Scarlet is a relatable and often hilarious character, which made reading this a breeze. The fandom element is handled well, and I count this as a quick, fun book when you want a total escape. 3.5 stars

I was really excited for this book, but in the end I think my anticipation and excitement might’ve been too much for this book to handle. In the end this story was pretty generic and I actually called a majority of the events that took place simply because of the stories predictability. I did still enjoy the main characters perspective and her character growth. Sadly, I don’t think this was the right book for me.

This sneak peek of Scarlett Epstein was really fun, quirky and cute although I admit I never got around to reading the actual book.

I received this sneak peek into Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here for review on Netgalley.

The initial buzz got me when I read that it was like a mix between Veronica Mars and Daria. What?! Sign me up. I don't do well with sneak peeks and previews though, so I'm going to wait to read the actual book.

I already recommended it to my cousin, who preordered it! Great premise.

It has been quite a while since I have read a book that I related to as much as Scarlet Epstein Hates It Here by Anna Breslaw. Scarlet Epstein is a high schooler who just doesn't feel like she fits in. She feels like she is awkward and hates where she lives. Her only IRL (In Real Life) friends are Avery (a girl in her grade whose big sister torments Scarlet), and Rose (an old lady who lives across the street). Most of her friends are people she only knows by screen names on the internet, people she met through their mutual love of writing fan fiction for a show they just found out was cancelled. The story follows Scarlet as she deals with problems with friends, family, and school.

As someone who has always had a hard time fitting in, and felt much more comfortable getting immersed in the imaginary worlds of books and television, I related to Scarlet soooo much. Through Scarlet, we deal with her family dramas (being the child of divorce, etc), boy drama, and dealing with bullies and people that seem to try very hard to make her life difficult. It is compelling and heartwarming and sad at times (I will admit... I cried a few times). I loved this book. I would read it again and recommend it to others as well!

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review, thank you to the publisher

*Please note: I have only read a few chapters in the book, kind of like a chapter sampler provided the publisher*

Scarlett is absolutely obsessed, and I do mean like worshipping fanatic type obsessed with her favourite tv show Lycanthrope, like every fan she too becomes devastated by the end of it (kind of reminds me of The Vampire Diaries which recently ended, which I am yet to watch). But for Scarlett it was more than a tv show, at the online community she has a close knit group of friends who she talks with on a daily basis, she finally feels like she belongs.

I found Avery kind of a bit annoying, although she tries to understand Scarlett's obsession I feel like she isn't a very good friend to her. She doesn't seem to understand the concept of why a tv show ending is so important to Scarlett that she feels like she has no life now that it has ended.

So I only got to know a bit about Ruth, the 73 year old neighbour but oh my world I absolutely love her! Her sense of humour and wisdom is something I admire in a friend, I feel like she is more understanding and compassionate towards Scarlett than Avery is.

Since I didn't get much in to the plot, I can't really give a fair decision but I will definitely pick this book again at some point!