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gtraini's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jsherwood's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
janie_books's review against another edition
reflective
medium-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
2.5
casnv's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
runawry's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
shannonion's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kritomiester's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I LOVED this book! Even though our main character, Xia, is a million times smarter than I’ll ever be she was also a very relatable one. We’ve all experienced many of the same insecurities that she has and made for a lovable protagonist.
Throughout the entire book, I rooted her on. When she laughed I laughed, when she felt embarrassed I cringed for her, and when she swooned I swooned. In those moments where she made bad or questionable decisions, I constantly wanted to reach through the book and shake some sense into her but never once did that make me dislike her as a character. I truly wanted to see her succeed which was exactly why this was a book I didn’t want to put down.
I also loved the important discussions that were had in this book about the treatment of women in the workplace and how they have to work that much harder to be recognized and taken seriously.
This truly was a great book and one I would recommend to everyone!
A special thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for providing me an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Throughout the entire book, I rooted her on. When she laughed I laughed, when she felt embarrassed I cringed for her, and when she swooned I swooned. In those moments where she made bad or questionable decisions, I constantly wanted to reach through the book and shake some sense into her but never once did that make me dislike her as a character. I truly wanted to see her succeed which was exactly why this was a book I didn’t want to put down.
I also loved the important discussions that were had in this book about the treatment of women in the workplace and how they have to work that much harder to be recognized and taken seriously.
This truly was a great book and one I would recommend to everyone!
A special thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for providing me an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
kritomiester's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I LOVED this book! Even though our main character, Xia, is a million times smarter than I’ll ever be she was also a very relatable one. We’ve all experienced many of the same insecurities that she has and made for a lovable protagonist.
Throughout the entire book, I rooted her on. When she laughed I laughed, when she felt embarrassed I cringed for her, and when she swooned I swooned. In those moments where she made bad or questionable decisions, I constantly wanted to reach through the book and shake some sense into her but never once did that make me dislike her as a character. I truly wanted to see her succeed which was exactly why this was a book I didn’t want to put down.
I also loved the important discussions that were had in this book about the treatment of women in the workplace and how they have to work that much harder to be recognized and taken seriously.
This truly was a great book and one I would recommend to everyone!
A special thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for providing me an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Throughout the entire book, I rooted her on. When she laughed I laughed, when she felt embarrassed I cringed for her, and when she swooned I swooned. In those moments where she made bad or questionable decisions, I constantly wanted to reach through the book and shake some sense into her but never once did that make me dislike her as a character. I truly wanted to see her succeed which was exactly why this was a book I didn’t want to put down.
I also loved the important discussions that were had in this book about the treatment of women in the workplace and how they have to work that much harder to be recognized and taken seriously.
This truly was a great book and one I would recommend to everyone!
A special thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for providing me an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
thumanybooks's review against another edition
3.0
A book with an interesting premise: a smart girl gets into an exclusive school for possible startups. She already has an online relationship with a mysterious boy, but then she thinks he might also be at her new school. The coincidences are a bit far-fetched for me, and the subplot with her getting in business with a former startup success became grating after a while. I just couldn't imagine this girl--or anyone--being so gullible. This book is likable in moments though: the girl's relationship with a real boy at the school is sweet. He likes her for who she is, and she can be difficult. Her friend that she makes at school is also true to her. I would read another book by this author because I think she writes some good dialogue, and has original ideas.
alexandrafren's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.25