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sam_hartwig's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so much fun! It was light, entertaining and romantic. I like to read teen fiction but this was about a woman aged 18 almost 19 and I liked this a but more than reading about a 16 year old teenager. I love it even more because the main characters best friend's name is Ami and so is my best friend! Anyway I loved this book! I'm so glad my friend lent it to me. One hang up is that Leigh (the main character) is blind!!!! Nathan is gorgeous!
stephxsu's review against another edition
4.0
PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME is an absolutely winsome novel, easily one of the sweetest reads this year. It’s the literary equivalent of pictures of cute kittens and puppies, and will leave you sighing happily and “aww-ing” at the end.
The book crackles with humor, mostly the result of the stellar protagonist. Leigh has just the right balance of “intelligent college student” and “blind, drama-attracting girl” to win over both lovers of intelligent AND just-for-fun fiction. Leigh’s snarky and self-deprecating narration is charmingly funny, and there are enough hints of cultural references that will make even the most well-read reader smile indulgently. PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME takes the classic narrative formula—well-put-together main character realizes her non-debilitating blindness and overcomes that critical flaw to become a better and happier person—and rebuilds it again as something that will ring true for us. It’s tried-and-true, without making us sick of the “tried.”
PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME has more to do with a love story than psychology, and far from being disappointed that the title and synopsis were a bit misleading, I was absolutely delighted. Without giving anything away, I just want to say that if the love interest doesn’t make your list of Top 10 Swoon-Worthy YA Boys, then you either have a hard-to-win heart, or else you recognize the few flaws in this novel that make it not nearly as enjoyable as it could be: a rushed ending, not enough character development in the one character we’d like to see developed more, and a happy ending that’s so perfect as to be a little cringe-inducing.
Ultimately, your enjoyment of PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME may depend on how much the conventions bother you. However, I absolutely loved this novel and would pick it up again at a moment’s notice to have more than my fair share of funny, sweet, and sigh-worthy romance. Readers who adored but have for the most part outgrown Meg Cabot’s books will find a fantastic alternative in Alicia Thompson’s debut novel.
The book crackles with humor, mostly the result of the stellar protagonist. Leigh has just the right balance of “intelligent college student” and “blind, drama-attracting girl” to win over both lovers of intelligent AND just-for-fun fiction. Leigh’s snarky and self-deprecating narration is charmingly funny, and there are enough hints of cultural references that will make even the most well-read reader smile indulgently. PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME takes the classic narrative formula—well-put-together main character realizes her non-debilitating blindness and overcomes that critical flaw to become a better and happier person—and rebuilds it again as something that will ring true for us. It’s tried-and-true, without making us sick of the “tried.”
PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME has more to do with a love story than psychology, and far from being disappointed that the title and synopsis were a bit misleading, I was absolutely delighted. Without giving anything away, I just want to say that if the love interest doesn’t make your list of Top 10 Swoon-Worthy YA Boys, then you either have a hard-to-win heart, or else you recognize the few flaws in this novel that make it not nearly as enjoyable as it could be: a rushed ending, not enough character development in the one character we’d like to see developed more, and a happy ending that’s so perfect as to be a little cringe-inducing.
Ultimately, your enjoyment of PSYCH MAJOR SYNDROME may depend on how much the conventions bother you. However, I absolutely loved this novel and would pick it up again at a moment’s notice to have more than my fair share of funny, sweet, and sigh-worthy romance. Readers who adored but have for the most part outgrown Meg Cabot’s books will find a fantastic alternative in Alicia Thompson’s debut novel.
janina_reads's review
3.0
What’s there to say about Psych Major Syndrome. Well, it was another book I was psyched to read (pardon the pun), but that didn’t fully deliver. It was fun as long as it lasted and I finished it in one night, but it didn’t really make a lasting impression. I knew up front that it would be very predictable, but I actually didn’t care. With books like these, the journey is the destination.
Yet, I was often annoyed by Leigh’s douche bag boyfriend and they way she let him treat her – and still believed she loved him despite the obvious signs against it. Nathan was definitely a crush-worthy love interest (guitar playing math major!!) though and he and Leigh had a great chemistry. Loved the scenes when the two of them were together.
Still, too many of the side characters seemed more like caricatures of themselves than real people for this to end up being a favourite. Especially the way the poetry writing Chinese student and Circe-du-Soleil lover Tim were described did not sit well with me. It was so over the top, but in a very condescending manner.
Yet, I was often annoyed by Leigh’s douche bag boyfriend and they way she let him treat her – and still believed she loved him despite the obvious signs against it. Nathan was definitely a crush-worthy love interest (guitar playing math major!!) though and he and Leigh had a great chemistry. Loved the scenes when the two of them were together.
Still, too many of the side characters seemed more like caricatures of themselves than real people for this to end up being a favourite. Especially the way the poetry writing Chinese student and Circe-du-Soleil lover Tim were described did not sit well with me. It was so over the top, but in a very condescending manner.
tulscip's review against another edition
5.0
The inclusion of a 15-year old middle-school girl that points out all the shortcomings in an "adult" is pure genius. Comical, quirky, romantic, and yummy, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read. :)
elliotalderson's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating: 3.75 stars.
I have never read a book where the main character reminded me so much of... well, me. The very first page, with the Incomplete Sentences, made me go ''Holy crap!'' because it was exactly how I would have filed it out. The more I read, the more I related. Leigh's a much cooler version of me.
Leigh has a really strong and amazing voice. She seemed like a real teen with real problems. I liked that I felt like I knew her. I felt that way with all of the characters, actually, even minor ones who were only in the story for a few pages. Nathan was something special. I'm trying to think of one word to describe him and all that comes to mind is 'delicious.' Also, something about this book was refreshing for some reason. It kind of just makes me... happy.
I'd definitely recommend this to people I know and other people that love to read.
I have never read a book where the main character reminded me so much of... well, me. The very first page, with the Incomplete Sentences, made me go ''Holy crap!'' because it was exactly how I would have filed it out. The more I read, the more I related. Leigh's a much cooler version of me.
Leigh has a really strong and amazing voice. She seemed like a real teen with real problems. I liked that I felt like I knew her. I felt that way with all of the characters, actually, even minor ones who were only in the story for a few pages. Nathan was something special. I'm trying to think of one word to describe him and all that comes to mind is 'delicious.' Also, something about this book was refreshing for some reason. It kind of just makes me... happy.
I'd definitely recommend this to people I know and other people that love to read.
kaitrosereads's review against another edition
5.0
Leigh Nolan has enough problems in her life already. Add a roommate who hates her boyfriend, boyfriend's roommate who hates her, trouble with her boyfriend, and a mentoring program with her arch rival and things get even more crazy. Oh and then she has to go and analyze it all.
Leigh likes her college. She doesn't really get graded there so things seem pretty easy and she's studying what she wants to study, not what her parents want her to study. So why does it seem like everyone is rushing her and pressuring her? She's a freshman, why should she worry about things now when she has three more years for that?
Also, what in the world is wrong with her boyfriend? They were high school sweethearts and they now go to the same college. On the outside it seems like everything's perfect but why won't he invite her to stay over? Maybe it has something to do with his roommate from hell, the one who can't stand her.
Things can't seem to get any worse for Leigh but somehow, they do. Will her roommate ever like her boyfriend and if not, is there a reason why she shouldn't? Will Leigh ever figure out what she did to make her boyfriend's roommate hate her? Will she ever stop analyzing every little detail of her life?
First off, I just have to say that I loved Psych Major Syndrome. Sometimes you just want a really cute, feel-good romance novel and that's what this is. At first, I really didn't know what to expect but once I got into the story, I really got into it.
Leigh was a great character and she reminded me of one of my best friends so that made the book even better. Also, it was just so funny. Reading about Leigh and all her many issues, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Of course that always gets me some weird looks when I happen to do it in public. =]
All the characters in Psych Major Syndrome were great. I liked the ones I should have liked and I really didn't like the ones I shouldn't have liked. Alicia Thompson did a great job of making the characters believable and I really understood why Leigh either loved them or hated them.
Oh and I will say this, my favorite character was the girl Leigh mentored, Rebekah. She was hilarious. If I ever mentored I would want her as my student. Also, she had some shocking truths that actually helped Leigh get over her past and learn how to move on. She was not only funny, she was very wise for a bratty fifteen year old.
Overall, I really recommend Psych Major Syndrome for anyone. I mean who doesn't love a cheesy romance every now and then?
Leigh likes her college. She doesn't really get graded there so things seem pretty easy and she's studying what she wants to study, not what her parents want her to study. So why does it seem like everyone is rushing her and pressuring her? She's a freshman, why should she worry about things now when she has three more years for that?
Also, what in the world is wrong with her boyfriend? They were high school sweethearts and they now go to the same college. On the outside it seems like everything's perfect but why won't he invite her to stay over? Maybe it has something to do with his roommate from hell, the one who can't stand her.
Things can't seem to get any worse for Leigh but somehow, they do. Will her roommate ever like her boyfriend and if not, is there a reason why she shouldn't? Will Leigh ever figure out what she did to make her boyfriend's roommate hate her? Will she ever stop analyzing every little detail of her life?
First off, I just have to say that I loved Psych Major Syndrome. Sometimes you just want a really cute, feel-good romance novel and that's what this is. At first, I really didn't know what to expect but once I got into the story, I really got into it.
Leigh was a great character and she reminded me of one of my best friends so that made the book even better. Also, it was just so funny. Reading about Leigh and all her many issues, I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Of course that always gets me some weird looks when I happen to do it in public. =]
All the characters in Psych Major Syndrome were great. I liked the ones I should have liked and I really didn't like the ones I shouldn't have liked. Alicia Thompson did a great job of making the characters believable and I really understood why Leigh either loved them or hated them.
Oh and I will say this, my favorite character was the girl Leigh mentored, Rebekah. She was hilarious. If I ever mentored I would want her as my student. Also, she had some shocking truths that actually helped Leigh get over her past and learn how to move on. She was not only funny, she was very wise for a bratty fifteen year old.
Overall, I really recommend Psych Major Syndrome for anyone. I mean who doesn't love a cheesy romance every now and then?
penandpencil's review against another edition
2.0
Had a very hard time relating to the main character in this one, I don't really like characters whose problems are all of their own making.
lexieb's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. There were a lot of things that irritated me, but it was cute, and fun, and made me laugh out loud, so I have to give it props.
kricketa's review against another edition
3.0
cute coming of age story with some jess-darlingesque laughoutloud zingers.
found some of the supporting characters a little unbelievable (the uptight anal-retentive philosophy major boyfriend) or cliche (the at-risk middle school student leigh mentors who had sex behind a kmart with someone named tyrone and, though suspicious at first, eventually begins to trust and look up to leigh) but also hiiiilarious! (the overachieving psychology TA who displays naked artsy photos of herself in her condo.) i definitely recommend this one, i just probably wouldn't pick it up again.
found some of the supporting characters a little unbelievable (the uptight anal-retentive philosophy major boyfriend) or cliche (the at-risk middle school student leigh mentors who had sex behind a kmart with someone named tyrone and, though suspicious at first, eventually begins to trust and look up to leigh) but also hiiiilarious! (the overachieving psychology TA who displays naked artsy photos of herself in her condo.) i definitely recommend this one, i just probably wouldn't pick it up again.
scribesprite's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is my first book set in college life. Nearly all young adults books are set in high school which makes sense, but I still liked the change.
Now this book is no great piece of literature. It's chick-lit and mostly fluff. Leigh is a bit annoying in the beginning. Looks like she's making drama where there is none. And Nathan likes cats, not that I have anything against cats; just that it's strange. I feel like guys who like cats should be dealt with caution.
Though if you can pass this it's really an enjoyable read. It's funny above other things and had its sweet moments. The book talks quite a bit about sex without it being preachy and it was a realistic take on the subject. Characters like Rebecca give the book more substance then just being all fluff.
An easy read.
Now this book is no great piece of literature. It's chick-lit and mostly fluff. Leigh is a bit annoying in the beginning. Looks like she's making drama where there is none. And Nathan likes cats, not that I have anything against cats; just that it's strange. I feel like guys who like cats should be dealt with caution.
Though if you can pass this it's really an enjoyable read. It's funny above other things and had its sweet moments. The book talks quite a bit about sex without it being preachy and it was a realistic take on the subject. Characters like Rebecca give the book more substance then just being all fluff.
An easy read.