This book was such a pleasant surprise. It had been waiting on my TBR for such a long time that I'd forgotten the synopsis anFirst person POV (single)
This book was such a pleasant surprise. It had been waiting on my TBR for such a long time that I'd forgotten the synopsis and went in blind. So SO enjoyable!
*young teen read *dual-pov *likeable protagonist *fun, light and sweet *insta love *rich kid poor kid *fake relationship doesnAUDIOBOOK REVIEW
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*young teen read *dual-pov *likeable protagonist *fun, light and sweet *insta love *rich kid poor kid *fake relationship doesn't start until ch 11 (there are only 18) *not much actual soccer
Overall it was just as you would expect - a cute, simple read....more
What I struggled with: *the suspension of disbelief *protag *the2.5 stars
Not completely sure how to rate this one.
The good: *well written *very quick read
What I struggled with: *the suspension of disbelief *protag *the boyfriend *overall message and ending (view spoiler)[Her friends: You killed someone in self-defence, understandable. You also (somehow) dragged the body into the car and then dumped it in a swamp, then went home and cleaned up the murder scene - and then proceeded to live your life as normal like it never happened? No worries! Let's be best friends! (hide spoiler)]
I found our protag's actions and thoughts quite disturbing. And the ending was bizarre.
I'm actually still struggling with the whole thing. Our protag is rewarded for doing something despicable, just because she had a hard life.. It was weird and uncomfortable.
**Free e-arc received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review....more
The one big thing nagging me about this book is that - it is teaching young girls and boys that it is okay to throw tantruCasual violence isn't "cute"
The one big thing nagging me about this book is that - it is teaching young girls and boys that it is okay to throw tantrums and threaten/use physical violence, in order to get your way or in reaction to something that displeases you.
Kicking a guy, punching him in the arm, poking him in the ribs, threatening him with violence from your brothers - that is not okay. If you think that is okay, try reversing the roles, so it is the male kicking the female in the shin... See?
I was going to give this 3 stars, but the casualness of physical violence throughout the entire book, is still bothering me enough upon finishing, that I have to drop it down to 2.
"I could ask my brother to punch him".. "I thought about hitting him over the head with my lunch tray".. "I accidentally on purpose kicked Bryce in the shin".. "Plotting how I could accidentally hit Trent with a tennis racket".. "Can I punch him now?"
Moving on..
*It's a little strange that Haley lays all the blame on Bryce and never even confronts the other Haley, who is the reason for the rumour in the first place..
At first I didn't understand the reviews mentioning Haley being an unlikable character.. It becomes clear pretty quickly. Not sure the best way to describe her.. She's a bitch? She's also desperate and clingy. Don't know how Bryce can stand her bratty tantrums when they're not even dating. She's also actually an awful person who thinks it's funny when her brothers call her iwishhiswasmyrealboyfriend a "mutt". Nice girl!..
Haley - "Am I being too needy?"
Also,
- Body shaming larger breasted women. - Classist. - Forgets far too early that Bryce isn't actually her boyfriend. - Can't even pretend to be happy for her best friend who just got kissed.
The one time she really won me over was when she spoke out against sexism at the school. It was pretty epic ...more
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