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talya_'s review against another edition
3.0
The whole everyone-in-school-is-blond thing was far-fetched and ridiculous, but I wasn't exactly looking for a serious read here so I can't complain. Too much. I mean it would have been nice if the love interest was developed at all, or if he at least had some sort of personality so the romance was something other than insta-attraction. But he wasn't in the book that much so it wasn't too painful.
And can I just say, I don't care how much of a bitch a girl is, you don't fantasize about stealing her boyfriend away from her, especially when you don't even know the guy. Seriously.
And can I just say, I don't care how much of a bitch a girl is, you don't fantasize about stealing her boyfriend away from her, especially when you don't even know the guy. Seriously.
kaylareadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this so much. This was one of my favorite series for awhile. I loved this.
scottie08's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
connieholladay's review against another edition
4.0
Cute! It was a fun, quick read. I enjoyed it. I would recommend it to teen readers or those who are young at heart!
kmc3050's review against another edition
2.0
This title of this book says it all: this is about a non-blonde cheerleader. It was an okay read, fairly predictable, and fine for the younger side of Young Adults.
eviemad's review against another edition
3.0
I Was a Non-Blond Cheerleader by Kieran Scott is a fun and relatable read that brings a fresh perspective to the high school experience. The main character, Annisa, is easy to root for as she navigates the challenges of being the new girl and trying to fit in with a group that seems to have everything figured out. The book balances humor with the more serious aspects of high school life, and the cheerleading backdrop adds an extra layer of excitement.
I especially enjoyed the way the author captures the nuances of teenage friendships and the pressure to conform, all while maintaining a light and engaging tone. If you're looking for a feel-good, quick read with a bit of depth, this book is a great pick.
I especially enjoyed the way the author captures the nuances of teenage friendships and the pressure to conform, all while maintaining a light and engaging tone. If you're looking for a feel-good, quick read with a bit of depth, this book is a great pick.
j3mm4's review against another edition
3.0
This book desperately wants to be a statement about teen superficiality on both sides of the hot/weirdo schism but it mostly skips over the real depth in its POV character. I reread it because I randomly remembered the vague idea of it, did some quicky googling, and found a free online copy to read. Glad I got my first book of the year down, but I do wish it was the book it wanted to be instead of a book as shallow as the teen culture it condemns. Three stars for a tight little plot with appropriately executed stakes and foreshadowing, but for a title so much about a character, that's the thing you don't get.
smiley7245's review against another edition
4.0
Cute, fun, fast, easy read. I really enjoyed this. It made me miss cheerleading, but also made me glad that my squad wasn't that intense!
bennse2's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun read that I didn't have trouble continuing. My biggest problem is the Daniel story, which I think takes time away from her friendships and cheer leading relationships -Mindy and Bethany, especially, could be better-developed. Annisa is a complex character, all the makings of a popular kid who still has outsider new-kid status, which I appreciated. I'd recommend this for middle schoolers and up, though.
nataliesboooks's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars.
This is an early work by Kieran Scott, and while I thought it was decent, it’s nowhere near as good as her later stuff.
Part of the problem might be me as a reader. I was never a cheerleader and didn’t have any interest in cheerleading in high school. That, compounded by the fact that at my high school, cheerleaders weren’t popular at all, made it a somewhat strange reading experience for me. It was weird to read about classic stereotypical, snotty, popular cheerleaders, when the reality of my high school experience was so different.
I do like the Jersey rep - especially the dig about terrible drivers in NJ.
Overall cute, but definitely not my favorite by this author.
This is an early work by Kieran Scott, and while I thought it was decent, it’s nowhere near as good as her later stuff.
Part of the problem might be me as a reader. I was never a cheerleader and didn’t have any interest in cheerleading in high school. That, compounded by the fact that at my high school, cheerleaders weren’t popular at all, made it a somewhat strange reading experience for me. It was weird to read about classic stereotypical, snotty, popular cheerleaders, when the reality of my high school experience was so different.
I do like the Jersey rep - especially the dig about terrible drivers in NJ.
Overall cute, but definitely not my favorite by this author.