Author: Tiffany Schmidt
Series: Stand Alone
Genre: YA Contemporary
Published By: Amulet (May 1, 2018)
Source: ARC Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
My Rating: 4 Stars!
Book Description:
In this contemporary YA, a teenager’s favorite literary heroes woo her in real life
The first of two books in an intended paperback original series about a girl whose classic literary crushes manifest in real life. Merrilee Campbell, 16, thinks boys are better in books, chivalry is dead, and there’d be nothing more romantic than having just one guy woo her like the heroes in classic stories. She’s about to get the chance to test these daydreams when she, her best friend, Eliza, and her younger sister, Rory, transfer into Reginald R. Hero High, where all their fantasies come true—often with surprising consequences.
If ever I've related more to a character in a YA novel, that character would have to be Merrilee. Never have I laughed and smiled my way through a story so much, simply because I got it. I could feel it because in some ways, I've lived it, maybe not as an adult but definitely as a teenager.
Merrilee is my book character soul mate. She understands it, romance, books, boys, and all.
It's been a long time since I wanted to stay up into the wee hours of the morning reading a YA book but this book changed all that. It captivated me and lured me in like a roaring fire and a hot cup of cocoa on a dark and stormy night.
Truly a fun and entertaining read suited for all ages and one I highly recommend.
*All thoughts and opinions are my own and were not influenced by the author or publisher. I was not compensated for this review.*
This sounds so cute! This is the second positive review I'm reading for it and I think I'd like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it, Ali! :)
It was just super cute and so fun. I think you would like it Nick.
DeleteAw, sounds like a really cute book. I do like characters that love reading as much as me. :)
ReplyDelete-Lauren
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I know, you can't help but love them.
DeleteHow fun it must have been to see yourself in print Kindlemom. I'm glad this resonated with you so well! Fantastic review!
ReplyDeleteWell maybe not the me now but definitely when I was her age. :P
DeleteYayy I'm glad you had fun! I can't wait to dive into this one~
ReplyDeleteHope you love it too!
DeleteOh Ali, this sounds adorable and I love when you totally connect and get a character.
ReplyDeleteIt really is the best.
DeleteIt's wonderful when you're able to connect/relate to a character! It's like a piece of you has been found in literature. I felt that way when I read Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett.
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear?
Ooo I am starting that one next and can't wait. I love all her books as well.
DeleteThis sounds like soo much fun. I'm glad you connected so much with the character.
ReplyDeleteTori @ In Tori Lex
Thanks Tori!
Deleteoh the cover is so cute!
ReplyDeleteIt is a fun one.
DeleteThat is a fun and unique premise! And who hasn't, at some point, wanted to woo or be wooed (I love that term by the way- wooed) by literary characters?? :)
ReplyDeleteI know right? I totally agree!
DeleteGlad to know you had a great time with this one. It is a great experience when you can connect with a character in every possible way.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteOh man. This sounds like fun! Who hasn't fantasize about this very thing happening in real life? Lol.
ReplyDeleteAdding this to my pile!
Woot! Hope you love it!
DeleteI loved that you stayed up late reading a YA book. You are the one that got me reading YA-Kasie West. I don't read classic literature-not since college but this does sound so fun! Adding it to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteYay! Kasie's newest is really good too, I just finished reading it and loved it too.
DeleteOh it's awesome when you find a character that is just you.
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
Deleteaww never heard of this one before but it looks like it could be really cute! Glad to hear the MC was relatable
ReplyDeleteIt was super cute and so relatable!
DeleteThis sounds like a book written for all of us. I'm definitely adding this one to my TBR to read!
ReplyDeleteYay so happy you are, it really was so much fun and so cute.
DeleteAww this sounds so cute!! I'm glad you clicked with Marrilee! Sounds like I need to read this, this summer! Lovely review (:
ReplyDeleteIt really was such a fun read!
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