Eles não querem que o relacionamento dê certo... Até que dá.
Poppy é uma jovem brilhante de dezoito anos que sabe muito bem o que quer e não perde tempo com relacionamentos que considera fadados ao fracasso. Já Cameron vive pulando de uma relação para outra, incapaz de se comprometer por muito tempo.
Quando Poppy é desafiada a passar dois meses com a mesma pessoa e a dar uma chance de verdade ao amor, relutantemente decide abordar Cam, com quem sempre esbarra no ônibus e que acha uma gracinha. Mal sabe ela que o rapaz está encarando o próprio desafio: para superar seu hábito de descartar meninas por implicâncias bobas, sua melhor amiga estipula que, da próxima vez que começar um relacionamento, deve ser a namorada a terminar com ele.
O que se segue é um romance divertido e leve, com o qual é impossível não se identificar. Sophie Jo usa a relação de Poppy e Cam para discutir o conceito de red flags, ajudando os leitores a distinguirem incômodos passageiros de incompatibilidades reais ― tudo isso enquanto escreve uma comédia romântica digna dos clássicos mais amados de Hollywood.
If 10 Things I Hate About You had a book, this would be it, and I adored every page. This reminded me of every reason why I love a YA romance, the banter between Poppy and Cam was such a joy to read and they both had me giggling the whole way through. Poppy and Cam both don't want their relationship to work, but no matter how hard they try to put eachother off, they can't seem to hate eachother. Not even a little bit, not even at all. This book was such a swoonworthy yet honest story of healthy relationships and the difference between a red flag and the flaws of being human. I adore Poppy and Cam so much, their banter and chemistry was unmatched and witnessing them slowly fall for one another made my heart so full. If you love a 90s RomCom with a mix of Lynn Painter and Dolly Alderton, Red Flags is undeniably for you.
Ich habe dieses Buch total verschlungen, ich mochte es echt gern!
Poppy sieht in jedem ihrer Dates nur die Red Flags und beendet Beziehungen immer bevor sie eigentlich beginnen. Wird sie diesmal den richtigen Mann finden?
Der Schreibstil ist sehr locker, flüssig und angenehm zu lesen. Immer wieder kommen kleine Auszüge aus Chats in den Kapiteln vor, was ich persönlich total mag.
Wichtige Themen die in diesem Buch vorkommen sind unter anderem toxische Beziehungen und Feminismus. Es gibt einen queeren Charakter und wichtige, ehrlich schöne Freundschaften.
Ich kann dieses Buch mit besten Gewissen weiterempfehlen, vor allem für jüngere Erwachsene oder Jugendliche Personen. Ich würde mir einen Band zwei sehr wünschen, vielleicht für Poppys Freundin die aus der toxischen Beziehung gekommen ist.
Eighteen year old Poppy is known for her high standards in dating. In fact, she even has a Dream Man list, with all her favourite—and necessary—qualities in a boyfriend. But, unfortunately for Poppy, Dream Man doesn’t quite exist. And every boy she meets strikes a warning in her eyes that screams RED FLAG! and ultimately—Siri, play The Bolter by Taylor Swift—she’s out at the first sign of being wrong for her. Cam is the same, or at least on a relative level. He gets into relationships, ones he’s sure could work out, and then . . . gets the ick. Runs a mile. Ghosts and pulls away. He deeply wishes things were different, but it’s hard when none of his flings want to have deep, meaningful conversations like he does. Cam is tired of the shallow, and like Poppy, wants something real and compatible: it’s just neither of them know where to start this unlikely search when it’s red flag central out there.
So when their best friends set them a goal—Poppy can’t be the one to break up with her next date, and Cam can’t call things off first either—Poppy goes up to him, her mystery bus crush, and the rest is history. Poppy thinks this will be easy, Cam is nice enough for a short-stint. Cam thinks Poppy is interesting, but he’s holding back knowing he’s bound to go wrong like always. But when an acquaintance of Cam’s tells him about the Dream Man list, he’s determined to be everything Anti-Dream Man to get Poppy to call things off so he can be free to start some self-discovery and lick his wounds. But Poppy needs to prove to her friends that sticking around longer is something she’s capable of. Through every mismatched meeting and failed date, far from a twin-flame connection, Poppy and Cam clash and collide at every turn. Only, Cam is finding his true self coming out around the orange-haired girl that is making her way into his heart, and Poppy is slowly liking the boy she’s dragging into bookstores and who wears Dr. Martens she loves, leaving them with a valid question: is the dwindling relationship neither of them wanted to spark up actually something worth truly igniting for good?
Overall, Red Flags was emotionally resonant, both heartwarming and valid in meaningful insights into positive relationships for teenagers and young adults. Through the eyes of Poppy and Cam, I took away not only a huge amount of importance about empathy, the power of forgiveness when it’s deserved and what true red flags are, but the actual knowledge of what hard work goes into choosing a healthy connection with someone else, friend or date, which is going to be very relatable for younger readers especially dealing with mental health. I think a lot of readers will be able to see themselves in Poppy or Cam, maybe even in their friends or family members who were equally going through complex relationships, and Sophie Jo writes these interwoven, deeply personal and moving sentiments (with tons of laughs and relatable moments that I truly, utterly adored along the way) that are so honest and made for a read that I have been in such a book hangover from. Red Flags will leave you feeling changed and recharged, and I cannot fault a single thing. One of my favourite YA reads I’ve read in a very long time.
In diesem Liebesroman geht es um zwei junge Leute (ca. 18 Jahre alt und in der Oberstufe), Poppy und Cameron, deren Liebesleben hoffnungslos zu sein scheint.
Poppy hat genaue Vorstellungen davon, wie ihr Traumman sein soll und keiner ihrer Dates hat es bisher geschafft, dass sie sie wieder sehen wollte. Cameron schafft es zwar Beziehungen zu haben, jedoch macht er einen Rückzieher sobald es ernster wird.
Ihre jeweiligen besten Freunde geben ihnen die Aufgabe, sich auf eine ernste Beziehung einzulassen. Während Poppy durchhalten und auf mehrere Dates gehen muss, darf Cameron nicht von sich aus "Schluss" machen. Cam geht mit Poppy aus und gibt sich von seiner schlechtesten Seite, damit sie das beendet. Poppy jedoch darf ihn nicht frühzeitig abservieren.
Der Schreibstil war leider nicht ganz so meins. Er ist sehr modern ("TikTok" und Anglizismen werden hier ständig erwähnt und benutzt) und ist so aufgebaut, als würden die Protagonisten den Lesenden alles direkt erzählen. Objektiv ist der Schreibstil natürlich überhaupt nicht schlecht, nur mir persönlich hat er nicht wirklich zugesagt.
Was mir jedoch das Buch sehr madig gemacht hat, war Poppy. Sie schien sehr heuchlerisch. Sie tut einen auf ober-feministisch, hat aber wiederum eine Liste mit Punkten, die ihr Traummann erfüllen/haben muss. Diese Liste ist total oberflächlich und enthält unter anderem, dass der Mann groß sein muss, er muss gute Haare haben, MUSS ihr Blumen schenken - und WEHE die sind vom Supermarkt! - und er muss ihr auch sonst immer wieder kleine Geschenke machen. Nicht falsch verstehen, jeder hat natürlich das Recht gewisse Erwartungen an seinen künftigen Partner zu haben, aber in diesem Fall finde ich es doch sehr paradox. Man stelle sich mal vor, ein Mann hätte eine Liste worauf stünde, dass die Frau eine gewisse Größe oder ein gewisses Gewicht haben soll. Oder, als Äquivalent zu Poppys Blumen und Geschenken, dass der Mann möchte, dass die Frau ihn oft bekocht - und wehe es ist etwas gekauftes, statt selbst gekocht. Poppy wäre die erste, die lauthalt schreien würde. Ich fand ihre Art leider unerträglich und, dass sie erst ganz am Ende hin in sich ging und eingesehen hat, dass ihre Einstellung mist ist, hat die vorigen 90 % eben nicht wieder wett gemacht. Daher konnte ich auch nicht nachvollziehen, weshalb Cam sie dann so toll finden konnte.
Wer Feminismus extrem feiert und eine Teenie-Lovestory lesen möchte, für den ist dieses Buch sicherlich etwas.
Not quite sure how Sophie Jo got inside my head to create Poppy, but someone should alert the government that this technology suddenly exists???
Never have I been called out by a book this much, and as someone who immediately starts looking for red flags the moment I start talking to someone to keep in my back pocket as a relationship 'get out of jail free' card, this was a tad too relatable...
10 Things I Hate About You meets How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days in this adorable, hilarious, and heartfelt YA rom-com all about relationships, their complexities, and their nuances.
Told in dual POV, we follow Poppy and Cam, two teens struggling with commitment issues. Poppy enters ever date armed with a list documenting everything her Dream Man should have and refuses to settle for less, whilst Cam struggles to let anyone get too close and drops them the moment he finds a reason to. Both mc's felt so real and authentic, and despite a rocky start, will quickly have you giggling and kicking your feet as they begin to realise they might just have things in common and an attraction begins to flourish.
The dialogue was so humorous and witty, and felt age appropriate for 17-18yr olds without veering into the realm of cringy and leaning on pop culture references or currently trending topics.
Whilst Red Flags of course explores romantic relationships, the family bonds and friendships in this book were detailed so well and really showed the wide breadth of relationships that exist, and the importance of each and every one. I absolutely adored the friendships, and the side characters felt just as fleshed out and important as Poppy and Cam.
Alongside positive romantic explorations, it also shows the importance of recognising toxic relationships and demonstrates that they don't have to be physically or verbally abusive to be toxic. It delivers such an important depiction, one that I think is particularly important in a YA book where the people reading may just be getting into their first relationships.
Overall, I thought this balanced the humour, banter, and adorable romance plot with some really difficult and important topics that deserve more attention!
Thank you to the team at Scholastic for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.
THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD OMG R U KIDDING I LOVED THIS SO MUCH SOLID SOLID 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟AHHHHH
this is fs a comfort book, it was so adorable and i love it when a book can explain things abt me that i can’t so perfectly sdjfjfhdjks did i mention i loved this book? this was a little like betting on you by lynn painter with a sprinkle of better than the movies also by lynn painter and not in a repetitive way, in the best way possible
———minor spoilers ahead———
how is it that i was literally at a park reading this annnnd was wearing a saturn necklace also normally hate third act breakups/tries to fix everything in the last 50 pages after something goes wrong but this one was done so so perfectly. brooo i loved this book
Holly Bourne meets Dolly Alderton in this witty, escapist YA Rom-Com that deftly (and entertainingly) explores the nuances of relationships, and the differences between red flags, annoyances-turned-icks, and the flaws of being human.
Given the misinformation and confusion that sometimes surrounds the term ‘Red Flag’, Sophie Jo brings a much needed dose of humour and clarity to a highly relevant topic. That I’m sure readers are will find just as entertaining and informative as I did.
Told from the dual POVs of two commitment shy teens, and the “How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days” style premise they inadvertently find themselves in— Rom com lovers should prepare to be utterly hooked.
Poppy and Cam, (our MCs) were both incredibly endearing and fascinating characters. Who despite their initial, opposing personalities and enemies to lovers-esque dynamics, really have more in common than they first realise. Their chemistry and banter was off the charts, and when compared with some of the other relationships we see, their rocky start doesn’t seem nearly soo bad.
I adored the The Bookshop Date scene and Gnome conversation Poppy and Cam have, both of which gave me a good chuckle. But some of the most memorable scenes were actually ones where Poppy and Cam aren’t together.
It’s these quiet, more introspective scenes that really brought a sense of poignancy and depth to their characters; allowing us to delve a little into their thoughts and feelings, and learn why they’re both so against giving relationships a chance.
If you love 90s/ 00s Rom-coms, then you’ll be pleased to know those vibes were fabulously strong. And the character interactions (particularly Poppy’s narrative voice) felt very Georgia Nicholson-adjacent, (though with less snark and more kindness and inclusivity) that I know readers will very much appreciate.
I don’t want to spoil anything plot wise, but I will say Sophie Jo captures the realities of teenage feelings and relationships really well. So if you have any teen readers in your life, I throughly recommend gifting them a copy of this as soon as possible— ‘cause it’s absolutely AMAZING!
And, a huge thank you to Tina Mories & Scholastic UK for the physical proof.
(Das Cover ist eine offensichtliche 10/10! Liebe einfach alles daran!!)
“Red Flags” ist eine absolut süße Liebesgeschichte über das Dating-Leben von zwei 18 jährigen, die nicht nur scharfsinnig, sondern auch witzig und sogar ein wenig emotional.
Poppy weiß genau wie ihr Traummann aussehen und welche Eigenschaften er haben soll und Cam weiß irgendwie, aber eigentlich nicht so richtig wie seine Zukünftige sein soll. Daher macht es natürlich total Sinn, wenn beide sich gegenseitig Daten.
Hier wird allerdings nicht nur die Beziehung von Poppy & Cam thematisiert, sondern auch viele andere Beziehung, sowohl freundschaftliche, als auch familiäre, die nicht immer alle toll & einfach sind. Genauso findet man Themen wie Feminismus & toxische Beziehungen, die im entsprechenden Rahmen besprochen werden.
Was mir an Poppy sehr gefallen hat war nicht nur, dass sie sehr selbstbewusst und selbstsicher ist, sondern dass sie sowohl für sich als auch für ihre Freunde einsteht und auch zum Ende hin, genauso wie Cam, selbstreflektierend über ihr Verhalten nachdenkt.
Hier gab es auf jeden Fall Potential, einige Nebenhandlungen (der Werdegang nach dem Schulabschluss, Williams & Jordans Beziehung, Stephanies neues Single-Leben) etwas weiter auszubauen, obwohl ich verstehen kann, warum man es nicht gemacht hat.
Ich kann das Buch allen empfehlen, die gerne eine cute YA Romance lesen möchten!
Sophie Jo hat mit "Red Flags" einen romantischen Roman mit Enemies-to-Lovers Trope geschrieben. Das Buchcover stellt Poppy und Cam recht prägnant in den Mittelpunkt und die beiden Individualisten werden begleitet vom Slogan "Was, wenn die falsche Person die richtige ist?". Das ist das Thema des Buches, denn beide haben Beziehungsprobleme, wollen sich nicht festlegen, suchen immer nach etwas besserem und sind im Endeffekt aber nicht mutig genug. Dann werden sie unabhängig von einander von Freunden zu einer Challenge motiviert. So nimmt alles seinen Lauf. Der Erzählstil ist sehr jugendlich und ich fühle mich beim Lesen in die Welt der 18 jährigen Charaktere versetzt. Was mir phasenweise ehrlich gesagt zu Teenager ist. (Ich bin aber auch schon doppelt so alt). Durch den lockeren, spritzigen Schreibstil wird es aber nie langweilig und ich lese das Buch ziemlich zügig durch. Die Charaktere wandeln sich, was ich persönlich sehr schön finde. Ein Buch für (junge) Fans von romantischen Komödien bei denen schon am Beginn klar ist, dass sich die sich zunächst angrummelnden Hauptfiguren am Ende doch bekommen.
What a joy of a book to read! I laughed out loud. I cried. And I’m left feeling very happy about the ending.
Cam and Poppy attend the same college but don’t really know each other. They each have commitment issues, for different reasons. When unbeknownst to them they are each tasked by a friend with trying to make a relationship last, fate brings them together on the back seat of a bus.
A few fake dates in, can they actually be starting to like each other?
The Author deals with teen angst and young relationships very well. There are a number of issues from a broken home to a controlling boyfriend which are dealt with sensitively. Although the latter issue is second to the plot, it is a very important issue and I hope this book is read by many teens and young adults just starting their dating journey which will help them realise when they are being controlled by a partner. Even adults in long term relationships can benefit from reading this and spotting the signs.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Cam, Poppy and (most of!) their friends.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! “How to lose a guy in 10 days” meets “10 things I hate about you” in the best way possible! This was such a fun read! Poppy has a list of what her “Dream Man” must be like and she is not willing to compromise, she will wait as long as it takes to find him. Therefore, Poppy never makes it to a second date with anyone, at the first sign of a red flag, she bails. Her friend, Stephanie, challenges her to stay with the next boy she meets for 2 months, no calling things off. She needs to allow herself to really get to know someone before ending things. Reluctantly, Poppy agrees, she is convinced she will prove her friend wrong and her red flag theory will stand. Cam is someone not capable of going too deep with anyone, and at the first sign things are getting serious, he bolts. He is challenged by his friend, Williams, to stay with the next girl he dates and let her be the one to end things, as long as that takes. When Cam gets wind of Poppy’s “Dream Man” list he knows he has it made. All he has to do is the opposite from what’s on the list and it will ensure there is no second date. Then, he can tell Williams he did not end things this time. Of course, hilarity ensues. Cam is trying his best to have Poppy end things, while Poppy has to continue going out with him. What happens in the process is predictable, but so fun to read!
A beautiful and relatable story about relationships and the red flags we sometimes encounter.
I absolutely loved this right from the start! Poppy and Cam are both such brilliant and vibrant characters and I adore them so much! I definitely relate more to Cam with his silent broodiness and love for animals!
There was several times where my emotions got the best of me while reading this and I wouldn't change a thing. I laughed, I swooned, I cursed and I now want to read it all over again.
Always a pleasure to read this authors work and I cant wait for whatever is next .
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a proof copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Did not enjoy this book whatsoever.The plot was quite boring to me and just didn’t really like the characters that much as they weren’t that interesting to me.Made my self push through this book.
Absolutely loved reading Red Flags by Sophie Jo. Wonderful characters, who came to life so easily inside my mind. I instantly felt connected with Poppy and Cam (and many of the other characters!) and felt fully invested in their story! The narrative flowed exquisitely and I didn't want the book to end. Sophie's style of writing is so heartwarming, funny, relatable and also thought provoking. Loved everything about this book. ❤️
Red flags is a great book that shows that sometimes what we think we want in a partner isn’t what we necessarily need whilst also being a cute YA novel that had me feeling.
Verdiene ich die Beziehung,die ich führe oder andersrum : was muss ich mir alles bieten lassen,um eine Beziehung zu führen. Glaubwürdige Figuren und gute Dialoge.
Buchname: Red Flags: Was, wenn die falsche Person die richtige ist? | Scharfsinnige Enemies-to-lovers RomCom über Red Flags beim Dating und in Beziehungen | Mit Farbschnitt exklusiv in der ersten Auflage Autor: Sophie Jo Seiten: 279 (Print) Fromat: als Print und Ebook erhältlich Verlag: Insel Verlag Sterne: 3
Cover: Das Cover ist richtig schön gestaltet worden. Der Buchtitel steht in dunklen bzw rotfarbenen Buchstaben im oberen Bereich. Man kann ein Pärchen, und den Titel als Fahne auf dem Cover erkennen.. .. Auf dem ersten Blick ist das schon mal sehr ansprechend.
Klappentext: (aus Amazon übernommen)
+++Aufwendig gestaltete limitierte Erstauflage mit Farbschnitt, nur solange der Vorrat reicht+++
Die achtzehnjährige Poppy hatte noch nie eine richtige Beziehung. Bislang hat jeder Junge ihre hohen Erwartungen enttäuscht. Zu einem zweiten Date kommt es nie, denn Poppy hat noch bei jedem einen Fehler gefunden. Auch Cams Beziehungen halten nie lange, denn immer wenn es ernst werden könnte, ergreift der Achtzehnjährige die Flucht. Als Poppys Freunde sie auffordern, zwei Monate lang jemandem eine Chance zu geben, beschließt sie, es mit Cam, ihrem Crush aus dem Bus, zu versuchen. Auch Cam hat sich etwas vorgenommen: Er wird dieses Mal nicht derjenige sein, der Schluss macht. Schon beim ersten Date sehen beide Red Flags, bei denen sie normalerweise sofort davonlaufen würden. Doch so einfach will keiner von beiden aufgeben – und dann kommen auch noch die Gefühle dazwischen …
Für alle, die an Liebe auf den zweiten Blick glauben
Schreibstil: Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist total flüssig, liest sich super und ist sehr leicht verständlich.
Charaktere:
Die Hauptprotagonistin ist Poppy Der Hauptprotagonist ist Cam
Ich fande alle Charaktere von Anfang an total sympathisch und liebenswert. Des weiteren gibt es noch ein paar andere Charaktere. . Meiner Meinung nach sind alle Charakter sehr gelungen und haben einen sehr guten Platz im Buch bekommen. Meinung:
!!!! Achtung !!! Könnte Spoiler erhalten!!!
Mir hat „Red Flags: Was, wenn die falsche Person die richtige ist?“ von Sophie Jo gut gefallen. Es war eine total süße und goldige Geschichte über rote Flaggen in einer Beziehung bzw beim Daten. In diesem Buch begleiten wir Poppy, die noch nie einen Freund hatte. Okay, das Mädel ist gerade mal 18 Jahre alt und Cam, dessen Beziehungen nie lange anhalten. Da beide unabhängig voneinander sich Challengen in Bezug auf Dating und Beziehungen, wird es hier teilweise echt sehr lustig. Wer mehr wissen möchte, kann sich ja den Klappentext dazu durchlesen ;) Ich fande es ganz okay das Buch. Es war locker leicht geschrieben und sehr nett. Aber mir persönlich hat einfach das gewisse Extra gefehlt. Mir persönlich war es einfach nicht tiefgründig genug. Aber ich bin einfach auch fast 20 Jahre älter. Es war ganz nett und mir hat die Geschichte dennoch gut gefallen. Für zwischendurch war es ganz nett. Denn knapp 300 Seiten hat man mal an einem Abend gelesen. Ich mochte auch die ganze Art und Weise von der Autorin sehr gerne. Mir hat aber nur die emotionale Ebene und die Tiefe bei den Figuren gefehlt. Dennoch hatte ich ein paar sehr schöne und auch lustige Lesestunden, obwohl die Ansprüche sehr hoch waren bei den beiden Hauptprotagonisten. Deswegen vergebe ich „Red Flags“ lieb gemeinte 3 Sterne und eine Leseempfehlung.
Fazit:
Ganz nettes RomCom Buch über Red Flags beim Dating für ein sehr junges Publikum.
Red Flags by Sophie Jo is a young adult romance novel about two people discovering their way through the tangled notions they have about love and relationships. Poppy and Cam are both quick to judge and quick to end a relationship. When their friends, tired of their poor views towards romance, issue them each a challenge to not be the first to leave, they each see the other as a way to prove that they aren’t wrong about their negative beliefs about romance. Can they last together for two months or is there no hope for love for them?
Being fairly familiar with Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, I was pretty interested in reading a modern retelling. Sophie Jo’s Red Flags promised to be just that.
Poppy is a feminist with set of rules for the type of guy she’s willing to date. Based on a Dream Man she developed after watching The Princess Bride and reading romance books, Poppy has had a few years of dating disappointments. After yet another failed date, Poppy is given the dare to try again but this time she has to stay with him for 2 weeks and can’t be the one to end things. Cam is unable to accept anyone who he finds uninteresting or shows up late or any other insignificant detail he finds irritating. After discussing his latest failed date, Cam is given a challenge to not be the one to end the relationship next time he dates. After the two of them meet, Poppy and Cam attempt to develop a relationship while following the rules of the deals they each took.
Each chapter is titled with a red flag that Poppy or Cam experiences in the chapter. Written with dual-narrative, both Poppy and Cam are fleshed out and given plenty of room to have their views and back stories told. I enjoyed how we get to see throughout the book why Poppy and Cam feel the way they both do about relationships. The world in Red Flags is built with a full cast that felt vaguely familiar in an “I’ve known people like this” way. Poppy and her friends (Stephanie and Jordan) are all well-written as is their friendship. It was all relatable even if the dating deals are not something I’ve gone through. Cam’s relationship with his grandfather was adorable and emotional. I really enjoyed getting a view of Cam from more that just his friends’ and girlfriend’s side.
I enjoyed Red Flags. Since I’m a fan of 10 Things I Hate About You, I had some expectations going into it, Sophie Jo did not disappoint. I’d definitely recommend Red Flags. Especially if you like 10 Things I Hate About You. Red Flags by Sophie Jo is available for preorder and comes out on January 5, 2027.
I don’t often read YA anymore but from the moment I read this book’s description, I knew I had to read it so I didn’t hesitate when I was offering a proof and omg!! I was so right! This book was amazing - I had such a good time reading it!
I think the biggest reason why I enjoyed this book so much is because of how relatable the characters were. Poppy especially - I swear lots of her thoughts came straight from my brain. I just love her so much!! From her style to her personality and the way she’s certain of her convictions and knows what she wants, she’s just such an amazing character. As someone who also tends to be very idealistic and see things a bit black and white, it was amazing to see a character like her fight for what she wanted and believed in but also see her grow and come to the realisation that sometimes things aren’t so black and white and I think that’s something we all need reminding of sometimes. I certainly do 🫣
On to Cam, what I can I say about Cam? He was such a sweet guy and I just wanted to give him a big hug and protect him form any pain; after all, he’s certainly been through enough. He might have been a quiet person but he paid attention and he heard people and took their thoughts into account and what could be better than that?
Poppy and Cam were so good together. I loved their banter, which made me laugh out loud multiple times and thought their chemistry was great. Seeing them get to know each other, with Cam realising that he wanted Poppy more than he was scared of losing her and Poppy realising that maybe her idea of the ‘Dream Man’ was just that - a dream - and that Cam - the real deal- was so much more and so much better than she could have imagined was heartwarming. I loved following their journey and couldn’t have been happier that they found their happy ending, though I definitely wasn’t ready for this book to end.
I also have to mention their friends! I loved how tight this group of friend was and how much they loved each other, and supported each other. I loved how honest the girls could be with each other and how they knew each other so well. I also really appreciated the message about toxic relationships, which I think the author dealt with beautifully.
Overall, an amazing romance with great characters that will make you laugh and swoon.
A massive thank you to Scholastic UK for sending me this proof 🫶🫶