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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
I read this book quickly because several parts of it were kind of relatable and interesting to me, but also because by skipping all of the unnecessary parenthetical sentences I was able to cut the length of the book in half. look at the title of the book, even! I was so frustrated with her writing that I skimmed the last three chapters and didn't even bother with the epilogue. spoiler alert: she's still single and I'm not surprised. I felt like I was reading her Lisa Frank diary that she talked about in great detail. no one needs to know so much about a little girl's grade school crushes. we get that you were boy-crazy then as you are now.
the biggest annoyance with this book is that for over 200 pages she complains about miscommunications and random make-out sessions with boys all while never being able to nail one down and get married..and she's only 25. write another book in 10 years and maybe I'll enjoy it a bit more.
not to say that someone in their 20's can't be frustrated by never having been in a serious relationship, but maybe stop trying to find your husband in college at frat parties and you'll have a bit more luck.
the biggest annoyance with this book is that for over 200 pages she complains about miscommunications and random make-out sessions with boys all while never being able to nail one down and get married..and she's only 25. write another book in 10 years and maybe I'll enjoy it a bit more.
not to say that someone in their 20's can't be frustrated by never having been in a serious relationship, but maybe stop trying to find your husband in college at frat parties and you'll have a bit more luck.
I kinda had a lot of expectations for this book as I had read (as many other people) the introduction already online. And yeah, it was funny at times (the book that makes me laugh out loud at least once must have something to it)...and I could relate to some things...but it just didn't really deliver on that promise of an amazing book that was hinted in the introduction (and the lighthouse theory was not really followed through or developed during the whole work... ok, that was a remark from a scientist in me that is just being annoyed with not getting more intel on 'the interesting stuff'). Anyhow, if you want a light read of many embarrassing situations that a girl can encounter during her life with some witty remarks on the subject, this is it. Will it be one of those books that keeps you up all night? No. But not a bad effort for a young author. I would gladly read something she puts out after another 10 years or so.
I don't usually buy new books right when they come out (it takes me three or four trips to the bookstore before I finally commit), but I read an excerpt online months ago and liked it so much I bought Never Have I Ever last week. I'm so glad I did, because this book did not disappoint. So many times reading this book, I could't help but think, "is she me?!" Heaney's thought processes, worries, insecurities, and especially the over-analyzing of everything are so similar to my own that I can't help feeling a kinship with her. Besides that, the tone of the book is just like talking to a best friend. I laughed, I cringed, and above all, I appreciated the sentiment Heaney reached in the end: being single is not necessarily a bad thing, and it does not mean you're broken. So, while I haven't been forever single (though it feels pretty darn close), I'm handing this book to the next person who asks if I have a boyfriend yet.
I am Katie. Katie is me. I want to hang out with her and ask her why she isn't my big sister. I laughed hard and I related immensely.
I absolutely loved this book because I can totally relate to Katie, we are very similar people. Not to mention this book is also hilarious & I love how the author isn't afraid to share anything, but also let's you know it is okay to not be how everyone thinks you should be. Being dateless or boyfriendless isn't the end of the world. I loved everything about this book; the messages & all the throw back memories, plus the author is a Minnesota girl (woo hoo!). I highly recommend it!
This was a fun quick memoir to read, but not something I would feel the need to read again or recommend.
this is the exact book i needed to read at this point in my life. it was relatable, funny, and left me with an incredible warm feeling in my chest. thank you, katie heaney. thank u thank u THANK U!!
When I started this book, I thought “OMG she’s writing about my life.” And then I got scared that her never dating book was going to end with her meeting her soulmate and getting married at 25, and I almost stopped reading. I’m glad I didn’t. This Katie and the author Katie have a lot of things in common about dating (or lack there of). It was a good read, and a nice reminder that although being alone makes you feel like you’re the onl
This book is hilarious, loosely relatable (especially the beginning half about her younger years) and overall just a great read. I laughed out loud at some parts and found myself eagerly turning each page.
Interesting, concept and was able to get through it quickly. However, it didn’t have a lasting impression on me.