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agathesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
J’ai adoré la plume de l’autrice,le livre était fluide et très agréable à lire plus un petit bonus parce que j’ai pleuré.
Ce livre est plus une histoire d’amour entre deux adolescents
qui ont une passion commune pour la musique.
Je recommande ce livre dans lequel on peut retrouver
amour,amitié,trahison et problèmes familiaux
si l’on veut une romance pour s’aérer l’esprit entre deux fantaisies par exemple.
Je trouve que le titre ne se concentre que sur une petite partie de l’histoire,il m’a fait croire,à l’aide du résumé,que ce livre était un ennemi/rivals to lovers,alors que ce n’est pas le cas.
De plus la phrase “Quand l’intello rencontre le dernier de la classe”que l’on retrouve sur la couverture n’a pour moi aucun sens car les deux protagonistes ne sont pas dans la même classe ni dans le même lycée étant donné qu’Oliver a un an de plus que Amy et qu’il a déjà son bac.
Ce livre est plus une histoire d’amour entre deux adolescents
qui ont une passion commune pour la musique.
Je recommande ce livre dans lequel on peut retrouver
amour,amitié,trahison et problèmes familiaux
si l’on veut une romance pour s’aérer l’esprit entre deux fantaisies par exemple.
Je trouve que le titre ne se concentre que sur une petite partie de l’histoire,il m’a fait croire,à l’aide du résumé,que ce livre était un ennemi/rivals to lovers,alors que ce n’est pas le cas.
De plus la phrase “Quand l’intello rencontre le dernier de la classe”que l’on retrouve sur la couverture n’a pour moi aucun sens car les deux protagonistes ne sont pas dans la même classe ni dans le même lycée étant donné qu’Oliver a un an de plus que Amy et qu’il a déjà son bac.
slsj_'s review against another edition
4.0
There is something about this book that makes me believe love is real.
kelly80's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, but a Cure fan who says "Friday I'm in Love" is their favorite Cure song? I call shenanigans.
lisaluvsliterature's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really cute book. I didn’t even realize it was set in my own hometown of Kansas City. It was fun to hear about places that are real, and places I’ve been. Overall the story was really cute and I enjoyed it. The title is perfect because both Oliver and Amy made some bad decisions, but I like how they learned from them and both were able to realize at some point what they’d done and why it was wrong and then do what they could to fix it. I liked how it showed that maybe college isn’t the perfect solution for everyone, that you might be more successful or have a happier life without the debt of college by just doing something you know you enjoy and are good at. Not that I’m not a big believer in going to college. I work with students who are definitely on the path to college. But I also have worked with students in the past that either trade school or even just going into the career they want was what would be best for them.
Review first appeared on Lisa Loves Literature.
Review first appeared on Lisa Loves Literature.
thepaperreels's review against another edition
5.0
"Things change over time. The way you appreciate things changes.”
Let it be known that I am a SUCKER for books with lots of music reference. And ALL OUR WORST IDEAS just hit all the right spot. I finished reading this book in 24 hours and it really left me wanting for more. This is the first one I've read from Vicky Skinner and I can't wait to get my hands on her previous and upcoming books!
I'll put it out there already that I am not the biggest fan of the title of this book because it makes it sound like its just a cutesy enemy to lovers trope when actually, it's SO much more than that. In All Our Worst Ideas, we follow the story of two young adult that, in the beginning, are taking different paths in life. We have goody goody (her words) Amy and laidback Oliver. So its true, they are the complete opposite. And the readers will be witnessing a story about two different characters that will be connected through music and MORE. Let it also be known, The Lumineers is my FAVORITE band in the world which happens to be Amy's favorite too and I will not even deny that from the first page, I instantly knew that I will like this character. And I was not wrong. Amy is not your stereotypical over achiever and I love how this character was written. She was not being pretentious when it comes to her music taste. It was such a big deal for me because instead of being music shamed just because some of her favorite songs are not classic, Amy instead explained and highlighted why she likes the particular songs. Amy not being stereotypical also goes for Oliver. I honestly cant remember closing a book and asking myself "Where is my OWN Oliver?" Being a 24 year old Adult, I thought I was already done with that phase but Oliver really sneaks into your heart and just stays there. Don't get me wrong, these characters are flawed and can get you frustrated at times but these imperfections really just showed how incredibly well-written they are. This applies to secondary characters of this book as well. The author even inserted a heavy topic such as alcoholism and I can say that it was handled with sensitivity and in a realistic manner.
I really have nothing to say about the book plot-wise. Yes, it IS a love story but it's also not JUST a love story. Amy struggled a lot by being part of a huge mexican family and being the first family member to go to college. She had to make choices, smart ones, if she wants to make her dreams happen. Oliver also dealt with some pretty heavy issues and went through self discovery. I really have nothing but praise by how this story was weaved together. The relationships between the main characters and their parents are done in such an authentic way. And kudos to the author for also executing the journey of Amy moving on, it was real and well thought.
I will miss hanging out with Oliver and Amy at the record store and will surely be yearning for more story about this two. Overall, I really can't recommend All Our Worst Ideas enough. This dual POV book is written in a simple way but will make you smile and believe in the power of love. Everything about this book is just wonderful and pure and striking. All Our Worst Ideas is not a book to be overlooked, make a time for it!
catladyreba's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty fun read. If you're a music fan, you will love this book.
wildflowerz76's review against another edition
4.0
Amy is focused. She's going to get into Stanford and she's going to pay for it by making valedictorian and getting that scholarship. But when her stepfather loses his job, Amy has to help out by getting a job at the local music store. She loves the store and working there, but it's taken time away from her nonstop studying and her boyfriend. But there's also that cute coworker, but she's pretty sure he hates her.
Amy and Oliver were both well thought out, complex characters and it was a joy to read about them. The setting of the record store also added a lot of character to the story.
What I didn't understand was why everyone at Amy's school (except Petra) was such a raging asshole. Okay, so she's focused on her studies a bit obsessively, but why is that an excuse for them to be so awful to her. And it's not just the students. We only really get interactions with two teachers and one of them really doesn't like her either.
Amy and Oliver were both well thought out, complex characters and it was a joy to read about them. The setting of the record store also added a lot of character to the story.
What I didn't understand was why everyone at Amy's school (except Petra) was such a raging asshole. Okay, so she's focused on her studies a bit obsessively, but why is that an excuse for them to be so awful to her. And it's not just the students. We only really get interactions with two teachers and one of them really doesn't like her either.
stenaros's review against another edition
1.0
This would have been a serviceable YA romance, except for the lack of attention to a legion of details. As they piled up, my annoyance increased.
A record shop in Kansas City that is open until 11 pm on weeknights and does enough business to employ three people all the way until closing? A rear ending that causes the driver to break his arm, but only does a little damage to the bumper? A character who never attended homecoming, even though she had a boyfriend during at least one homecoming? Just how big is this stockroom and why is there so much to do back there that it can fill a full shift? Someone can get a zero on a test and still make valedictorian?
Not to mention that one of the characters is a total asshat whose activities never seem to be fully reckoned with.
This was a shoddy effort that left me feeling angry.
A record shop in Kansas City that is open until 11 pm on weeknights and does enough business to employ three people all the way until closing? A rear ending that causes the driver to break his arm, but only does a little damage to the bumper? A character who never attended homecoming, even though she had a boyfriend during at least one homecoming? Just how big is this stockroom and why is there so much to do back there that it can fill a full shift? Someone can get a zero on a test and still make valedictorian?
Not to mention that one of the characters is a total asshat whose activities never seem to be fully reckoned with.
This was a shoddy effort that left me feeling angry.