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naamah's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
Really loved the character development
blurrypetals's review against another edition
3.0
This was kinda disappointing! Openly Straight was a really cute and fun read last year and, even though I didn't like it as much, so was Honestly Ben.
I think part of my issue was the narrators for the audiobook, mostly Joel Froomkin as Jordan. They were both extremely amateur and Froomkin was damn near unlistenable. The sound quality was also really poor and both actors had a habit of yelling, getting too loud.
Whether it was due to a poor production or not, I had a really difficult time connecting with the characters and their story, especially Jordan. I couldn't see past the whiny pissant he saw himself as, and Froomkin's voice did not assist me in that endeavor. His mom was also insufferable, understandably so, but still insufferable nonetheless.
I thought Max was a really interesting character, but the stuff with Jordan and the food truck really dragged his whole story down. I think the food truck story would have been better if it had been closer to a side story, and the whole book would have been a lot better if it had all just been through Max's POV.
I think part of my issue was the narrators for the audiobook, mostly Joel Froomkin as Jordan. They were both extremely amateur and Froomkin was damn near unlistenable. The sound quality was also really poor and both actors had a habit of yelling, getting too loud.
Whether it was due to a poor production or not, I had a really difficult time connecting with the characters and their story, especially Jordan. I couldn't see past the whiny pissant he saw himself as, and Froomkin's voice did not assist me in that endeavor. His mom was also insufferable, understandably so, but still insufferable nonetheless.
I thought Max was a really interesting character, but the stuff with Jordan and the food truck really dragged his whole story down. I think the food truck story would have been better if it had been closer to a side story, and the whole book would have been a lot better if it had all just been through Max's POV.
alwhitener's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
jbalkovec's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
1.5
thefantasticalworldofsara's review against another edition
4.0
This is the exact book I needed right now! While it deals with some heavy topics it’s still incredibly hopeful and cute and DANG DID I DEVOUR IT!!!
I’m not always impressed with love stories but I was with this one!! Both Max and Jordan learn and grow from each other which was awesome to see. The mutual respect, support, and trust (even when shit was hitting the fan) was wonderful because it meant they both brought out the best in each other.
Overall a really good read!
Ps. I was lucky enough to have found this ARC in my staff room :)
Pps. The views expressed in this review are my own and do not reflect the views of Indigo Books & Music Inc. or any of it's subsidiaries.
I’m not always impressed with love stories but I was with this one!! Both Max and Jordan learn and grow from each other which was awesome to see. The mutual respect, support, and trust (even when shit was hitting the fan) was wonderful because it meant they both brought out the best in each other.
Overall a really good read!
Ps. I was lucky enough to have found this ARC in my staff room :)
Pps. The views expressed in this review are my own and do not reflect the views of Indigo Books & Music Inc. or any of it's subsidiaries.
soapsbookblog's review against another edition
5.0
Das Buch war sehr süß geschrieben und man konnte der Geschichte gut folgen. Ich habe ein paar Kapitel gebraucht um reinzukommen, aber einmal drin konnte ich das Buch dann auch nicht mehr zur Seite legen. Die Storyline an sich war in einigen Aspekten schon sehr vorhersehbar, aber manchmal mag ich das sehr gern, wenn ich weiß was mich erwartet.
Hinten im Buch gab es eine Triggerwarnung, die ich sehr angebracht fand und ich begrüße das sehr, wenn Triggerwarnungen hinten im Buch zu finden sind.
Mit den Charakteren habe ich mich sehr wohl gefühlt, obwohl ich ein bisschen brauchte um mich in Jordan hineinfühlen zu können. Es gab durchaus Momente in denen ich auch sehr lachen musste, da ich einige Parallelen zu mir selbst sehen konnte, was mir sehr gefallen hat.
Natürlich haben wir hier auch wieder dieses typische Happy End, wie in fast allen Büchern, aber ich finde das persönlich sehr schön. Warum soll es auch kein Happy End geben? Man könnte jetzt meinen, dass das im wahren Leben ja auch nicht so einfach läuft, aber warum soll man Charakteren in Büchern kein Happy End gönnen? Ist doch schön, wenn es wenigstens irgendwo läuft *grins*.
Hinten im Buch gab es eine Triggerwarnung, die ich sehr angebracht fand und ich begrüße das sehr, wenn Triggerwarnungen hinten im Buch zu finden sind.
Mit den Charakteren habe ich mich sehr wohl gefühlt, obwohl ich ein bisschen brauchte um mich in Jordan hineinfühlen zu können. Es gab durchaus Momente in denen ich auch sehr lachen musste, da ich einige Parallelen zu mir selbst sehen konnte, was mir sehr gefallen hat.
Natürlich haben wir hier auch wieder dieses typische Happy End, wie in fast allen Büchern, aber ich finde das persönlich sehr schön. Warum soll es auch kein Happy End geben? Man könnte jetzt meinen, dass das im wahren Leben ja auch nicht so einfach läuft, aber warum soll man Charakteren in Büchern kein Happy End gönnen? Ist doch schön, wenn es wenigstens irgendwo läuft *grins*.
faelafel's review against another edition
1.0
Foul language and offensive rhetoric. I barely got through the first chapter before I refused to continue.
DNF
DNF
matthiasdj's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so underrated.
It's an unexplainable masterpiece.
I want to marry this book, is that possible?
5/5 stars (another one, deserved :))
It's an unexplainable masterpiece.
I want to marry this book, is that possible?
5/5 stars (another one, deserved :))