Reviews

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

tiredfangirl's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

Love the characters and the energy of the book — it’s definitely quirky and probably not for everyone, but it’s super for me. That being said, the third act breakup makes me unbelievably mad every time.

They haven’t been dating that long, she’s having a panic attack, she asks for space, and he’s offended???? And SHE has to apologize to HIM???? Was “I’ll call you in a week” a bit much? Sure. But she was having a panic attack!!!! I do not think she should have to apologize for asking for space/not letting him take care of her. I think she should apologize for pushing him away IN GENERAL and he should apologize for pushing himself on her while (I can’t reiterate this enough) SHE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANIC ATTACK!

steffski's review against another edition

3.0

I could tell the author was about my age because of all of the cultural references and I enjoyed her slightly different stream of consciousness writing style!

lackema's review against another edition

2.0

I just didn’t really like this book at all. I thought Nina was annoying and there were a lot of loose ends/storylines

starlitpage's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

betwixtbooks's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

kristaallysa's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

brynnab's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

kyliea32's review against another edition

5.0

It’s quirky, enlightening, entertaining and fun. For anyone, whose a fan of Abbi Waxman’s other book The Garden of Small Beginnings you will definitely enjoy this one about Nina Hill, book lover, planner, fact lover and cat lover. In so many ways I found myself relating to the character of Nina in her interests, love of reading and quirks.

I recommend anyone whose bookish and a little quirky themselves to pick it up and give a good read, you will not be disappointed.

thealexarachelle's review against another edition

4.0

It was cute and I’m starting to like nice, cute books. They make you feel good lol. Can’t wait to read about Nina’s holiday!

anete's review

lighthearted

3.5