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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
This book was fun. Light. Witty. Sarcastic. And quite addictive. Although Avery got on my nerves a couple of times, she was adorable and I loved her. I was smitten with Grayson from his very first chapter. There was such a great balance in this book of romance, drama, fun. I would recommend this to everyone.
I believe this book was presented to me way back whenever as The Rosie Project for the YA set. Sounds good!
The book follows Avery, who has been through a heartbreaking breakup of sorts. The guy she's known her entire life has rejected her, and she doesn't know what to do. So Grayson, who needs extra credit in science anyway, decides that, as a science project, he will walk Avery through the seven stages of grief in an attempt to repair her broken heart.
This book is ridiculously unrealistic, we should get that out there. If we accept the conceit as it is, that some sort of science teacher would allow a student to romance another for science credit, we get a charming romance story that is equally funny. It just might be too silly for some readers, especially adult ones, to really fully buy into the premise. Still, for me, as a super light read, I was into it. Overall, it might be worth a look for you.
The book follows Avery, who has been through a heartbreaking breakup of sorts. The guy she's known her entire life has rejected her, and she doesn't know what to do. So Grayson, who needs extra credit in science anyway, decides that, as a science project, he will walk Avery through the seven stages of grief in an attempt to repair her broken heart.
This book is ridiculously unrealistic, we should get that out there. If we accept the conceit as it is, that some sort of science teacher would allow a student to romance another for science credit, we get a charming romance story that is equally funny. It just might be too silly for some readers, especially adult ones, to really fully buy into the premise. Still, for me, as a super light read, I was into it. Overall, it might be worth a look for you.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4 stars! A typical YA novel, but it was cute, fun and hilarious. A fluffy book to read if you want to pass the time.
This book was honestly amazing!
Not only did I thoroughly enjoy it but I frequently laughed out loud.
Books like these make me angry when people dismiss YA as teen chick lit. This book was just as meaningful and funny as books that are "for" adults.
Recommend to anyone looking for a laugh!
Not only did I thoroughly enjoy it but I frequently laughed out loud.
Books like these make me angry when people dismiss YA as teen chick lit. This book was just as meaningful and funny as books that are "for" adults.
Recommend to anyone looking for a laugh!
This was a really interesting book. The heartache felt very real, and it was an interesting idea on how to get over it. I thought it was a great read and I am looking forward to reading the next one.
I'm usually all in for a cute, fun, fluffy read but this book....
Arggghhh!
This book is so full of cliched characters and stereotypes, that my head hurts.
Where should I even begin?
Avery is one of those naive and weak characters I've ever had the displeasure to read (*cough*BellaSwanincludedofcourse*cough*). Imagine a girl who can do nothing but cry over every little thing whether she's happy or devastated, imagine someone who is your stereotypical geek with a fruity mouth-watering smell (I wonder what that is, like, why would someone wanna smell like food?), imagine someone who blushes beet-red at the mention of anything slightly provocative, and if you do that with a blond haired blue eyed girl in your head (yes, just that blond stereotype), you have Avery. Not that there is something wrong with girls like that having anxiety attacks or whatever, but it's only cute and bearable to an extent.
If that wasn't enough to make me run for the woods, you have Grayson.
Charming?
Yes.
Stereotyped jock with a popularity that makes him a God?
Yes.
Immensely shallow, immature and clingy?
Hell to the yes!
I tried to like him. I tried not to pass out with all the eye-rolling and sappy romance that was thrown at me and I tried, tried really hard to find anything remotely cute about Grayson and his "Aves"; but I failed big time.
Their parents were unreal. Grayson was pushy, imposing and a pervert. I think I liked Libby and I say that for her cat t-shirts and straight-forward commentary. All the other characters were a nuisance. I guess I'm being too harsh, but there wasn't any comical moment or witty humor to make me feel otherwise.
All in all, it's short and something you can read when you're not in a mood to read any serious stuff or one of your never ending sequels to a series you had the misfortune and insensibility to start... like me. You might end up liking it. It's supposed to be short and cute after all, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. So the 2 stars.
Hope you like Grayson! ;P
Arggghhh!
This book is so full of cliched characters and stereotypes, that my head hurts.
Where should I even begin?
Avery is one of those naive and weak characters I've ever had the displeasure to read (*cough*BellaSwanincludedofcourse*cough*). Imagine a girl who can do nothing but cry over every little thing whether she's happy or devastated, imagine someone who is your stereotypical geek with a fruity mouth-watering smell (I wonder what that is, like, why would someone wanna smell like food?), imagine someone who blushes beet-red at the mention of anything slightly provocative, and if you do that with a blond haired blue eyed girl in your head (yes, just that blond stereotype), you have Avery. Not that there is something wrong with girls like that having anxiety attacks or whatever, but it's only cute and bearable to an extent.
If that wasn't enough to make me run for the woods, you have Grayson.
Charming?
Yes.
Stereotyped jock with a popularity that makes him a God?
Yes.
Immensely shallow, immature and clingy?
Hell to the yes!
I tried to like him. I tried not to pass out with all the eye-rolling and sappy romance that was thrown at me and I tried, tried really hard to find anything remotely cute about Grayson and his "Aves"; but I failed big time.
Their parents were unreal. Grayson was pushy, imposing and a pervert. I think I liked Libby and I say that for her cat t-shirts and straight-forward commentary. All the other characters were a nuisance. I guess I'm being too harsh, but there wasn't any comical moment or witty humor to make me feel otherwise.
All in all, it's short and something you can read when you're not in a mood to read any serious stuff or one of your never ending sequels to a series you had the misfortune and insensibility to start... like me. You might end up liking it. It's supposed to be short and cute after all, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. So the 2 stars.
Hope you like Grayson! ;P
The Avery Shaw Experiment begins when Avery Shaw gets her heart broken by her best friend, and the boy she loves. She decides to do an experiment with her best friends brother, Grayson. Things start getting a little crazy when Grayson decides to make her "live" a little. He gets extra credit and time with her. Things go from bad to worse, as Avery starts to experience all the stages of grief, and Grayson starts to have feelings for Avery. But they may both be too late to help the other if they don't get their act together quickly!
This book was utterly impressive! It was so different than what I thought it was going to be. It was magnificent. It has lots of sad parts, romance parts, parts between friends, lovers, family and so so much more. This book truly had it all when it comes to the drama department. And it is also quite funny, and extremely enjoyable! It makes you want to laugh, cry, and slap the heroine a few times! I really was able to feel all of the emotions the characters were feelings. I never once got bored with the book, and the whole store was just awesome! This author is a new one to me, and I really enjoy her writing a whole heck of a lot!
This book was utterly impressive! It was so different than what I thought it was going to be. It was magnificent. It has lots of sad parts, romance parts, parts between friends, lovers, family and so so much more. This book truly had it all when it comes to the drama department. And it is also quite funny, and extremely enjoyable! It makes you want to laugh, cry, and slap the heroine a few times! I really was able to feel all of the emotions the characters were feelings. I never once got bored with the book, and the whole store was just awesome! This author is a new one to me, and I really enjoy her writing a whole heck of a lot!
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes