A review by alyssadorn
Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I really appreciated this book! It was cute overall, and I enjoyed all the authenticity— Noah felt like a real teenager (even if that means he wasn’t super likable at times) and the emotional/social importance placed on the blog felt very authentically teenager. His character growth was realistic— not leaps and bounds, but more subtle. Also the internet stuff felt so real— the anonymous hate and everything. Even Devin’s anxiety felt real to me. I highlighted so many lines of their queer experience, too, that just HIT. 

The stakes did feel geared toward a younger audience; for older readers the stakes might not feel as believable and feel less like there was much of a plot/conflict. Also, I found myself wanting more closure at the end— about the blog, about Drew, etc. I wanted more of Becca too! Some of what she was dealing with was hinted at, but I wanted more answers (and more apologizing/shown change on Noah’s part). 

It would’ve been really cool to see Noah’s preconceived notions of romance as more of the villain of the story, fleshed out more. 

Last thought, Devin’s journey was the best.