Reviewed by Liam on
CN: slutshaming (it isn’t very explicit, but still…)
What I liked:
• The cover is so cute!
• As a former theatre kid, this book made me so happy! I loved the atmosphere and all the musical references. And I definitely need to rewatch Les Mis soon!
• Mel is openly bisexual and has two dads! (And Odile identifies as queer and later says she isn’t sure of the details yet, but bi is closest to what she is.)
• I really like the writing style.
• The format of the book is so interesting! It's set up like a real play/musical (with scenes, acts and an intermission) and there are lots of notes, cast lists etc. I felt like I was a part of the crew!
• Mel and Odile are so adorable!
• The ending was wonderful! Maybe a bit cheesy, but I loved it!
What I didn’t like:
• In my opinion the love story developed a little to fast.
• Unfortunately, I didn’t like any of the friendships in this book. Mel says Dom is her best friend, but she often ignores him and doesn’t talk to him very much, even when she notices that something is wrong with him. And her other friends forbid her to fall in love?! How shitty is that? And they never really admit that they did something wrong too? I wish they had more conversations about that.
4 out of 5 stars
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 30 May, 2020: Finished reading
- 30 May, 2020: Reviewed