Character (2/5)
Plot & Pacing (2/5)
Setting & Surroundings (3/5)
Dialogue & Diction (3/5)
Craft & Voice (2/5)
Reading Experience (3/5)

Final Rating:
2.5/5

Comments:
I hate that I didn’t like this more, because I really, really wanted to. But it felt so contrived, and so unearned at every turn. The MC was borderline unlikable for no reason. There were so many arbitrary things that just happened in this story that didn’t make sense or feel earned, based on the information we were given. Also, the theme established early in the book is not the one the MC actually learns in the end. It’s almost like the message shifts on its axis at the midpoint and it just felt strange. Also, there’s one HUGE issue with the MC not sharing information with his best friend for, again, absolutely no reason that makes sense. It’s like things just happen in this book to move a plot along rather than character dynamics and choices actually driving the story. There are cute moments, as well as an adorable love interest that no one in this book deserves, so that was a saving grace here. I think some people might love this, but I was hoping for something a little deeper.

Side note: ALL of the screenplay stuff could have been cut from this. It really slowed down the narrative and, half the time, I had absolutely no clue what was going on and couldn’t remember previous events from the last screenplay section. Weird choice. Probably could have been included on its own as a bonus feature, but it really adds nothing to the story and almost feels like an afterthought (because there are maybe three occasions in the main narrative where the character writing the script actually mentions details from it).

Thanks NetGalley for the preview!

This was a fun summer rom com but definitely felt a little drama heavy. I really thought the happily ever after wasn’t going happen but it was sweet and cute!

It was a good read. It was difficult to stay with the story the whole time, potentially because the story jumping between the screenplay and the main plot. Once I was able to get a hold on the "movie" plot, it was easier to read and get through.

I love a misguided, messy main character. I love a kid that is trying hard and falling short. I think that Harry is just a character. Robby Weber gives us a whole cast of messy teenagers: Grant and his lying; Hailey with her self-centeredness; Agatha being intentionally off-putting; Foster and his ridiculous flirting. Ultimately, all of the characters were so lovely and human, the books was a frothy, cozy beach read, and the town was the perfect small beach town. I look forward to reading more from Weber in the future!

Fun summer read especially for fans of beach reads and fans of romance. It is a gay centric love story with plenty of funny and spicy moments.

Very slow in the beginning and the writing style was not for me. Didn’t seem very believable in my opinion.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I wanted to like this book as it seemed like a fun summery romance, however, I ended up disliking the main character so much that I couldn't finish it.

a high school senior who aspires to be a screenwriter must decide not only where to apply to college but also between a past boyfriend and a potential new love. this book was sweet & summery, and read really quickly. wasn't as keen on the script interhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5317431309ludes between chapters, but i still enjoyed the overall story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free advanced copy of this book to read and review.

This was a fun summer-y read, that I recommend to all seniors getting ready to start their life in university. It's witty, drama-filled, and has some great character development. However, at times the writing felt a bit cringy, and there was some unnecessary drama that made the story feel a bit juvenile. Nevertheless, it's a great read for YA lovers!

A YA romance book for rom-com lovers!

Harry wants to be a screenwriter, wants to head to college and do it for a living, and wants to forget about boys to make this happen. And he’s doing a great job at it! That is, of course, until the boy who broke his heart comes back into his life… at the same time that a new boy in town charms him and sweeps him off his feet.

This was a very charming read, and Harry felt like a teen who thinks he knows what he wants, only to second guess everything. Does he make messy and bad decisions? Of course. What teenager doesn’t?

A great summer read with great characters.

I really adored everything about this story! I loved Harry and Logan was such a sweetheart. I wanted Grant to get out of the way, but I also didn't hate him, which was interesting, because I usually hate the ex. But this was a grand summer romance and I loved Harry's dreams and everything about this lovely romance!

This was a fun summer romance. It was cute and fun and I appreciated the Mamma Mia references (though I wanted more!)

I will say, I found myself skimming a lot, and I totally did not like Grant at all (and couldn't really get with the idea of Harry giving him a second chance).

If You Change Your Mind was the perfect summer read! The characters felt so realistic to me and I really fell in love with each of them. I loved all of the rom-com references. This book was just a fun time!

An absolutely adorable summer rom-com read. If you like love triangles this is definitely a book you wanna pick up. It was such a vibe to read just chillin outside

3 stars

I mean, it was.....fine. Not ground breaking and definitely not a new all time favorite. Something was just missing. Everyone felt flat and very meh. Harry's whole personality was just loving movies but that was it, nothing more to him. There wasn't any high stakes but it was a cute, simple summer read.

This was a fun summer read, but there really wasn't a will-they-won't-they factor. We knew who the main character was going to choose from the start. There weren't really any elements of Mamma Mia to justify the title.

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkyard Press for an eARC of this book.

This was really cute! A fun summer romance with lots of self-doubt, confusion about the future, and messy teenagers. This was definitely a story about teenagers who are entering their last year of high school and trying to figure out the rest of their lives. Harry is determined to avoid romance this summer, but of course his plans don’t exactly go as he thought they would.

I thought this was a really fun story about summer time and teenage life. The teens were a bit messy, as most teens are. Things were a bigger deal than they probably needed to be, but I think that’s pretty realistic to teens in general. I also thought it was really realistic and relatable to have Harry and his friends be thinking about college, being unsure about their future, and wanting to also have fun and not think about it at all.

I don’t think there was a lot that made this book something I will go back to over and over again, but I thought it was really fun and I think teens will find it really relatable when the characters are trying to figure themselves out and making choices about romance, school, and friendship.

This was a fun, beachy read! I loved the setting and the summery feel…what a great way to start the summer!

There were a couple things keeping me from giving this an all-out 5 stars. For one, the main character had 2 siblings, and the way they were written, it was really hard for me to tell them apart, and to tell how old they were. The older one I think was 15, but at times seemed felt much younger. And the younger sister was 5, but the way she talked and acted felt much older at times. This is a minor complaint, but one that did bug me as I was reading.

The other thing that annoyed me at times was the attitude of the main character, Harry. He had a tendency to jump to conclusions, then get bent out of shape. Case in point: he invites Logan to a party after meeting him, which is nice. But then he immediately starts to awkwardly push him towards his friend Penny out of nowhere. Then when Logan isn’t instantly swooning over her, Harry gets super pissy and in Logan’s face about it. It was just weird and didn’t feel natural or normal/appropriate. Also, Harry got SUPER panicked about Penny MAYBE applying to USC (like that would automatically kill his chances?), but then after a few freak outs, it’s completely dropped and we never hear her name again. I guess what I’m getting at, is that Penny felt like a huge plot device, and when she was no longer needed, we never saw her again. Like when some random character is introduced n an 80’s sitcom, then goes up the stairs when their story line is done and never cones back down.

ANYWAY. That’s an awful lot of complaining for a book I’m giving 4 stars to. Despite those issues, I STILL really enjoyed this book! It as fun, entertaining, and just what I was looking for. I enjoyed the love triangle (quadrangle?) and how it was resolved. I’d love to see a book where the two boys Harry doesn’t chose find their own true loves (maybe each other? Or two separate spin off books where they each get their own stories?).

Overall, a really fun, sweet read!! I will be following this author to see what they do next!

What a cute summer read! The love triangle keeps you on your toes, hoping the MC makes the right decision. The pop culture references were a unique stamp of the writer, especially loved all the Taylor Swift songs and the choice he made.