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Messy, complicated characters with messy, complicated lives = yes, please. My biggest issue with the book is that I wasn't always clear on who was who in the text messages. But, man, this is really a book about FEELINGS, so. Messy and complicated.
Also, and it must be said, but I am so in love with that cover. Everything about it is perfect. ...more
Also, and it must be said, but I am so in love with that cover. Everything about it is perfect. ...more
A fast read that looks at all the complexities of young adulthood and falling in and out of love.
Written in two voices (but mostly Penny's), this is the story of a serious college freshman who falls for her roommate's (sort of) uncle, a 21-year-old who works at the coffee shop nearby. As many coming of age stories are, it's also about trying to find the sweet spot between pushing your mother away and staying codependently tied to her, about letting people in, and finding your voice. Though I always have some issues with age differences in YA romance, I found Penny's awkwardness and contradi
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I read about 1/3 of the way thru and then skimmed the rest. Too long and while the set-up was interesting there was too much backstory and personal drama to hold my interest. Lovely cover.
for when you need teen romance that's actually about college students. Squeeeeeeeeeee
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I didn't really get into the book until 25% of the way in, and then I was hooked. Sweet, quirky and fun YA romance that had interesting secondary characters - Celeste and Jude were just as interesting as Penny and Sam. I thought the story-within-the-story plotline from the writing class (and its abrupt conclusion) was unnecessary and distracting, but otherwise, super enjoyable.
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A satisfying novel that will be right at home on a shelf with my Rainbow Rowell novels.
4.5 stars for me. I really kind of loved this book in the way I love Rainbow Rowell. I’m deducting a half star because of a couple of subplots that seemed left unfinished. Very good otherwise.
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