like Before by Maurene Goo: Learning to let go of friendships you’ve outgrown, oof it hurts the heart, so realistic though, 8/10.
Old Rifts and Snowdrifts by Kayla Whaley: Cute. Snowed in teens with tension. We love to see it. 8.5/10
Con Nights, Parallel Hearts by Marieke Nijkamp: Comic Con anticipation and strong friendship. Surprisingly heavy, but good. 8/10. TW: Anxiety, child sexual and physical abuse.
Kiss The Boy by Amanda Joy: Light and cute, first kiss pact, and fun friendship. 7/10.
Creature Capture by Laura Silverman: Sci fi/ Pokémon go vibes but in a good way. Friendships old and new. 7.5/10. TW: HP reference.
Shark Bait by Tiffany D. Jackson: Twisty and unexpected, but a little too fast paced/ surface level. 6.5/10. TW: Racism/ microaggressions
A Place To Start by Nina LaCour: I love Nina LaCour and this story was my favorite thus far. 9.5/10.
When You Bring A Dog To Prom by Anna Meriano: Fun characters, strong friendships, cute crushes and a long prom night. 9/10.
Missing by Kathleen Glasgow: Pretty creepy and dark. Ghosts. Unlikable characters. 6.5/10. TW: Death of a mother, asylum reference and imagery.
What About Your Friends by Brandy Colbert: GREAT story of friendship and the college experience. I wanted more in a good way. 9.5/10. TW: Racism.
Under Our Masks by Julian Winters: Queer superhero coming out / first kiss story. We love to see it. 9.5/10.
The Ghosts of Goon Creek by Francesca Zappia: Ghosts. Friendship. Mystery. A cute story to round out the book! 8.5/10.
hannelorexo's review
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
2.75
astarlia's review against another edition
5.0
I've only read the first three stories so far but they are amazing
brooklynrough's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
thebeesknees79's review against another edition
5.0
I love a good anthology, and this one does not disappoint!! I love that ‘between sunset and sunrise’ is the only connecting thread. It allows for so much diversity. It allows Karen McManus to do what she does best, leave us scratching our heads wondering how we didn’t see it all along. It lets Nina LaCour give us a peek into the budding relationship between new step siblings. It allows Tiffany D Jackson to force our jaws to the floor like she always does! I obviously enjoy the stories from authors I know, especially Kathleen Glasgow and Francesca Zappa’s stories. But the new to me authors were just as enjoyable! There isn’t a bad story in this collection!!