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eesh25's review
4.0
3.75 Stars
It's been quite a while since I've read a YA romance that involved a heterosexual couple. But when I read the synopsis of this book, it was so harmless and cute that I wanted to give it a try. Plus it was on Kindle Unlimited and worked for my reading challenge so instead of just adding it to my infinite reading list, I started reading it the next day.
The story follows Avery Shaw, who is in love with her best friend, or thinks she is. The two have been together ever since their moms became best friends while they were pregnant. They were even born on the same day. Avery has been waiting for Aiden to realize that he, too has feelings for her, for years. But instead comes something very different when Aiden tells Avery that he needs space. And Avery loses her best friend, the person she's been closest to for seventeen years, and is utterly heartbroken.
Enter Grayson. He's Aiden's older brother and when he sees how broken up Avery is because of his total ass of a brother, he steps in to help. One thing leads to another and the two end up doing a science project together, one which aims to prove that a broken heart can be mended by experiencing the seven stages of grief.
And yes, it's a cheesy concept. But that's why I wanted to read it. It's a funny, cute and fluffy story with teenager being slightly exaggerated versions of teenagers, a shy ever-blushing female protagonist and a bold, tad pushy but very supported, male protagonist who's also hilarious. It's told from the perspectives of both Avery and Grayson, goes through the seven stages of heartbreak without trying to make you cry, and has a very sweet friends-to-lovers romance. For the most part, this book is exactly what I wanted it to be.
A few little things though. The writing, while completely fine, is a little... Wattpad-y. The actions and reactions are exaggerated in a way you'd usually find in a Wattpad novel, albeit a very good one. For example, I searched the number of times someone gasped in the book. Thirty-seven! That's a lot of gasping!
Also, the book seemed to be playing ping-pong with it's awareness and sensitivity toward certain issues. One minute Grayson would want Avery to push through her anxiety as if it's supposed to be that easy. The next he would talk about how he knows that it isn't that easy and that she was diagnosed with social anxiety years ago. Also, I wish the author had toned it down with the nerds and jocks division. Like, someone would say the word 'velocity' and you'd hear another person, a jock, exclaim about how that was way too nerdy. Seriously, how the fuck do you get to be a highschool senior when velocity is too sophisticated for you?
But... most of it was for comedic purpose and the book doesn't doesn't actually encourage harmful stereotypes. Yes, it's still cheesy and you won't find anything new in it, but it can also be kinda refreshing. Like I said, ping-pong!
Overall, if you're in the mood for something short and sweet that will make you laugh and cheer you up, I'd definitely recommend giving this book a try. Just remember to not take it too seriously and just enjoy it for what it is. Also, the characters really are great. Avery, Grayson and their friends (not Aiden), they make for enjoyable company.
It's been quite a while since I've read a YA romance that involved a heterosexual couple. But when I read the synopsis of this book, it was so harmless and cute that I wanted to give it a try. Plus it was on Kindle Unlimited and worked for my reading challenge so instead of just adding it to my infinite reading list, I started reading it the next day.
The story follows Avery Shaw, who is in love with her best friend, or thinks she is. The two have been together ever since their moms became best friends while they were pregnant. They were even born on the same day. Avery has been waiting for Aiden to realize that he, too has feelings for her, for years. But instead comes something very different when Aiden tells Avery that he needs space. And Avery loses her best friend, the person she's been closest to for seventeen years, and is utterly heartbroken.
Enter Grayson. He's Aiden's older brother and when he sees how broken up Avery is because of his total ass of a brother, he steps in to help. One thing leads to another and the two end up doing a science project together, one which aims to prove that a broken heart can be mended by experiencing the seven stages of grief.
And yes, it's a cheesy concept. But that's why I wanted to read it. It's a funny, cute and fluffy story with teenager being slightly exaggerated versions of teenagers, a shy ever-blushing female protagonist and a bold, tad pushy but very supported, male protagonist who's also hilarious. It's told from the perspectives of both Avery and Grayson, goes through the seven stages of heartbreak without trying to make you cry, and has a very sweet friends-to-lovers romance. For the most part, this book is exactly what I wanted it to be.
A few little things though. The writing, while completely fine, is a little... Wattpad-y. The actions and reactions are exaggerated in a way you'd usually find in a Wattpad novel, albeit a very good one. For example, I searched the number of times someone gasped in the book. Thirty-seven! That's a lot of gasping!
Also, the book seemed to be playing ping-pong with it's awareness and sensitivity toward certain issues. One minute Grayson would want Avery to push through her anxiety as if it's supposed to be that easy. The next he would talk about how he knows that it isn't that easy and that she was diagnosed with social anxiety years ago. Also, I wish the author had toned it down with the nerds and jocks division. Like, someone would say the word 'velocity' and you'd hear another person, a jock, exclaim about how that was way too nerdy. Seriously, how the fuck do you get to be a highschool senior when velocity is too sophisticated for you?
But... most of it was for comedic purpose and the book doesn't doesn't actually encourage harmful stereotypes. Yes, it's still cheesy and you won't find anything new in it, but it can also be kinda refreshing. Like I said, ping-pong!
Overall, if you're in the mood for something short and sweet that will make you laugh and cheer you up, I'd definitely recommend giving this book a try. Just remember to not take it too seriously and just enjoy it for what it is. Also, the characters really are great. Avery, Grayson and their friends (not Aiden), they make for enjoyable company.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Avery Shaw, a girl who loves (as in real love) her best friend. He breaks her heart, and asks for more space.
That is the beginning of a new relationship between them. Avery is mostly denying it for a big part of the book. :)
I loved the science fair project. Science fair sounds like fun (wish we had that here). Using the 7 stages of grief, to get through her heartbreak and be totally fixed at the end. And who is going to help her? Well ofcourse our lovely, handsome Grayson. He will be making the tests/experiments, or as he calls them, dates.
The book is written in both Grayson's and Avery's perspective, switching every chapter. I at first didn't like Grayson that much, he seemed like a pervert and dirty, but in the end, I really liked him, he was cute, and funny and he tried everything he could to make Avery happy, to get her through the 7 stages.
Avery, was a really cute, geeky and quite innocent (maybe naive) girl. I really liked how she grew, first she only loved Aiden, only wanted him and felt guilty every time Grayson did something, but in the end, she got over Aiden and went for Grayson all the way. I was cheering for Grayson a lot in the book. Hoping Avery would just understand it, would just dump that rotten boy named Aiden (yes, I don't like Aiden, even after they made up).
This book had everything. Geeks, Science, Love, more Love, and 2 people who are just made for eachother. :)
Just would like to say this: I would recommend this book to everyone, it is a wonderful, sweet story.
Spoiler
She totally breaks down, and in her panic attack goes in the shower, were Grayson (ah Grayson, how great he is) is showering. In her panic she hugs and holds her to him, as soon as she regains her senses she notices he is naked (and has a hard-on, yes, details I didn't want to know).That is the beginning of a new relationship between them. Avery is mostly denying it for a big part of the book. :)
I loved the science fair project. Science fair sounds like fun (wish we had that here). Using the 7 stages of grief, to get through her heartbreak and be totally fixed at the end. And who is going to help her? Well ofcourse our lovely, handsome Grayson. He will be making the tests/experiments, or as he calls them, dates.
The book is written in both Grayson's and Avery's perspective, switching every chapter. I at first didn't like Grayson that much, he seemed like a pervert and dirty, but in the end, I really liked him, he was cute, and funny and he tried everything he could to make Avery happy, to get her through the 7 stages.
Avery, was a really cute, geeky and quite innocent (maybe naive) girl. I really liked how she grew, first she only loved Aiden, only wanted him and felt guilty every time Grayson did something, but in the end, she got over Aiden and went for Grayson all the way. I was cheering for Grayson a lot in the book. Hoping Avery would just understand it, would just dump that rotten boy named Aiden (yes, I don't like Aiden, even after they made up).
This book had everything. Geeks, Science, Love, more Love, and 2 people who are just made for eachother. :)
Just would like to say this: I would recommend this book to everyone, it is a wonderful, sweet story.
magencorrie's review
4.0
My Thoughts
What can I say about this book? Well, it was just a cute and sweet read all around. It became a prefect break book. A book you want read when you need a breather from the heavier kind of books. That is exactly what I was looking for when I picked up this book, and it was such a fun read. I've read Kelly’s book, Being Jamie Baker, so I was excited to start The Avery Shaw Experiment. It was different from her other book, but still had those Oram qualities that I just loved in Being Jamie Baker. It’s her fun, humorous, and quirky writing style that just pulls me in.
I really enjoyed everything about this book. The cute, amazing main character, Avery, has been crushing on her best friend, Aiden, since forever. They have literally been together since they were babies and have been inseparable since. So, when Avery gets some unexpected news from Aiden that really turns her world upside down she sets out to do an experiment. How to fix her broken heart.
Avery was a fun character to read about, and going through her situation, and everything she experiences was a fun ride. Even though she was very blind and naïve about some things, I found her enjoyable and sweet. But after everything goes down with Aiden, she did finally show that she is more than meets the eye, she showed everyone she was much stronger than she appears. That’s when I really liked her character.
Grayson! I loved him. He’s Aiden’s older brother and when Avery gets hurt, he becomes that steady rock she needs. They enter each other’s worlds, which are completely different. Avery is the geek and Grayson is the jock. They never really were close, but when he decides to help Avery with her experiment they realize they have much more in common. Grayson was just a joy to read. He’s a ladies man, and he knows it, but he’s a good guy. That definitely showed when he stuck up for Avery and then when he slowly becomes a good friend to her.
Now I never did like Aiden, I could tell he was a pooh-pooh head from the moment I read about him. He did some really low stuff, and I just couldn't see why Avery kept defending him. But in the end, he did turn out to be decent. The other characters I also enjoyed. Avery’s mom and Grayson’s mom were fun to read about, along with Avery’s geek friends! Especially Libby!! That girl had me cracking up!
I loved the experiment that Avery and Grayson start, which also brings them closer. The book also switches POVs between Grayson and Avery; it was awesome getting inside both of their heads. It was really fun watching them fall for each other. The only thing I didn't really enjoy was the very typical click groups. Jocks are popular and just can’t be seen with geeks and geeks never associate with jocks. Very Madtv teen drama there. But Kelly did make it sweet, there wasn't really a ‘bad’ character or villain. And her writing style just pulls me in. It’s very perfect for the YA genre.
The Avery Shaw Experiment was a joy to read. Prefect summer read. Especially when you need a break from heavier, angsty kind of books. It was cute, sweet and so very fun!!
emmad24's review
3.0
It was good but got a little boring at the end...these books are literally fanfictions XD
halynah's review
5.0
Sweet, funny, enjoyable and delightful read like all the books of this author. She is the master of creating awesome secondary characters and hot and adorable male protagonists. Highly recommended!
sarahs_booklove's review against another edition
4.0
Dieses Buch war toll, toll, toll - und hat mich wahnsinnig gut unterhalten! Es ließ sich so leicht lesen, dass ich es in wenigen Stunden an einem Stück durchgelesen habe. Ich habe es so sehr genossen zu lesen, es hat einfach Spaß gemacht. Der Humor war super, ebenso wie die Dynamik der Charaktere, und auch die Entwicklungen waren nachvollziehbar und aufeinander abgestimmt. Alles in allem einfach eine tolle Geschichte. Ich muss leider leider einen Stern abziehen, weil ich fand, dass mit den Begriffen „Panikattacke“ und „Depression“ ein wenig leichtsinnig umgegangen wurde. Das Thema wurde angeschnitten aber nicht aufbereitet, geschweige denn erklärt, was ich etwas schade finde. Die Geschichte an sich war jedoch super!
elothni's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book wanted to do too many things at the same time. Just concentrate on one thing and go in-depth, instead of arbitrarily adding plotlines.