1.05k reviews for:

Woke Up Like This: A Novel

Amy Lea

3.96 AVERAGE

c_maya's review against another edition

4.5

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

hannaha882's review against another edition

3.5

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

amagorns63's review

4.0

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

sophiayli's review against another edition

4.0

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Fun, quick read that brought on a lot of high school nostalgia.

kpud's review against another edition

3.0

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Had some issues, but overall pretty cute. Char was just the right amount of neurotic for me.

ladyhippolyta's review against another edition

3.0

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

thehippster's review

5.0

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: Complicated

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I cannot put into words how much I LOVED this book. If you love vibes like “13 Going on 30,” you will adore this story of Charlotte and J.T. Every part of the story, from the beginning in their high school days to set up the story and characters, to their time jump into the future as 30 year olds, to their eventual return to present day, was so fleshed out and detailed. This book made me laugh, had me in my feels, and even made me reflect on my own life. Charlotte was so relatable and J.T. Is swoon-worthy. Definitely one of my top reads of 2025 so far! 

moopookie's review

4.5

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

berenstainbeers's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

theminimalistreader's review

4.0

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I wanted a light, refreshing, easy read, and this fit the bill! Similar to 13 going on 30, but also different enough that it didn’t seem repetitive of the film.