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amanda_shortman's review against another edition
4.0
I actually found this a challenging read, not because the story isn't good, but because the characters are so flawed and I kept wincing and waiting for it all to implode, which it inevitably did. But that's why I've given Cherrington Academy 4 stars - a group of teenage characters, all trying to figure out life and relationships, whilst living in a boarding school situation where they are around each other all the time? How could it not be messy?
My only real complaint is that I would have liked to see more. Sometimes the story moved a little too fast for me, and I craved a bit more depth. But as it's part of a Duology I am looking forward to seeing the characters develop further in the second book.
My only real complaint is that I would have liked to see more. Sometimes the story moved a little too fast for me, and I craved a bit more depth. But as it's part of a Duology I am looking forward to seeing the characters develop further in the second book.
cameronjames's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alfie_and_books's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
3.0
I have feelings. I have questions. I loved the characters but why were they so dramatic? I loved the plot but why did elements come out of nowhere? Why was the ending like that? Have ordered book 2.
abigailpatricia8's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
#CherringtonAcademy by @rjcafferyauthor rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on #goodreads and #storygraph
Wow, what a rollercoaster of emotion!!! Thank you @perellapages for the recommendation and gift 🧡 I bought its sequel #ComingHome seconds after I finished - its already arrived and it will be my first read of November for sure! (🙄 at my TBR right now😂)
I loved Logan from the very first moment I opened this book, and didn’t realise it would be as hard hitting as it was!!!
A boarding school drama that I could not put down. It was a lot of fun, but there were emotional roots which added a lot of depth to the story. Definitely check the TW’s before reading!
The representation in this book is brilliant too - very diverse.
I love, love, love the found family trope - and in this case especially Charlie - I actually think I might love him as much as, even maybe a little more than Logan! His scenes broke my heart, but Charlie is a perfect role model and fantastic friend!
The shock on my face when the truth coming out was nearing… I felt all the pain of actually being there with the characters. Isaac however - I felt deserved more negativity from the situation than he got. Especially at the ending of this book (WHAT?!), and I hope to see that happen in book 2!
You can definitely tell that these are teens trying to find their way in life, experiencing heartbreaks, lust, love, friendship and more but it all comes together perfectly!
There was a slight grammatical error on page 33, where their should be there. But this does not for one second take anything away from the book. Here for the drama (and more) and cannot wait for Coming Home!!
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Wow, what a rollercoaster of emotion!!! Thank you @perellapages for the recommendation and gift 🧡 I bought its sequel #ComingHome seconds after I finished - its already arrived and it will be my first read of November for sure! (🙄 at my TBR right now😂)
I loved Logan from the very first moment I opened this book, and didn’t realise it would be as hard hitting as it was!!!
A boarding school drama that I could not put down. It was a lot of fun, but there were emotional roots which added a lot of depth to the story. Definitely check the TW’s before reading!
The representation in this book is brilliant too - very diverse.
I love, love, love the found family trope - and in this case especially Charlie - I actually think I might love him as much as, even maybe a little more than Logan! His scenes broke my heart, but Charlie is a perfect role model and fantastic friend!
The shock on my face when the truth coming out was nearing… I felt all the pain of actually being there with the characters. Isaac however - I felt deserved more negativity from the situation than he got. Especially at the ending of this book (WHAT?!), and I hope to see that happen in book 2!
You can definitely tell that these are teens trying to find their way in life, experiencing heartbreaks, lust, love, friendship and more but it all comes together perfectly!
There was a slight grammatical error on page 33, where their should be there. But this does not for one second take anything away from the book. Here for the drama (and more) and cannot wait for Coming Home!!
#book #books #bookish #bookstagram #bookworm #bookshelf #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookreview #booktok
lgbtrepinbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you sooooo much to SRL publishing for sending me an e-copy when I couldn’t find one! Cheers to the sequel!
Recommendation: 7/10
Trigger Warnings: Homophobia, cheating, blackmail, lying, death, cancer, therapy
Representation: Gay, Bisexual, Questioning
Cherrington Academy is a contemporary YA novel about a boy who changes schools mid junior year to escape his bullies. Logan makes new friends, falls in love, experiences heartbreak, and more in the halls of his prestigious boarding school. He navigates the remainder of the school year as well as a web of lies and betrayal that leads to a cliffhanger ending.
Overall, this was a good book! Personally I like a happy ending and do not enjoy cliffhangers, but I am very excited for the sequel! I felt all of the characters were fully developed and I enjoyed learning about a full cast rather than staying one character’s head. They each felt different and distinct. My only wish is a perspective shift rather than Logan solely narrating.
I liked the mention of mental health and the healthy stigma to therapy that was illustrated in the book. And I also loved how the characters were just queer and no one made a huge deal about it- very refreshing!
Recommendation: 7/10
Trigger Warnings: Homophobia, cheating, blackmail, lying, death, cancer, therapy
Representation: Gay, Bisexual, Questioning
Cherrington Academy is a contemporary YA novel about a boy who changes schools mid junior year to escape his bullies. Logan makes new friends, falls in love, experiences heartbreak, and more in the halls of his prestigious boarding school. He navigates the remainder of the school year as well as a web of lies and betrayal that leads to a cliffhanger ending.
Overall, this was a good book! Personally I like a happy ending and do not enjoy cliffhangers, but I am very excited for the sequel! I felt all of the characters were fully developed and I enjoyed learning about a full cast rather than staying one character’s head. They each felt different and distinct. My only wish is a perspective shift rather than Logan solely narrating.
I liked the mention of mental health and the healthy stigma to therapy that was illustrated in the book. And I also loved how the characters were just queer and no one made a huge deal about it- very refreshing!
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