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Teenage Rewrite
Every year millions of teenagers graduate from high school, embrace adulthood, and go on to lead happy, productive lives. That’s great and all, but Justin Davis thinks this is a complete load.
Withdrawn and perpetually anxious, Justin begins senior year completely overwhelmed by thoughts of life after high school. Up until now he’s been able to coast through life without any complications. He’s managed to pass all his classes, he has just enough friends to not eat alone at lunch and, quite frankly, he’s come to accept things just as they are: dismal. But after seventeen years of coasting, Justin meets two guys determined to ruin everything.
With constant meddling from his nosy new friend Travis, Justin finally has to learn to own his bisexuality, connect with friends he didn’t know he had, and even get closer to his crush, Evan—a shy yet equally meddlesome junior.
In this YA, coming-of-age novel, follow one boy’s struggle to embrace life’s complications and realize that ignoring life is much more difficult than living it. Especially when best friends don’t leave you any other choice.
Withdrawn and perpetually anxious, Justin begins senior year completely overwhelmed by thoughts of life after high school. Up until now he’s been able to coast through life without any complications. He’s managed to pass all his classes, he has just enough friends to not eat alone at lunch and, quite frankly, he’s come to accept things just as they are: dismal. But after seventeen years of coasting, Justin meets two guys determined to ruin everything.
With constant meddling from his nosy new friend Travis, Justin finally has to learn to own his bisexuality, connect with friends he didn’t know he had, and even get closer to his crush, Evan—a shy yet equally meddlesome junior.
In this YA, coming-of-age novel, follow one boy’s struggle to embrace life’s complications and realize that ignoring life is much more difficult than living it. Especially when best friends don’t leave you any other choice.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 29, 2012
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About the author
Brandon Williams
4 books33 followersI live in Portland, OR, where I am a children's bookseller and writer of fiction. Teenage Rewrite is my first YA book to be available to readers.
As far as my style goes, I write the kinds of books that I really like to read, with characters that I both like and identify with. More specifically, I write YA fiction (coming of age, romance, etc.) with strong gay and bisexual characters who are having to juggle all of life's complications. From first loves and new friendships, to growing up and finding their place in the world as young adults.
As far as my style goes, I write the kinds of books that I really like to read, with characters that I both like and identify with. More specifically, I write YA fiction (coming of age, romance, etc.) with strong gay and bisexual characters who are having to juggle all of life's complications. From first loves and new friendships, to growing up and finding their place in the world as young adults.
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October 13, 2015
"We need to be around people who understand us. We need people who want to be around us. We need people who don't care that each of us is socially inept in our little way."
Teenage Rewrite follows the story of Justin and the domino-effect changes that take place when he does something completely out of character during his first day of senior year in high school -- initiating social interaction.
Although Justin is this average joe who leads a pretty ordinary and banal life, this is a book which solidly gives voice to socially awkward teens who struggle with day-to-day interactions and are often misunderstood and shunned upon. More than that, although told in Justin's point of view which was very light and humorous, the story holds so much power in encouraging teens like Justin to step out of their comfort zones and take risks every once in a while.
I quite enjoyed Justin's dry sense of humor and his sometimes overly dramatic teenage tantrums and self-esteem issues. Most of the time, I was snorting and doubling over with laughter at the level of awkwardness of his interactions with people as well as the absurdity of his analysis and self-reflections. The way the author gave color to the typical teenage life was so on-point and realistic. The narration felt very conversational and inclusive.
However, because of the journal-like writing, I felt like the story lacked direction and cohesiveness. But the way the author closed the story was pretty commendable.
I highly recommend this for those who have, one way or another, been in Justin's shoes irregardless of sexual preference. Those who had found out the hard way that our choices make us more than break us. Those who continually believe that we are the masters and writers of our own destiny.
June 26, 2012
A really delightful read. The three main characters are well filled out with their quirks and foibles. The main character, Jason, says a hundred times that he is ‘bi’ however; it’s obvious that he is ‘gay’. He says he is equally interested in girls but he obviously isn’t. I’m not sure why the author was so insistent that he be bi instead of gay. I was sorry to see the story come to an end. There is obvious room for a sequel (very obvious since the story doesn’t really end; it just seems to come to a stop). I enjoyed this very much and will be hoping for a sequel. Five stars and highly recommended.
April 23, 2015
I'm DNFing at 41% - dudes narration was self-deprecating and drama prone. no thank you!
September 26, 2012
Despite the slightly inappropriate cover (*cough*crotch*cough*) the story itself far from the inappropriate things. Instead it's a heartfelt, sweet, cute, and delightful story about a boy's struggle to embrace life's complications and realize that ignoring life is much more difficult than living it.
Withdrawn and perpetually anxious, Justin begins senior year completely overwhelmed by thoughts of life after high school. Up until now he’s been able to coast through life without any complications. He’s managed to pass all his classes, he has just enough friends to not eat alone at lunch and, quite frankly, he’s come to accept things just as they are: dismal. But after seventeen years of coasting, Justin meets two guys determined to ruin everything.
With constant meddling from his nosy new friend Travis, Justin finally has to learn to own his bisexuality, connect with friends he didn’t know he had, and even get closer to his crush, Evan—a shy yet equally meddlesome junior.
Definitely one of my all time favorite!
I adore all the characters here. Justin & Evan were cute together, and Travis was awesome! He's the kind of friend that will stay around despite all the bad things you've done.
And that inappropriate things? NONE!
Justin & Evan love seasons only consist with kissing and tickling. Yes, you don't heard me wrong. TICKLING!!!
Justin & her mother conversation when he came out to her about his sexuality was one of epic moments here. Her mother reaction could be any mother reaction in this world when she know that her son dating a boy.
I really hope that there'll be a sequel judging from how this story ended. I wanna know how Justin & Evan go through a period of long distant relationship. But, I don't one of them cheating. Coz, oh gosh...they're cute together!!!!
And this is my image for Evan Reed ^^
so cuteeeee >m<
Withdrawn and perpetually anxious, Justin begins senior year completely overwhelmed by thoughts of life after high school. Up until now he’s been able to coast through life without any complications. He’s managed to pass all his classes, he has just enough friends to not eat alone at lunch and, quite frankly, he’s come to accept things just as they are: dismal. But after seventeen years of coasting, Justin meets two guys determined to ruin everything.
With constant meddling from his nosy new friend Travis, Justin finally has to learn to own his bisexuality, connect with friends he didn’t know he had, and even get closer to his crush, Evan—a shy yet equally meddlesome junior.
Definitely one of my all time favorite!
I adore all the characters here. Justin & Evan were cute together, and Travis was awesome! He's the kind of friend that will stay around despite all the bad things you've done.
And that inappropriate things? NONE!
Justin & Evan love seasons only consist with kissing and tickling. Yes, you don't heard me wrong. TICKLING!!!
Justin & her mother conversation when he came out to her about his sexuality was one of epic moments here. Her mother reaction could be any mother reaction in this world when she know that her son dating a boy.
I really hope that there'll be a sequel judging from how this story ended. I wanna know how Justin & Evan go through a period of long distant relationship. But, I don't one of them cheating. Coz, oh gosh...they're cute together!!!!
And this is my image for Evan Reed ^^
so cuteeeee >m<
January 25, 2014
I believe this would appeal greatly to teens 15 to 17. Older than that, probably not.
Teenage Rewrite was well edited, and smoothly written. However the characters lacked depth, especially the protag Justin. I just couldn't find any compassion for him. It was as if we were only privy to a portion of his mind, his emotions, his life. I understand he was just floating through, but he was remarkably unemotional about it all. And because of his lack of depth we did not get to know Travis or Evan as well as we could have. I actually liked them more than Justin.
There was some lack of detail, but I can deal with that when the book is a YA read. I also felt the dialog could have been... well, more. There just needed to be more dialog. All in all the book was an easy read, but very bland.
Teenage Rewrite was well edited, and smoothly written. However the characters lacked depth, especially the protag Justin. I just couldn't find any compassion for him. It was as if we were only privy to a portion of his mind, his emotions, his life. I understand he was just floating through, but he was remarkably unemotional about it all. And because of his lack of depth we did not get to know Travis or Evan as well as we could have. I actually liked them more than Justin.
There was some lack of detail, but I can deal with that when the book is a YA read. I also felt the dialog could have been... well, more. There just needed to be more dialog. All in all the book was an easy read, but very bland.
October 22, 2012
This was such a cute a sweet story. It was really nice to see how Justin and Evan's relationship developed during this book. It is a very realistic portrayal of how teenagers start their first serious relationship. Justin is bi and Evan is gay, that causes a problem for Evan because he does get a bit jealous but to me it was nice how it was handled. The book was short enough so I hope that there will be a sequel because I would love to see how this couple survive :)
September 2, 2013
I didn't warm up to any of the characters. They were all rather bland and flat imho, and the POV (first person) didn't make me feel any closer to the narrator, either. I felt so distant, actually, I just finished it and can barely remember what happened. So yeah - not my book. Nothing really bad, but nothing memorable, either: Okay, that's what is was - 2 stars.
October 23, 2012
This book had some really great LOL moments. I actually snorted my drink in one part!
March 30, 2013
at first it was very good but then it ended up like every other ya so it was a 3/5 for me.
May 10, 2017
i can summarize this entire book with one word: creepy
November 25, 2016
I mean, these people are cool and all, but I don't care what their favourite colour is or where they went to high school. Talk to me about books
So this is the kind of book that I'd describe as Slice of Life. It's as if you take a life of a person, take a certain time period in that life and just describe what happens there and ignore what came before and what comes after. That's what this book does, you get dropped into the life of Justin who's a senior in high school and you literally follow him for a period of time as he discovers who he is, problems with his sexuality, if he wants to go to college or not etc.
There really isn't a plot, there is no dramatic event that creates conflict, no love triangle, no crisis. In a way that's why I liked this book. You can be part of Justin's life for a short while and that's it. All you need to do is be an observer. I think I also liked this particular story because the main character, Justin, is relatable to me. He overthinks things a lot, has anxiety about the future and making friends and being social doesn't come naturally to him. All things I've struggled with as well but even if that's not the case I think it's still an enjoyable read. And for someone who hasn't dealt with those things it might be an interesting perspective on what it's like.
It's a fairly short read, the writing is functionally decent and it kept me reading. This is no literary masterpiece but it doesn't try to be and it doesn't need to be. It's good at what it does which is what I think matters here.
September 9, 2018
Amazing reality and memory triggers for HS graduates.
It has been over 50 years for me, but I remember graduating better now than when trying to live it the first time. I still have contacts that are in school or recently graduated, and this book just fits for everyone who will admit how messed up their lives are and how scared of the future they are.
Everything is confused chaos of the unexpected blending friends, family, relatives, lovers, enemies, leaders, teachers, employers, and officials together into something that vaguely surrounds us in life as we trip through the physical and emotional networks that hold everything together. This book admires the absurdity of high school and the fake dreams of college versus the bad realities of limited education and life opportunities. It highlights the struggles and the feelings of dealing with family and friends who want the best for you while the rest of the world for the most part does not care.
It seems that the plot succeeds in getting Justin on the right track to success, but in reality there is no track to follow. Only a slow air current allowing you to drift suspended in the hopes of others for you, and your dreams for them. A butterfly can change your direction out of your imaginary control to drive you to new heights of dash you upon the rocks below. Planning ahead is impossibly ineffective, but better than just following the currents of living. Just be yourself. Justin be yourself. Just in time be yourself. Just be free.
It has been over 50 years for me, but I remember graduating better now than when trying to live it the first time. I still have contacts that are in school or recently graduated, and this book just fits for everyone who will admit how messed up their lives are and how scared of the future they are.
Everything is confused chaos of the unexpected blending friends, family, relatives, lovers, enemies, leaders, teachers, employers, and officials together into something that vaguely surrounds us in life as we trip through the physical and emotional networks that hold everything together. This book admires the absurdity of high school and the fake dreams of college versus the bad realities of limited education and life opportunities. It highlights the struggles and the feelings of dealing with family and friends who want the best for you while the rest of the world for the most part does not care.
It seems that the plot succeeds in getting Justin on the right track to success, but in reality there is no track to follow. Only a slow air current allowing you to drift suspended in the hopes of others for you, and your dreams for them. A butterfly can change your direction out of your imaginary control to drive you to new heights of dash you upon the rocks below. Planning ahead is impossibly ineffective, but better than just following the currents of living. Just be yourself. Justin be yourself. Just in time be yourself. Just be free.
May 4, 2017
THIS was exactly what I was needing.
I had this book sitting on my kindle for quite some time, and for some reason I never decided on picking it.
This book managed- with a rather simple style (which in this case isn't a bad thing at all)- to be both a cute and funny story, but also very real and relatable.
I found myself in Justin more often than not, even though he's more than 10 years younger than me, I found that we are sort of dealing with the same inner struggles, and I was pleasantly surprised to see him go through his journey in the way he did, especially when I'm trying to do the same myself. I feel that I really needed a book like this.
I admit, I started this book thinking that it would turn out to be a 3-star experience at best, but I'm glad to have discovered it had so much more to give than I originally gave it credit for; it made me laugh and feel good and warm inside, but it also made me think and reflect about a lot of things- which, furthermore, are well developed and not taken lightly. I really feel that this book truly mastered the coming-of-age formula of success. I strongly, definitely recommend it!
I had this book sitting on my kindle for quite some time, and for some reason I never decided on picking it.
This book managed- with a rather simple style (which in this case isn't a bad thing at all)- to be both a cute and funny story, but also very real and relatable.
I found myself in Justin more often than not, even though he's more than 10 years younger than me, I found that we are sort of dealing with the same inner struggles, and I was pleasantly surprised to see him go through his journey in the way he did, especially when I'm trying to do the same myself. I feel that I really needed a book like this.
I admit, I started this book thinking that it would turn out to be a 3-star experience at best, but I'm glad to have discovered it had so much more to give than I originally gave it credit for; it made me laugh and feel good and warm inside, but it also made me think and reflect about a lot of things- which, furthermore, are well developed and not taken lightly. I really feel that this book truly mastered the coming-of-age formula of success. I strongly, definitely recommend it!
February 21, 2019
What a delight to be carried through Justin's social awkwardness and self-discovery during his last year of high school! What makes this novel a delight and easy reading is the voice; it's human and young and vulnerable and sometimes brave enough to overcome self-consciousness and make friends.
Justin's journey into friendships . . . and even boyfriendship with Evan. . . is fraught with social fumbles but ultimately successes. And as the sweetness of the bisexual Justin emerges, I was reminded of the immortal Whitman poem, "A Noiseless Patient Spider".
Read this one for the voice.
Justin's journey into friendships . . . and even boyfriendship with Evan. . . is fraught with social fumbles but ultimately successes. And as the sweetness of the bisexual Justin emerges, I was reminded of the immortal Whitman poem, "A Noiseless Patient Spider".
Read this one for the voice.
May 26, 2019
Straightforward story with positive ending about what happens when a boy embraces his sexuality and through the freedom this brings him, allows others into his emotional and affective arena. No great drama but just a sense of how much we sacrifice to preserve our supposedly private self from scrutiny and ultimately acceptance. Thought provoking underlying message delivered in a non didactic story frame.
September 7, 2018
A fun coming of age novel
I enjoy this writer's style quite a bit, it's easy to read and easy to put yourself into his world, so you care about ten characters and want good things to happen to them. Depictions of the interpersonal relationships and interactions are real world and genuine. I'd like to read more by this author
I enjoy this writer's style quite a bit, it's easy to read and easy to put yourself into his world, so you care about ten characters and want good things to happen to them. Depictions of the interpersonal relationships and interactions are real world and genuine. I'd like to read more by this author
July 31, 2017
Note to self: I should maybe start a review blog for LGBT books
September 13, 2018
The meh factor was just this potent with this one.
December 29, 2022
Far too much profanity and crude content. Disappointing for all of the positive reviews I've seen!
February 19, 2017
It's aight..,
March 6, 2014
It took me ages to get this read for multiple reasons, really. The writing style bugged me as it's simple and basically going nowhere (same goes for the storyline). As horrible as it sounds the book it boring on many levels. Williams' writing lacks air and 1st person POV just doesn't work with this. This is due to the fact that Justin is a bland character and all the other characters lack depth too.
There's no plot, so basically nothing happens. The story revolves around the uneventful life of Justin and even the "big changes" for him are nothing. The problem is that both Justin and his friends are seventeen and act like they're twelve or younger. Justin and Evan blush all the time and everyone is hugging everybody all the time too.
Justin's lack of friends was built to be weird and incomprehensible. It was impossible to believe in. The whole gay thing didn't have any meaning as it was hidden in suddenly being bi - there was no growing and pain with this revelation. At least the family had a real opinion about it and grew out of the negativeness of it. Justin doesn't grow and neither does Evan - they keep acting like little kids. Travis then is simply weird and his persona isn't explained either. All the characters are thin as paper and simply boring - this book would've needed stronger characters as well as some meaning behind the nonexistent plot.
There's no plot, so basically nothing happens. The story revolves around the uneventful life of Justin and even the "big changes" for him are nothing. The problem is that both Justin and his friends are seventeen and act like they're twelve or younger. Justin and Evan blush all the time and everyone is hugging everybody all the time too.
Justin's lack of friends was built to be weird and incomprehensible. It was impossible to believe in. The whole gay thing didn't have any meaning as it was hidden in suddenly being bi - there was no growing and pain with this revelation. At least the family had a real opinion about it and grew out of the negativeness of it. Justin doesn't grow and neither does Evan - they keep acting like little kids. Travis then is simply weird and his persona isn't explained either. All the characters are thin as paper and simply boring - this book would've needed stronger characters as well as some meaning behind the nonexistent plot.
October 9, 2016
I'm not sure what exactly it was that made me pick a book with such an.. unfortunate cover (which turns out to have a meaning behind it after all). But I'm so glad that I did, because I adored every bit of it.
Teenage Rewrite turned out to be this extremely realistic, interesting, funny, incredibly sweet and came with a powerful message. Justin was the most normal, ordinary protagonist I have ever (and I mean ever) read about. He's awkward around people (and not in an adorable way) and has trouble making friends, he has absolutely no idea what he wants out of life, he'e afraid of letting people in because he's terrified of being judged. Peeking into his mind was like looking into a mirror.
There was a lot to love in this book - the budding friendships, the super sweet relationship between Justin and Evan, the bouts of humour, the way bisexuality is explained and how everyone reacts differently to it, the realisation that being unsure of what you want in life isn't the end of the world - and I think that Brandon Williams did a fantastic job. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of his work.
Teenage Rewrite turned out to be this extremely realistic, interesting, funny, incredibly sweet and came with a powerful message. Justin was the most normal, ordinary protagonist I have ever (and I mean ever) read about. He's awkward around people (and not in an adorable way) and has trouble making friends, he has absolutely no idea what he wants out of life, he'e afraid of letting people in because he's terrified of being judged. Peeking into his mind was like looking into a mirror.
There was a lot to love in this book - the budding friendships, the super sweet relationship between Justin and Evan, the bouts of humour, the way bisexuality is explained and how everyone reacts differently to it, the realisation that being unsure of what you want in life isn't the end of the world - and I think that Brandon Williams did a fantastic job. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of his work.
May 15, 2015
Well I bought this book for my kindle like maybe 3 or more months ago and forgot about it.
So recently I've been unable to do much other than read my kindle so I was flipping through various titles I had on it.
So I forgot what this book was about when I was reading it, but when I read the first page/locations/chapter what-have-you I read it and the words on the page resembled how I view school and social situations and such.
So yeah I couldn't remember whether I bought this as a teenage angst thing or a erotic romance thing. Either way while there are no sex scenes, I enjoyed the book because the characters where like real but yeah it was enjoyable yet kind of made me feel sad about myself (like alternate ways life could have gone...) but yeah the sad it gave me with my life made me escape into the book because it was relatively happier so yeah.
I'm probably going to give this 5 stars eventually but I want to see if it sticks with me.
So recently I've been unable to do much other than read my kindle so I was flipping through various titles I had on it.
So I forgot what this book was about when I was reading it, but when I read the first page/locations/chapter what-have-you I read it and the words on the page resembled how I view school and social situations and such.
So yeah I couldn't remember whether I bought this as a teenage angst thing or a erotic romance thing. Either way while there are no sex scenes, I enjoyed the book because the characters where like real but yeah it was enjoyable yet kind of made me feel sad about myself (like alternate ways life could have gone...) but yeah the sad it gave me with my life made me escape into the book because it was relatively happier so yeah.
I'm probably going to give this 5 stars eventually but I want to see if it sticks with me.
April 14, 2012
Rating 3.5
I enjoyed following Justin on his journey through his last year in high school. We watch him make his first real friend as well as his first love. Travis is a funny character and good friend to Justin. Quirky and pushy in the best possible way, he helps get Justin together with Evan. Oh sweet Evan. He and Justin are so cute together! It was enjoyable to flash back to those beginning feelings of new love.
While this book is pretty quiet and nothing overly dramatic or earth shattering happens, it does a nice job of conveying those awkward teenage emotions and actions. It was very easy to remember those feelings in my own life including the overwhelming experience of going away to college.
Overall I this was a good read. It would be nice to see a follow up story showing how Justin and Evan cope with their relationship while in college.
I enjoyed following Justin on his journey through his last year in high school. We watch him make his first real friend as well as his first love. Travis is a funny character and good friend to Justin. Quirky and pushy in the best possible way, he helps get Justin together with Evan. Oh sweet Evan. He and Justin are so cute together! It was enjoyable to flash back to those beginning feelings of new love.
While this book is pretty quiet and nothing overly dramatic or earth shattering happens, it does a nice job of conveying those awkward teenage emotions and actions. It was very easy to remember those feelings in my own life including the overwhelming experience of going away to college.
Overall I this was a good read. It would be nice to see a follow up story showing how Justin and Evan cope with their relationship while in college.
April 28, 2014
I enjoyed reading this book. Of course there was some kind of bias on my side as I enjoyed the reference to Oregon and its Rose Garden, Portland and rain.
That aside, the story was well-developed although I did not really understand the reason for his lack of friends in school years earlier. Somehow, somewhere along the way, almost coming to the end, I would have thought the story was good enough to end as it was. To drag it any further to the point of him starting a life without all his comfort zone, and 'newly found interest' was like drawing the readers to an uncertain end.
I liked this book a lot but I could not give it a 5-star due to the uncertain ending. Still, one of the better books to read in relation to YA and gay theme.
I think there are more bi in this book than the bi in all books combined.
That aside, the story was well-developed although I did not really understand the reason for his lack of friends in school years earlier. Somehow, somewhere along the way, almost coming to the end, I would have thought the story was good enough to end as it was. To drag it any further to the point of him starting a life without all his comfort zone, and 'newly found interest' was like drawing the readers to an uncertain end.
I liked this book a lot but I could not give it a 5-star due to the uncertain ending. Still, one of the better books to read in relation to YA and gay theme.
I think there are more bi in this book than the bi in all books combined.
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November 4, 2013Despite the racy picture (which is completely misleading), Teenage Rewrite is a coming of age novel about Justin Davis, who is entering his senior year anxious and overwhelmed. But after coasting through life, his quiet world is disrupted by two new friends, Travis and Evan. Through the novel, Justin struggles to embrace his bisexuality, and the complicated aspects teenage life. Students who are coming to terms with their own sexuality may be able to relate to this, and the characters are fun and quirky. And the piece doesn’t just focus on sexuality, and depicts the struggle of every day teen life and growing up. Teachers would have this in their repertoire for students who may be struggling with their sexuality, or even just struggling with the difficulties of adolescent life.
June 19, 2016
This particular book had me in a steady state. At least that's how it felt for me.
I wished to have more of Travis in the storylines though.
Justin and Ben were okay. The snippets of intimacy were effective but not much. It left me wanting more. It feels like intensity was rubbed off from the book during Justin and Ben's intimate times. I'm not saying that I want hardcore intimate moments ala "Fifty Shades" but a right amount would do and this book kinda lacked a bit of it to keep it exciting.
The story I think may be possible in real life. Actually I think it does happen in real life and for that I applaud Brandon Williams.
So I give 3 out of 5 stars for this one.
I wished to have more of Travis in the storylines though.
Justin and Ben were okay. The snippets of intimacy were effective but not much. It left me wanting more. It feels like intensity was rubbed off from the book during Justin and Ben's intimate times. I'm not saying that I want hardcore intimate moments ala "Fifty Shades" but a right amount would do and this book kinda lacked a bit of it to keep it exciting.
The story I think may be possible in real life. Actually I think it does happen in real life and for that I applaud Brandon Williams.
So I give 3 out of 5 stars for this one.
January 4, 2017
“Acquaintances are easy to come by, but friends are hard to make. Real friends. Friends you can be honest with and get lost together. Friends you can argue with and push to the edge of irritation, but then laugh it off together later.”
This was a cute book. The characters were funny and awkward and the plot was simple. The writing style, which was a bit juvenile, took me awhile to get used to but it reflected Justin's character well. I really liked the first half of the book but started to get bored as the book progressed. Nothing interesting really happened in the second part of the book and the story could have been shorter, but overall I enjoyed it.
This was a cute book. The characters were funny and awkward and the plot was simple. The writing style, which was a bit juvenile, took me awhile to get used to but it reflected Justin's character well. I really liked the first half of the book but started to get bored as the book progressed. Nothing interesting really happened in the second part of the book and the story could have been shorter, but overall I enjoyed it.
June 29, 2013
Based on the cover, I half expected this book to be a raunchy, teenage sex-fest. I mean, it's a close-up of a crotch! This book is actually very tame and sweet. It mostly focuses on Justin's inner turmoil and growth, which is allvery familiar to those who were super awkward in high-school (which was most of us). Overall, the dialogue was funny, the romance was sweet and appropriate for teens (yay for fade-to-back!), and the book provided a great picture of how even though most teenagers feel lost and alone, they're not the only ones in that situation.
August 4, 2012
I read this in one sitting and absolutely adored it. The characters were amazingly realistic, and despite being a straight female, I could really relate to Justin. I love YA fiction that feels like it could be your life, and that's exactly what teenage rewrite is. As someone finishing her final year of high school, so much of what Justin said resonated with me, which made it a super enjoyable read.
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