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marua's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
scarletbitch's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
isoka's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
delzzz's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pointofvin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jinjthm's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ellagella's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jcurry447's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
mischievous_monkey's review
3.0
If I had read this book before this past year I might have scoffed more at how Caitlyn allowed herself to be guilted into doing something she was uncomfortable with and knew was a bad idea. But the last year had me behaving out of character and I seem to be seeing bits of me in everything I read lately (not in a flattering way) and I certainly identified with her predicament. So, I guess what I am trying to say is that even though the situation the main character puts herself in seems far-fetched, the author did a very good job of making it plausible and relatable.
Another aspect of the book that I found relatable and that I enjoyed was the gathering and analyzing of data and its use to make business decisions at the college. Ivins wove that throughout the story nicely and made it understandable. I love me some logical decision making in the workplace and I do much the same in the part of the business I manage for my work so I really dug that part of the storyline.
Other bits of the story that were believable and interesting were the atmosphere at the college and Caitlyn's family dynamics. And I really appreciated the way mental health played a role in the story too.
I think Quinn Ivins tells a worthwhile story here. The writing style and the quick resolution at the end relative to the buildup both left me wanting a little more but it was an enjoyable read overall. I probably won't read this one again but it was a good use of some free time.
If I get a hankering to re-read a book which takes place in an academic setting I'm likely to reach for [b:The Headmistress|58674511|The Headmistress|Milena McKay|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1627833667l/58674511._SY75_.jpg|92312411] or [b:Invisible, as Music|48667028|Invisible, as Music|Caren J. Werlinger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572718388l/48667028._SY75_.jpg|74011332].
Another aspect of the book that I found relatable and that I enjoyed was the gathering and analyzing of data and its use to make business decisions at the college. Ivins wove that throughout the story nicely and made it understandable. I love me some logical decision making in the workplace and I do much the same in the part of the business I manage for my work so I really dug that part of the storyline.
Other bits of the story that were believable and interesting were the atmosphere at the college and Caitlyn's family dynamics. And I really appreciated the way mental health played a role in the story too.
I think Quinn Ivins tells a worthwhile story here. The writing style and the quick resolution at the end relative to the buildup both left me wanting a little more but it was an enjoyable read overall. I probably won't read this one again but it was a good use of some free time.
If I get a hankering to re-read a book which takes place in an academic setting I'm likely to reach for [b:The Headmistress|58674511|The Headmistress|Milena McKay|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1627833667l/58674511._SY75_.jpg|92312411] or [b:Invisible, as Music|48667028|Invisible, as Music|Caren J. Werlinger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572718388l/48667028._SY75_.jpg|74011332].