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rosiethespy's review against another edition
3.0
I really appreciate Lulu--she feels like a real teenager struggling with universal teen problems (parents, friends, school, parties), biracial teen problems (not fitting in with either culture), Arab teen problems (terrorism related racism) and female teen problems (sexual assault, slut shaming). I love all the complexities and contradictions that make her fully fleshed out, totally interesting, and relatable. But overall, she was really the only compelling element in the whole book, and one interesting character isn't really enough to make it stand out.
storytimed's review against another edition
3.0
I don't remember anything that happened in this book aside from the fact that the protag was kind of self-centered & the conclusion to the prejudice plotline was... that the protagonist was overreacting and nobody was judging her like she thought they were, which seems. Unrealistic? & very unsatisfying, especially bc the core issue of her being alienated from her culture and community was never actually resolved. Anyway, didn't enjoy it.
puglord's review
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
2.0
This book was a familiar tale of teens trying to figure out who they are and trying to avoid all the labels peers try to stick to them. I liked the characters but found them difficult to connect to. There was something slightly flat about them.
The story was good but I don’t think it’s one that will stick with me.
The story was good but I don’t think it’s one that will stick with me.
kaycee_k's review against another edition
5.0
This book is amazing! I enjoyed it so much, I love the mix of diversity and cultural, relationships. The main character, Lulu, it one of my new favorites lead characters because she brought so many smiles and giggles to me, just because of her being herself. Another great thing about this book is the girl/women relationships feel real, not forced or fake. But there was some girl-on-girl hate... but it wasn't over the top, felt like fights that do happen in our world today, sadly.
I have a strong bond with my family, (and miss that in many YA books.) however, with this book the family love so spot on. I love the mother-daughter relationships, and father, but my favorite to read was with her brothers. I have to brothers and they drive me crazy sometimes but I know they will always be there.
This is a debut author that I will be reading more books from her because this one is filled with so much feeling, from finding oneself to standing up for yourself to believing in yourself, it's a messy, crazy book with such characterizations. Now back to the writing, so many proses and lines that are breathtaking and real, I wrote down many lines because I just loved them that much.
This is a perfect book, either pick it up to read this summer or save it for a cold winter night, both ways you'll enjoy this book.
(I was given an ARC of this book, however this in all 100% my own thoughts and an honest review by me.)
I have a strong bond with my family, (and miss that in many YA books.) however, with this book the family love so spot on. I love the mother-daughter relationships, and father, but my favorite to read was with her brothers. I have to brothers and they drive me crazy sometimes but I know they will always be there.
This is a debut author that I will be reading more books from her because this one is filled with so much feeling, from finding oneself to standing up for yourself to believing in yourself, it's a messy, crazy book with such characterizations. Now back to the writing, so many proses and lines that are breathtaking and real, I wrote down many lines because I just loved them that much.
This is a perfect book, either pick it up to read this summer or save it for a cold winter night, both ways you'll enjoy this book.
(I was given an ARC of this book, however this in all 100% my own thoughts and an honest review by me.)
ericadawson's review
The main character is incredibly annoying. In fact, all her friends are really annoying (except Emma). I'm not sure why they're friends, and I highly doubt they actually like one another. Every one of their interactions was tedious to read through--not that I didn't try very hard to. In addition, the writing style is choppy, stiff, and repetitive, with too many name dropped actors/famous people I'm not familiar with for me to really enjoy it. Add to that the nonsensical dialogue (seriously, what was that convo between Dane and Lulu at the band show?) that never once reads like a real conversation, and I had to drop it. Maybe I'll pick it up again in the future.
diamondolc's review against another edition
1.0
No plot, didn’t like any of the characters (and not in a good way), underdeveloped 2D antagonists, also a random advertisement for birth control towards the end of the book? Idek. The only parts I found interesting were when MC’s family culture/background were discussed. A few random good lines here and there but for the most part this book was just the tritest of teen angst. Wouldn’t recommend except maybe if you are, in fact, an angsty teen.
melindagallagher's review against another edition
4.0
A great story of friendship and the issues that come with teenage girls, the boys they like, and being an ethnic minority.