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akookieforyou's review against another edition
3.0
*3.5*
This was honestly so much fun! I love reading books where the MC is a huge bookish nerd (who on this site doesn't? lol), and surprisingly the Pride and Prejudice aspects of this book worked really well. I'm also a big fan of the "prestigious private school" trope apparently. My biggest gripes, and why this book wasn't a 4, are the mixed messages with the love interest (obviously not Monroe, because he sucked from the beginning). I honestly really liked Toby, and was disappointed knowing that this book was enemies-to-lovers (even though it's honestly my fave), and not friends-to-lovers (which has become a new fave trope), and that he was apparently supposed to end up with Merrilee's younger sister, Rory ala Little Women (I'll be honest, I'm a Jo and Laurie shipper, not Amy and Laurie, so that just added to my irritation. It just felt like the author was waving this great guy in our faces, all the while knowing it will never happen. I guess that's just a personal thing though. And honestly I really love Fielding, he's amazing and cute.
This was honestly so much fun! I love reading books where the MC is a huge bookish nerd (who on this site doesn't? lol), and surprisingly the Pride and Prejudice aspects of this book worked really well. I'm also a big fan of the "prestigious private school" trope apparently. My biggest gripes, and why this book wasn't a 4, are the mixed messages with the love interest (obviously not Monroe, because he sucked from the beginning). I honestly really liked Toby, and was disappointed knowing that this book was enemies-to-lovers (even though it's honestly my fave), and not friends-to-lovers (which has become a new fave trope), and that he was apparently supposed to end up with Merrilee's younger sister, Rory ala Little Women (I'll be honest, I'm a Jo and Laurie shipper, not Amy and Laurie, so that just added to my irritation. It just felt like the author was waving this great guy in our faces, all the while knowing it will never happen. I guess that's just a personal thing though. And honestly I really love Fielding, he's amazing and cute.
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sweet retelling of Pride in Prejudice with some Romeo and Juliet thrown in for good measure. I imagined the teacher as a Ms. Frizzle and couldn't help but think of Clueless as I was reading along. There were many moments where I laughed out loud and I dunno, I guess a cheesy, YA romance was just what I needed.
papertraildiary's review against another edition
4.0
This was a super cute read! I found Merrilee to be a great narrator - she was funny, spunky, and impulsive. Her impatience and impulses could get the best of her, though, and she definitely has a lot of reality checks. This is about a girl learning about love and how it's not just what you read in books. It's very much bibliophile bait, but when done well, I have zero problem with that. So this passed that! I found a lot of the sentence structures awkward, so I think it could do with a stronger edit. And I was a little disappointed when the best friend Eliza sort of just disappears from the story for a chunk, but other than that I enjoyed the book!
samrushingbooks's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
After reading the first 30% of this book, I was ready to give up on it, but I pushed on in the hopes that it would stop being so immature. Many of the characters followed the same immature whims that can also be seen in the story of Romeo & Juliet. But somewhere around 45% or so, Merri started to really mature and start figuring things out, and as she stopped obsessing over R&J and started diving into Pride and Prejudice, I started to find myself really drawn into the story a lot more, and I started flying through it. The second half of this book probably raised my rating up from the 2 or 2.5 stars that I was starting to think this book would get. So, honestly, since this is apparently the first book of a series, I can say that I actually might pick up the second book, depending on the book summary.
After reading the first 30% of this book, I was ready to give up on it, but I pushed on in the hopes that it would stop being so immature. Many of the characters followed the same immature whims that can also be seen in the story of Romeo & Juliet. But somewhere around 45% or so, Merri started to really mature and start figuring things out, and as she stopped obsessing over R&J and started diving into Pride and Prejudice, I started to find myself really drawn into the story a lot more, and I started flying through it. The second half of this book probably raised my rating up from the 2 or 2.5 stars that I was starting to think this book would get. So, honestly, since this is apparently the first book of a series, I can say that I actually might pick up the second book, depending on the book summary.
lostinagoodbook's review against another edition
3.0
Disclaimer: I received this book free from Netgalley in return for an honest review.
I have to admit, as a lifelong reader I’ve had my share of bookish boyfriends. I’ve had cause to agree with the statement, “Boys are so much better in books”. You all know what I’m talking about, and we’ve all got our favorites. Mr. Darcy? Mr. Rochester? Name your poison. This book takes that very sentiment and runs with it. Here is the description:
Merrilee Campbell, 16, thinks boys are better in books, chivalry is dead, and there’d be nothing more romantic than having just one guy woo her like the heroes in classic stories. She’s about to get the chance to test these daydreams when she, her best friend, Eliza, and her younger sister, Rory, transfer into Reginald R. Hero High, where all their fantasies come true—often with surprising consequences.
I will admit that this book is simply not written for me. I had hoped that the references to books and familiar heroes would carry me through this story but I am an older woman, and this book is very much for teens. I would even venture to say that it is primarily for younger teens, not college age readers. It was a pleasant and easy read, but I found it hard to generate any enthusiasm for the main character in particular. Merrilee is a girl who is obsessed with books, is quite boy crazy and as such she did not appeal to me. Merrilee is also astoundingly selfish. I found that hard to get past.
The book feels like an extended bookish meme come to life. The characters directly correspond to characters in Romeo & Juliet and Pride and Prejudice. Those similarities in characterization and plot can be heavy handed but are also somewhat superficial. It feels not so much like a re-telling as a direct translation into millennial terms.
I don’t think this is a badly written book. The author shows skill with pacing and delivery. She consistently held my interest and this book was never even close to becoming a DNF. In fact, I found myself anxiously waiting for bedtime when I could continue reading. I would like to see this author branch out and write something completely original and not tie herself to the confines of a plot and a reader that is expecting the same old story. I believe Ms. Schmidt will be good at something new.
Song for this book: Hang with Me (acoustic) – Robyn
I have to admit, as a lifelong reader I’ve had my share of bookish boyfriends. I’ve had cause to agree with the statement, “Boys are so much better in books”. You all know what I’m talking about, and we’ve all got our favorites. Mr. Darcy? Mr. Rochester? Name your poison. This book takes that very sentiment and runs with it. Here is the description:
Merrilee Campbell, 16, thinks boys are better in books, chivalry is dead, and there’d be nothing more romantic than having just one guy woo her like the heroes in classic stories. She’s about to get the chance to test these daydreams when she, her best friend, Eliza, and her younger sister, Rory, transfer into Reginald R. Hero High, where all their fantasies come true—often with surprising consequences.
I will admit that this book is simply not written for me. I had hoped that the references to books and familiar heroes would carry me through this story but I am an older woman, and this book is very much for teens. I would even venture to say that it is primarily for younger teens, not college age readers. It was a pleasant and easy read, but I found it hard to generate any enthusiasm for the main character in particular. Merrilee is a girl who is obsessed with books, is quite boy crazy and as such she did not appeal to me. Merrilee is also astoundingly selfish. I found that hard to get past.
The book feels like an extended bookish meme come to life. The characters directly correspond to characters in Romeo & Juliet and Pride and Prejudice. Those similarities in characterization and plot can be heavy handed but are also somewhat superficial. It feels not so much like a re-telling as a direct translation into millennial terms.
I don’t think this is a badly written book. The author shows skill with pacing and delivery. She consistently held my interest and this book was never even close to becoming a DNF. In fact, I found myself anxiously waiting for bedtime when I could continue reading. I would like to see this author branch out and write something completely original and not tie herself to the confines of a plot and a reader that is expecting the same old story. I believe Ms. Schmidt will be good at something new.
Song for this book: Hang with Me (acoustic) – Robyn
lil1smith's review against another edition
4.0
Overall I enjoyed it. I definitely appreciated that as a teen contemporary romance that it only went as far as kissing! It’s cute and lighthearted.
paginasdealex's review against another edition
3.0
I'm surprisingly happy I continued with this book. I was ready to give it up but in the ends it turned out a really cute read. It's in no way my favorite, but it proved you shouldn't judge a book by its first 25%.
per_fictionist's review against another edition
4.0
A book that is sure to make you go “awwwwww”.
The book is named “Bookish Boyfriends” and it surely does justice. But hey. Meet Merillee. My book girlfriend. She’s an adorable character, fun, awkward, geeky and everything I have always been.
Merrille Campbell has an obsession with all things fiction and her bookish boyfriends top the list. But when she joins her new co-ed school, she is on for a roller-coaster ride.
DOES MERRILLE MEET HER ROMEO OR HER MR. DARCY? WHAT HAPPENS IF SHE MEET BOTH?
A very fun read full of YA romance and a whole lot of drama. Tiffany Schmidt has a knack of carrying humor and romance side by side at the same time.
I personally loved the main character a lot, she was fun and quirky and a bookworm(yaay).
“I’ll – “He groaned and exhaled slowly, sliding his fingers through my hair and letting them rest by his sides. I’ll wear two different socks, and when people correctly point out that they don’t match, I’ll tell them my brilliant girlfriend says they’re not supposed to.”
The plot was very very swift and there were no plot holes or no cringe worthy and cheesy comments passed.
With equal efficiency and swiftness the author puts in various “Romeo Juliet” and “Pride and Prejudice” references which is a treat awaiting for the readers.
You will literally feel like watching a catchy rom-com.
The only negatives was that the book could’ve a bit shorter in the middle. The former and latter part of the book is absolutely great but the middle portion feels dragged a little.
Also,although I liked all the characters and their character development was portrayed beautifully I could have done with a bit more of AVA considering she had a thing for Felding.
But all in all a cute and light read.
Recommended for every bookworm out there. Especially YA genre lovers.
My Rating :⭐⭐⭐⭐.2/5
The book is named “Bookish Boyfriends” and it surely does justice. But hey. Meet Merillee. My book girlfriend. She’s an adorable character, fun, awkward, geeky and everything I have always been.
Merrille Campbell has an obsession with all things fiction and her bookish boyfriends top the list. But when she joins her new co-ed school, she is on for a roller-coaster ride.
DOES MERRILLE MEET HER ROMEO OR HER MR. DARCY? WHAT HAPPENS IF SHE MEET BOTH?
A very fun read full of YA romance and a whole lot of drama. Tiffany Schmidt has a knack of carrying humor and romance side by side at the same time.
I personally loved the main character a lot, she was fun and quirky and a bookworm(yaay).
“I’ll – “He groaned and exhaled slowly, sliding his fingers through my hair and letting them rest by his sides. I’ll wear two different socks, and when people correctly point out that they don’t match, I’ll tell them my brilliant girlfriend says they’re not supposed to.”
The plot was very very swift and there were no plot holes or no cringe worthy and cheesy comments passed.
With equal efficiency and swiftness the author puts in various “Romeo Juliet” and “Pride and Prejudice” references which is a treat awaiting for the readers.
You will literally feel like watching a catchy rom-com.
The only negatives was that the book could’ve a bit shorter in the middle. The former and latter part of the book is absolutely great but the middle portion feels dragged a little.
Also,although I liked all the characters and their character development was portrayed beautifully I could have done with a bit more of AVA considering she had a thing for Felding.
But all in all a cute and light read.
Recommended for every bookworm out there. Especially YA genre lovers.
My Rating :⭐⭐⭐⭐.2/5