Ratings54
Average rating3.7
I am surprised by how much I like this book. I do not usually enjoy YA books because I often find the characters immature and the writing style too conversational. This book, however, is written more like an adult contemporary to me. I did not feel at all like I was reading a YA book.
The teenage characters in this book are smart and witty and realistic. They do not feel stereotypical or cliche, at least not the two main characters. Pepper reminds me so much of myself at that age with her focus on being the best and make everyone else happy. And Jack is so funny and kind. They both have real struggles they are dealing with and they deal with them in a way that make senses to me. Nothing in the plot feels unbelievable or too conveniently resolved.
My one complaint is the epilogue. I feel it is unnecessary and too “perfect.” I don't feel the book needed to wrap everything up in such a neat bow at the end. I like the way the last chapter ended. I think it would have been enough to end it there.
Overall, I found this a very cute, enjoyable read. I'll definitely check out any other books that Emma Lord writes.