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ruth_beckingham's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Picked up this series after loving it when I was younger and it still holds up. I feel like it’s nice to be able read some YA books or some previously loved books even when I’m nearly 26. Cathy Cassidy used to be my absolute favourite author and it’s lovely to see how much I still enjoy her work. It’s a nice little book and I’m excited to read the rest of the series
kanayasya's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
marippe's review
3.5
Not them justifying Cherry’s lies and stealing her step-sister’s boyfriend im SCREAMING.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity
hollypotter's review
4.0
I accidentally read the 5th book in this series first, which was about Honey. I believed Cherry to be a nasty bully who stole Honeys boyfriend. But after reading this book, I can see it was Honey being nasty from the start.
Cherry is a lovely, sweet girl, if perhaps a bit childlike for her age. She’s a year below Honey but reading about the two of them you might assume theres more like a 5 year age gap or so.
The innocence in her character doesn’t stop her being a mature and empathetic little girl. She tries to help Honey on more than one occasion. And she wants happiness for her dad and Charlotte which alot of children might struggle with in Cherrys situation.
Overall I enjoyed this book, like the other one I have gave this 4/5 stars simply because I am not the target market for this series, and I would have enjoyed it more as a young teenager.
Cherry is a lovely, sweet girl, if perhaps a bit childlike for her age. She’s a year below Honey but reading about the two of them you might assume theres more like a 5 year age gap or so.
The innocence in her character doesn’t stop her being a mature and empathetic little girl. She tries to help Honey on more than one occasion. And she wants happiness for her dad and Charlotte which alot of children might struggle with in Cherrys situation.
Overall I enjoyed this book, like the other one I have gave this 4/5 stars simply because I am not the target market for this series, and I would have enjoyed it more as a young teenager.
dreamadeer's review
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
There was nothing particularly interesting. I kept waiting for something to happen, but when it did, it felt like an anti-climax. Cherry instantly fell head over heels for Shay, and Shay did the same for Cherry. When Shay told her that nobody knew him like she did, I almost burst out laughing. Dude, you spent like 5 seconds with her, and it was always Cherry who was talking. Where did this come from???
Overall it felt like Jacqueline Wilson's book, just with less drama.
Overall it felt like Jacqueline Wilson's book, just with less drama.
readwithchloev's review
4.0
I first read this as a teen and I’m now 26. Going back into this felt so nostalgic, I’d forgotten how visual Cathy’s writing is. I can imagine literally everything and it truly is the same as when I read it the first time. It feels so comforting and homely.
Is Cherry slightly problematic? Yes. Her lies aren’t really bad but they’re still lies. She also steals her stepsisters’ boyfriend. Not good, but very entertaining???
I definitely feel more sympathy for Honey now I’m an adult, and I actually never got round to reading her book so I can’t wait to get to that.
This made me so happy and I flew through it despite being in a slump
Is Cherry slightly problematic? Yes. Her lies aren’t really bad but they’re still lies. She also steals her stepsisters’ boyfriend. Not good, but very entertaining???
I definitely feel more sympathy for Honey now I’m an adult, and I actually never got round to reading her book so I can’t wait to get to that.
This made me so happy and I flew through it despite being in a slump
jessicajessica101's review against another edition
4.0
Une très bonne surprise, j'avais peur qu'il soit beaucoup trop jeunesse mais finalement, il est jeunesse et ça se sens, mais c'est une lecture agréable et addictive qu'on dévore sans même s'en rendre compte. J'aime beaucoup la légèreté de ce livre mais qui pourtant aborde des sujets assez lourd. J'ai également beaucoup aimé les personnages, les 5 soeurs qui sont toutes très différentes mais attachantes à leur façon !
A lire !
A lire !
girl_of_books_and_wheels's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5