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llychu's review against another edition
4.0
bye i remember GOBBLING up ts book
like ts was my first introduction for enemies to lovers istg
like ts was my first introduction for enemies to lovers istg
leafblade's review against another edition
4.0
I can't even begin to express the amount of PURE JOY this book gave me. The first third with everyone running around and clicking made me feel SO nostalgic for the pokémon go times (even though I still play it, you know, you REMEMBER what 2016 was like), and even Pou and Neopets and all of those games that remind me of summer days and conversation siwht now long-lost friends. It truly was, as we say in Spanish, un mimo al alma.
Did the conflict break my heart? Yes. A lot. I kinda wish it had all been fun and games, but I loved loved LOVED the resolution + the ending. I really appreciate how none of it had anything to do with the fact that Allie was a girl who codes, there's no misogyny at all and it felt refreshing af. And none of the problems had an easy answer either, which is something far too common in middle grade books. I also liked that it didn't try to not hold its main character accountable for the things she did wrong. She can't be in all places at once, she can't solve all of the issues her app has, and that's fine as long as she recognizes it, and she did.
I don't know what else to say tbh. I loved everything about this book. I still have to find a Tamara Ireland Stone book I don't love, so I'm excited to keep reading her stuff!!!!
Did the conflict break my heart? Yes. A lot. I kinda wish it had all been fun and games, but I loved loved LOVED the resolution + the ending. I really appreciate how none of it had anything to do with the fact that Allie was a girl who codes, there's no misogyny at all and it felt refreshing af. And none of the problems had an easy answer either, which is something far too common in middle grade books. I also liked that it didn't try to not hold its main character accountable for the things she did wrong. She can't be in all places at once, she can't solve all of the issues her app has, and that's fine as long as she recognizes it, and she did.
I don't know what else to say tbh. I loved everything about this book. I still have to find a Tamara Ireland Stone book I don't love, so I'm excited to keep reading her stuff!!!!
katykelly's review
4.0
Great for techies, an absorbing and App-centred story that isn't too long for even reluctant readers
Not one that will easily draw from older age groups as some books for this age range do, Click'd will be a great choice to offer to those who like their computers, coding, technology, social media.
Allie is a coder, and at summer camp has designed her own app that helps you find friends with common interest - Click'd. It works brilliantly when she tests it on her friends before entering it at a national competition, alongside a fellow student (and rival's) app.
But when a problem becomes apparent, Allie is faced with tough decisions, and even finds that her app is straining her relationships with her friends.
The themes are very much 'middle school' centred, which may seem too immature for older readers/teenagers. There is no romance, and Allie's home and family life is only briefly featured - it's all about her friendships, rivalry with Nathan, and mostly - her App.
Which isn't a bad thing - it will interest many readers, and though I'm not a techie myself, I enjoyed the story. I could see myself, a Judy Blume fan at that age (10-13) being caught up in Allie's world and problems, and liked the choices Allie makes.
Some good questions and discussions could come out of this. Though it features a female protagonist, boys will also find a lot here to capture their interest as well, including the character of Nathan. Could make a good class read for Year 6 or 7 classes.
With thanks to Netgalley for the advance reading copy.
Not one that will easily draw from older age groups as some books for this age range do, Click'd will be a great choice to offer to those who like their computers, coding, technology, social media.
Allie is a coder, and at summer camp has designed her own app that helps you find friends with common interest - Click'd. It works brilliantly when she tests it on her friends before entering it at a national competition, alongside a fellow student (and rival's) app.
But when a problem becomes apparent, Allie is faced with tough decisions, and even finds that her app is straining her relationships with her friends.
The themes are very much 'middle school' centred, which may seem too immature for older readers/teenagers. There is no romance, and Allie's home and family life is only briefly featured - it's all about her friendships, rivalry with Nathan, and mostly - her App.
Which isn't a bad thing - it will interest many readers, and though I'm not a techie myself, I enjoyed the story. I could see myself, a Judy Blume fan at that age (10-13) being caught up in Allie's world and problems, and liked the choices Allie makes.
Some good questions and discussions could come out of this. Though it features a female protagonist, boys will also find a lot here to capture their interest as well, including the character of Nathan. Could make a good class read for Year 6 or 7 classes.
With thanks to Netgalley for the advance reading copy.
aiviloolivia's review against another edition
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
3.5
art1610's review against another edition
2.0
Warning: Alot of ...
I enjoyed it, I was upset with Maddie for a while. Loved Zoe, Nathan and Ms. Slade. I totally recommend this book. it's about friendship and if you fail troy troy again. (get it?...from...Mr. Peabody ...and Sherman...when they...were in the...Trojan War...No?...Just me?...ok) Allie was great and she admitted to her mistakes when she knew she made them.
I couldn't stop laughing, though when Nathan was downloading Click'd in front of Allie and was narrating everything he was doing. When he was answering a question for boy bands and he chose Zayn and he said Idk why maybe because he left 1D or maybe because his name was cool. Zayyyyyn, why can't my name be that cool?, maybe I could go by Naaaaate. And when both their phone bloop bloop blooped I called it, I knew they were going to be each other first.
Anyway I had fun reading it. Bye!!!
I enjoyed it, I was upset with Maddie for a while. Loved Zoe, Nathan and Ms. Slade. I totally recommend this book. it's about friendship and if you fail troy troy again. (get it?...from...Mr. Peabody ...and Sherman...when they...were in the...Trojan War...No?...Just me?...ok) Allie was great and she admitted to her mistakes when she knew she made them.
I couldn't stop laughing, though when Nathan was downloading Click'd in front of Allie and was narrating everything he was doing. When he was answering a question for boy bands and he chose Zayn and he said Idk why maybe because he left 1D or maybe because his name was cool. Zayyyyyn, why can't my name be that cool?, maybe I could go by Naaaaate. And when both their phone bloop bloop blooped I called it, I knew they were going to be each other first.
Anyway I had fun reading it. Bye!!!
samrushingbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute fast read. I appreciate the focus on girls interested in STEM fields of study and also on friendship, especially at the drama filled and volatile middle school age.
mannim's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
michalice's review against another edition
4.0
*mini review*
Imagine having an app that matches you with friends who would be perfect for you, just by answering a few questions. Well the protagonist of Click'd, Allie, has done just that at Code Girls camp. After an initial trial run it works like a charm, but a hiccup in the coding soon means that things are getting shared that are supposed to remain a secret.
I really enjoyed reading Click'd, more than I expected to. I love the coding camp, and how it leads to the Games for Good competition. The friendships within the pages felt real, especially with how fickle they could be, but I also loved how Allie wasn't going down without a fight, even if it meant asking Nathan for help.
I'm looking forward to another book in this series, and I'm already trying to work out who's story it's going to be.
Imagine having an app that matches you with friends who would be perfect for you, just by answering a few questions. Well the protagonist of Click'd, Allie, has done just that at Code Girls camp. After an initial trial run it works like a charm, but a hiccup in the coding soon means that things are getting shared that are supposed to remain a secret.
I really enjoyed reading Click'd, more than I expected to. I love the coding camp, and how it leads to the Games for Good competition. The friendships within the pages felt real, especially with how fickle they could be, but I also loved how Allie wasn't going down without a fight, even if it meant asking Nathan for help.
I'm looking forward to another book in this series, and I'm already trying to work out who's story it's going to be.
aburgess15's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing! This is the first book that I have read where the primary character is a young girl interested in CODING! Being one of 2 women in my company who do code, I love seeing when there are books, camps, experiences that get girls interested in this amazing field. Ever changing and expanding technology makes the field of software engineering a great field to enter.
My favorite part of the book was seeing that Allie had other interests than just coding. I think too many stereotypes assume that if you code, you sit in a room at home coding as well. Seeing that Allie played on a successful soccer team was exactly what needs to be portrayed to young girls. You can love programming and other things, like soccer, band, hiking, water skiing, take your pick!
My biggest complaint was on page 272:
I think I loved this book so much because I can relate to the main character so well. When I run into a problem with my code, I get obsessed with fixing the issue trying involve only as many people I have to in order to fix it. Usually involving others is a last resort on something I have been working on and cannot solve it myself. Taking my mind off the code by looking at something else or taking a break usually helps. I could totally relate to Allie racing against the clock to solve an issue.
My favorite part of the book was seeing that Allie had other interests than just coding. I think too many stereotypes assume that if you code, you sit in a room at home coding as well. Seeing that Allie played on a successful soccer team was exactly what needs to be portrayed to young girls. You can love programming and other things, like soccer, band, hiking, water skiing, take your pick!
Spoiler
My biggest complaint was on page 272:
"When Emma scored the first point, ... " -- You score goals, not points.
"In the third quarter, Maddie..." -- There are no quarters in soccer (maybe in U8s but not above U10s)! There's a first half and a second half.
I think I loved this book so much because I can relate to the main character so well. When I run into a problem with my code, I get obsessed with fixing the issue trying involve only as many people I have to in order to fix it. Usually involving others is a last resort on something I have been working on and cannot solve it myself. Taking my mind off the code by looking at something else or taking a break usually helps. I could totally relate to Allie racing against the clock to solve an issue.
gggina13's review against another edition
5.0
Just a light and fluffy read about a week in the life of a girl who is trying to keep up with the hype her app is getting. The coding talk isn’t complicated enough to turn away readers with no knowledge of how it works. I enjoyed her friendships, her rivalry with Nate, and her supportive teacher.