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thegayone22's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 rounded up
I thought this book was pretty good. There were some things I thought I would like and didn't, and some I wanted.
Things I liked:
1. Good queer representation
2. All of the characters were indeed the best, especially Rori
3. The mystery was well done
4. I also liked how McQuiston handled Smith and his sexuality while being sporty. I tend to judge people because they are highly sporty or wear a lot of makeup, so it was a friendly reminder to see that there is much more waiting in the wake.
Things I didn't like as much:
1. The ending felt anti-climatic
2. I was expecting a bit more from this with all of the popularity it was getting
So, this book was something. A sound something, but still a something. Also, Rori was fantastic in every way possible.
I thought this book was pretty good. There were some things I thought I would like and didn't, and some I wanted.
Things I liked:
1. Good queer representation
2. All of the characters were indeed the best, especially Rori
3. The mystery was well done
4. I also liked how McQuiston handled Smith and his sexuality while being sporty. I tend to judge people because they are highly sporty or wear a lot of makeup, so it was a friendly reminder to see that there is much more waiting in the wake.
Things I didn't like as much:
1. The ending felt anti-climatic
2. I was expecting a bit more from this with all of the popularity it was getting
So, this book was something. A sound something, but still a something. Also, Rori was fantastic in every way possible.
fairiesdust's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
jessham6's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.0
faeriemjk's review against another edition
4.0
i really enjoyed this. it was a cute read. nothing crazy amazing or mind blowing, but it was fun and cute.
shannonreadingbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
martafrt's review
emotional
lighthearted
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
5.0
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
2.0
I didn’t love this one.
I was into it at first. Chloe gave me Maeve (Sex Education) vibes because she seemed to be a smart rebel who flaunted archaic rules. I was curious about Shara’s disappearance and the scavenger hunt she sent Chloe, Smith, and Rory.
As the book progressed I realized that Chloe was just self-centered and immature and that Shara was a manipulative Regina George (Mean Girls) wannabe. Quite frankly, I would say that they deserved each other, but nobody deserved that.
The book’s saving graces were the supporting characters. In fact, I would have loved for this book to have been about another budding relationship in the book.
I wanted to love this book because I love the author, but alas.
I was into it at first. Chloe gave me Maeve (Sex Education) vibes because she seemed to be a smart rebel who flaunted archaic rules. I was curious about Shara’s disappearance and the scavenger hunt she sent Chloe, Smith, and Rory.
As the book progressed I realized that Chloe was just self-centered and immature and that Shara was a manipulative Regina George (Mean Girls) wannabe. Quite frankly, I would say that they deserved each other, but nobody deserved that.
The book’s saving graces were the supporting characters. In fact, I would have loved for this book to have been about another budding relationship in the book.
I wanted to love this book because I love the author, but alas.
okayymarianna's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5