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sweetofspring's review
4.0
This was definitely a fun summer book. I'm hoping that Jennifer Smith revisits Graham and Ellie's story at some point.
chelseajadee's review
4.0
I picked this book up looking for a nice, easy summer read. And that's exactly what I got!
I can see why some people did not not enjoy it, however if you are looking for a light hearted read that will leave you with a cheesy smile plastered across your face then this is for you! Happy Reading!
I can see why some people did not not enjoy it, however if you are looking for a light hearted read that will leave you with a cheesy smile plastered across your face then this is for you! Happy Reading!
kirstym3692's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, but I really would've loved to find out what would happen with Ellie's father :( and what happened after Graham went back to LA.
butterfly_bombshell's review
5.0
Finished it in about 3 days. Another Jennifer E Smith book that made me wanna cry
ilweran's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
theloststreetmouse's review against another edition
3.0
It's your typical teen romance with an extra twist the guy is a movie star.
eesh25's review
3.0
3.25 Stars
This book is about Ellie and Graham. After Graham accidently sends an email to Ellie instead of his friend, they strike up an email conversations and soon become pen pals. They talk a lot about each other but never exchange names. Which is why Ellie has no idea that Graham is a movie star. Now, Graham is in the town Ellie lives, for a movie, and they're finally about to meet. But the problem is, Graham is constantly surrounded by paparazzi and Ellie wants to stay as far away from cameras as possible.
Hence the story begins.
This is the second book that I've read by Jennifer E. Smith and this one is noticeably better written and planned. The execution is loads better than it was in [b:The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight|10798416|The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight|Jennifer E. Smith|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1337187623s/10798416.jpg|15464655], but I still found myself liking this one less.
The beginning of the book was really good. It was cute and funny and I was really enjoying it. In fact, most of the book was entertaining and cute. That wasn't the problem.
The problem was that the relationship wasn't equal. This is one of my pet peeves, relationships being unbalanced. In the relationship between Ellie and Graham, it seemed that only Graham was the one willing to work for it. All Ellie did was hide, run away or say 'no'. It felt like she didn't care much about him or about their relationship and was more resigned to their connection than a willing participant.
it told me that if they ever got into an argument and Graham got mad at her, she would just tell her self that 'it was good while it lasted' or 'it was never going to work anyway' or even 'maybe it's better this way' and walk away. If it wasn't for Graham, the plot wouldn't have gone anywhere. I kept waiting for her to take incentive but she never did. And that really bothered me. I don't think she deserved him because he was the sweetest guy. So nice, caring and funny. Handsome, talented, considerate... what more do you need to stop rejecting the guy?
There was also Quinn, Ellie's friend. She seemed like a good friend until she wasn't. She reminded me exactly why I have no interest in making friends of my own.
But this was still, like I said, a good read and if the thing that annoyed me is okay with you, then you should definitely read it. I finished it in two sittings and for the most part had a smile on my face. The ending was pretty open and I'm gonna be reading the novella soon to find out what happens. I also hope that Ellie will change. Though, from its synopsis, it's doubtful.
karrama's review
2.0
I feel like I missed the fun part. As though someone started writing, and I was given a synopsis. This is what happens after the love story. We skipped the falling in love part. And skipped to Someone telling you what the ever-after was. I'm not experiencing it with the characters. I'm not seeing the struggle or the happiness. I'm not feeling the excitement or fun.