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novi's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.5
Once again this is a re-read, though now i read it in english (i read the translated version first time). I wanna read the next lucy book after Inflatable Bras, but i had to buy the secondhand online, so while waiting for it to arrive I might as well read the TJ book, ny second favorite. It went by so fast which I think it's bc it's basically they're just very thin books lol. But the pacing are definitely fast and this one also reads like a teen movie, which I like.
I love reading Lucy, my favorite character from other character's point of view and it makes me want to read Izzie's books and maybe Nesta's books? I kinda don't want to bc I don't feel relate to them at all. But might be interesting.
I still have the hard copy translated version of this book and i initially wanted to read it but it's so much better reading it in its original language especially bc there's a continuous bit about made-up silly book titles and it just didn't translate well even though I think the translator of my copy did their best. Oh and this book actually made me tear up when I read the dog adoption part. No dog died, but it was just a touching part.
I love reading Lucy, my favorite character from other character's point of view and it makes me want to read Izzie's books and maybe Nesta's books? I kinda don't want to bc I don't feel relate to them at all. But might be interesting.
I still have the hard copy translated version of this book and i initially wanted to read it but it's so much better reading it in its original language especially bc there's a continuous bit about made-up silly book titles and it just didn't translate well even though I think the translator of my copy did their best. Oh and this book actually made me tear up when I read the dog adoption part. No dog died, but it was just a touching part.
ishouldbereading's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
urlphantomhive's review against another edition
2.0
READ IN DUTCH
Ik verzamelde vroeger Tina Toppers, en dit boek was onderdeel van die serie. Ik vond ze allemaal wel leuk om te lezen, maar de verhalen waren niet allemaal even goed.
Ik verzamelde vroeger Tina Toppers, en dit boek was onderdeel van die serie. Ik vond ze allemaal wel leuk om te lezen, maar de verhalen waren niet allemaal even goed.
briarsreviews's review against another edition
3.0
Quick Review:
Adorable continuation of this early 2000s YA romance.
Adorable continuation of this early 2000s YA romance.
aleshatoora's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
half_bloodreader's review against another edition
3.0
TJ Watts is a strong sporty top of the class girl who needs to gain some confidence in her (attractive) looks. And she is having a tough year.
Her best friend moved away to South Africa and she's having a hard time finding new friends. Her brother is also leaving on a self-discovery trip. She feels lonely and sad, left only with her insecurities and her communication problem when she's faced with a boy she finds attractive.
Exchanging e-mails with her friend Hannah, the later convinces her to apply for editor at the school's magazine, for it is TJ's dream to be a writer. Will she succeed?
Our previous trio of friends joins us once more with a new girl. Will these four girls become good friends?
When my younger-self read this, I liked some lessons and parts, but felt frustrated at the protagonist's naiveté, passive almost submissive at times nature (especially with Scott) and, well, her ignorance. My frustration remains now. You do not need to know about males, to know common bad actions and traits to people. Scott uses TJ as a bank account, a psychologist and to stroke his ego and brag. This is clearly a one-sided relationship, and this guy is not worth it.
Also TJ has stupid moments of insecurity like worrying about the other girls judging her basic pjs. Well, if they do then they're also not worth it.
I suppose some people will take longer to learn, though. So I guess it's good there's books like this to teach young ones about not being used and fooled by selfish people.
Her best friend moved away to South Africa and she's having a hard time finding new friends. Her brother is also leaving on a self-discovery trip. She feels lonely and sad, left only with her insecurities and her communication problem when she's faced with a boy she finds attractive.
Exchanging e-mails with her friend Hannah, the later convinces her to apply for editor at the school's magazine, for it is TJ's dream to be a writer. Will she succeed?
Our previous trio of friends joins us once more with a new girl. Will these four girls become good friends?
When my younger-self read this, I liked some lessons and parts, but felt frustrated at the protagonist's naiveté, passive almost submissive at times nature (especially with Scott) and, well, her ignorance. My frustration remains now. You do not need to know about males, to know common bad actions and traits to people. Scott uses TJ as a bank account, a psychologist and to stroke his ego and brag. This is clearly a one-sided relationship, and this guy is not worth it.
Also TJ has stupid moments of insecurity like worrying about the other girls judging her basic pjs. Well, if they do then they're also not worth it.
I suppose some people will take longer to learn, though. So I guess it's good there's books like this to teach young ones about not being used and fooled by selfish people.