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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
5 stars for the beautiful art, which is mainly why I checked this out. The story is not bad either, though I had to read it twice for it to make sense and be forewarned that it gets into some heavier topics. Overall though, it was a fun quick read. I laughed at some of the things Freddie said in the book, especially to her advice columnist.
funny
hopeful
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
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
Loved the illustrations and style, but the plot sort of dragged for me. Freddy was frustratingly passive, and Laura Dean was so clearly a horrible person. I just couldn’t relate or believe in the characters and plot because it just seemed so obvious from the very start what Freddy should have done. But I can see the value that this book might bring to a teenage, high school reader.
What did I like - the quirkiness of the characters, especially the hobby that Doodle and Freddy shared of disassembling and reassembling body parts of toys. Themes of friendship. I also really liked the names in this book. Very memorable.
What I didn’t like - Freddy making dumb decisions over and over again. And the ending.. I like that Freddy eventually broke up with LD. That was predictable but had to happen. But I did not like that Doodles and her ended up in a romantic relationship?! If anything, it totally should have been with Vi, her “older” friend who she was becoming close with. I felt way more romantic chemistry there. Don’t get me wrong, I love Doodle and Freddy together .. but as best friends.
What did I like - the quirkiness of the characters, especially the hobby that Doodle and Freddy shared of disassembling and reassembling body parts of toys. Themes of friendship. I also really liked the names in this book. Very memorable.
What I didn’t like - Freddy making dumb decisions over and over again. And the ending.. I like that Freddy eventually broke up with LD. That was predictable but had to happen. But I did not like that Doodles and her ended up in a romantic relationship?! If anything, it totally should have been with Vi, her “older” friend who she was becoming close with. I felt way more romantic chemistry there. Don’t get me wrong, I love Doodle and Freddy together .. but as best friends.
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I picked just because I was feeling melancholy. It's the tale of a teenage romance that doesn't seem to be going well. Main character Freddy constantly gets distracted by her on again off again girlfriend Laura Dean negatively impacting her relationships with her friends and family. The artwork in this is visually beautiful definitely set in Southern California by the plants and colors that are used. I like that it's done in the format of Freddy emailing an advice columnist. I also like the fashion that is displayed in this. The only thing I truly didn't like was the character of Laura Dean who came across very selfish and was probably meant to.
I am on an lgbtqia+ book kick right now, and will likely continue down this kick for another few books. I am quite enjoying the non heteronormative romances, as most of my experience with that in my teens and early twenties were fanfic. It's nice to see it in more mainstream fiction these days.
I am on an lgbtqia+ book kick right now, and will likely continue down this kick for another few books. I am quite enjoying the non heteronormative romances, as most of my experience with that in my teens and early twenties were fanfic. It's nice to see it in more mainstream fiction these days.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
dark
emotional
tense
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