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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
I decided to do a reread in anticipation for the Netflix adaptation.
I remember reading this novel back when it was popular on Wattpad when I was in high school, so I didn’t know how much of this novel I would remember but boy was I in for a surprise! First was the hyper sexualization the boys displayed towards girls, especially shown in Cole with the “I hook up with girls as a facade because I can’t emotionally process the disappointment of losing my football scholarship” and if that weren’t bad enough I forgot that this written by a teenage girl who probably had a hyper fixation for male abs which made me cringe every time it was mentioned when describing the boys, and it was mentioned a lot. The only likable character in this entire book was Nathan, he was the only character I was able to connect to. I also disliked that Jackie ignored both Cole’s and Alex’s red flags, they both showed they didn’t really care about her feelings towards them but getting back at each other out of spite in the name of their “rivalry.” Also the ending was rushed in an effort to give us some kind of happy ending between Jackie and Cole. I give this book 3 stars for the effort of the plot but having poor writing. I really hope they’ve done some changes to the script for the adaptation, I have high hopes after watching the trailer.
I remember reading this novel back when it was popular on Wattpad when I was in high school, so I didn’t know how much of this novel I would remember but boy was I in for a surprise! First was the hyper sexualization the boys displayed towards girls, especially shown in Cole with the “I hook up with girls as a facade because I can’t emotionally process the disappointment of losing my football scholarship” and if that weren’t bad enough I forgot that this written by a teenage girl who probably had a hyper fixation for male abs which made me cringe every time it was mentioned when describing the boys, and it was mentioned a lot. The only likable character in this entire book was Nathan, he was the only character I was able to connect to. I also disliked that Jackie ignored both Cole’s and Alex’s red flags, they both showed they didn’t really care about her feelings towards them but getting back at each other out of spite in the name of their “rivalry.” Also the ending was rushed in an effort to give us some kind of happy ending between Jackie and Cole. I give this book 3 stars for the effort of the plot but having poor writing. I really hope they’ve done some changes to the script for the adaptation, I have high hopes after watching the trailer.
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
THEY DIDNT EVEN END UP TOGETHER I FEEL SO CHEATED RIGHT NOW
anyway, the way the show was written, it was definitely angstier and had me more into it ig? the book wasn’t bad don’t get me wrong but i feel like nothing was happening?
i was rooting for cole the whole time but’s it’s kinda like their interactions were so limited and so few that my man said he’s in love with her and i feel like nothing even happened between them idk. jackie was def a lil annoying but that’s okay
anyway, the way the show was written, it was definitely angstier and had me more into it ig? the book wasn’t bad don’t get me wrong but i feel like nothing was happening?
i was rooting for cole the whole time but’s it’s kinda like their interactions were so limited and so few that my man said he’s in love with her and i feel like nothing even happened between them idk. jackie was def a lil annoying but that’s okay
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fucking loved it. CANNOT wait for the second book
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes