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A review by killianshea
The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
I had SUPER high hopes for this book.
And I was NOT disappointed.
The way Hollis found her people through S&S felt so familiar - because while I'm not a teenager, I had a similar experience with finding the D&D group I've been playing with for the last year and a half. I've been in awe of how finding the courage to respond to someone's post searching for people to play at their (virtual) table has changed me and Hollis' story rang true to that in a way I really didn't expect.
Seeing Hollis grow as a person throughout the story was wonderful - the author did a great job of showing how Hollis' friendships with the other girls deepened and helped her ease into her own skin. The S&S mechanics didn't feel intrusive and were well explained (although I have context others may not), and I loved the way the campaign was sprinkled throughout the book.
I may have more to say about this one later, but I'm a bit emotional about it right now.
5/5
And I was NOT disappointed.
The way Hollis found her people through S&S felt so familiar - because while I'm not a teenager, I had a similar experience with finding the D&D group I've been playing with for the last year and a half. I've been in awe of how finding the courage to respond to someone's post searching for people to play at their (virtual) table has changed me and Hollis' story rang true to that in a way I really didn't expect.
Seeing Hollis grow as a person throughout the story was wonderful - the author did a great job of showing how Hollis' friendships with the other girls deepened and helped her ease into her own skin. The S&S mechanics didn't feel intrusive and were well explained (although I have context others may not), and I loved the way the campaign was sprinkled throughout the book.
I may have more to say about this one later, but I'm a bit emotional about it right now.
5/5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Sexism, Homophobia, and Fatphobia
Minor: Violence