A review by thereadinghammock
Educated by Nellie Wilson

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Phoebe and Dec just make me want to be soft. I loved how well they worked together. Even with both their anxieties about messing up a solid friendship. The transition from "sex contract" to "for real dating" to "this is my person" were seamless. It was such a breath of fresh air to see a first "I love you" but be completely drown out by one or both the leads in a chorus of "was it too soon? Do they want to say it back? Do they feel forced into saying it back?" For Phoebe and Dec, it just was. 

I love how Nellie writes slightly overlapping stories. A little bit of each book is happening in the others, so you don't feel disconnected from the stories you read before, and can pick up on hints of what's next for the upcoming books. I can't wait to read more with this group with Exhibited next month!!
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