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melanie_page's review against another edition
YA really, really isn't for me, but I don't give up on trying because I loved the Fat Angie trilogy so much, and there are some New Adult books that appeal to me a little more. I guess this book stopped me because I'm tired of the fashionista fat girl who encounters a cool "goth" girl and the fat girl just does not feel like a grown up and she does all these awkward things that are, like, OMG, so embarrassing. I would have loved this novel when I was a teen. I am not a teen, so I don't relate to it at all, nor do the "hard" situations seem as hard to me as an adult as they would have seemed when I was the main character's age.
bettielovesbooks's review
3.0
It didn’t blow me away, but it was cute and relatable, her relationship with her mom and how it affects how she sees herself and how she thinks other people see her was spot on in my opinion. 3.5 stars.
caseyaboutthroughout's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Homophobia
nickscoby's review
4.0
I am not ashamed to admit that I was wary of this book because the premise seemed too twee. Plus I kept thinking that Jordi was the main character and I didn't understand how Jax fit into the story. But now I am a multi-shipper: Jordi and Abby, Abby and Jax, Abby and Maliah, etc. etc. All of the main characters are just the right amount of adorable and quirk. I also think that Spalding nails first love and teenage anxiety. Be warned: Abby is hella anxious, but very realistic. I wouldn't mind a sequel.
joanna1905's review
5.0
07/02/2020 - 2# read
This was my first time reading this book physically and I can 100% confirm that it was still a fantastic read! I do think I prefer the audiobook a by a small margin just because the narrator is so good she really brings Abby's character to life.
Seriously this has to be my absolute favourite fxf books and one of my favourite queer books of all time. It's extremely well written, the romance is so sweet and well developed and the characters are all engaging.
I still really dislike Abby's mum and I wish she at least had a better relationship with her dad instead of her dad just lets her mum get away with being so mean and condescending to her - and doesn't really try to offer any extra support to his daughter.
I also once again adored Abby and Jax's friendship, so pure and something I would love to see more of in YA. This book is a must-read! ____________________________________________________________
Holy crap this is my absolute fav fxf I've ever read, it's so so cute and so well executed, I actually almost cried at how sweet it is!
I listened to the audiobook of this and I LOVE the narrator, she NAILS the voices and even though I know she's an adult but she has the perfect voice for a bunch of teenagers and her voice also really suits the way I'd imagine Abby's voice.
I love everything about this book. The relationship between Abby and Jordi is so damn cute, it's very well-paced and I love how they spent the large majority of the book together with just the typical mini break up and makeup at the end. I find it pretty typical in queer ya that the couple gets together in the latter half the book, are together for like a week, break up then get back together. However, this book DID NOT follow that format, THANK GOD! The resolution to the fight also feels very authentic.
I also loved watching her friendship with Jax grow and see her have a second new person in her life that just genuinely thinks she's super cool and wants to hang out with her. Also, I'm so here for the straight guy having a lesbian best friend not because he wants to fetishize her but because who else is better to get girl advice from.
I also loved watching her slowly tackle the things she fears like driving, living without her sister and being on display. It's very satisfying to watch her grow and become more confident in herself.
I would have liked some more resolution with her mother but I do think the way this ended was probably more realistic!
I also liked the way the characters in this book own their mistakes (except Abby's mother), Jordi, Abby's best friend and Abby all show accountability for the mistakes they make and offer genuine apologies.
This was my first time reading this book physically and I can 100% confirm that it was still a fantastic read! I do think I prefer the audiobook a by a small margin just because the narrator is so good she really brings Abby's character to life.
Seriously this has to be my absolute favourite fxf books and one of my favourite queer books of all time. It's extremely well written, the romance is so sweet and well developed and the characters are all engaging.
I still really dislike Abby's mum and I wish she at least had a better relationship with her dad instead of her dad just lets her mum get away with being so mean and condescending to her - and doesn't really try to offer any extra support to his daughter.
I also once again adored Abby and Jax's friendship, so pure and something I would love to see more of in YA. This book is a must-read! ____________________________________________________________
Holy crap this is my absolute fav fxf I've ever read, it's so so cute and so well executed, I actually almost cried at how sweet it is!
I listened to the audiobook of this and I LOVE the narrator, she NAILS the voices and even though I know she's an adult but she has the perfect voice for a bunch of teenagers and her voice also really suits the way I'd imagine Abby's voice.
I love everything about this book. The relationship between Abby and Jordi is so damn cute, it's very well-paced and I love how they spent the large majority of the book together with just the typical mini break up and makeup at the end. I find it pretty typical in queer ya that the couple gets together in the latter half the book, are together for like a week, break up then get back together. However, this book DID NOT follow that format, THANK GOD! The resolution to the fight also feels very authentic.
I also loved watching her friendship with Jax grow and see her have a second new person in her life that just genuinely thinks she's super cool and wants to hang out with her. Also, I'm so here for the straight guy having a lesbian best friend not because he wants to fetishize her but because who else is better to get girl advice from.
I also loved watching her slowly tackle the things she fears like driving, living without her sister and being on display. It's very satisfying to watch her grow and become more confident in herself.
I would have liked some more resolution with her mother but I do think the way this ended was probably more realistic!
I also liked the way the characters in this book own their mistakes (except Abby's mother), Jordi, Abby's best friend and Abby all show accountability for the mistakes they make and offer genuine apologies.
lbarsk's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet, fast-paced, and fun! With realistic portrayals of varying kinds of friendships and, alternatively, parent-child relationships. MORE QUEER LADY YA BOOKS FOREVER
rainbowbookworm's review
3.0
Read this one in one sitting on a Sunday morning, but found the main character rather vapid.
ell_jay_em7's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this even though I had issues with the writing; it was often confusing or just a bit weak, both sentence-wise and with big picture stuff. But the characters and story were so enchanting and fun that the writing didn't detract much for me like it would in another book. I also love the representation!