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celbell's review against another edition
3.0
Strong 3.5 stars
Is there such a thing as too contemporary? I don't know but for me there was just something decidedly uncharming about reading a story between two influencers/youtube stars.
It was a good book, good read, and I liked the characters but it just didn't scratch my bookish itch, it felt almost like I was following a deep dive on youtuber/tiktok star tea with behind the scenes receipts. It didn't read that way, because the authors writing style is super smooth and lovely, but the story's content made it feel that way.
Is there such a thing as too contemporary? I don't know but for me there was just something decidedly uncharming about reading a story between two influencers/youtube stars.
It was a good book, good read, and I liked the characters but it just didn't scratch my bookish itch, it felt almost like I was following a deep dive on youtuber/tiktok star tea with behind the scenes receipts. It didn't read that way, because the authors writing style is super smooth and lovely, but the story's content made it feel that way.
juliahope207's review against another edition
4.0
a book where the girl fucks up? im shocked and also happy bc her character needed that development
edenofalltrades's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.0
kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
5.0
I connected to this book on a lot of levels. I loved both characters and empathized with them, but more than anything I loved how they brought their unique brands together to collaborate and create something that both of their audiences could enjoy. Uniquely brilliant!
Lily and Tobin are both influencers on YouTube. While what they vlog about are completely different things, Tobin is more of a gamer and unique commentator on random events and Lily is into beauty and fashion, how in the world could these two worlds ever combine to form a partnership in a collaboration? Especially when they can hardly stand to be in the same room together for a few minutes. It's actually that premise that pulls their viewers in and makes the clicks and comments roll out. Fiery chemistry that began long ago when they used to banter back in high school. Would they kill each other or make out like mad?
The entire concept pulled me because honestly, I had to know that answer just like their viewers. I seriously wanted to know what these two were going to do to entertain two entirely different vlogging audiences and also if Lily and Tobin were going to take things further. There was no creativity left behind because what these two came up with was pure brilliance!! Every moment between Lily and Tobin was fantastic.
Not only were these two vloggers a unique collaboration, but it also ended up changing the trajectory of both of their lives. Is there love involved...it wouldn't be a romance if somebody didn't fall, right? But, more than that, these two completed the other more than they ever thought possible.
When they should have ended up killing each other, they end up...well not. It's sweet and funny and all things fun that I love in a great book. I'll definitely be picking up another Cathy Yardley book again.
Lily and Tobin are both influencers on YouTube. While what they vlog about are completely different things, Tobin is more of a gamer and unique commentator on random events and Lily is into beauty and fashion, how in the world could these two worlds ever combine to form a partnership in a collaboration? Especially when they can hardly stand to be in the same room together for a few minutes. It's actually that premise that pulls their viewers in and makes the clicks and comments roll out. Fiery chemistry that began long ago when they used to banter back in high school. Would they kill each other or make out like mad?
The entire concept pulled me because honestly, I had to know that answer just like their viewers. I seriously wanted to know what these two were going to do to entertain two entirely different vlogging audiences and also if Lily and Tobin were going to take things further. There was no creativity left behind because what these two came up with was pure brilliance!! Every moment between Lily and Tobin was fantastic.
Not only were these two vloggers a unique collaboration, but it also ended up changing the trajectory of both of their lives. Is there love involved...it wouldn't be a romance if somebody didn't fall, right? But, more than that, these two completed the other more than they ever thought possible.
When they should have ended up killing each other, they end up...well not. It's sweet and funny and all things fun that I love in a great book. I'll definitely be picking up another Cathy Yardley book again.
moonlightjay's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
leaafle's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
iamsammie27's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Sexual content
Minor: Racism
jenniferduannfultz'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
4.5
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
I like Cathy Yardley's writing, but as of 33 pages in, I knew I couldn't stand the protagonists. Their concerns are just fundamentally not relatable for me. "I have 5 million YouTube subscribers but I want 6 million! I have multiple brand deals, but they aren't not expensive enough brands! I have a large group of friends but the popular kids I barely know don't want to hang out with me!"
booklover2020's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-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
5.0
LOVED LOVED LOVED this book. I loved the characters. I loved the plot. I loved how lilly and Tobin reconnected after a few yrs. I loved how they liked each other in high school but didn't express it until later on after highschool. I would recommend for sure. it made me laugh out. I love books that do that.