vampirerat 's review for:

Think Again by Jacqueline Wilson

4.75

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

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I loved this !!!!!! I really hope Jacqueline Wilson writes more books for adults, I think her writing style really works well for older characters; she still gives them a lot of playfulness which I think is more realistic than when adults are written super seriously. I don't remember well/didn't read all of the Girls book series when I was younger but you definitely don't need to have read them to enjoy this book. I didn't even realise until after finishing it that these characters already existed in other books.

I listened to the audiobook on borrowbox. It was read by Carrie Hope Fletcher!! There was also an interview with Jacqueline Wilson at the end which was awesome.

A couple of notes, light spoilers ahead:

• Gary got so annoying by the end I couldn't stop rolling my eyes and groaning but I know that's the point 😭😭
• It really stressed me out when Ellie went swimming a week after getting her tattoo!! 😭 And also it was weird to me that she never mentioned tattoo aftercare.
• Nicola Sharp is SUCH a fun play on Nick Sharratt and it's honestly so sweet how much Jacqueline Wilson must respect him and his work.
• Does the print version of the book have illustrations in it of Myrtle Mouse in it? If so I need to see them 🥹