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Amelia, If Only
by Becky Albertalli
funny
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
Book Bingo 2025 - Recommended By an Indie Bookseller (also my pick for book club)
I’ll admit, this wasn’t my favorite Becky Albertalli, but hard for me to tell if that’s any fault of this book or just because because I loved Kate In Waiting and Imogen, Obviously so much (although we saw some fun cameos from both those characters). I also think I didn’t connect as strongly to the YouTube fandom plotline - all my fandoms have always been more firmly fictional. And I wish we got to see these characters over a slightly longer stretch of time - although I loved the concept of them all as lifelong friends, I wish there was a little more history on the page. Still, a fun, fast, and heartfelt read.
I’ll admit, this wasn’t my favorite Becky Albertalli, but hard for me to tell if that’s any fault of this book or just because because I loved Kate In Waiting and Imogen, Obviously so much (although we saw some fun cameos from both those characters). I also think I didn’t connect as strongly to the YouTube fandom plotline - all my fandoms have always been more firmly fictional. And I wish we got to see these characters over a slightly longer stretch of time - although I loved the concept of them all as lifelong friends, I wish there was a little more history on the page. Still, a fun, fast, and heartfelt read.