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faith12's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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? No
4.5
Read this for a romantic but funny book.
libwithattitude's review against another edition
4.0
Hope is the youngest in her acting dynasty family and she is being sheltered by them until her 16th birthday in a few months. She is a dreamy, happy girl who is desperate to find someone to love and to love her. She has an internal monologue that turns her life into film scenes and doesn't really relate to the real world. When she meets American Jamie she falls in love almost instantly but is he really the golden boy he seems at first?
In the first few chapters of the book I must admit I found Hope's Pollyanna personality irritating but as I read on and realised that her happiness is a shield that she is using to help her deal with upsetting events, such as her mum and dad breaking up, I felt more sympathetic to her and by the end of the book I was cheering her on. The story is seemingly light and fluffy but it has a lot to say about being your own person and not being influenced by family or being taken for granted by anyone.
In the first few chapters of the book I must admit I found Hope's Pollyanna personality irritating but as I read on and realised that her happiness is a shield that she is using to help her deal with upsetting events, such as her mum and dad breaking up, I felt more sympathetic to her and by the end of the book I was cheering her on. The story is seemingly light and fluffy but it has a lot to say about being your own person and not being influenced by family or being taken for granted by anyone.
eulys_bookworld's review against another edition
4.0
Der Anfang war zu lang gezogen. Die ersten ca.140 Seiten hätte man auch in 40 zusammenfassen können. Aber sonst fand ich es echt gut. Danach wurde es auch interessant.
⚠Achtung Spoiler⚠
Ich finde es gut, dass Hooe am Ende festgestellt hat, dass Jamie gar nicht ihr Freund sein möchte. Sie hat ihn nicht verdient. Allerdings fand ich es auch schön, wie sie sich am Anfang verhalten und sie sich in ihn verliebt haben.
⚠Achtung Spoiler⚠
Ich finde es gut, dass Hooe am Ende festgestellt hat, dass Jamie gar nicht ihr Freund sein möchte. Sie hat ihn nicht verdient. Allerdings fand ich es auch schön, wie sie sich am Anfang verhalten und sie sich in ihn verliebt haben.
mizzan's review against another edition
3.0
I loved #geekgirl so I was so excited to come across #hollysmale new Valentines book. Aimed at a younger audience I reckon but it was still easy, and beautiful, and Hope(ful).
char931's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
bookgeek2872's review against another edition
Mini Review: Geek Girl is one of my favorite books, so when I saw Holly Smale was releasing a new series, I knew I had to read it! This was a cute read, with a nice message at the end. I'm interested in reading books about Faith and Mercy. (Which is what I think the next two books in the series will be about?) Overall, an enjoyable read, with plenty of Holly Smale's signature humor throughout the book!
I received an e-ARC of this book from the publisher.
I received an e-ARC of this book from the publisher.
dinnureads's review against another edition
5.0
Kõike arvestades see poleks pidanud mulle meeldima, isegi mu ema nimetas seda kaootiliseks looks... Aga meeldis! Ma kahtlustan, et mul on mingid masohhistlikud kalduvused, mis kanduvad peategelastele üle. Ma ei saa midagi parata, aga ma armastan positiivseid heatahtlikke tegelasi, kelle suhtes maailm on hirmus ebaõiglane, nii et kannatused on suured ja allaneelatud.. ja kes siis õnneks lõpuks avastavad endas jõu, et midagigi muuta ja astuda vastu oma kiusajatele!
phdee's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
melthomp13's review against another edition
4.0
this was so much fun!!! picked this up on a whim and I’m so glad I did. I don’t remember the last time I enjoyed a book as much as this one