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haileyrosewolt's review against another edition
hopeful
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
4.5
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
This was just so AMAZING! I loved each and every part of it.
This won't be a too long review (bit sick) but I want to at least write my thoughts on this book.
It was instant love from the start. As soon as I started reading it I just couldn't stop, however I had to because I had to sleep. :P But the next day I went on to read and just couldn't stop, I just didn't want to put it down. I had to know who Somebody Nobody was. I just had to find out. I also wanted to know if our MC would feel more accepted, if she would find friends, if she could patch things up with her step-brother.
Yes, there is a lot that is going on in this book. Not only do we have our MC's problems, but also her step-families problems, Somebody Nobody who is a big mystery and also has his share of problems. But it all comes together in one thing, it never overwhelms, instead I was invested in every character that we come across. Even the tinier characters, I just wanted to know more about them.
Jessie was a delightful character and I loved her from the start. She was so much fun, and I found her very brave, for how she stayed true to herself. How she never did anything different. I loved how she kicked some serious butt through the story, even though her life wasn't the easiest.
I did wish she had been a bit more accepting to her new family. I wish she had been more accepting of her dad. Yes, what he did wasn't exactly the best idea, I also still don't get why he never talked about it with his daughter, but I guess he has his reasons.
As for her step-family, I just didn't like how she acted towards them. Sure, I could imagine that she acted that way towards Theo becomes of how he was in the beginning, but I didn't understand it towards the mom. She was a friendly woman who just wanted happiness for her new daughter, she tried so hard, I even saw that.
Thankfully things do change, but it took a while. Yes, I know she has to get used to things, but I just found it a bit too cringey to see her act this way. So ungrateful while she was being welcomed so happily (at least by the mom).
I loved her with her friends, and especially Scarlett and S/N. Those parts were a delight to read, and at times I just had a laugh at how she talked with them, how sweet their friendship (and much later also love for S/N (no spoiler, come on, it is pretty much clear early on).
Yes, I loved S/N, I loved the messages, the mail, the mystery. I had a few suspects, and as the book went on I had two guys, but quite quickly I just had one guy left, and I was delighted to see it was him in the end!
Theo? I didn't like him in the beginning, but then again I could imagine his aggressive attitude. Later on though he started to open up and he quickly became a new favourite. He was really sweet towards Jessie in the end, and even protecting her. Yay!
I loved how the book mixed comedy with tragedy. There is romance, there is friendship, there is so much more, this book will definitely grab you by the neck and not let you go. You will want to know everything about these characters. You will not be able to stop reading. Highly recommended! Also Waffles!! <3 <3 <3
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
This won't be a too long review (bit sick) but I want to at least write my thoughts on this book.
It was instant love from the start. As soon as I started reading it I just couldn't stop, however I had to because I had to sleep. :P But the next day I went on to read and just couldn't stop, I just didn't want to put it down. I had to know who Somebody Nobody was. I just had to find out. I also wanted to know if our MC would feel more accepted, if she would find friends, if she could patch things up with her step-brother.
Yes, there is a lot that is going on in this book. Not only do we have our MC's problems, but also her step-families problems, Somebody Nobody who is a big mystery and also has his share of problems. But it all comes together in one thing, it never overwhelms, instead I was invested in every character that we come across. Even the tinier characters, I just wanted to know more about them.
Jessie was a delightful character and I loved her from the start. She was so much fun, and I found her very brave, for how she stayed true to herself. How she never did anything different. I loved how she kicked some serious butt through the story, even though her life wasn't the easiest.
I did wish she had been a bit more accepting to her new family. I wish she had been more accepting of her dad. Yes, what he did wasn't exactly the best idea, I also still don't get why he never talked about it with his daughter, but I guess he has his reasons.
As for her step-family, I just didn't like how she acted towards them. Sure, I could imagine that she acted that way towards Theo becomes of how he was in the beginning, but I didn't understand it towards the mom. She was a friendly woman who just wanted happiness for her new daughter, she tried so hard, I even saw that.
Thankfully things do change, but it took a while. Yes, I know she has to get used to things, but I just found it a bit too cringey to see her act this way. So ungrateful while she was being welcomed so happily (at least by the mom).
I loved her with her friends, and especially Scarlett and S/N. Those parts were a delight to read, and at times I just had a laugh at how she talked with them, how sweet their friendship (and much later also love for S/N (no spoiler, come on, it is pretty much clear early on).
Yes, I loved S/N, I loved the messages, the mail, the mystery. I had a few suspects, and as the book went on I had two guys, but quite quickly I just had one guy left, and I was delighted to see it was him in the end!
Theo? I didn't like him in the beginning, but then again I could imagine his aggressive attitude. Later on though he started to open up and he quickly became a new favourite. He was really sweet towards Jessie in the end, and even protecting her. Yay!
I loved how the book mixed comedy with tragedy. There is romance, there is friendship, there is so much more, this book will definitely grab you by the neck and not let you go. You will want to know everything about these characters. You will not be able to stop reading. Highly recommended! Also Waffles!! <3 <3 <3
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
nea43's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
letsbebookfriends's review against another edition
5.0
*4.5 stars*
I loved how this book covers grief. The love story was cute, but you can predict who SN is really quickly. Just enjoy the ride.hahahahaha
I loved how this book covers grief. The love story was cute, but you can predict who SN is really quickly. Just enjoy the ride.hahahahaha
naysia_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a great read, however, I felt like the reveal of SN and the ending of the novel were lacklustre.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
deanneestelle's review against another edition
3.0
It pains me to give this book less than 4 stars. I completely loved the story and the characters and the setting. I loved almost everything about it. The characters feel so real and raw, and the story is charming and heartbreaking and beautiful. But I got very frustrated with the cussing and sexual stuff. And yes, I know, that's something that I will find in a lot of YA romances, but that doesn't mean I have to like it, and it doesn't mean that it won't still take my rating down a star.
kaikai1618's review against another edition
5.0
This book was awesome. It was so real, and I always wanted to know what would happen next. I absolutely loved this book. Definitely one of my favorites. The thing about S/N is that I had a guess and felt really sure about, but I was never completely sure about who S/N was.
So here are three (or 4) things I loved about this book:
1. Real. It's so real with how Jessie feels and how sometimes things happen and there isn't anything you can do.
2. This book makes you feel something and really connects you with characters. Characters that you experience this whole story with
3. The characters are very realistic and all have their own personality you really get to know them and can understand their situation and you learn more about what kind of people they are along the way
4. (Because this book is just so good) The cover is so perfect. Its both attractive in a beautifully simple way and relates to the book in a creative way. Since waffled writing is ambiguous writing and S/N is the ambiguous factor. Plus the writing to represent their messages. I just thought that was so awesome. It's one of those covers that looks awesome, but then you read the book and see how it relates to the story in a deeper way.
SPOILER SECTION:
But seriously that ending with all of the guys was like
What?
But I knew it
For who S/N was
I was so confused when the first guy came cause I thought it was S/N
And I was like
What?!
And then the next guy and the next
And I was just so confused
So here are three (or 4) things I loved about this book:
1. Real. It's so real with how Jessie feels and how sometimes things happen and there isn't anything you can do.
2. This book makes you feel something and really connects you with characters. Characters that you experience this whole story with
3. The characters are very realistic and all have their own personality you really get to know them and can understand their situation and you learn more about what kind of people they are along the way
4. (Because this book is just so good) The cover is so perfect. Its both attractive in a beautifully simple way and relates to the book in a creative way. Since waffled writing is ambiguous writing and S/N is the ambiguous factor. Plus the writing to represent their messages. I just thought that was so awesome. It's one of those covers that looks awesome, but then you read the book and see how it relates to the story in a deeper way.
SPOILER SECTION:
But seriously that ending with all of the guys was like
What?
But I knew it
For who S/N was
I was so confused when the first guy came cause I thought it was S/N
And I was like
What?!
And then the next guy and the next
And I was just so confused
readwithjules_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25