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lene06's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
notrae07's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
addssubract's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
katie_byrne3043's review against another edition
5.0
⚠️No spoilers necessarily however I do go into details on my opinions of the charaters so be weary of that I guess⚠️
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For the first part of the book scottie is very much a pick me girl, however irene seems to balance her out basically going, 'you arn't the main character in some cheesy romance movie.' And yes she is a main character but it just makes it seem more realistic and less cringy I guess.
I love irene's outlook on life she is honestly opinionated and unapologetically herself even if it does take her time to open up and admit certain things. She always tries to appear above it all, peoples opinions of her sexuality and anything else they might have an opinion on, she just keeps her head high and I admire her for that.
I understand Charlotte was supposed to be a terrible person and she was meant to impact the story but her character seemed a bit obsessive over irene. I understand because of Charlotte's and irene's history it makes sense but it just seemed to hash, was it realistic to a certain extent yes, but her character was just a lot for me.
Overall I loved the book and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good LGBT read
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For the first part of the book scottie is very much a pick me girl, however irene seems to balance her out basically going, 'you arn't the main character in some cheesy romance movie.' And yes she is a main character but it just makes it seem more realistic and less cringy I guess.
I love irene's outlook on life she is honestly opinionated and unapologetically herself even if it does take her time to open up and admit certain things. She always tries to appear above it all, peoples opinions of her sexuality and anything else they might have an opinion on, she just keeps her head high and I admire her for that.
I understand Charlotte was supposed to be a terrible person and she was meant to impact the story but her character seemed a bit obsessive over irene. I understand because of Charlotte's and irene's history it makes sense but it just seemed to hash, was it realistic to a certain extent yes, but her character was just a lot for me.
Overall I loved the book and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good LGBT read
marlakate's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
gabicarvalho19's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
natalyawill's review against another edition
4.0
I did not realise but this is my second book by this author and my goodness it was dramatically better. I can absolutely tell there’s been 7 years of growth there. It was funnier, more light hearted and didn’t take itself so serious. Way more enjoyable as a read. It knew what it wanted to be and did it well. The only real theme I thought it tried to be serious about was being someone falling in love whilst trying to get over someone else. I personally didn’t like this but I think it’s because of my own character. I just wanted to scream at Scottie to get over it! Frustrating to see the main character so hung up on an asshole (her sisters words not mine), whilst having so much positivity and potential in front of her. This is a real struggle for some so I’m sure it’s appreciated.
Fake dating I usually hate so when I saw what was coming I audibly sighed, and even worse than it just being fake dating, the manner in which it came about was terrible. What do you MEAN she paid her??? A large sum too???. Felt a bit too close to escorting. It was also kind of evil that it was just capitalising on Irene’s desperation. She basically had no choice. I think it’s unrealistic how nice she would be about it and non grossed out.
Also the ‘cheating but it’s not technically cheating’ trope?!?? Please can we get this out of YA. It’s like it’s the only form of conflict authors know how to do and it’s terrible. It’s so uncomfortable and always leaves a nasty taste in my mouth even after the protagonists have made up. As soon as Scottie went to seek ‘closure’ in the the danger realm section of the book (last 70%, where some conflict always has to manifest), I know what was coming and was so bored of even the thought.
Aside from that, it was a fun book,it was no literature masterpiece but fun nonetheless. I found Irene to be the most likeable character despite being introduced as a mean girl and a bully. She came across as having more depth than the rest of them.
‘“Plus, I can’t figure out whether winning Queen helps or hurts my chances,” Irene continues. “Do people think girls are less athletic when they win a You’re Pretty Award?”’
‘I want to know I’m not alone in this pain, this confusion. I want to know she understands how it feels to be falling in new love and bleeding from old love at the same time.’
‘“But you’re not over Tally, are you?” My eyes burn with more tears. I give her the only truth I can. “I want to be.”’
‘“Do you wish we were still together?” My throat feels tight. I have an aching need to reach out and touch her. Somewhere in the back of my brain, a small voice says Irene Irene Irene. But in my body, in my heart, all I can feel is this excruciating need to soothe this heartache. “No,” I answer truthfully. “But I don’t know how to give you up, either. I’m trying and trying and it’s killing me.”’
Fake dating I usually hate so when I saw what was coming I audibly sighed, and even worse than it just being fake dating, the manner in which it came about was terrible. What do you MEAN she paid her??? A large sum too???. Felt a bit too close to escorting. It was also kind of evil that it was just capitalising on Irene’s desperation. She basically had no choice. I think it’s unrealistic how nice she would be about it and non grossed out.
Also the ‘cheating but it’s not technically cheating’ trope?!?? Please can we get this out of YA. It’s like it’s the only form of conflict authors know how to do and it’s terrible. It’s so uncomfortable and always leaves a nasty taste in my mouth even after the protagonists have made up. As soon as Scottie went to seek ‘closure’ in the the danger realm section of the book (last 70%, where some conflict always has to manifest), I know what was coming and was so bored of even the thought.
Aside from that, it was a fun book,it was no literature masterpiece but fun nonetheless. I found Irene to be the most likeable character despite being introduced as a mean girl and a bully. She came across as having more depth than the rest of them.
‘“Plus, I can’t figure out whether winning Queen helps or hurts my chances,” Irene continues. “Do people think girls are less athletic when they win a You’re Pretty Award?”’
‘I want to know I’m not alone in this pain, this confusion. I want to know she understands how it feels to be falling in new love and bleeding from old love at the same time.’
‘“But you’re not over Tally, are you?” My eyes burn with more tears. I give her the only truth I can. “I want to be.”’
‘“Do you wish we were still together?” My throat feels tight. I have an aching need to reach out and touch her. Somewhere in the back of my brain, a small voice says Irene Irene Irene. But in my body, in my heart, all I can feel is this excruciating need to soothe this heartache. “No,” I answer truthfully. “But I don’t know how to give you up, either. I’m trying and trying and it’s killing me.”’
batmanbussy's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 ish
Fun! Sometimes you just need to read a fun silly little book!!
Loved the characters especially honey-belle and Irene
Fun! Sometimes you just need to read a fun silly little book!!
Loved the characters especially honey-belle and Irene
wollstonecrafty's review against another edition
when they make milquetoast lesbian fake dating YA including an impossible to move on from toxic ex. i floor it