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Lindsay
2.5 stars
Allison
Nov 10, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Let me start by saying I finished this book in a day. One day. Yes...it's that good.

I was fortunate enough to stumble upon this book up for grabs and, having seen it on multiple "must read" lists, I snatched it up even though it didn't sound like my normal cup of tea. I was so glad that I did! I found this book interestingly written (I love non-traditional formats) and kept laughing and waiting for the next suprise out of Bernadette and Bee. I was making so many comments and giggling so loudly,
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Dixie
Jan 17, 2017 rated it really liked it
This novel consists of emails to and from various people, narration, texts, letters, and more -- which I found a little hard to get used to at first but by the end, thoroughly enjoyed. The major players are intriguing and unusual, especially the title character Bernadette, who is the teenaged narrator's mother. This is one I am going to want to read again. Recommended! ...more
Lauren
May 31, 2013 rated it it was ok
I kept debating the whole novel weather I wanted to rate this a two or a three. I didn't find myself really loving or getting close to any of the characters. I thought Bee was somewhat of a brat even though I related to her with my own heart condition. The story was a slow read for me and I thought it would be better. ...more
Debbie
Mar 25, 2014 rated it liked it
Quirky and it definitely had its moments; however, it tripped and stumbled just enough that I liked it but didn't love it. ...more
Erin
Dec 23, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: book-nerds
Very cute! Loved how it's written in letters, emails, journal entries, newspaper clippings... Just very, very cool! ...more
Cherie Lampley
Jun 11, 2014 rated it really liked it
I would probably give this a 3.75. I enjoyed it. I wasn't blown away by it. ...more
Brynne
Jun 06, 2013 rated it really liked it
Shelves: to-reread
Kat
Jul 09, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Shannon
Jul 31, 2013 rated it really liked it
Tara
Aug 02, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: 2013, fiction
Katie
Jul 19, 2017 rated it really liked it
Shelves: listen-to
Dawn
Aug 06, 2017 rated it liked it
Aunnie
Jul 01, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Sarah
Jul 08, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Beth F
Feb 11, 2015 marked it as owned-and-unread
Meckenzie
Feb 22, 2015 rated it really liked it
Marleen
Apr 11, 2015 rated it really liked it
Erica
May 06, 2015 rated it really liked it
Erica Renée
Jul 13, 2015 rated it really liked it
Laura
Nov 19, 2015 rated it liked it
Marleah (marleah_a)
Jan 17, 2016 marked it as to-read
Nancy
Feb 13, 2016 rated it really liked it
Shelves: audio, fiction, 2016