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_rebeccareads_'s review against another edition
4.0
I won this book from an Atom Books twitter competition. A really good start to the series, I loved the relationship between Dylan and Edie, and their group of friends too. Reminded me somewhat of Adorkable. Can't wait to read the next book!
cursedreading's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
remusreads's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly, I think this might have been a good read for me if I was 10 years younger than I currently am. Granted, I bought it a few years ago but I think I'd have even been too old then.
The characters are very immature to say they're in college (UK college, that is, not university). They're more like middle of high-school behaviour and temperament. It was rather amusing to see the arguments they got into, the upset they caused each other... it reminded me of being fresh in high school, actually.
I definitely recommend this to people aged between 11-15, because that seems to be the age of which these characters are. I saw a lot of my behaviour from when I was in that age span.
Not a bad book at all - just not the right time to read it.
The characters are very immature to say they're in college (UK college, that is, not university). They're more like middle of high-school behaviour and temperament. It was rather amusing to see the arguments they got into, the upset they caused each other... it reminded me of being fresh in high school, actually.
I definitely recommend this to people aged between 11-15, because that seems to be the age of which these characters are. I saw a lot of my behaviour from when I was in that age span.
Not a bad book at all - just not the right time to read it.
jodieworton's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was a bit of a meh read.
It was extremely fast paced and written in a diary format. The first few entries (first quarter of the book) feels like they were getting us up to speed in time for the main portion off the book which takes place in Paris.
We are introduced to Edie, this is her diary we are reading. She has recently moved to a new town and new school and is in the making new friends phase. Like I mentioned previously, we are rushed through this stage and at points I feel like we may have missed vital points to the plot.
Enter Edie’s crush, Dylan, (a very underwhelming love interest) who likes Edie, but also likes others. Quite a toxic narrative and a few times I found myself frowning at what I was reading.
This would be ok for a beach read, but it’s nothing special.
It was extremely fast paced and written in a diary format. The first few entries (first quarter of the book) feels like they were getting us up to speed in time for the main portion off the book which takes place in Paris.
We are introduced to Edie, this is her diary we are reading. She has recently moved to a new town and new school and is in the making new friends phase. Like I mentioned previously, we are rushed through this stage and at points I feel like we may have missed vital points to the plot.
Enter Edie’s crush, Dylan, (a very underwhelming love interest) who likes Edie, but also likes others. Quite a toxic narrative and a few times I found myself frowning at what I was reading.
This would be ok for a beach read, but it’s nothing special.
arjunthakrar's review against another edition
5.0
For me this is one of those book thats quite a bit out of my comfort zone. Something I don't usually read, but I'm always open minded, so I dove in, headfirst, completely ready for the book and I loved it. Every now and then It's nice to take a breather. Read a short, funny lighthearted book and this was all of those things. It was fun, quirky and had some laugh out loud moments. No gothic themes or knee deep plots. Simple, airy and a pleasure to read.
Seeing as I've never read any of Manning's stuff before, this is definitely a gateway for more. The plot were brilliant. It had me interested every part of the way and I loved it. It wasn't heavy in the slightest but still kept you thirsty for more. It moved quick, and although a romance had the appeal to both boys and girls.
The writing was really nice to read. Considering it's meant to be a diary the perfect amount of detail was put in whilst keeping it diaryish and still as though it was written by a teenage girl. The description was perfect and I loved the way having it like a diary helped it open up to reveal much more personal aspects of Edie's life. I feel that the more I know a characters the more I love the book.
The characters in this were brilliant! By the midway point every character you know is flipped and the complete opposite and all of the sudden the people you like you hate and the people you hate you like, say for Edie. The characters were created so cleverly and developed in such a way that they instantly materialise in your mind. There weren't too many which we extremely nice and I felt as though they were definitely right in my mind.
My favourite character has to be Shona. Even though we're initially meant to hate her she's essentially the peacekeeper between Dylan and Edie and once you get to know her she's an instantly likeable person.
Overall this is a beautiful, lighthearted quick read that make you want to read more. I couldn't put it down and by the time I was finished I was ready for book 2. Perfect.
Seeing as I've never read any of Manning's stuff before, this is definitely a gateway for more. The plot were brilliant. It had me interested every part of the way and I loved it. It wasn't heavy in the slightest but still kept you thirsty for more. It moved quick, and although a romance had the appeal to both boys and girls.
The writing was really nice to read. Considering it's meant to be a diary the perfect amount of detail was put in whilst keeping it diaryish and still as though it was written by a teenage girl. The description was perfect and I loved the way having it like a diary helped it open up to reveal much more personal aspects of Edie's life. I feel that the more I know a characters the more I love the book.
The characters in this were brilliant! By the midway point every character you know is flipped and the complete opposite and all of the sudden the people you like you hate and the people you hate you like, say for Edie. The characters were created so cleverly and developed in such a way that they instantly materialise in your mind. There weren't too many which we extremely nice and I felt as though they were definitely right in my mind.
My favourite character has to be Shona. Even though we're initially meant to hate her she's essentially the peacekeeper between Dylan and Edie and once you get to know her she's an instantly likeable person.
Overall this is a beautiful, lighthearted quick read that make you want to read more. I couldn't put it down and by the time I was finished I was ready for book 2. Perfect.
lovelylibrarian's review
3.0
Soooo much drama! But it's fun and interesting. A pleasant, engaging and quick read.
alwiyia's review
3.0
I read this book about 4-5 years ago and I absolutely loved it. The second time round, I realised how irritating a lot of the characters were.
Edie and Dylan's relationship was ridiculous and I didn't understand why Dylan did half of the things he did in the story. And Edie was one of those annoying protagonists that always jumped to conclusions. Not to mention, she was a terrible girlfriend to Josh, kissing Dylan while they were still dating and also dumping him over the phone.
Although I had these problems, I still really enjoyed this novel and I found it very hard to put down. The writing style was hilarious and quirky and it was just an enjoyable read, nothing too serious.
Edie and Dylan's relationship was ridiculous and I didn't understand why Dylan did half of the things he did in the story. And Edie was one of those annoying protagonists that always jumped to conclusions. Not to mention, she was a terrible girlfriend to Josh, kissing Dylan while they were still dating and also dumping him over the phone.
Although I had these problems, I still really enjoyed this novel and I found it very hard to put down. The writing style was hilarious and quirky and it was just an enjoyable read, nothing too serious.
marinc's review
3.0
Mmmmmm el libro no estuvo del todo mal, me mantuvo leyendolo hasta el final, pero le falta "acción" para mi gusto, además de que la protagonista me sacó de quicio el 90% de las veces xD Tres estrellas porque aunque no me gustó mucho, fue tolerable :D
remusreads's review
2.0
Honestly, I think this might have been a good read for me if I was 10 years younger than I currently am. Granted, I bought it a few years ago but I think I'd have even been too old then.
The characters are very immature to say they're in college (UK college, that is, not university). They're more like middle of high-school behaviour and temperament. It was rather amusing to see the arguments they got into, the upset they caused each other... it reminded me of being fresh in high school, actually.
I definitely recommend this to people aged between 11-15, because that seems to be the age of which these characters are. I saw a lot of my behaviour from when I was in that age span.
Not a bad book at all - just not the right time to read it.
The characters are very immature to say they're in college (UK college, that is, not university). They're more like middle of high-school behaviour and temperament. It was rather amusing to see the arguments they got into, the upset they caused each other... it reminded me of being fresh in high school, actually.
I definitely recommend this to people aged between 11-15, because that seems to be the age of which these characters are. I saw a lot of my behaviour from when I was in that age span.
Not a bad book at all - just not the right time to read it.