Member Reviews
Unfortunately, I did not have an opportunity to read this book before it became unavailable to me. As my reading preferences have changed in the years since I requested this book, I do not think it would be a good fit for me now.
I requested this several years ago, I will not be reviewing it now but will try my best to review it in the future. Thank you for the opportunity.
Smart, funny, well-written YA that kept me, an adult with a life, hooked from start to finish. The author perfectly captures the high school experience (let's be honest: many try, most fail). The highs, the lows, the stereotypes, and the unexpected surprises that make it such a fun time in life. Holly is a great protagonist; for me, her witty columns are a highlight of the book and modestly showcase Goo's great talent. So impressed that this is a debut!
Meh. I think this was maybe a cute... but maybe just not for me.
I didn't find the main character witty and edgy. I found her to be unpleasant. She was grumpy and awful to just about everyone. Sure, I know teens are moody - but this girl was generally unpleasant most of the time. She gave dirty looks and awful quips and talked back to everyone.
I'm also not sure this one ages well - it doesn't include any of the on-line dramas that most kids face these days - like push messages threatening to blow up schools broadcast anonymously through apps in classrooms, the violence in most high schools, the extra pages made of school sites on twitter or snapchat bullying students.
This is a light, cute read and I'd say maybe closer to middle school than high school.