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matthiasdj's review
5.0
Wow. Wow. Wow.
This book was so freaking good.
I really didn't expect it to be this amazing.
I'm gonna sob of happiness now :)
5/5 stars (deserved)
This book was so freaking good.
I really didn't expect it to be this amazing.
I'm gonna sob of happiness now :)
5/5 stars (deserved)
dylmil15's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so adorable. I loved the characters and their dynamics. The drama was very good and the plot was very interesting. This young adult book is a great one!!!
drakoulis's review
5.0
Ollie Fitzgerald's Heartbreak Anthems is a sweet, swoony and adorable story of two boys who love each other realizing it, each at his own pace, with the obstacles and silly misunderstandings that happen when teens are confused about their feelings!
Despite the ups and downs, Ollie and Nash are quite honest with each other and do not let the miscommunication issues define their journey from friends to boyfriends. They mess up, they panic, and they are always there for each other in the end.
Millie and (especially) Steve are the ideal supportive friends, the no nonsense and the shamelessly dorky people who are proud of themselves and their friends.
The story will make you smile and cheer for Ollie and Nash all the way!
Despite the ups and downs, Ollie and Nash are quite honest with each other and do not let the miscommunication issues define their journey from friends to boyfriends. They mess up, they panic, and they are always there for each other in the end.
Millie and (especially) Steve are the ideal supportive friends, the no nonsense and the shamelessly dorky people who are proud of themselves and their friends.
The story will make you smile and cheer for Ollie and Nash all the way!
jsncnrd's review
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about this book! I was lucky enough to get an eARC from Charlie, who is not only a great author, but a great human being.
I loved this book. I loved the characters. I loved the story. I loved the concept of the playlist being a plot device.
The characters.
Ollie was such a loveable character that you couldn’t possibly want anything but the absolute best for him. Nash was delightful and kind, and his scenes with Ollie were my favorites in the book.
Also, Steve? I am president of his fan club. We all need a Steve in our lives. We must protect him at all costs.
The writing.
Charlie’s writing is impeccable in his delivery of witty dialogue, quips, one-liners, referential comedy, and hyper-specific niche humor. Thank goodness I fall into that niche because some moments were FUCKING HYSTERICAL. I was legitimately cackling like a fucking hyena at so many points.
Ollie being a horror movie fan was another layer I loved. So many nods to so many of my favorite movies, which kept me smiling.
The MUSIC.
I won’t post any spoilers, but … there was one chapter that gave me actual chills. Did I cry the happiest tears at 2:30 AM, listen to that chapter’s namesake on repeat, and then re-read the sequence while I had the song playing in the background? I sure as fuck did! And I would do it again! FULLY. IMMERSIVE. EXPERIENCE. The song that accompanied that scene was expertly picked. I think you’ll know which chapter when you get there.
Speaking of, I highly recommend exploring the playlist on Spotify and listening to some of the songs if you don’t know them! I LOVED the music, which was what pulled the entire plot and book together. I was already a fan of at least 75% of the songs, and that made me so happy. As the book’s title suggests … Ollie knows how to make an immaculate playlist, which is really to say that Charlie makes an immaculate playlist. The songs are all so incredibly fitting, and it really completes the reading experience.
So.
What is most astonishing to me is that this is Charlie’s debut. Everything was seamless. The pacing was solid. I was never bored. There was no filler, because all of the chapters were important to the plot in some way. The characters were fully developed, including the supporting cast. Everything about the book flowed so well. It had some of my favorite tropes. It had it all, folks.
When this book drops in June, I am fully recommending you read it. Because it is fun, it is emotional, it is heartwarming, and it has been a highlight of the books I’ve read so far in 2022.
Do you have a heartbreak anthem? I’m sure you do. Mine is Clean by Taylor Swift.
OKGOREADTHISBOOKRIGHTNOW !
I loved this book. I loved the characters. I loved the story. I loved the concept of the playlist being a plot device.
The characters.
Ollie was such a loveable character that you couldn’t possibly want anything but the absolute best for him. Nash was delightful and kind, and his scenes with Ollie were my favorites in the book.
Also, Steve? I am president of his fan club. We all need a Steve in our lives. We must protect him at all costs.
The writing.
Charlie’s writing is impeccable in his delivery of witty dialogue, quips, one-liners, referential comedy, and hyper-specific niche humor. Thank goodness I fall into that niche because some moments were FUCKING HYSTERICAL. I was legitimately cackling like a fucking hyena at so many points.
Ollie being a horror movie fan was another layer I loved. So many nods to so many of my favorite movies, which kept me smiling.
The MUSIC.
I won’t post any spoilers, but … there was one chapter that gave me actual chills. Did I cry the happiest tears at 2:30 AM, listen to that chapter’s namesake on repeat, and then re-read the sequence while I had the song playing in the background? I sure as fuck did! And I would do it again! FULLY. IMMERSIVE. EXPERIENCE. The song that accompanied that scene was expertly picked. I think you’ll know which chapter when you get there.
Speaking of, I highly recommend exploring the playlist on Spotify and listening to some of the songs if you don’t know them! I LOVED the music, which was what pulled the entire plot and book together. I was already a fan of at least 75% of the songs, and that made me so happy. As the book’s title suggests … Ollie knows how to make an immaculate playlist, which is really to say that Charlie makes an immaculate playlist. The songs are all so incredibly fitting, and it really completes the reading experience.
So.
What is most astonishing to me is that this is Charlie’s debut. Everything was seamless. The pacing was solid. I was never bored. There was no filler, because all of the chapters were important to the plot in some way. The characters were fully developed, including the supporting cast. Everything about the book flowed so well. It had some of my favorite tropes. It had it all, folks.
When this book drops in June, I am fully recommending you read it. Because it is fun, it is emotional, it is heartwarming, and it has been a highlight of the books I’ve read so far in 2022.
Do you have a heartbreak anthem? I’m sure you do. Mine is Clean by Taylor Swift.
OKGOREADTHISBOOKRIGHTNOW !
achillespatroclus's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
clewreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ashish_ras's review
5.0
One word- Wow
Enticed by the lovely book cover, I applied and received an e-ARC of the novel. I thought that was a win. The real win, though, was reading this story. I had to slow down my reading speed to savor the emotions pouring out of the pages. There is banter, pining, and swoon-worthy dialogue.
Ollie became one of my favorite characters within the first few chapters. The entire teen cast around him is wonderful. The writing is fluid and, frankly, makes me jealous.
If you read YA- you will love this book. If you don't read YA- this should be your initiation.
6/5*
Enticed by the lovely book cover, I applied and received an e-ARC of the novel. I thought that was a win. The real win, though, was reading this story. I had to slow down my reading speed to savor the emotions pouring out of the pages. There is banter, pining, and swoon-worthy dialogue.
Ollie became one of my favorite characters within the first few chapters. The entire teen cast around him is wonderful. The writing is fluid and, frankly, makes me jealous.
If you read YA- you will love this book. If you don't read YA- this should be your initiation.
6/5*
moreteawesley's review
2.0
This wanted to give Heartstopper vibes so badly, but it just didn’t. Ollie was fine, but Nash had less than zero personality. We didn’t see them actually falling for each other, or see much of their friendship prior to the start of the book, so the relationship fell flat for me. Dee was a screeching caricature. There were some cute moments and I did finish it, but it was touch and go a bunch of times and ultimately it just didn’t work for me.
fuzzywilson's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Alcohol, and Cursing