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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
I was definitely expecting more romance, but this book was still pretty cute. I had trouble with the mixed media format at first, but it got more used to it as I went through the book. I want a huge fan of the ending, but it was a fun read anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This was not what I expected. Even after reading multiple reviews that said "this was not what I expected."
The portrayal of fandom is perfect. The fanfiction reads like fanfiction, which is not a judgement on its quality, but a comment on its style. The blog comments use language you use in blog comments. Most importantly, the online friendship started as awkwardly as online friendships start, then developed into something really strong. This was my world as a teenager, and this story made me miss it.
The latter half of the book...I don't know what to think of it. It may have been a little much, but there were still some beautiful moments. But I definitely understand why reviews are mixed.
The portrayal of fandom is perfect. The fanfiction reads like fanfiction, which is not a judgement on its quality, but a comment on its style. The blog comments use language you use in blog comments. Most importantly, the online friendship started as awkwardly as online friendships start, then developed into something really strong. This was my world as a teenager, and this story made me miss it.
The latter half of the book...I don't know what to think of it. It may have been a little much, but there were still some beautiful moments. But I definitely understand why reviews are mixed.
Unique format for a book: it consists solely of blog posts, text messages, emails, and journal entries. It reminded me a lot of when I was that age, since I had many internet friends across the country and we would communicate in the same ways.
While reading, I felt like I was eavesdropping on their conversations, which was an interesting way to consume a book. If it wasn't written down, you, as the reader, didn't experience it, which did get frustrating at times, because sometimes I felt like I was missing out. The book started out light-hearted and fluffy, and eventually got heavier and darker, which is when I started feeling more for the characters. However, it felt like more aspects of the plot and characters could have/should have been investigated. I'd be curious to see a sequel though.
While reading, I felt like I was eavesdropping on their conversations, which was an interesting way to consume a book. If it wasn't written down, you, as the reader, didn't experience it, which did get frustrating at times, because sometimes I felt like I was missing out. The book started out light-hearted and fluffy, and eventually got heavier and darker, which is when I started feeling more for the characters. However, it felt like more aspects of the plot and characters could have/should have been investigated. I'd be curious to see a sequel though.
OMG THIS BOOK HAD KILLED MY SOUL
Yes, I do wish that Gena and Finn had ended up together but that doesn't matter.
I went into this book not knowing too much and honestly, I think that's the best way because stuff happened that I was not expecting and it involved things that were a nice surprise.
Yes, I do wish that Gena and Finn had ended up together but that doesn't matter.
I went into this book not knowing too much and honestly, I think that's the best way because stuff happened that I was not expecting and it involved things that were a nice surprise.
I thought this would be a cutesy novel about fandom and confusing feelings and possibly a girl/girl romance. There's certainly a lot of fandom and confusing feelings, but not in a good way. Hated the huge "plot twist." Hated the "resolution." Overall the whole second half was not what I thought I'd be signing up for and I was really disappointed and upset by the end of it. Really liked the first half and the original premise, but as it is I would not recommend this book to anyone.
This review was originally posted on Bookish Things & More
I still have no words to describe my feelings about this book, but that's the thing.... this book needs to be felt. And that can only happen by reading it.
5 Reasons to Read Gena/Finn
I still have no words to describe my feelings about this book, but that's the thing.... this book needs to be felt. And that can only happen by reading it.
Ok a book about fandom and queer fangirls that uses blogs, fanfic, chat logs and notes as it's narrative structure is way what I'm here for. It even starts with a little fic header summary like you'd find on ao3 or lj, what's not to love? I loved it, but then the plot went real bananas about half way through the books and I was so let down.
OHMYGOD
seriously, ive never read anything written the way it is and i loved it so much
seriously, ive never read anything written the way it is and i loved it so much
I liked the first two parts so much that this is a solid three stars. But, ugh, the third part was a mess. Would still say it's worth reading, even up through the late-book gut punch (which I FELT). But that last section felt like a different book — the saving grace being that, like the rest of the book, it was a quick read.
(Spoiler-ish: I get that trauma changes things, but that third part went ALL-in, in a way that this book didn't need to, IMO)
(Spoiler-ish: I get that trauma changes things, but that third part went ALL-in, in a way that this book didn't need to, IMO)
This book was a sweet little sleeper hit. It didn't go where I expected and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I cared about every single character involved.