Reviews

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

geckobookcooks's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

inaraexplains's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jessicaaaa9625's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

zweinst's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mdevlin923's review against another edition

2.0

It's the summer before her senior year, and Elouise is determined to make it her best summer ever. But things aren't going as she planned: the Magic Castle Playland amusement park is closing, the guy she has a crush on is still dating the perfect princess, and she has to dress up like a hot dog. So Elouise starts scheming of ways to keep the amusement park open and to break up Nick and Jessa (by pretending to go out with her best friend Seeley).

I understand that not every character can be likable / be perfect at all times, but Elouise was terrible. It was difficult to relate to Elouise (maybe it's because I am an adult and can see how terrible all of her ideas are), and the story suffered because of it.
If you are looking for an amusement park / romance story, read Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell.

holly_ferris21's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

b_ubby_'s review against another edition

4.0

I was pleasantly surprised by this novel! It was cute and cringey and heartfelt and heart breaking... I think most people can relate to hotdog girl. Jennifer Dugan has gained a fan here <3

greyheadedjaco's review

hopeful 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

3.0

margo_readsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.25

While I usually can guess the plot twists in books I didn't see most coming while reading this. Nick is literally perfect at the end and he is my favorite character. 

fizzy_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5