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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
Note: This review is for an ARC and is my unbiased opinion.
I wanted to read this book because I'm interested in watching the TV show. It was a little slow to start for me, but once I got into the story I was addicted. This book was filled with high school drama and partying. There was also a surprisingly emotional aspect to these characters' romance. I found them both slightly unlikable, yet could find redeeming qualities and reasons to root for them. I felt for them as they dealt with everything life was throwing at them. The end left me wanting to start the next book right away. I'm happy this book was translated into English.
I wanted to read this book because I'm interested in watching the TV show. It was a little slow to start for me, but once I got into the story I was addicted. This book was filled with high school drama and partying. There was also a surprisingly emotional aspect to these characters' romance. I found them both slightly unlikable, yet could find redeeming qualities and reasons to root for them. I felt for them as they dealt with everything life was throwing at them. The end left me wanting to start the next book right away. I'm happy this book was translated into English.
If they start season 2 the way they ended this book I may actually end things, I'm going to end it all. Because that was crazy & insane.
I put together a List of things that were different from show to book:
Changes from Book to Show
- Ruby wasn't the direct cause of her father's paralysis
- She isn't saving money for her father's new stair lift
- Ruby doesn't ask for the recommendation letter back from Mr. Sutton
- She doesn't ask for a recommendation letter from Lexie
- They don't attempt to make a dress originally that gets burnt and forces her to ask James
- The mother is a lot more diplomatic and tends to agree with the dad more, making her death (IN MY OPINION) less heartbreaking than the show.
- There seems to be no setting up of James and Elaine
- James is seen doodling once and apparently did not draw Ruby (lowk my favorite part of the show)
- When they're trying on the outfits at the Beaufort store her father doesn't insult her and she still rides with Percy; she doesn't take the bus
- I think the Lydia is a lot nicer a lot faster than in the show I remember her being a bitch for longer (for good reason)
- Ruby doesn't have the panic attack in the Oxford class
- Ruby doesn't seem to have any anxiety that I can think of in the book which I feel like is a great addition in the show
- I don't think that's how James acted in the show during their third act breakup..........I really need to rewatch
- THE TEACHER AND LYDIA MET ON TUMBLR???
- James' dad does not threaten her at all an is less involved in the book
- THE BOOK ENDS WITH JAMES CHEATING ON RUBY?????????????????? WHAT!
I'm not saying all these changes are better, though I am heavily implying that. I think that the book was SO 2014 that it was a literal shock to me that it came out in 2018, which is just 2016 but meaner. I can't believe someone would write a book about how great Oxford is in 2018 with the moves that british people were making on Tumblr in 2014.
I think that book ruby could do better than book James, like show James--he's much better. ALSO! PREGNANCY TROPEEEEEE. I've said it once and I'll say it a thousand times more...kill that thing patrick.
OVERALL, I think that this book was just the right amount of trashy that I needed
I put together a List of things that were different from show to book:
Changes from Book to Show
- Ruby wasn't the direct cause of her father's paralysis
- She isn't saving money for her father's new stair lift
- Ruby doesn't ask for the recommendation letter back from Mr. Sutton
- She doesn't ask for a recommendation letter from Lexie
- They don't attempt to make a dress originally that gets burnt and forces her to ask James
- The mother is a lot more diplomatic and tends to agree with the dad more, making her death (IN MY OPINION) less heartbreaking than the show.
- There seems to be no setting up of James and Elaine
- James is seen doodling once and apparently did not draw Ruby (lowk my favorite part of the show)
- When they're trying on the outfits at the Beaufort store her father doesn't insult her and she still rides with Percy; she doesn't take the bus
- I think the Lydia is a lot nicer a lot faster than in the show I remember her being a bitch for longer (for good reason)
- Ruby doesn't have the panic attack in the Oxford class
- Ruby doesn't seem to have any anxiety that I can think of in the book which I feel like is a great addition in the show
- I don't think that's how James acted in the show during their third act breakup..........I really need to rewatch
- THE TEACHER AND LYDIA MET ON TUMBLR???
- James' dad does not threaten her at all an is less involved in the book
- THE BOOK ENDS WITH JAMES CHEATING ON RUBY?????????????????? WHAT!
I'm not saying all these changes are better, though I am heavily implying that. I think that the book was SO 2014 that it was a literal shock to me that it came out in 2018, which is just 2016 but meaner. I can't believe someone would write a book about how great Oxford is in 2018 with the moves that british people were making on Tumblr in 2014.
I think that book ruby could do better than book James, like show James--he's much better. ALSO! PREGNANCY TROPEEEEEE. I've said it once and I'll say it a thousand times more...kill that thing patrick.
OVERALL, I think that this book was just the right amount of trashy that I needed
emotional
Sadly I didn’t connect with this one.
There was just lots of drama throughout and no character growth in the end.
Ruby and James’ feelings & opinions of each other would changed with a flip of a switch, and I feel like I don’t even really know why they liked each other since their relationship didn’t really develop much. This one just ended up not being a fit for me.
Thank you to Berkley and their Books & Treats event at ApollyCon for the ARC!
There was just lots of drama throughout and no character growth in the end.
Ruby and James’ feelings & opinions of each other would changed with a flip of a switch, and I feel like I don’t even really know why they liked each other since their relationship didn’t really develop much. This one just ended up not being a fit for me.
Thank you to Berkley and their Books & Treats event at ApollyCon for the ARC!
3.5 to be fair. oof i loved it sooo much. And I finished it yesterday as in JULY 9TH sooo last kiss is their taylor swift song
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent
JAMES MARIA AI QUE EU VOU ME A TI DAR-TE UMA SOVA QUE NEM SABES ONDE TE METER
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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
lighthearted