(2/5 stars)
*I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
So as soon as I read what this book was about (a kick boxer becomes a stunt double for a super famous celebrity), I knew I just had to get my hands on it. This book had so much potential to gain my love, but unfortunately, that didn't happen.
What I liked: There were some things that I liked about this book, really. There were some cute nerdy references in the beginning that I really liked, but that didn't last for very long. I also liked that this book features a character with a speech impairment because that's not something you see a lot in YA books, or any books for that matter. That brought a lot to the character, and it was maybe the only part of her that I liked because it was the most real...? I don't know. That basically ends my list of what I liked.
What I didn't like: A lot, unfortunately. Where do I even start? The dialogue was stiff and forced. None of it sounded like how real people talk. The same can be said about the character voice. Abi was whiny and complained too much for my taste. To put it simply, she was annoying--and I hate using that word because I feel like it's a copout, but it was one-hundred percent true in this case. In the beginning, there was so much info dump. So much. Most of it was unimportant to the story and I didn't care about it. I also got really sick of hearing how perfect Matt was. Like, I get that he's this attractive guy who she really likes, but use better words. Describe why she thought he was so perfect, and not just the same way over and over. All that brings me to how predictable the book was. Normally, I don't mind a predictable book. If I can get into the story and the characters, I'm usually not affected by the fact that I know exactly how the story will end. But this one was painfully predictable and it made me not like it.
I didn't like this book. I wish I did. I started the book wanting to enjoy it, but there was a lot that didn't work for me. Disappointing :(
-Annie
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What I didn't like: A lot, unfortunately. Where do I even start? The dialogue was stiff and forced. None of it sounded like how real people talk. The same can be said about the character voice. Abi was whiny and complained too much for my taste. To put it simply, she was annoying--and I hate using that word because I feel like it's a copout, but it was one-hundred percent true in this case. In the beginning, there was so much info dump. So much. Most of it was unimportant to the story and I didn't care about it. I also got really sick of hearing how perfect Matt was. Like, I get that he's this attractive guy who she really likes, but use better words. Describe why she thought he was so perfect, and not just the same way over and over. All that brings me to how predictable the book was. Normally, I don't mind a predictable book. If I can get into the story and the characters, I'm usually not affected by the fact that I know exactly how the story will end. But this one was painfully predictable and it made me not like it.
I didn't like this book. I wish I did. I started the book wanting to enjoy it, but there was a lot that didn't work for me. Disappointing :(
-Annie
p.s. Don't forget to enter my Best Month Ever Giveaway!
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