Lianne

Really enjoyed reading the book. Loved that I could visualize Narnia, plus I've seen the film so I knew who to imagine as the cast. Still love the name Lucy! Aslan was great and the book had a great pace. Interesting and outdated language, at times. Looking forward to rewatching the movie, reading the next books, watching those movies, and Ben Barnes.

5/5
Overall, my favorite book of 2021. Took me forever to read because it's just so beautifully written, that I have to process everything going on, plus the words. I loved Addie and I felt like I lived 300 years with her. I cried and wept for her. I admired her strength, especially her emotional strength. Just carrying on seems like pulling weight in gold. I wish this were real-real and that our art truly reflected those constellation freckles.

Solid John Green novel. Super similar to his other works (TFIOS, LFA). Girl meets boy, some type of romance, she's super quirky or unusual, wacky storyline.

I loved reading Aza's inner thought-processes as she struggled with her OCD and anxiety. I related to her at times and I also gained a new perspective on the inner-workings of someone with her disorder.

It could be preachy/cliché at times, but books typically have lessons woven throughout. Plus, that's just Green's style. The conversations between Aza and Davis make mine look like babble between babies. Half the time, I had to rewind to try and absorb information on the stars or how earth was formed.

I like that the characters were complex. Daisy and Aza were a great duo to follow along with. Also, the Star Wars fan-fics were funny. Noah and Davis were cool, too, plus the tuatara deserves a mention.

Would recommend if you're a fan of Green's works, would like to read the POV of someone with OCD and/or anxiety, or you're a sucker for an odd romance story. Encased in the story following Aza was a Where's Waldo mystery, but Waldo is rich man with a troubled past (gasp).

As a final note and unrelated reference, here's all I could think about as I read:
“Turtles. Where are the turtles?” - Michael Scott (The Office US).

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and grew super attached to the characters. The typical high school teen tropes stand strong, but you can't help but love the characters and their flaws. I can't wait for the film/show adaptation. I would recommend this book if you like the group dynamic of The Breakfast Club; if you like the edgy teen, rom-com romances of Sarah Dessen; or if you like the who-dunnits like Knives Out. Humble brag, but I did guess the murderer before the end. So if any detective agencies are hiring, where shall I send my application?

Such a fun read, especially as a San Diegan! Loved the SD references. Overall, a light, intriguing read that sparked my love of reading again! :-)

3.5/5
Sweet, easy workplace romance read. I was invested in the characters and their growth but it is a bit cheesy, in an endearing way. Toward the end, it gets super cringe but the tension throughout is electric.

This book reminds me of The Proposal; different trope but parallels with the enemies to lovers, office romance. Also, no Betty White but you do get daddy issues!

Drinking Game: take a shot every time
a) Lucy's height/shortness is mentioned
b) Josh's body-ody is mentioned
Good luck!!