Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum -- Restarting August 12th 2024

[Beatrice]

Everything about Jessie is wrong. At least, that’s what it feels like during her first week of junior year at her new ultra-intimidating prep school in Los Angeles. Just when she’s thinking about hightailing it back to Chicago, she gets an email from a person calling themselves Somebody/Nobody (SN for short), offering to help her navigate the wilds of Wood Valley High School. Is it an elaborate hoax? Or can she rely on SN for some much-needed help?

It’s been barely two years since her mother’s death, and because her father eloped with a woman he met online, Jessie has been forced to move across the country to live with her stepmonster and her pretentious teenage son.

In a leap of faith—or an act of complete desperation—Jessie begins to rely on SN, and SN quickly becomes her lifeline and closest ally. Jessie can’t help wanting to meet SN in person. But are some mysteries better left unsolved?

[Abby]

Wish I could join, but my library lost the only copy they had. As in, the catalog says it's in, but it went missing somewhere within the library. :(

[Beatrice]

Abby wrote: "Wish I could join, but my library lost the only copy they had. As in, the catalog says it's in, but it went missing somewhere within the library. :("

Oh no! I hope they'll find it Abby. :(

[Beatrice]

Chapter 1-3 (view spoiler)[Too early to say it's going to be a cute read. I'm on the guessing game of who's SN. Theo, Caleb, Ethan and Liam are on my radar.

We'll see. I bet there are more guys to meet. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

I'll be joining this one :)

[[deleted user]]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[There are some options for who SN may be, but if it's Ethan it'll be just too obvious. Theo would be an interesting surprise, but I think there'll probably be a romance thing, so he may not be the one.
I'm not sure yet what I think about Jessie, but I hope she evolves throughout the story. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ Theo is a little bit of an asshole. I think Ethan isn't SN.. too early to say. Jessie is ok so far.. I'm ready for the cute romance on this. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Chapter 10
(view spoiler)[ I think Theo is getting more likable, though he's still an asshole for ignoring Jessie in public. But I think this will be the kind of friendship that will develop as the story goes, I've seen this before.
Ethan seems really cute, and so does Liam. They are my two options for SN so far, but maybe he didn't even show up yet in the story.
I'm enjoying Jessie so far. I almost cried at the end of chapter 9, so painful. (hide spoiler)]

[enqi ☾⋆˚*̣̩✩]

Chapter 3 (view spoiler)[ I think the Batman guy is SN (hide spoiler)]

[enqi ☾⋆˚*̣̩✩]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)[ I noticed every chapter now starts with Three Things and that's so cute (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[ I'm amused with SN and Jessie's conversation. I still don't have an idea who is SN... I guess it's between Theo and Ethan.... naah (hide spoiler)]

[enqi ☾⋆˚*̣̩✩]

Chapter 24 (view spoiler)[ I'm so glad Theo stood up for Jessie. Redeemed himself to me. (hide spoiler)]

[enqi ☾⋆˚*̣̩✩]

Chapter 28 (view spoiler)[ They're finally going to meet!! (hide spoiler)]

[enqi ☾⋆˚*̣̩✩]

Ending (view spoiler)[ SN is Ethan!! I guessed right!! AND THIS BOOK WAS SO CUTE OMG (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Chapter 19 (view spoiler)[Caleb is definitely not SN, come on! For a moment I thought it could be Gem, but probably not. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Chapter 24 (view spoiler)[Theo defending Jessie was awesome!
I just can't believe Jessie really thinks the first guy who showed up suspiciously is in fact SN! That's so naive and stupid.
Everything points out Ethan is SN. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Finished!
(view spoiler)[It was so obviou Ethan would be SN. I mean, I like it this way, 'cause they're really cute together, but the author didn't make a very good job at trying to hide this.
It's a good book. Not too original, but that kind of story I like to read to feel heartwarmed. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Chapter 22 (view spoiler)[I place my bets on Liam that he's SN.. but I might be wrong. haha! (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Tayane wrote: "Chapter 19 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I crossed out Caleb on my guess.. it's either Liam or Ethan for me. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Finished (view spoiler)[OMG I GOT IT WRONG. DAMN. Ethan was an obvious choice though. That last chapter was adorable as the three boys are in one place. Quite cliché but great (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[Adriana]

Ch. 1 - 2

(view spoiler)[ I like the voice of the MC. I really want their to be a relationship eventually with the step mother and brother. I also want to see what the father is like and more on her backstory. Ethan is a strong candidate for the e-mail guy but the e-mail guy seems much nicer. He does use a lot of words teenagers wouldn't use so that's why I'm considering Ethan. I'm assuming his parents are pretty famous or rich for him to get so much attention from the girls. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 3 - 4

(view spoiler)[ So maybe Ethan isn't the easy target. He said he would do the work for her so it might not be him or maybe he doesn't want to get to know her in real life or her get to know his awkward self? Idk (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 5 - 6

(view spoiler)[ She is going to end up exploding eventually. The father is not concerned about comforting his own daughter not realizing she is not that strong. I wonder if she hasn't cried at all? Like even when her mom died. I want to see what happens with Batman at school. (hide spoiler)]

[kashish]

I'm planning to read this book, so I'll join you guys!

[Adriana]

Ch. 7 - 12

(view spoiler)[ The way Somebody/Nobody talked about his parents and then sad story about the band - I'm thinking his brother died. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Kashish wrote: "I'm planning to read this book, so I'll join you guys!"

Sweet (:

[Adriana]

Ch. 13 - 17

(view spoiler)[ So his sister died. It's definitely Ethan or he is facing something similar. It might be someone else completely. I can't believe Ethan is in the band. No wonder he is so popular. I think that everyone would know that his sister died so who knows who he really is. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 18

(view spoiler)[ I feel like he lied and said his sister and it was really his brother. Something like that. The band member who died might have been Ethan's brother. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 26

(view spoiler)[ I have a bad feeling.... Is Liam going to like her now? And how does she not realize Caleb is not SN already??? (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 28

(view spoiler)[ Oh my goodness! They are going to meet!!!! It's definitely Ethan. Her thinking it was Caleb for a minute annoys me. Or maybe it's a girl... like Agnes? Nah.

Scar was acting like a jerk for no reason. She could have said something before. She literally gave no inclining that she was upset before. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Done

(view spoiler)[ Obviously it was always him. I didn't particularly like the moment with the dad. Never felt a connection there. I was hoping there would be more on Wasteland and that she would go get her mom's copy. The Dear Reader at the end reminded me of my mom losing her mom. Not that young but she never got to meet her grandkids. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[— Massiel]

I'll start this one after I finish

[Haley]

I'm currently waiting on this one from my library. No idea how long it'll take

[— Massiel]

Haley wrote: "I'm currently waiting on this one from my library. No idea how long it'll take"

I can wait until you got it and then read it together

[Haley]

Okay! I'll keep you updated, I'm currently the 2nd person on hold. My library is pretty fast with getting me books though

[— Massiel]

Hahah don't worry, just let me know :)

[Haley]

Thank you :)

[— Massiel]

Always 💕

[Ariel]

Starting :)
Chapter 7
(view spoiler)[ I am secretly hoping ray Ethan is SN because I can definitely see something happening there! It sucks that Jessie has had little of a say in her own life, especially after the loss of her mom. (hide spoiler)]

[Ariel]

Chapter 17
(view spoiler)[ I really like the character that Theo is turning in to. I think they are realizing they are in the same situation, maybe different circumstances but still going through similar things. I wonder what will happen between the Dad and Rachel. (hide spoiler)]

[Ariel]

Chapter 25
(view spoiler)[ Well, I have a feeling that by her going back home it's going to blow up in her face. I hope that she goes home to Ethan! (hide spoiler)]

[Ariel]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ so cute! I knew it would be Ethan, so that was a little predictable. BUT I liked it. I wish it was a bit longer though (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

I'm going to jump in on this too :) I'll probably start tomorrow.

[Sharon]

Started :)

Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[ It must be hard to move from the place you lived in for a long time in this new house and school where you know no one. I am intrigued by these email conversations that she is having with Somebody Nobody. I wonder who it could be. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 7: (view spoiler)[ I want SN to be Ethan. I want something to happen between Ethan and Jessie. Also, I feel bad for Jessie because she lost her mother and it seems like the school and home life in this new place is really hitting her hard. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Ariel wrote: "Chapter 17
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I am liking Theo's character too. I feel like he knows what Jessie is going through, as he has to get used to her dad and herself in his life. Also, I want to know more about her dad and Rachel's relationship. I think it would be interesting to see what will happen to their relationship. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Chapter 22: (view spoiler)[ I really dislike Gem. She is a bully. I hope that the teacher will go against her rational thinking and do what is right, which is to tell the principal. Also, the text messages or emails between SN and Jessie are great. I loved the ones about Footloose the most. I hope she doesn't run away back to Chicago. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Ending Thoughts: (view spoiler)[ My prediction was right. It was Ethan. I was scared for a bit when all of a sudden Liam showed up in front of her. I really loved the storyline and the characters were incredible. The note at the end of the story was really interesting. I really love Julie Buxbaum's writing. (hide spoiler)]