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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
look I am a huge HEA fan so I could have loved this so much more.
It was a good read, relatable af. I have very mixed feelings about it right now lol
It was a good read, relatable af. I have very mixed feelings about it right now lol
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
I really enjoyed this book. I loved all the relationships between the characters. This gave me a lot of good laughs which I was not expecting. Please read if you are looking for a good time.
Actual rating is a 2.75⭐️
I liked this book at first. I liked the main characters snark and the cast felt diverse and three dimensional but then the third act began. Then *spoilers* there was a brief “love triangle”. It turns out it wasn’t really a triangle but after that I just kinda had to suffer through the book.
If the climax had happened differently I honestly think I could have given it four stars! It was a good book, witty, catty, and almost cute. I just really like Maddie and Norris as friends.
I wish there was half stars cause 2 feels too low but 3 is too high since the last part wasn’t my favorite :/.
I liked this book at first. I liked the main characters snark and the cast felt diverse and three dimensional but then the third act began. Then *spoilers* there was a brief “love triangle”. It turns out it wasn’t really a triangle but after that I just kinda had to suffer through the book.
If the climax had happened differently I honestly think I could have given it four stars! It was a good book, witty, catty, and almost cute. I just really like Maddie and Norris as friends.
I wish there was half stars cause 2 feels too low but 3 is too high since the last part wasn’t my favorite :/.
emotional
funny
medium-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
I would’ve enjoyed this book a lot more if Norris didn’t suck so bad.
Texas from a Canadian’s perspective is everything. As a Texan…who wants to move to Canada.
Fun! Cute! Great style and narrative voice. Norris feels real and sympathetic. Some predictable teen movie swings towards the end, but mostly feels grounded and warm.
Such a strong voice in Norris! Snarky, wise, insecure, dark. Moving from Quebec to Austin, Texas throws Norris for a complete loop and staying on the outside of Anderson high’s social life is his best defense from the cliches and unknowns. Being a black French Canadian has him feeling even more on the outside. When he starts to go deeper with a cheerleader, a stoner, and an artist, he learns how to lean into relationships and trust in the fun. Filled with nuance, this is a charming romp through adolescence.
We all mess things up. It's what we do with the mess that matters.
Loved this book.
The only way I can describe it is that it's genuine. It feels real and relevant and light, all at the same time.
Some of the reviews I read after buying this said that Norris wasn't really a likeable character which is why this book sat on my shelf for ages. It took me a while to be in the right mood for what I thought this book was going to be. To my pleasant surprise, this actually wasn't at all what I thought it would be and I am so glad I gave it a shot.
I would say that Norris is a realistic character. He has his faults and he goes through a bit of a journey in this book, but that's what it's all about isn't it?
I adored the friendships in this book and I really treasured the way they were both real and admirable at the same time. Often times in literature, relationships are displayed as either one or the other but Philippe managed to create a story world that felt "accessible" for the lack of a better word.
Can't wait to read more from this author to see what else he comes up with.
Actual rating: 4.9 stars
Loved this book.
The only way I can describe it is that it's genuine. It feels real and relevant and light, all at the same time.
Some of the reviews I read after buying this said that Norris wasn't really a likeable character which is why this book sat on my shelf for ages. It took me a while to be in the right mood for what I thought this book was going to be. To my pleasant surprise, this actually wasn't at all what I thought it would be and I am so glad I gave it a shot.
I would say that Norris is a realistic character. He has his faults and he goes through a bit of a journey in this book, but that's what it's all about isn't it?
I adored the friendships in this book and I really treasured the way they were both real and admirable at the same time. Often times in literature, relationships are displayed as either one or the other but Philippe managed to create a story world that felt "accessible" for the lack of a better word.
Can't wait to read more from this author to see what else he comes up with.
Actual rating: 4.9 stars
I almost DNF'd this book about 30-40 pages in because of how insufferable I found the main character and his attitude towards everything and everyone in Texas.
Suffice to say, I changed my mind. Well, not about how annoying Norris and his "pretending to be better than everyone in a hundred-mile radius", to quote Maddie, attitude is... But like. He's also a 16/17 year old male. And by the end of the book, he's at least a 4% better person. (Probably.)
Suffice to say, I changed my mind. Well, not about how annoying Norris and his "pretending to be better than everyone in a hundred-mile radius", to quote Maddie, attitude is... But like. He's also a 16/17 year old male. And by the end of the book, he's at least a 4% better person. (Probably.)