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erica_0000's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
This was a phenomenal coming of age book that made me ache for everything I missed during my teenage years and articulated everything I have felt in my own life. I loved how relatable the main character was as well as how it covered outgrowing old friends and how you can get stuck acting like someone who you no longer are, despite not wanting to lose the people from your past. The book articulated wanting to grow but not lose your past self as well as being afraid of the future and going after what you want very well. Overall, I loved this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, and Alcohol
aspring's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i adored this book and no words i say about it will ever be enough. this was beautiful and made me feel so warm. the new found family was so important in this novel but so was the family that got left behind. the ending was so satisfying and the characters all felt like i could reach out and hug them. i loved how everyone had their own story and own battle and wowowowow i loved it so much. i almost cried several times but mostly i was hiding my grin behind my hands to stop looking like a maniac on the bus. read this. it helped me fall in love with being alive just that little bit more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing
akuatsu's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Late to the Party is a contemporary novel that tells about Codi Teller, who is questioning her wallflower status.
I devoured 65% of this book in one day, this was hard to put down as I’m currently facing the same problem as Codi as I see myself in her. I feel like I’m becoming less happy with my current friends. I love having some adventure, I want to start exploring more in my life with new friends, new everything. Besides that, I really loved Codi and Ricky's friendship and how their first encounter managed to change each other's lives.
This was fun to read, the writing was easy to understand, and reading this book at the right time makes me feel so happy but emotional at the same time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
lily1304's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
Very YA - I was a little disappointed that the primary conflict is the main character keeping up a dumb lie that she knows is dumb. I feel like that's the main conflict in a lot of lighthearted, realistic YA. But it's a cute story about trying to redefine and reinvent yourself, and how friends can help or hinder that. It gave me warm fuzzies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing
emabooks's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
librariangeorgia's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Drug use, Homophobia, and Alcohol
toriplen13's review against another edition
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
5.0
amo cuando los libros coming of age me dan una nueva perspectiva para enfrentar mi propia vida, Late to the Party fue hermoso y todo lo que necesitaba
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
flora_araruna's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Alcohol
wonderlandbooks's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Alcohol
Moderate: Biphobia and Homophobia
nothingrhymeswithrachel's review
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
There was not a single unlikeable character in this book. Every single person had flaws, like normal people would. I love Kelly Quindlen’s writing. She manages to make the people in her stories seem real, it’s wonderful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Outing, and Alcohol