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the_reading_nook_1's review against another edition
5.0
Such a cute pick me up for the young adult / mid adult to older adult age range ! Absolutely loved this !
amylikestoread's review against another edition
3.0
I did mostly enjoy this book, it was a pretty quick read and was fairly entertaining. However I did find that it often became a bit rambly with the anecdotes. It's a mixture of memoir/life advice which made the book feel a bit choppy, in the sense that I couldn't work out whether it was supposed to be a memoir or a self help book as it seemed to rapidly switch between the two styles. I've watched quite a few of Arden's videos and her video style is kind of similar to the book, unfortunately I don't think it translates very well into book form.
yukarin's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
The beginning was good but the last two to three chapters had given of a different tone than the previous chapters and I didn't like the shifted tone as much as the beginning. Don't get me wrong it is important to talk about grief and lost and handling emotions but the messages conveyed here where not as impactful and unique (in a sense of not as often portrayed/ seen in other books).
The beginning was good but the last two to three chapters had given of a different tone than the previous chapters and I didn't like the shifted tone as much as the beginning. Don't get me wrong it is important to talk about grief and lost and handling emotions but the messages conveyed here where not as impactful and unique (in a sense of not as often portrayed/ seen in other books).
dearstrangr's review against another edition
4.0
This is not a self-help book. If you set your expectation like that, you'll surely enjoy reading this.
First of all, I didn't know who Arden Rose is. I didn't know she's a YouTube star, etc. which is actually a good thing because that means every word out of this book is all new to me. It felt like hearing casual coming-of-age stories from a funny stranger.
It's a light read and I think it's what Arden really aimed for. When some parts start to feel heavy or too serious, she would instantly flag herself and be hilariously honest about it. Her pieces of advice are just mostly backed up by her own experiences that's why it's so easy to take them. Nevertheless, she was still able to highlight the importance of professional help.
I love this book. I love how encouraging and comforting it is. I'll gladly take it as a companion whenever I feel like adulting will be the death of me.
First of all, I didn't know who Arden Rose is. I didn't know she's a YouTube star, etc. which is actually a good thing because that means every word out of this book is all new to me. It felt like hearing casual coming-of-age stories from a funny stranger.
It's a light read and I think it's what Arden really aimed for. When some parts start to feel heavy or too serious, she would instantly flag herself and be hilariously honest about it. Her pieces of advice are just mostly backed up by her own experiences that's why it's so easy to take them. Nevertheless, she was still able to highlight the importance of professional help.
I love this book. I love how encouraging and comforting it is. I'll gladly take it as a companion whenever I feel like adulting will be the death of me.
casanii's review against another edition
5.0
A very good self-help book. Enjoyed it and it gave me different views on different topics the author talked about. Some very funny chapters.
annagrace43's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
4.5
This was so good. One chapter I skipped a bit of because it was just long. I loved this book so much. I would recommend it with caution. Some of the things in this book I want to use in my life. This book showed me another side of disorders and another side to life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Eating disorder, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Body shaming, and Cursing
Minor: Toxic friendship
labunnywtf's review against another edition
1.0
Awww, I remember when I was in my 20's and thought all of my douchey pretentious thoughts should be shouted to the world, too.
It's adorable, really.
There's nothing fresh here, or original, or inspirational. There's nothing here you won't see a million times on inspirational and motivational social media accounts. Apparently she's also a Youtuber, I checked her channel and....well, at least she's not Tana 'Mojo', so there's that.
Seriously, who approved this?
It's adorable, really.
There's nothing fresh here, or original, or inspirational. There's nothing here you won't see a million times on inspirational and motivational social media accounts. Apparently she's also a Youtuber, I checked her channel and....well, at least she's not Tana 'Mojo', so there's that.
Seriously, who approved this?
samabenamer's review against another edition
3.0
i loved how relatable this book is! it also included really helpful tips to live by when you go to live on your own and start a new independent chapter. however, it was kind of boring and read like a lot of books by youtubers. the thing that i really didn't like about the style of writing was how arden kept referring to events from her past. i wanted to read a self help book, not a memoir. i think this is what made the book so boring because i was looking for something else to read. i'm sure anyone who's watched arden will enjoy this book, but i liked it in a different sense than what it was meant to portray.