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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
funny
inspiring
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
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Patch Simmons has taken on a new nickname and is determined to have a new boyfriend by prom. Along the way he must prepare for the upcoming drama production, navigate teenage adventures, and convince people to stop calling him Patrick.
I have not laughed out loud over a book in so long! This YA debut was the perfect mix of teenage drama, new love, sass, and humor. I eagerly await more books from this author!
Thank you to @macmillan.audio @wednesdaybooks @netgalley for a free audio version of this title.
I have not laughed out loud over a book in so long! This YA debut was the perfect mix of teenage drama, new love, sass, and humor. I eagerly await more books from this author!
Thank you to @macmillan.audio @wednesdaybooks @netgalley for a free audio version of this title.
emotional
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
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-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
Patrick "Patch" has decided that this is the year he's going to get a boyfriend and that he will go to prom. His plan is to join the drama club and dazzle people with his amazing talent and wit. He has his sights set on a foreign exchange student from America named Peter.
I was laughing out loud so much throughout this book. Patch is the most dramatic person and I was living for it! Where as he was dramatic, he was also genuinely being true to himself. He was funny, sarcastic and incredibly egocentric with a massive amount of confidence. All of those things worked so well for this character that you just can't help but love him.
Honestly the only thing I didn't like about this book is that it was too short!! I wanted so much more. If this author were the write more about these characters following them to college or anything else, I would a thousand person read it and enjoy every second!!
funny
lighthearted
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is a rather precious book with a very dramatic protagonist, but Patrick "Patch" does a pretty good job of winning you over.
He's over-the-top and melodramatic, but that's just his way. Patch is a teen, learning to be a gay teen, a better friend, and a good person. And--most importantly to him--he's on a quest to get his first boyfriend. With the help of his best friend, Jean, he's looking at two options from his Drama Club: quiet and shy Sam and Sam's American friend, Patrick.
As Patrick and the club work on putting together a production of Sweeney Todd, Patch and Jean rankle at the fact that their friend turned nemesis, Tessa, is back in the club too--and catching Patrick's eye. Patch's way of approaching the world is filled with confidence and drama, with the writing almost coming across as satire at times. It makes you laugh though and shines with humor and realism.
It's great to read a YA book filled with queer teens (and allies, as Jean would be quick to point out). It's a sweet story, with plenty of teen theatrics--both literal and emotional. There's a full cast of side characters, including Patch's aggrieved English teacher who must listen to his rants, and Jean deserves her own book.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and Wednesday Books in return for an unbiased review.
He's over-the-top and melodramatic, but that's just his way. Patch is a teen, learning to be a gay teen, a better friend, and a good person. And--most importantly to him--he's on a quest to get his first boyfriend. With the help of his best friend, Jean, he's looking at two options from his Drama Club: quiet and shy Sam and Sam's American friend, Patrick.
As Patrick and the club work on putting together a production of Sweeney Todd, Patch and Jean rankle at the fact that their friend turned nemesis, Tessa, is back in the club too--and catching Patrick's eye. Patch's way of approaching the world is filled with confidence and drama, with the writing almost coming across as satire at times. It makes you laugh though and shines with humor and realism.
It's great to read a YA book filled with queer teens (and allies, as Jean would be quick to point out). It's a sweet story, with plenty of teen theatrics--both literal and emotional. There's a full cast of side characters, including Patch's aggrieved English teacher who must listen to his rants, and Jean deserves her own book.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and Wednesday Books in return for an unbiased review.