I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun, light contemporary I was hoping for.

I fell in love with some of the characters, like Annie, and I could really relate to Alison sometimes.

It's a book about growing up, trying new things, and learning in the process.
The play is an important part of the plot, obviously, but the book is not about the play, it's about life and experiences in the teenage years and it's beautiful.

I really recommend it if you're looking for a fun, light contemporary, and diverse read! I know this one is gonna stay with me for a while.

I love a good YA rom com and add in some Shakespeare and I am in heaven! This book did not disappoint on any of those counts and was a fun read. Allison is desperate to be valedictorian so she takes on a role as the schools play producer only to realize how in over her head she is. As her grades start to slip and her relationships suffer she has to rethink how she handles set backs and how to manage her time. With missed cues on and off the stage this book reminds us to live in our truth and speak honestly about things, even if they make us and others uncomfortable.

This was an okay story. I liked the plot the only real issue was the protagonists and certain decisions characters made. I liked the incorporation of Shakespeare and I adored the way it handled different coming out experiences for LGBTQ people. I can understand the pressure and why the protagonists made certain decisions because I mean, she’s in high school and she’s still learning from her mistakes. It’s a overall cute story and if you like Shakespeare, romance, and theater, this book is for you!
*thank you netgalley for sending me an arc*

It was a fun and quick read. I've really loved Alison and enjoyed everything she went through. But some lines really threw me off and I thought the ending was too quick (Charlotte really forgave me quickly).

I wanted to read this book because of the title. I wondered what good ole William Shakespeare ever did to ruin someone’s life.
Alison Green is a senior and aspiring valedictorian, who gets talked into producing her school’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. From there everything gets crazy like it’s straight from a Shakespeare play. I did find it funny that they referred to the play as “Ye Olde Shakespearean disaster”. Speaking of the actual play, I wish we had gotten more about the actual play. I felt like that part was a bit rushed in the end.
At times Alison got on my nerves, but in the end I think she grew as a character. She realized that you don’t always have to be a perfectionist and to take the time to have some fun.
I finished this book in about a day, it was an easy and lighthearted read.I would definitely be interested in reading more from Dani Jansen in the future.

This was actually a really cute read!
I would definitely recommend for readers who want a light-hearted, fun and fast read.

So, what did I like?
- Can we talk about Dani's writing? Wow, it was amazing. I was sucked in from the first page and she is very talented. There were great descriptions without the overuse of flowery language and the book read and paced very well.
- The premise was interesting. If you know me well, any book revolving around drama/plays are my thing so this was great. I think it was original enough that I felt like I would remember this book.
- I also liked the representation in this book and how certain topics were handled. I think it was done in an almost humorous way which actually worked well. I didn't feel like I was reading a heavy book and for a summery read, this was great.
- I think Alison was a good lead. I liked learning more about her and I think her own struggles were interesting to read from. However, she was a little overbearing and I did find myself rolling my eyes a few times at some of her actions. I sort of thought she was a crappy friend too - like on multiple occasions, and that didn't sit well with me.

I think the only other thing I wanted to comment on was how we only ever got to see their warm-ups with rehearsals and never them actually practising the play. As the play was a major part of the book but I didn't feel like we got enough of a backstage experience of them conducting the play and I didn't see how Alison's producing tasks were working with the cast members. It was like she would be moaning and stressed with all the work and conflicts but we never got to see it.

Other than that, I really enjoyed this read. I flew through the book in one sitting and it is definitely something I would recommend.

I received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this looked and sounded adorable--I mean, look at that cover! Plus, I have a major soft spot for Midsummer Night's Dream, so I was really excited when I got approved for this. Unfortunately it just turned out to be not my style.

I didn't particularly like any of the characters, and I felt that they all acted too young and immature to be considered high school seniors. I didn't jive with the writing style either, so I ended up spending most of the book frustrated. I was happy to see the LGBT representation, but even some of those moments were handled a little weirdly. Overall, pretty disappointed with this one, since I thought it would be a cuter read!