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laertes's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn’t convinced by My Secret Rockstar Boyfriend to start with, but then it’s not exactly my usual fare so I didn’t know what to expect. Each chapter starts with one of Tuesday’s blog posts, which are fine as far as they go, but I found the chapters themselves a little inane. The dialogue seemed somehow stilted and not quite right, not much seemed to be going on, and I found myself starting to lose interest. I’m not a quitter, though, and I’d read a lot of positive reviews (that’s what encouraged me to pick this one up in the first place) so I persevered. I’m glad I did.
Okay, the opening isn’t the strongest. There’s a little too much backstory, maybe, a little too much “telling” instead of “showing”. It gets better, though. Once Tuesday’s relationship with Jackson starts to develop, the story really picks up pace and becomes difficult to put down. It’s not a straightforward, easy relationship either. Jackson emerges as a very troubled man – moody, nervous, ill at ease, but also changeable – he can go from self-destructive to euphoric, dismissive to attentive, in what seems like a heartbeat. Sometimes he treats Tuesday like she’s made of gold, and sometimes he’s (quite frankly) a bit of a shit.
I think it’s fair to say that Tuesday is a touch naïve. She lets Jackson get away with treating her badly, and doesn’t say a word about it. If anything, she’ll actually actively defend him. When things are good, she feels grateful and lucky. This portrayal troubles me, because it’s obviously abusive and yet it’s never identified as such. Tuesday just seems to go along with it, and it’s easy to follow her because she’s the narrator and a big, confident personality to boot. Unless you work it out for yourself, the ending is going to be a disappointment. You’ll be rooting for the wrong outcome.
Based on what I’ve just said, it’s clear that the ending does put things right. Tuesday makes some bad decisions throughout the course of this book, but she also makes some really, really good ones. If anything, the situation she finds herself in helps her to realise what’s important and to work out what matters most in her life; friends, family, and her dream of going to University and becoming a writer. Maybe she had to experience what she did to come to this realisation, and maybe she would always have wondered what might have been if she hadn’t taken a chance – there’s a point to teenage rebellion, after all. I do think Tuesday’s mother is far too permissive and forgiving – she seems like more of a friend or housemate than a mother, and it’s easy to think that if she’d been more of an authority figure, Tuesday wouldn’t have been able to get herself into some potentially dangerous situations. It’s terrible parenting, for sure, but if it were corrected there would be no story. And then where would we be?
This book isn’t without its flaws, and there are aspects of it that concern me. Having said that, it’s also a fun, fairly fluffy read that speaks to most teenagers’ thoughts and fantasies. It’s pure willing-suspension-of-disbelief inducing escapism, and a great end-of-summer read.
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Okay, the opening isn’t the strongest. There’s a little too much backstory, maybe, a little too much “telling” instead of “showing”. It gets better, though. Once Tuesday’s relationship with Jackson starts to develop, the story really picks up pace and becomes difficult to put down. It’s not a straightforward, easy relationship either. Jackson emerges as a very troubled man – moody, nervous, ill at ease, but also changeable – he can go from self-destructive to euphoric, dismissive to attentive, in what seems like a heartbeat. Sometimes he treats Tuesday like she’s made of gold, and sometimes he’s (quite frankly) a bit of a shit.
I think it’s fair to say that Tuesday is a touch naïve. She lets Jackson get away with treating her badly, and doesn’t say a word about it. If anything, she’ll actually actively defend him. When things are good, she feels grateful and lucky. This portrayal troubles me, because it’s obviously abusive and yet it’s never identified as such. Tuesday just seems to go along with it, and it’s easy to follow her because she’s the narrator and a big, confident personality to boot. Unless you work it out for yourself, the ending is going to be a disappointment. You’ll be rooting for the wrong outcome.
Based on what I’ve just said, it’s clear that the ending does put things right. Tuesday makes some bad decisions throughout the course of this book, but she also makes some really, really good ones. If anything, the situation she finds herself in helps her to realise what’s important and to work out what matters most in her life; friends, family, and her dream of going to University and becoming a writer. Maybe she had to experience what she did to come to this realisation, and maybe she would always have wondered what might have been if she hadn’t taken a chance – there’s a point to teenage rebellion, after all. I do think Tuesday’s mother is far too permissive and forgiving – she seems like more of a friend or housemate than a mother, and it’s easy to think that if she’d been more of an authority figure, Tuesday wouldn’t have been able to get herself into some potentially dangerous situations. It’s terrible parenting, for sure, but if it were corrected there would be no story. And then where would we be?
This book isn’t without its flaws, and there are aspects of it that concern me. Having said that, it’s also a fun, fairly fluffy read that speaks to most teenagers’ thoughts and fantasies. It’s pure willing-suspension-of-disbelief inducing escapism, and a great end-of-summer read.
Visit my blog for more reviews: http://scheherazadereads.blogspot.co.uk/
sophieroseobooks's review against another edition
1.0
Disappointed in this book I felt like it could have been good it had a good premise but disappointing overall
ashleighmacro's review against another edition
4.0
Festivals, gorgeous rockstars and blogging rolled into one UKYA novel. What more could I ask for?
Originally posted on my blog Ashleigh Online
Another festival book, yay! If you follow Ashleigh Online you might have heard me mention how much I’m loving books with festivals in at the moment, particularly the amazing Remix by Non Pratt, so I was excited to get stuck in and read My Secret Rockstar Boyfriend.
I saw Eleanor Wood speak at an event quite a while ago now, and she revealed lots about the book including the fact that it was inspired by her real experience as a blogger, which, as a blogger myself, had me very intrigued. It’s clear that Tuesday’s story has been adapted and built upon to make it so entertaining, but it’s certainly interesting to know that it’s loosely based on a true story.
Overall, I really enjoyed My Secret Rockstar Boyfriend. It’s essentially a combination of many of my favourite things to read about: blogging, festivals and relationships with celebrities (Teen Idol by Meg Cabot was one of my favourite books as a teenager).
That said, there were a few things I wasn’t so keen on. I didn’t connect well with Tuesday, our main character, for quite a while. She just seems to make so many stupid decisions and I found myself getting quite frustrated with her. Some of the other big characters in this novel were also difficult to connect with, including Tuesday’s boyfriend Seymour, her best friend Nishi and even the Secret Rockstar Boyfriend Jackson. They’re all great characters and all super-believable, but when you’re finding it difficult to like any of the characters in a novel it can be really tricky to get sucked into.
I did love Tuesday’s mum and their relationship throughout the novel, though. I always find it refreshing to read about parents who are also great friends with their kids. And although the ending is not necessarily what I’d hoped would happen when I started reading this novel, I still really enjoyed it and I felt like it was needed. I know that’s a bit cryptic but Ashleigh Online is spoiler-free so you’ll have to read the book to find out whether you agree!
One thing to note is that, despite its looks and title, My Secret Rockstar Boyfriend does have sex, drinking and some other reasonably grown-up themes going on. I think the cover and title could have been less teen and more young adult to attract a bigger audience, as I think it might put some people at the higher end of the target market off picking it up. I also wouldn’t like it to fall into the hands of a much younger audience who might mistake it for a book for their age-range
Originally posted on my blog Ashleigh Online
Another festival book, yay! If you follow Ashleigh Online you might have heard me mention how much I’m loving books with festivals in at the moment, particularly the amazing Remix by Non Pratt, so I was excited to get stuck in and read My Secret Rockstar Boyfriend.
I saw Eleanor Wood speak at an event quite a while ago now, and she revealed lots about the book including the fact that it was inspired by her real experience as a blogger, which, as a blogger myself, had me very intrigued. It’s clear that Tuesday’s story has been adapted and built upon to make it so entertaining, but it’s certainly interesting to know that it’s loosely based on a true story.
Overall, I really enjoyed My Secret Rockstar Boyfriend. It’s essentially a combination of many of my favourite things to read about: blogging, festivals and relationships with celebrities (Teen Idol by Meg Cabot was one of my favourite books as a teenager).
That said, there were a few things I wasn’t so keen on. I didn’t connect well with Tuesday, our main character, for quite a while. She just seems to make so many stupid decisions and I found myself getting quite frustrated with her. Some of the other big characters in this novel were also difficult to connect with, including Tuesday’s boyfriend Seymour, her best friend Nishi and even the Secret Rockstar Boyfriend Jackson. They’re all great characters and all super-believable, but when you’re finding it difficult to like any of the characters in a novel it can be really tricky to get sucked into.
I did love Tuesday’s mum and their relationship throughout the novel, though. I always find it refreshing to read about parents who are also great friends with their kids. And although the ending is not necessarily what I’d hoped would happen when I started reading this novel, I still really enjoyed it and I felt like it was needed. I know that’s a bit cryptic but Ashleigh Online is spoiler-free so you’ll have to read the book to find out whether you agree!
One thing to note is that, despite its looks and title, My Secret Rockstar Boyfriend does have sex, drinking and some other reasonably grown-up themes going on. I think the cover and title could have been less teen and more young adult to attract a bigger audience, as I think it might put some people at the higher end of the target market off picking it up. I also wouldn’t like it to fall into the hands of a much younger audience who might mistake it for a book for their age-range
papalbina's review against another edition
2.0
well, the title is completely misleading. I did like Tuesday and her ways, but the story lost interest near the end, or better said, it went in a different direction from what I was expecting while reading.
it was ok in the end, but nothing remarkable and left me wanting more (or something different, I don't know).
it was ok in the end, but nothing remarkable and left me wanting more (or something different, I don't know).
tigsy_20_08's review against another edition
4.0
I received this copy from Goodreads First Reads.
Very funny book to read, easy to read in one sitting, and Tuesday was someone I wish I could be. Is good for a teenager and young adults.
Very funny book to read, easy to read in one sitting, and Tuesday was someone I wish I could be. Is good for a teenager and young adults.
samanthajayne_x's review against another edition
2.0
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moonlightpgs's review against another edition
3.0
The first time I saw this book, I was very excited to read it because to be honest, I'm kind of that person who will be attracted to books with pretty covers. Who doesn't like pretty covers, right? Unfortunately, I am disappointed because this book doesn't meet my expectations. (There you go with don't judge a book by its cover advice haha!)
There are lots of backstories which can be somewhat boring. I almost dozed off at some parts of the story but since I don't like quitting a book, I tried to finish it anyway. Good or bad, whatever it takes.
For me, Tuesday is hard to understand sometimes; it's not much she would say something straight to the point which makes me confused. I somehow don't know where she stand from her own statement. And for the record, I don't think she's a funny person like Jackson said she is. Honestly, I will laugh at smallest things (psychology say: too lonely deep inside lol face it) and I didn't find anything funny in this book, except for the part when Tuesday asked Seymour if he's gay. I'm pointing this out as other people said this book is funny, so...
To be honest, I am annoyed with Jackson Griffith because come on now people. When he begged to
meet Tuesday, it just doesn't make sense at all because he is a pop star, isn't he?
Tuesday is just an ordinary person who blogs about old musics and just like she admitted, she is a boring person. Let's get real here, why and why the heck he begs to meet her? I honestly don't like the idea of that. It's not like Tuesday have done something super amazing.
This whole Jackson-Tuesday thing escalated quickly, lightning speed, out of nowhere. Every time he 'wish Tuesday was here' with him, I can't help but cringed. Surprisingly, he becomes more annoying and being an asshole and not to mention, is egocentric. I believe he have personality disorder; he can be cheesy and all but then he can be mad too.
The only character I like is Anna. She's realistic, knows what exactly she's doing and walk the talk. The kind of person you would want to be friend with.
There are actually best parts but it just took so long; almost the ending when Tuesday was caught lying. Anyway, I would recommend it to teenagers below 15 years old who likes blogging, old musics and charity shops. If you like stories with conflicts, this book isn't for you.
Since this book is a little bit too much detail which sort of bored me, so three stars it is.
There are lots of backstories which can be somewhat boring. I almost dozed off at some parts of the story but since I don't like quitting a book, I tried to finish it anyway. Good or bad, whatever it takes.
For me, Tuesday is hard to understand sometimes; it's not much she would say something straight to the point which makes me confused. I somehow don't know where she stand from her own statement. And for the record, I don't think she's a funny person like Jackson said she is. Honestly, I will laugh at smallest things (psychology say: too lonely deep inside lol face it) and I didn't find anything funny in this book, except for the part when Tuesday asked Seymour if he's gay. I'm pointing this out as other people said this book is funny, so...
To be honest, I am annoyed with Jackson Griffith because come on now people. When he begged to
meet Tuesday, it just doesn't make sense at all because he is a pop star, isn't he?
Tuesday is just an ordinary person who blogs about old musics and just like she admitted, she is a boring person. Let's get real here, why and why the heck he begs to meet her? I honestly don't like the idea of that. It's not like Tuesday have done something super amazing.
This whole Jackson-Tuesday thing escalated quickly, lightning speed, out of nowhere. Every time he 'wish Tuesday was here' with him, I can't help but cringed. Surprisingly, he becomes more annoying and being an asshole and not to mention, is egocentric. I believe he have personality disorder; he can be cheesy and all but then he can be mad too.
The only character I like is Anna. She's realistic, knows what exactly she's doing and walk the talk. The kind of person you would want to be friend with.
There are actually best parts but it just took so long; almost the ending when Tuesday was caught lying. Anyway, I would recommend it to teenagers below 15 years old who likes blogging, old musics and charity shops. If you like stories with conflicts, this book isn't for you.
Since this book is a little bit too much detail which sort of bored me, so three stars it is.
zellian's review against another edition
3.0
I really wanted to like this more then I did, in the end I think I'd probably rate it between two to three stars out of the five.
90's obsessed, charity shop loving teen who blogs about her random yet seemingly boring life named Tuesday (Yes that's her name). Sounds cool at first.
Throwing herself into Jackson Griffith, who played the "I went to rehab, I'm a changed man!" card and came across creepily obsessive with 'Ruby Tuesday' just from her blog and ended up being a d-bag. Eh.
Maybe I was just hoping it'd turn out Jackson would end up being a lovely man, who though divorced and had been shown as the typical rockstar mess, would have some sort of heart to heart struggle with Tuesday and they'd overcome these issues they had and it'd end happily.
Ah but no, he's a jerk and annoyed the crap out of me and made me feel very odd about how this 'romance' appeared to blossom.
Maybe the story was just not one I liked in the end, I ended up losing concentration with it and wanted to skim through the last pages.
90's obsessed, charity shop loving teen who blogs about her random yet seemingly boring life named Tuesday (Yes that's her name). Sounds cool at first.
Throwing herself into Jackson Griffith, who played the "I went to rehab, I'm a changed man!" card and came across creepily obsessive with 'Ruby Tuesday' just from her blog and ended up being a d-bag. Eh.
Maybe I was just hoping it'd turn out Jackson would end up being a lovely man, who though divorced and had been shown as the typical rockstar mess, would have some sort of heart to heart struggle with Tuesday and they'd overcome these issues they had and it'd end happily.
Ah but no, he's a jerk and annoyed the crap out of me and made me feel very odd about how this 'romance' appeared to blossom.
Maybe the story was just not one I liked in the end, I ended up losing concentration with it and wanted to skim through the last pages.
alfang's review against another edition
3.0
The book was okay but it took me forever to finish, it and I think it was a bit boring sometimes
_jaanax's review against another edition
I didn't like the writing. I was kinda boring