3.5 stars. There's just something about the writing style that really irks me. I feel like I would have enjoyed the book more if I hadn't already read [b:And Then There Were None 181132 And Then There Were None (Ten Little Indians) Agatha Christie http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1172501383s/181132.jpg 3038872].
I really enjoyed the book. I found the way Maxfield Academy was set up to be very interesting. I didn't really connect with the characters until the end, but it was still a really enjoyable read as there were many surprises and nothing ever happened has I predicted it to.
I want the second book now. T_T
Definitely liked The DUFF and [b:A Midsummer's Nightmare 12813860 A Midsummer's Nightmare Kody Keplinger http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327469139s/12813860.jpg 18066340] more. It was an alright read, although it took me more than half the book to even begin to connect with Lissa. I do like the issues that Keplinger's books address though.
Just no. Why did I read this?
I was so very excited to read this, so when I finally got it, it was all ‘YAY, READ READ READ.' And then 50 pages in, it was more like ‘Why is this so boring? Oh well, /keeps reading.' Halfway through, ‘WHEN IS SOMETHING EXCITING GOING TO HAPPEN!' The big reveal, ‘SERIOUSLY. That's actually kind of funny though.' The ending, ‘What. Are you serious. Why.'
The only reason I'm giving this three stars is because I thought the plot was interesting, the execution, not so much. That's a lie, the book makes me too angry to give it three stars. Two stars it is! But seriously, the story could have been told in 300 pages or so if ALL THE EXCESSIVE DETAIL WAS CUT OUT. I can't believe I spent so much time reading this. Out of the 600+ pages, I'm pretty sure I only enjoyed about 50 of them, which were the parts that had Barley and those scenes weren't even that good! WHY DID I READ THIS. WHYYYY.
Also, WHY DO WE NEVER LEARN THE NARRATOR'S NAME? UGH.
Super cheesy, but so cute. I was really surprised that I ended up liking this book so much because I was convinced from the beginning that it would just another typical contemporary romance. And it was, but it was still a good read. I connected well with Bianca through all of her typical teenage insecurities. Keplinger also lightly addresses name calling and bullying in the novel, which I liked. It was a cute happy read that got me through the night and who am I kidding, the ending had smiling me nonstop! (: