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raegancampbell's review against another edition
4.0
Though predictable, I really liked this book. I mean, I knew from the very beginning, when Jack came to have dinner with Marisa's family, that Marisa's mom was having an affair with him. And for much of the book, I suspected Nash was Dirk. Even so, it was one of those books where I kept going "oh, just one more chapter," since the chapters are pretty short, and then had to force myself to put down.
I really connected with Marisa's anxiety and her problems with that. I've had some anxiety/OCD issues myself, and it was comforting to know I'm not alone. People with those kinds of problems should read this book-- it made me feel better. And young adults in general should read this book, because it has a good message of what a good relationship looks like, which is a struggle most teens today are facing.
I really connected with Marisa's anxiety and her problems with that. I've had some anxiety/OCD issues myself, and it was comforting to know I'm not alone. People with those kinds of problems should read this book-- it made me feel better. And young adults in general should read this book, because it has a good message of what a good relationship looks like, which is a struggle most teens today are facing.
abisolutelyfabulous's review against another edition
1.0
It has been almost a year since I started reading this book and I still have no desire to finish it.
caytlynn's review against another edition
2.0
I really really wanted to love this book. I’ve been searching for a copy as this is really the last book by her that sparked my interest. But it came up very short handed. I will say it’s outdated with references which generally isn’t a problem as I tend to read everything late. But it was almost to much for me. In all honesty if I knew this book was about 15/16 year olds I probably wouldn’t of bought it. But since I did I decided to work through it and give it a chance. But it was very cringy to read. It felt like being in my 12 year old sisters head when she discusses all her little crushes and everything. I honestly don’t think I would of liked it if I read it for the age group it’s for due to the fact of what I was reading even then which tended to be more adult oriented if it was romance. I will say there are a lot of good things in this book like the Dirk plot line but I really wish we would of got more of it. But with the attempt to bring in anxiety, depression, and divorce all in one time really threw the book off. I mean it was handled okay-ish but I feel like the anxiety specifically was just randomly sprinkled in. Like it would randomly come up and just as quickly go away in the reading. I would recommend to others who are closer to age in the characters just because it may be an easier read for them but even then I’d have a list of warnings before handing it over.
carmelj_'s review against another edition
1.0
Why doesn't the back of this book say it is about a girl with anxiety problems and depressions. I would not have read it if I knew that beforehand. Marisa was by far one of the worst main characters I've read about in a long time. She was annoying, dull and her thoughts made me want to pull my hair out. I definitely do not recommend this to anyone.
misslibbylove's review against another edition
4.0
definitely a feel-good, realistic teen story. I did not like, however, that there is talk of suicide in the book and no references anywhere in the book on what people should do if they relate to those feelings.
andiabcs's review against another edition
3.0
Really cute story about first love, friendship, and being a teenager. Marissa was a great character that had her flaws but worked through them. But Nash is the one that stole the show for me. I just loved him. He was quirky and awkward and a geek and so utterly adorable and charming. I loved seeing him interact with Marissa and to see her reaction to him. Sterling got on my nerves and Derek was not my favorite, but they all made the story work. A definite fun read.
mellamaron's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like this book was great. I loved reading it and I couldn't stop reading it either. It's a fairly simple romantic plot, but it's nicely written with a twist that the MC has an anxiety disorder. I felt that part was pretty realistic.
I think the main issue with this book was the MC and the focus on the MC. We barely learned about the other characters because the MC never told us much. I liked Nash, but I didn't feel that his personality was expressed enough. The two spent the whole year together, but we got very few glimpses of it.
Also, the MC in this one was very immature. I think that happens with Colasanti's heroines. I don't think that's a bad thing. It's just not my cup of tea? When compared with Dessen heroines who are usually very composed and mature, it's startling.
Overall though, a cute read! I quite enjoyed it!
I think the main issue with this book was the MC and the focus on the MC. We barely learned about the other characters because the MC never told us much. I liked Nash, but I didn't feel that his personality was expressed enough. The two spent the whole year together, but we got very few glimpses of it.
Also, the MC in this one was very immature. I think that happens with Colasanti's heroines. I don't think that's a bad thing. It's just not my cup of tea? When compared with Dessen heroines who are usually very composed and mature, it's startling.
Overall though, a cute read! I quite enjoyed it!