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lmn9812's review against another edition
5.0
It's not often I read a YA contemp that I can't bare to put down. I have owned this book for a matter of hours and already devoured it. This is fresh and funny, and Emma's voice is so authentically teen like I'm still half convinced she's a real-life blogger.
I adored the convo's about sex, masturbation, feminism and sexuality--because, THESE ARE THINGS TEENS TALK ABOUT!
This is a bit of a rambling incoherent review, but as a tween/tween I remember reading and re-reading the Georgia Nicolson books, discussing them constantly with my BFF, and trawling bookshops to find the latest book out. I was completely and utterly captured by Georgia. Today's teens will be captivated by Emma.
I adored the convo's about sex, masturbation, feminism and sexuality--because, THESE ARE THINGS TEENS TALK ABOUT!
This is a bit of a rambling incoherent review, but as a tween/tween I remember reading and re-reading the Georgia Nicolson books, discussing them constantly with my BFF, and trawling bookshops to find the latest book out. I was completely and utterly captured by Georgia. Today's teens will be captivated by Emma.
martewin's review against another edition
4.0
Emma is Georgia Nicholson with social media. And waaay more explicit when it comes to her sex life.
I'm so happy I discovered this book because that series made me laugh for 10 whole books and I'm always looking for some other ones that have the same sense of humor - which is typically British.
I'm so happy I discovered this book because that series made me laugh for 10 whole books and I'm always looking for some other ones that have the same sense of humor - which is typically British.
samidhak's review against another edition
3.0
*NOTE: A review copy of the book was provided in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I would like to thank the publisher for the copy*
Review :
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Editing Emma was light, short and a very summerish contemporary Young-Adult novel. It is told by Emma and her blog updates, which blog this might be we have no idea, but my guess is tumblr because she literally uploads every minute of every day. Emma Nash is an obsessed girl. All throughout summer she obsesses over her ex boyfriend Leon. She stalks his girlfriend, and looks at them crossing various stages of their dating life. We’ve all been Emma; at least some time, sans the blog updates. I know I was one, way back in seventh grade.
The writing style was relatable, short and blog appropriate and so were the pop culture references to Game of Thrones and music. There were screenshots of conversations and general updates about her life. It is a typical young adult contemporary/coming-of-age novel. It has a few mistakes, and loads of fun elements packed into this short book. It is also realistic where it needs to be and overdramatic where it can afford to be. I love seeing the various relationship dynamics that Emma goes through, from her heartbreak, the conversations with her mom and Steph, the various dating flops and so on.
Emma’s blog is a novel way of showing the teenage angst that teenagers go through now-a-days, where blogs make them feel that they aren’t alone. And being a teenager, I myself am in this category. The social media presence makes us feel invisible yet gives us a space to share our thoughts, but what the author also tries to tell us is that we may end up hurting ourselves more by putting our absolutely unfiltered thoughts on a platform where anyone can view them.
However, having said that, the book isn’t much of a mortality lesson. It is fun, and Emma is unabashedly herself, even if she is making mistakes, she’s a self aware girl who knows her true feelings. The entire episode with her ex boyfriend and stalking and her being a party-pooper for her friends, she is aware, all the while, that she isbehaving like a brat getting on their nerves and that makes her even more likeable.
I liked listening to Emma’s lists and her observations; I was hooked onto her story and the endless drama that followed her. I liked her family dynamics as well as her best friend. She wasn’t as irritating and whiny, and Mary Sue-ish as some Y-A characters tend to become. So, I would definitely recommend this to anyone who would want to lighten their own heartbreak or even if you’re looking for well-done clichéd YA trope.
- Samidha Kalia
Review :
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Don’t worry so much about meeting someone else I like. Be a version of MYSELF I like.
Editing Emma was light, short and a very summerish contemporary Young-Adult novel. It is told by Emma and her blog updates, which blog this might be we have no idea, but my guess is tumblr because she literally uploads every minute of every day. Emma Nash is an obsessed girl. All throughout summer she obsesses over her ex boyfriend Leon. She stalks his girlfriend, and looks at them crossing various stages of their dating life. We’ve all been Emma; at least some time, sans the blog updates. I know I was one, way back in seventh grade.
The writing style was relatable, short and blog appropriate and so were the pop culture references to Game of Thrones and music. There were screenshots of conversations and general updates about her life. It is a typical young adult contemporary/coming-of-age novel. It has a few mistakes, and loads of fun elements packed into this short book. It is also realistic where it needs to be and overdramatic where it can afford to be. I love seeing the various relationship dynamics that Emma goes through, from her heartbreak, the conversations with her mom and Steph, the various dating flops and so on.
Emma’s blog is a novel way of showing the teenage angst that teenagers go through now-a-days, where blogs make them feel that they aren’t alone. And being a teenager, I myself am in this category. The social media presence makes us feel invisible yet gives us a space to share our thoughts, but what the author also tries to tell us is that we may end up hurting ourselves more by putting our absolutely unfiltered thoughts on a platform where anyone can view them.
Conclusion : I DO NOT NEED TO DRINK ALCOHOL TO MAKE MYSELF INTERESTING.
However, having said that, the book isn’t much of a mortality lesson. It is fun, and Emma is unabashedly herself, even if she is making mistakes, she’s a self aware girl who knows her true feelings. The entire episode with her ex boyfriend and stalking and her being a party-pooper for her friends, she is aware, all the while, that she is
I liked listening to Emma’s lists and her observations; I was hooked onto her story and the endless drama that followed her. I liked her family dynamics as well as her best friend. She wasn’t as irritating and whiny, and Mary Sue-ish as some Y-A characters tend to become. So, I would definitely recommend this to anyone who would want to lighten their own heartbreak or even if you’re looking for well-done clichéd YA trope.
- Samidha Kalia
raeanne's review against another edition
3.0
Dating Disasters of Emma Nash is an easy short read. Has it's funny moments. Emma has her terrible moments. I felt for her friends Faith and Gracie. I honestly liked them more than her, TBH. The ending is nice, a good solid message, but everything before that? Ehhh....
It's set up in journal entries she keeps on a private blog and some tweets. It's not the prolific journaling, but the stopping in the middle of doing stuff, like in the middle of class, and around people like her boyfriend? That feels weird to me. Journaling is so private, I can't imagine doing it out in the open like that!s I liked all the Twitter entries.
It was sometimes difficult to read because I get second-hand embarrassed easily. Like I can't make it through an Office or Parks & Rec. episode. The whole drunken party mess? Oy.
At least, it's very sex positive, talks about clitorial masterbation frankly and realistically in a way I haven't read before. Emma is a sexual being and controls her own sexuality.
Emma's reaction to her first viewing of a penis was memorable.
Her obsession over Leon is disturbing. VERY disturbing. Keeping used bandaids and food wrappers? Talk about serial killer in the making. It's not cute for any gender to pull that kind of shit.
The stalking - online and meatspace- is creepy as fuck.
Her mom is a romantic mess and you can totally see where Emma gets it. (They get better. )
There isn't much else really besides constant blogging, doing terrible in school or ditching, and the bright spot at the end.
I like the ending. Emma finds herself and finally starts listening somewhat to the people around her after learning the hard way. Her mom has a good showing here too.
Not a romantic read if you're looking to swoon over someone. More of a cathartic "I'm not alone or "at least I'm not THAT bad" for teens and a "gods, remember when I was that stupid and pathetic?" for adults.
It's set up in journal entries she keeps on a private blog and some tweets. It's not the prolific journaling, but the stopping in the middle of doing stuff, like in the middle of class, and around people like her boyfriend? That feels weird to me. Journaling is so private, I can't imagine doing it out in the open like that!s I liked all the Twitter entries.
It was sometimes difficult to read because I get second-hand embarrassed easily. Like I can't make it through an Office or Parks & Rec. episode. The whole drunken party mess? Oy.
At least, it's very sex positive, talks about clitorial masterbation frankly and realistically in a way I haven't read before. Emma is a sexual being and controls her own sexuality.
Emma's reaction to her first viewing of a penis was memorable.
Her obsession over Leon is disturbing. VERY disturbing. Keeping used bandaids and food wrappers? Talk about serial killer in the making. It's not cute for any gender to pull that kind of shit.
The stalking - online and meatspace- is creepy as fuck.
Her mom is a romantic mess and you can totally see where Emma gets it. (They get better. )
There isn't much else really besides constant blogging, doing terrible in school or ditching, and the bright spot at the end.
I like the ending. Emma finds herself and finally starts listening somewhat to the people around her after learning the hard way. Her mom has a good showing here too.
Not a romantic read if you're looking to swoon over someone. More of a cathartic "I'm not alone or "at least I'm not THAT bad" for teens and a "gods, remember when I was that stupid and pathetic?" for adults.
kdtoverbooked's review against another edition
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
If you liked Bridget Jones’s diary then I think this book would be right up your alley. If it wasn’t or if you haven’t read it, I’d skip it.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Loved reading this book, it was so entertaining and I can't wait to read the sequel!
jazzyjan94's review against another edition
2.0
I was really looking forward to this book, but it ended up falling flat for me. I loved epistalory writing style, however there was too much sexual humor for my taste. 2.75/5 Stars.
noemielise's review against another edition
4.0
First and foremost, THANK YOU, thank you, Chloe Seager & publisher, for the opportunity to read this book, and for the free copy, in exchange for a fair and honest review. #goodreadsgiveaway (totally worth becoming a part of, if you like free books, btw, dear reader).
This book follows Emma Nash, a 16 year old who’s (maybe) boyfriend started dating another girl...
Its petty, honest, hilarious, and kinda completely relatable. Its grown up, and mature in an immature way, which, I believe, is Chloe Seager’s goal. (“Children’s literature was one of her favorite subjects, and it made her wonder why grown-ups ever stopped reading children’s books” -Quote from the back cover of the pre-publication copy of the book).
The book discusses very honestly different subjects, from masturbation, to periods, to leg hair, and self-respect. This book involves much second-hand embarrassment for Emma, much laughter at her stupid comments, and a little bit of relating, especially to most rants. I mean, lets be honest, I agree about the whole makeup thing: maybe we women should all decide its not worth our time, money, or effort?
The reason I gave it a 4 star was that I’m not sure of the age group. Is it 20-something year olds like me, looking back at their highschool years? Is it 16 year olds like Emma? And if it is, I feel that (and maybe its just me that was a late bloomer) the talk of masturbation is a little misplaced? I guess its important to remind girls early on that their pleasure is worth as much as a guys, and that we need to respect ourselves more, at all ages. After all, like Chloe says, we are not failures if we did not hit “milestones” when society dictates we should. If we dont want kids or mariages, we dont need to get either.
Definitively worth reading, if you need an easy read, and many giggles. Once again, thank you for the free copy if the book #goodreadsgiveaway
This book follows Emma Nash, a 16 year old who’s (maybe) boyfriend started dating another girl...
Its petty, honest, hilarious, and kinda completely relatable. Its grown up, and mature in an immature way, which, I believe, is Chloe Seager’s goal. (“Children’s literature was one of her favorite subjects, and it made her wonder why grown-ups ever stopped reading children’s books” -Quote from the back cover of the pre-publication copy of the book).
The book discusses very honestly different subjects, from masturbation, to periods, to leg hair, and self-respect. This book involves much second-hand embarrassment for Emma, much laughter at her stupid comments, and a little bit of relating, especially to most rants. I mean, lets be honest, I agree about the whole makeup thing: maybe we women should all decide its not worth our time, money, or effort?
The reason I gave it a 4 star was that I’m not sure of the age group. Is it 20-something year olds like me, looking back at their highschool years? Is it 16 year olds like Emma? And if it is, I feel that (and maybe its just me that was a late bloomer) the talk of masturbation is a little misplaced? I guess its important to remind girls early on that their pleasure is worth as much as a guys, and that we need to respect ourselves more, at all ages. After all, like Chloe says, we are not failures if we did not hit “milestones” when society dictates we should. If we dont want kids or mariages, we dont need to get either.
Definitively worth reading, if you need an easy read, and many giggles. Once again, thank you for the free copy if the book #goodreadsgiveaway
amd_'s review against another edition
3.0
I liked the portrayal of anxiety although it wasn't specifically stated, but the story was not my favorite.
alifromkc1907's review against another edition
2.0
Gut Instinct Rating: 2
Characters: 2
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 3
Writing Style: 3
Excitement Factor: 2
Story Line: 3
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 3.22
Characters: 2
Believability: 4
Uniqueness: 3
Writing Style: 3
Excitement Factor: 2
Story Line: 3
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 3.22