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A review by sarahweyand
The Daydreams by Laura Hankin
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Sometimes, you need a Break Book. You've been reading a lot of grimdark horror and sad nonfiction and you just need a nice, fast-paced romp to have a good time and clear your head. I deem this a wonderful Break Book. I'm going to try and keep this review short.
I liked: the fast pace, the primary sources at the end of some chapters to break up the plot, the narrators of the audiobook I got off Libby, the gooey happy ending, and that sweet, sweet, messy drama.
I didn't like: the catty girl-on-girl hate, some of the characters, a big seemingly out-of-character moment at the climax, plot contrivances that made the inciting incident possible.
This book is no stunning work of literature, nor would it come up on a list of books I'd actively recommend to people when there are so many better titles out there. But I wouldn't discourage anyone from reading it! I, in fact, had a great time.
I liked: the fast pace, the primary sources at the end of some chapters to break up the plot, the narrators of the audiobook I got off Libby, the gooey happy ending, and that sweet, sweet, messy drama.
I didn't like: the catty girl-on-girl hate, some of the characters, a big seemingly out-of-character moment at the climax, plot contrivances that made the inciting incident possible.
This book is no stunning work of literature, nor would it come up on a list of books I'd actively recommend to people when there are so many better titles out there. But I wouldn't discourage anyone from reading it! I, in fact, had a great time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Addiction
Moderate: Body shaming and Death of parent