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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
This book was super fun. Even though Emma isn’t a particularly brilliant character, she reminds me of a genuine 16 year old, which is not common in the YA genre. I think people remember themselves as much more mature at 16 than they really were. Be honest, you’ve 100% had at least one Emma moment in your teenage years 😂
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
This was a cute read, and quick. The style is different, but it certainly feels like it fits in to society today. The main character is relatable and fun. It was even funny enough to make me smile at times.
This was a cute read, and quick. The style is different, but it certainly feels like it fits in to society today. The main character is relatable and fun. It was even funny enough to make me smile at times.
This book was so hilarious! I have very rarely literally laughed out loud when reading a book but actually did so on several occasions here. Right at the beginning I had to put it down because I was literally crying of laughter!
This was a great throwback to my days of reading about Georgia Nicholson’s dating, friendship and general teenage woes and I’m so happy I stumbled across this little gem!
This was a great throwback to my days of reading about Georgia Nicholson’s dating, friendship and general teenage woes and I’m so happy I stumbled across this little gem!
I hated this book. I don't know how else to put it other than I hated it. It was really boring for me and definitely a struggle to get through. I thought it would be more humorous because of the title but it was really just her going back to the same guy every single time. I did not enjoy this book but maybe it's just me.
At some parts it was borderline cringey. But the mother daughter relationship was amusing.
This was truly SO funny. I honestly felt like I had been transported back to my early teen years — talking about periods, boys, crushes, sexuality and school. It was honestly brilliant; immensely captivating, thoroughly funny and a lot of fun whilst also dealing with topics that are rarely discussed in YA literature.
— periods are discussed in detail, not just a passing comment here and there. They are actually discussed properly - how they feel, how they make you feel, how awful they can be etc.
— the discussion of masturbation! This is rarely discussed unless it refers to people with a penis, so it was refreshing to see some vagina based masturbation discussion.
— sex! Young female teens having sex! It happens. It was discussed here. It was fab!
— figuring out your sexuality in your early teens, coming to terms with who you are and also telling your family about it. Really appreciated this discussion and the element of acceptance in this area.
— depression/anxiety was touched upon sensitively, too.
— the aspect of art/design helping with low mood. Emma finds herself feeling massively lost and so she channels her energy into creativity, which was an element that I absolutely adored. I loved seeing her focused on something and feeling proud of herself for it.
I truly felt like I had whizzed back to when I was in my teens. It was hilarious yet infinitely uncanny to read this story and feel my story mirrored so much in Emma’s. Absolutely fabulous! Would definitely recommend this to everyone; though mainly teenagers because I think the themes discussed in this novel would be massively helpful. I think I would have been helped colossally if this book had existed when I was younger! All round fabulous; well written, a lot of fun, extremely brilliant!
— periods are discussed in detail, not just a passing comment here and there. They are actually discussed properly - how they feel, how they make you feel, how awful they can be etc.
— the discussion of masturbation! This is rarely discussed unless it refers to people with a penis, so it was refreshing to see some vagina based masturbation discussion.
— sex! Young female teens having sex! It happens. It was discussed here. It was fab!
— figuring out your sexuality in your early teens, coming to terms with who you are and also telling your family about it. Really appreciated this discussion and the element of acceptance in this area.
— depression/anxiety was touched upon sensitively, too.
— the aspect of art/design helping with low mood. Emma finds herself feeling massively lost and so she channels her energy into creativity, which was an element that I absolutely adored. I loved seeing her focused on something and feeling proud of herself for it.
I truly felt like I had whizzed back to when I was in my teens. It was hilarious yet infinitely uncanny to read this story and feel my story mirrored so much in Emma’s. Absolutely fabulous! Would definitely recommend this to everyone; though mainly teenagers because I think the themes discussed in this novel would be massively helpful. I think I would have been helped colossally if this book had existed when I was younger! All round fabulous; well written, a lot of fun, extremely brilliant!
YIIIIKES. This was terrible. 100% terrible.
Have you ever watched the show Awkward? This book was similar, except nothing happens. This girl literally writes a blog about her sad and boring life but it has none of the humor or drama the show has to offer. This felt like a horribly written knock off. Do yourself a favor and don’t read 300+ pages of the worst written blog in existence. You’re welcome. *in Sadie’s voice*
Have you ever watched the show Awkward? This book was similar, except nothing happens. This girl literally writes a blog about her sad and boring life but it has none of the humor or drama the show has to offer. This felt like a horribly written knock off. Do yourself a favor and don’t read 300+ pages of the worst written blog in existence. You’re welcome. *in Sadie’s voice*
Loved this so much. Saw a review complaining that there was too much masturbating and to that I say: not ENOUGH masturbating!!!! (Just kidding it was the perfect amount of masturbating. And I love it when masturbating is normalised for teen girls). I may have given you the false impression that this book is very masturbation-centric. It's not.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes