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The Law of Tall Girls
When you really stand out, can you ever fit in?
Seventeen-year-old Peyton Lane is a tall girl. So tall, it’s the only thing most people notice about her.
On impulse, she accepts a bet to prove she can be as attractive and desirable as other girls. Now she just needs to go on four dates (including the prom) with one of the guys on her very short list of very tall boys.
Number one on the list is Jay Young – the new guy that Peyton already likes way more than she should. Because not only is Jay already taken, he’s also breaking her Law of Tall Girls, and he’s determined to discover the awful secret she’s been hiding for most of her life.
Funny and romantic, The Law of Tall Girls is a feel-good, heart-warming read for anyone who’s ever felt different, or like they just don’t belong.
This young adult contemporary romance will appeal to fans of Kasie West, Stephanie Perkins, Jenny Han, Julie Buxbaum and Morgan Matson.
Seventeen-year-old Peyton Lane is a tall girl. So tall, it’s the only thing most people notice about her.
On impulse, she accepts a bet to prove she can be as attractive and desirable as other girls. Now she just needs to go on four dates (including the prom) with one of the guys on her very short list of very tall boys.
Number one on the list is Jay Young – the new guy that Peyton already likes way more than she should. Because not only is Jay already taken, he’s also breaking her Law of Tall Girls, and he’s determined to discover the awful secret she’s been hiding for most of her life.
Funny and romantic, The Law of Tall Girls is a feel-good, heart-warming read for anyone who’s ever felt different, or like they just don’t belong.
This young adult contemporary romance will appeal to fans of Kasie West, Stephanie Perkins, Jenny Han, Julie Buxbaum and Morgan Matson.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 2, 2017
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About the author
Joanne Macgregor
16 books200 followersWhen not writing, Joanne Macgregor is a counselling psychologist in private practice where she works mainly with victims of crime and trauma.
Although she lives in the frenetic adrenaline-rush of the big city, Joanne has always been in love with nature, and escapes into the wilds whenever she can. She's a Harry Potter fanatic, bakes the best choc-chip cookies on the planet, and is addicted to chilies and bulletproof coffee.
She started her professional life as a high school English teacher and loves writing about, and for, teens. She is the author of several books for Young Adults - Scarred, Recoil, Refuse, Rebel, Hushed and The law of Tall Girls.
Although she lives in the frenetic adrenaline-rush of the big city, Joanne has always been in love with nature, and escapes into the wilds whenever she can. She's a Harry Potter fanatic, bakes the best choc-chip cookies on the planet, and is addicted to chilies and bulletproof coffee.
She started her professional life as a high school English teacher and loves writing about, and for, teens. She is the author of several books for Young Adults - Scarred, Recoil, Refuse, Rebel, Hushed and The law of Tall Girls.
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September 16, 2017
Many of us have been guilty of it, commenting or staring at “that” girl who is taller than the average female. If we see them on a runway or in a magazine, we want to achieve “the look” they are advertising. What about the tall girls who aren’t on the runway, who are teens, already struggling with their identity, their comfort zone, their lives and trying to fit in? Joanne Macgregor has nailed that teenage insecurity in THE LAW OF TALL GIRLS and she has done it with heart, humor and the ability to crawl into the mind of one tall girl who just wanted to feel good in her own skin and made some foolish mistakes on the way to achieving that goal.
Peyton is taller than many of the boys at her school, which make the dating pool pretty small, but the “new” boy has caught her eye and her heart and she doesn’t even know him! It didn’t help her ego that this young man, well over six feet tall was already taken by a petite girl, completely violating the law of tall girls, which pretty much says tall boys should date tall girls, not average or petite ones. But there is more on Peyton’s plate than her height. Her home life is dysfunctional and her hopes for college are dim, unless she can raise the money to pay her way. AND.THAT. WAS. HER. FIRST. MISTAKE.
It would be that mistake that will teach her more about herself and those around her than she ever could have imagined. Would she find it worth the pain she will cause? Will the one chance she has to find romance be destroyed by her foolish act?
For anyone who has ever felt out of place or like a misfit, Peyton’s story will tear at your heart, even knowing that in later years, the pain may still be there, yet dulled, but at the time, it is a brutal blow that gets compounded by her peers. Joanne Macgregor’s story will take you back to high school and cause you to re-examine yourself, while taking us into Peyton’s world and seeing life through her eyes. In turn, heart-warming and heart-breaking, this wonderfully written tale should be a must read for everyone, not just for the brilliant voice of this author, but for Peyton and the lessons she learned the hard way.
I received this copy from Joanne Macgregor!
Publication Date: September 1, 2017
Publisher: Joanne Macgregor
Genre: YA | Coming of Age | Acceptance
Print Length: 307 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Peyton is taller than many of the boys at her school, which make the dating pool pretty small, but the “new” boy has caught her eye and her heart and she doesn’t even know him! It didn’t help her ego that this young man, well over six feet tall was already taken by a petite girl, completely violating the law of tall girls, which pretty much says tall boys should date tall girls, not average or petite ones. But there is more on Peyton’s plate than her height. Her home life is dysfunctional and her hopes for college are dim, unless she can raise the money to pay her way. AND.THAT. WAS. HER. FIRST. MISTAKE.
It would be that mistake that will teach her more about herself and those around her than she ever could have imagined. Would she find it worth the pain she will cause? Will the one chance she has to find romance be destroyed by her foolish act?
For anyone who has ever felt out of place or like a misfit, Peyton’s story will tear at your heart, even knowing that in later years, the pain may still be there, yet dulled, but at the time, it is a brutal blow that gets compounded by her peers. Joanne Macgregor’s story will take you back to high school and cause you to re-examine yourself, while taking us into Peyton’s world and seeing life through her eyes. In turn, heart-warming and heart-breaking, this wonderfully written tale should be a must read for everyone, not just for the brilliant voice of this author, but for Peyton and the lessons she learned the hard way.
I received this copy from Joanne Macgregor!
Publication Date: September 1, 2017
Publisher: Joanne Macgregor
Genre: YA | Coming of Age | Acceptance
Print Length: 307 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews & More: http://tometender.blogspot.com
May 8, 2018
Law of Tall Girls is a magnificent story from Joanne Macgregor. Her writing is flawless and with a string of brilliant books behind her, this one stands out as her best yet!
Don’t be put off by the slightly whiny, repetitive ‘setting the scene’ beginning, the story needs a chance to warm up. As you get to know the characters and begin peeling back the strategically placed layers, the Law of Tall Girls very quickly breaks out into a gripping story, stuffed full of humor, grit and sizzling romance.
Peyton is a complex character and my thoughts of her changed dramatically along the way and were pushed over the edge when her dark secrets are revealed in an unpredictable twist. Brilliantly done Ms. Macgregor!
Full review: http://crushingcinders.com/law-of-tal...
Don’t be put off by the slightly whiny, repetitive ‘setting the scene’ beginning, the story needs a chance to warm up. As you get to know the characters and begin peeling back the strategically placed layers, the Law of Tall Girls very quickly breaks out into a gripping story, stuffed full of humor, grit and sizzling romance.
Peyton is a complex character and my thoughts of her changed dramatically along the way and were pushed over the edge when her dark secrets are revealed in an unpredictable twist. Brilliantly done Ms. Macgregor!
Full review: http://crushingcinders.com/law-of-tal...
September 8, 2017
The Law of Tall Girls is my second Joanne Macgregor book, and it was positively wonderful.
Earlier this year I was introduced to Joanne Macgregor through Hushed. It was a beautiful story that left me wanting to read more of the author’s work. Since reading Hushed, I have picked up Recoil but have yet to dive into it. It is certainly high up on my to-read list, but it has yet to reach the top due to how lengthy said list is. Despite the lengthy list, I was super eager to jump at The Law of Tall Girls when the chance to advance read it came about.
From the moment I heard about The Law of Tall Girls, I was intrigued. It sounded like an adorable read, one that would suck me in. It turns out I was correct in this assumption. The Law of Tall Girls was adorable, amusing, and impossible to put down. Once you’re sucked into the story, you’re lost. Once you’re pulled in, you’ll refuse to come up for air until you have finished reading – even then, you’re unwilling to accept that it is over. The story grips you in so many ways, making you fall in love in ways you’ve never considered.
Honestly, there are so many good points about this story. I could sit and write an extremely lengthy review, but I’ll narrow it down to the main elements I loved.
First up, the characters. The cast was wonderful. You quickly fall in love with the characters, everyone having something to add to the story. Be it quirky behaviours, secrets you wish to uncover, or emotional baggage you connect with on some level. It really is a wonderful cast, not just the main characters, everyone involved in the story. Some will have you laughing, others will have you wanting to slap them, and others will leave you wanting to hug the nearest person. It’s such a diverse cast in terms of the emotions pulled from you.
It’s not just the characters that evoke such strong feelings, however. Second on my list of amazing things is the story. I’m not going to say too much about this – fear of spoilers and all that – but know there is so much more to this story than a mere tale of love. It is a story with many deeper emotions connected to it, messages being sent throughout. Mixed in with the humour and feel good emotions are messages of accepting yourself, of trusting, and of following your dreams no matter what. It is an extremely deep read without feeling like one – the messages and emotions are there, but it’s not preached, it simply is.
The third thing I’m going to mention, because it’s impossible not to give it a little shout out all of its own, is the humour. I apologise to my neighbours for my three in the morning giggling, but this story certainly hit all the right spots with the humour. It hit the right spot with all of the emotions – the good and the bad, the happy and the sad – but I wanted to give a special nod to the humour that left me belly laughing despite being ill to the point of swallowing hurting.
Honestly, this is such a wonderful story. Although it took me a couple of chapters to find myself full engaged, once I was sucked in I found myself finishing this book in a single sitting. I needed to know what came next, I needed answers, and I couldn’t wait to find out how everything came together.
A truly touching read, this is certainly one people need to dive into.
Without a doubt, I’ll be reading more of Joanne Macgregor in the not too distant future.
Earlier this year I was introduced to Joanne Macgregor through Hushed. It was a beautiful story that left me wanting to read more of the author’s work. Since reading Hushed, I have picked up Recoil but have yet to dive into it. It is certainly high up on my to-read list, but it has yet to reach the top due to how lengthy said list is. Despite the lengthy list, I was super eager to jump at The Law of Tall Girls when the chance to advance read it came about.
From the moment I heard about The Law of Tall Girls, I was intrigued. It sounded like an adorable read, one that would suck me in. It turns out I was correct in this assumption. The Law of Tall Girls was adorable, amusing, and impossible to put down. Once you’re sucked into the story, you’re lost. Once you’re pulled in, you’ll refuse to come up for air until you have finished reading – even then, you’re unwilling to accept that it is over. The story grips you in so many ways, making you fall in love in ways you’ve never considered.
Honestly, there are so many good points about this story. I could sit and write an extremely lengthy review, but I’ll narrow it down to the main elements I loved.
First up, the characters. The cast was wonderful. You quickly fall in love with the characters, everyone having something to add to the story. Be it quirky behaviours, secrets you wish to uncover, or emotional baggage you connect with on some level. It really is a wonderful cast, not just the main characters, everyone involved in the story. Some will have you laughing, others will have you wanting to slap them, and others will leave you wanting to hug the nearest person. It’s such a diverse cast in terms of the emotions pulled from you.
It’s not just the characters that evoke such strong feelings, however. Second on my list of amazing things is the story. I’m not going to say too much about this – fear of spoilers and all that – but know there is so much more to this story than a mere tale of love. It is a story with many deeper emotions connected to it, messages being sent throughout. Mixed in with the humour and feel good emotions are messages of accepting yourself, of trusting, and of following your dreams no matter what. It is an extremely deep read without feeling like one – the messages and emotions are there, but it’s not preached, it simply is.
The third thing I’m going to mention, because it’s impossible not to give it a little shout out all of its own, is the humour. I apologise to my neighbours for my three in the morning giggling, but this story certainly hit all the right spots with the humour. It hit the right spot with all of the emotions – the good and the bad, the happy and the sad – but I wanted to give a special nod to the humour that left me belly laughing despite being ill to the point of swallowing hurting.
Honestly, this is such a wonderful story. Although it took me a couple of chapters to find myself full engaged, once I was sucked in I found myself finishing this book in a single sitting. I needed to know what came next, I needed answers, and I couldn’t wait to find out how everything came together.
A truly touching read, this is certainly one people need to dive into.
Without a doubt, I’ll be reading more of Joanne Macgregor in the not too distant future.
February 5, 2019
Сначала я не понимала Пейтон и ее отношение к матери, чем она меня очень злила. Потом, когда я разобралась в причинах такого поведения, меня начала злить мать. Но, да, это болезнь… Так что реакция героев, несмотря на то, что книга довольно типичный милый романчик (не в плохом смысле, это очень даже хорошо для таких подростковых книг), реалистична и объяснима.
Сам сюжет типичен, но герои такие... правдивые. Так что да, персонажи хороши.
С одной стороны, пари для подростковых историй - тема далеко не новая. С другой, с трудом могу вспомнить, где пари заключает девушка, а не парень. Так что, можно сказать, очень даже оригинально.
Проблемы высоких девушек, оказывается, реально… проблемы. Пока не столкнешься, не задумаешься об этом. Если совместить «Худышку» Донны Кунер и аниме «Трогательный комплекс» с любой историей о пари на отношения (вроде «Десять причин моей ненависти к тебе»), то получится эта книга. Мило, интересно, легко читается (в стиле Дженни Хан и Кейси Уэст). Притом, что вроде как ничего нового, все равно кажется оригинально. Рекомендую.
Сам сюжет типичен, но герои такие... правдивые. Так что да, персонажи хороши.
С одной стороны, пари для подростковых историй - тема далеко не новая. С другой, с трудом могу вспомнить, где пари заключает девушка, а не парень. Так что, можно сказать, очень даже оригинально.
Проблемы высоких девушек, оказывается, реально… проблемы. Пока не столкнешься, не задумаешься об этом. Если совместить «Худышку» Донны Кунер и аниме «Трогательный комплекс» с любой историей о пари на отношения (вроде «Десять причин моей ненависти к тебе»), то получится эта книга. Мило, интересно, легко читается (в стиле Дженни Хан и Кейси Уэст). Притом, что вроде как ничего нового, все равно кажется оригинально. Рекомендую.
May 17, 2018
If I'm completely honest, Peyton really annoyed me in the beginning, haha. I can understand that as a girl, when you're really tall it can make you insecure. Most things aren't made for the tall girls. Which is completely unfair. Another thing that annoyed me was how rude she was to her mother (I had a feeling there would be more to this story, but we had to wait for that, haha). While I think it's wrong to bet money to see if someone can date (playing with feelings is wrong), this is an important journey for Peyton. Jay is her dream guy and he sees the real Peyton more than she realizes. He calls her out and makes her think about things. I love the journey Peyton goes through and how she makes it into something positive. Her best friend Chloe and the teas she made, actually made me smile. They all sounded really good. Jay made the list of book boyfriends!
August 7, 2021
Na początku był pocałunek. Oczywiście historii nie powinno się rozpoczynać od szczęśliwego zakończenia, więc był też pewien zakład pracowników restauracji.
Siedemnastoletnia Peyton ma w trakcie wykonywania zadania udowodnić, że chłopakom podobają się też wysokie dziewczyny. Musi umówić się na trzy randki i mieć partnera na czas balu maturalnego, a jedyny warunek jest taki aby chłopak był wyższy od niej. W ten oto sposób udowodni innym słuszność Prawa Wysokich Dziewcząt, w myśl którego, wysocy chłopcy nie powinni umawiać się z niskimi dziewczynami.
Peyton Lane to dziewczyna wyższa niż zdecydowana większość jej rówieśniczek. Zdaje się też mieć zdecydowanie więcej problemów niż one: od kupna butów czy ubrań na życiu osobistym kończąc. Dodatkowo rodzinny sekret, który skrywa, nie może wyjść na jaw. W domu nie dzieje się za dobrze, matka pogrąża się w smutku spowodowanym rozwodem, a o przyszłość i studia Peyton mało kto zdaje się troszczyć. Może dlatego tak łatwo jest dziewczynie wcielić się w inną rolę na deskach szkolnego teatru.
Nikt nie był jednak zakończony bardziej niż Peyton, kiedy spadła na nią rola Julii w szkolnym przedstawieniu. Tym bardziej, że Romea gra tam Jay Young - chłopak, którego poprosiła o pomoc, gdy chciała wygrać zakład i który to zgodził się ją wtedy pocałować. Zakład nadal się toczy, a stawka w tej grze zasiliłaby fundusz Peyton na studia, o kwestii honoru już nie wspominając. Co jeśli do tej gry zawitają prawdziwe uczucia, a teatralna rola przestanie być tylko napisanym pod scenariusz biegiem wydarzeń? Jak pokonać lęk i wyjawić prawdę: zarówno o swoim życiu jak i o dalszej części trwającego wciąż zakładu?
Historia Peyton to opowieść o dojrzewaniu, odkrywaniu życiowych pasji oraz próbie pokochania samego siebie takim, jakim się jest. Aby tego dokonać bohaterka przeżyje niejedno upokorzenie, kupi starą maszynę do szycia oraz przestanie próbować wmieszać się w tłum - co jest trudnym zadaniem z jej ponad 180 centymetrami wzrostu. Trudno przychodzi pokochać kogoś, kiedy w myślach i sercu nieustannie strzeże się sekretu swojego tak dalekiego od idealnego życia.
Powieść Joanne MacGregor to niewątpliwie idealna propozycja dla fanów książek Kasie West, gdyż także i tutaj nie brak poczucia humoru mimo ciężkiej tematyki. Autorka jest psychologiem, pracowała także jako nauczyciel, więc rozumie rozterki młodych ludzi wchodzących dopiero w dorosłość - szczególnie gdy obarczeni są odpowiedzialnością zbyt dużą jak na swój wiek (problem zbieractwa matki bohaterki).
Sympatię czytelnika wzbudzą tu nie tylko główni bohaterowie ale i cała obsada współczesnej sztuki teatralnej. Jako czytelnicy będziemy wyczekiwać premiery sztuki jak i finału tej historii, która - jak miłość Peyton i Jaya choć wolna od wad nie jest - zostanie z nami na długo. Czekam na kolejny młodzieżowy bestseller od Joanne MacGregor i cieszę się, że ta opowieść znalazła się na naszym rynku.
Recenzje zawsze na Zakładka do Przyszłości
Siedemnastoletnia Peyton ma w trakcie wykonywania zadania udowodnić, że chłopakom podobają się też wysokie dziewczyny. Musi umówić się na trzy randki i mieć partnera na czas balu maturalnego, a jedyny warunek jest taki aby chłopak był wyższy od niej. W ten oto sposób udowodni innym słuszność Prawa Wysokich Dziewcząt, w myśl którego, wysocy chłopcy nie powinni umawiać się z niskimi dziewczynami.
Peyton Lane to dziewczyna wyższa niż zdecydowana większość jej rówieśniczek. Zdaje się też mieć zdecydowanie więcej problemów niż one: od kupna butów czy ubrań na życiu osobistym kończąc. Dodatkowo rodzinny sekret, który skrywa, nie może wyjść na jaw. W domu nie dzieje się za dobrze, matka pogrąża się w smutku spowodowanym rozwodem, a o przyszłość i studia Peyton mało kto zdaje się troszczyć. Może dlatego tak łatwo jest dziewczynie wcielić się w inną rolę na deskach szkolnego teatru.
Nikt nie był jednak zakończony bardziej niż Peyton, kiedy spadła na nią rola Julii w szkolnym przedstawieniu. Tym bardziej, że Romea gra tam Jay Young - chłopak, którego poprosiła o pomoc, gdy chciała wygrać zakład i który to zgodził się ją wtedy pocałować. Zakład nadal się toczy, a stawka w tej grze zasiliłaby fundusz Peyton na studia, o kwestii honoru już nie wspominając. Co jeśli do tej gry zawitają prawdziwe uczucia, a teatralna rola przestanie być tylko napisanym pod scenariusz biegiem wydarzeń? Jak pokonać lęk i wyjawić prawdę: zarówno o swoim życiu jak i o dalszej części trwającego wciąż zakładu?
Historia Peyton to opowieść o dojrzewaniu, odkrywaniu życiowych pasji oraz próbie pokochania samego siebie takim, jakim się jest. Aby tego dokonać bohaterka przeżyje niejedno upokorzenie, kupi starą maszynę do szycia oraz przestanie próbować wmieszać się w tłum - co jest trudnym zadaniem z jej ponad 180 centymetrami wzrostu. Trudno przychodzi pokochać kogoś, kiedy w myślach i sercu nieustannie strzeże się sekretu swojego tak dalekiego od idealnego życia.
Powieść Joanne MacGregor to niewątpliwie idealna propozycja dla fanów książek Kasie West, gdyż także i tutaj nie brak poczucia humoru mimo ciężkiej tematyki. Autorka jest psychologiem, pracowała także jako nauczyciel, więc rozumie rozterki młodych ludzi wchodzących dopiero w dorosłość - szczególnie gdy obarczeni są odpowiedzialnością zbyt dużą jak na swój wiek (problem zbieractwa matki bohaterki).
Sympatię czytelnika wzbudzą tu nie tylko główni bohaterowie ale i cała obsada współczesnej sztuki teatralnej. Jako czytelnicy będziemy wyczekiwać premiery sztuki jak i finału tej historii, która - jak miłość Peyton i Jaya choć wolna od wad nie jest - zostanie z nami na długo. Czekam na kolejny młodzieżowy bestseller od Joanne MacGregor i cieszę się, że ta opowieść znalazła się na naszym rynku.
Recenzje zawsze na Zakładka do Przyszłości
August 18, 2018
Ever looked at the tall guys - you know the ones that are over 6ft tall and then looked at the females they are with? Be completely honest, how many of those tall guys have short girls as their partners? I know quite a few and the women must be at least a foot shorter, it has never really made sense to me, but it always looks weird and strange. This book takes a look at the theory as I know it's true as my sister is 4 ft 11 and her partner is over 6ft tall. I have always thought its crazy, for me, I am 5ft 2, and my partner is about 5ft 9, and that's tall enough for me without us looking crazy. Peyton has this law that Tall Girls should be with guys that are over 6ft tall as they are within their right and Short people should be with either short or average guys. You see there is always lots of average height guys to go around but still a minority of tall guys, and it's not fair if the tall guys are being snapped up by the little folk. When a new guy Jay comes to town and fits Peyton's criteria and not to mention he is hot stuff, one of her workmates decides to place a bet that Peyton can't get a tall guy to take her to the prom? The bet's on, now that Peyton has accepted the challenge - there are only six tall guys that meet the requirements needed to win the bet. Can Peyton get one of them to take her to the prom? What happens though when she starts to fall in love with one of them, and he discovers the bet? This is like one of those gender-reversed bet stories as usually, it's the guy that takes on the bet - not the female. Will Peyton finally get her HEA or will Jay feel betrayed by the Bet and Peyton not only lose the bet but her one chance at Tall Girl happiness?
September 4, 2017
Absolutely delightful! "The Law of Tall Girls states that no male over the height of six feet shall be permitted to date any female under the height of five foot eight inches" So decreed by Peyton Lane. Peyton is a high school senior who stands at almost 6 feet one inch. In her own words, she's a giant. Her classmates are even more cruel with their name calling. I admit to never knowing the law. I also admit to being guilty of breaking it. Sorry Peyton! One night at work, tired of being goaded by her co-workers, she enters into an expensive bet. She must get a guy at least 2 inches taller than her to go on 4 dates and the prom. Winner gets $800. She comes up with a list of all of the potentials in her school, but the one she really wants is the new guy, Jay. Unfortunately, he's not available since he's breaking "the law".
This is a perfect romance, but it's so much more. It's a coming of age story. A moving, poignant story highlighting the everyday pain of growing up. It's about learning that how you feel about yourself is more important than what anyone else thinks of you. It proves that we are all actors in our daily life at one point or another, that we all have our shields up now and then. It takes that special friend or a true love to show you how the world actually sees you. You're not normal, of course not, you're someone special.
The book is so outstanding because of the cast of high school misfits. They are awesome. Peyton is adorable; a word that she would never use to describe herself. She's a typical teenage girl; funny, talented, insecure, and needy. She's so easy to identify with. We all have something that makes us insecure in high school; height, weight, hair color (me), sexuality. It turns out that what makes us insecure in high school often makes us stand out later, but as a teen, we want nothing more than to blend in; to "Be normal". That's Peyton. But she's so much more. She is smart and creative. She can act, draw, and design clothing. She's inspired the loyalty of Chloe. Chloe deserves the title of BEST FRIEND EVER. She's protective, supportive, caring, and has a tea for every occasion. She is such a refreshing character in the arena of mean girls. And Jay is deceptively complex. In a world that values the Alpha, the Jock, he is determined to take a different path, follow his passion, and be an actor. The same can be said for his amazing sister. The supporting high school students all added to a diverse and deep cast, realistic of the halls in any high school.
This book evokes so many emotions. I laughed. (I plan to incorporate family bingo into my next Holiday). I got frustrated, irritated, and outraged on behalf of Peyton. I cried for Peyton. I celebrated and cheered Peyton. I swooned over the 'first real kiss'. I wanted to throttle everyone who hurt Peyton. I cried again. This book is truly heartbreaking at times. I was horrified and left feeling raw. I admired the bravery of the characters. I cried for the last time, but this time I was smiling as well. Joanne Macgregor has created a book that sucks you in and makes you feel every emotion along with the main character. It's quite special.
This is a perfect romance, but it's so much more. It's a coming of age story. A moving, poignant story highlighting the everyday pain of growing up. It's about learning that how you feel about yourself is more important than what anyone else thinks of you. It proves that we are all actors in our daily life at one point or another, that we all have our shields up now and then. It takes that special friend or a true love to show you how the world actually sees you. You're not normal, of course not, you're someone special.
The book is so outstanding because of the cast of high school misfits. They are awesome. Peyton is adorable; a word that she would never use to describe herself. She's a typical teenage girl; funny, talented, insecure, and needy. She's so easy to identify with. We all have something that makes us insecure in high school; height, weight, hair color (me), sexuality. It turns out that what makes us insecure in high school often makes us stand out later, but as a teen, we want nothing more than to blend in; to "Be normal". That's Peyton. But she's so much more. She is smart and creative. She can act, draw, and design clothing. She's inspired the loyalty of Chloe. Chloe deserves the title of BEST FRIEND EVER. She's protective, supportive, caring, and has a tea for every occasion. She is such a refreshing character in the arena of mean girls. And Jay is deceptively complex. In a world that values the Alpha, the Jock, he is determined to take a different path, follow his passion, and be an actor. The same can be said for his amazing sister. The supporting high school students all added to a diverse and deep cast, realistic of the halls in any high school.
This book evokes so many emotions. I laughed. (I plan to incorporate family bingo into my next Holiday). I got frustrated, irritated, and outraged on behalf of Peyton. I cried for Peyton. I celebrated and cheered Peyton. I swooned over the 'first real kiss'. I wanted to throttle everyone who hurt Peyton. I cried again. This book is truly heartbreaking at times. I was horrified and left feeling raw. I admired the bravery of the characters. I cried for the last time, but this time I was smiling as well. Joanne Macgregor has created a book that sucks you in and makes you feel every emotion along with the main character. It's quite special.
July 16, 2018
This classic-sounding love story took a turn that I was not expecting, and it made me like the plot all that much more.
The Law of Tall Girls, at first, follows a pretty simple formula that could be applied to several YA romance reads - girl has some quirk that makes her 'unique,' is treated like an outcast, makes a bet with some a-hole who thinks she'll never find happiness, ends up falling for a guy that she's hiding the bet from. HOWEVER, I love the fact that this was not an insta-love story — the romance pans out over several months, like a NORMAL HIGH SCHOOL RELATIONSHIP — AND the plot twist that Macgregor hits us with when Peyton brings Jay over for the first time ACTUALLY made my jaw drop.
I liked Peyton as a character, and I appreciate that she did not tell Jay her family secrets 5 minutes after saying two words to the guy. That happens so much in YA fiction that it's kinda annoying — character goes on and on about a "secret" they have and how they'll "never open up," only to spill their guts to the first person who says hello, lol. Peyton, though, actually has her guard up and I like how you can see that character development build throughout the plot. Jay's reaction to her secret, when she finally tells him (and no, she's not a vampire — "tell me what you are!") seemed real and genuine, overall a great mix of supportive pity and awe-struck horror.
The way the second night of the play panned out was a little predictable, but there was one thing during the final scene that actually, like the plot twist mentioned earlier on, made my jaw drop — this book literally had two or three jaw-dropping moments. Out of everything that could have happened, I absolutely was not expecting that, and I think the emotional turmoil both during and immediately after the event was among the strongest points, emotionally, of the whole book.
That being said, though, this book does a great job of making high schoolers actually seem, y'know, like ACTUAL HIGH-SCHOOLERS. There were moments that were funny, cute, sad, or even downright awkward, to the point where I LITERALLY had to stop reading, cover my face, and ask myself, "did that seriously just happen?" The raw emotion in this book was fantastic. And, though the author advertises this book as a "light-hearted read," I think that, between Peyton's family secret, and the mortification of Play Night #2, there's definitely enough substance that gives this read — and the characters — complex layers that go deeper than just your average cheesy romance.
Overall, this was a fun read, but it was definitely shocking, too, and I highly, highly recommend to any romance fan! It's a realistic romance with perfect balances of light-heartedness and substance, and I think there's a wide range of readers that would easily fall in love with this book.
The Law of Tall Girls, at first, follows a pretty simple formula that could be applied to several YA romance reads - girl has some quirk that makes her 'unique,' is treated like an outcast, makes a bet with some a-hole who thinks she'll never find happiness, ends up falling for a guy that she's hiding the bet from. HOWEVER, I love the fact that this was not an insta-love story — the romance pans out over several months, like a NORMAL HIGH SCHOOL RELATIONSHIP — AND the plot twist that Macgregor hits us with when Peyton brings Jay over for the first time ACTUALLY made my jaw drop.
I liked Peyton as a character, and I appreciate that she did not tell Jay her family secrets 5 minutes after saying two words to the guy. That happens so much in YA fiction that it's kinda annoying — character goes on and on about a "secret" they have and how they'll "never open up," only to spill their guts to the first person who says hello, lol. Peyton, though, actually has her guard up and I like how you can see that character development build throughout the plot. Jay's reaction to her secret, when she finally tells him (and no, she's not a vampire — "tell me what you are!") seemed real and genuine, overall a great mix of supportive pity and awe-struck horror.
The way the second night of the play panned out was a little predictable, but there was one thing during the final scene that actually, like the plot twist mentioned earlier on, made my jaw drop — this book literally had two or three jaw-dropping moments. Out of everything that could have happened, I absolutely was not expecting that, and I think the emotional turmoil both during and immediately after the event was among the strongest points, emotionally, of the whole book.
That being said, though, this book does a great job of making high schoolers actually seem, y'know, like ACTUAL HIGH-SCHOOLERS. There were moments that were funny, cute, sad, or even downright awkward, to the point where I LITERALLY had to stop reading, cover my face, and ask myself, "did that seriously just happen?" The raw emotion in this book was fantastic. And, though the author advertises this book as a "light-hearted read," I think that, between Peyton's family secret, and the mortification of Play Night #2, there's definitely enough substance that gives this read — and the characters — complex layers that go deeper than just your average cheesy romance.
Overall, this was a fun read, but it was definitely shocking, too, and I highly, highly recommend to any romance fan! It's a realistic romance with perfect balances of light-heartedness and substance, and I think there's a wide range of readers that would easily fall in love with this book.
October 3, 2017
This book is everything I want from a YA romance and more. Not only do we get a love story, we get a story about acceptance and loving YOURSELF.
Peyton, our multi dimensional main character, is a tall girl. She feels that her height is the only thing people ever see. At six foot one, it's understandable that she feels that way. Everywhere she goes, people say, "Wow, you're tall." Like she didn't know that already.
One night while working at Jumping Jim's Diner, Peyton sees a tall boy with a short girl and complains, saying that when she's the queen of the world she will enforce the law of tall girls.
"The law of tall girls states that no male over the height of six feet shall be permitted to date any female under the height of five foot eight inches."
Peyton's coworker, Tori, doesn't think the law makes sense because no boy would want to date a tall girl and so a bet is made. If Peyton can go on three dates with a boy at least two inches taller than her and also go to prom with him, then she wins $800 dollars. But, if she loses, Peyton must give Tori the money instead.
The range of emotions I felt while reading this story was incredible. It had me grinning and laughing, but also crying at some points. The Law of Tall Girls is so more than a love story, its a story about being comfortable in your own body, which most people aren't.
One of my favorite quotes in this novel is this, "He was hiding a massive secret, too. Just like me, he wasn't comfortable in his skin. Were we all like this? Did we all feel like freaks?"
I connected with that quote so much because it's true. Everybody feels like they are different, like they don't fit in. And this story helps you come to realize that it's okay to be different.
This book is truly a must read for people of all ages.
Peyton, our multi dimensional main character, is a tall girl. She feels that her height is the only thing people ever see. At six foot one, it's understandable that she feels that way. Everywhere she goes, people say, "Wow, you're tall." Like she didn't know that already.
One night while working at Jumping Jim's Diner, Peyton sees a tall boy with a short girl and complains, saying that when she's the queen of the world she will enforce the law of tall girls.
"The law of tall girls states that no male over the height of six feet shall be permitted to date any female under the height of five foot eight inches."
Peyton's coworker, Tori, doesn't think the law makes sense because no boy would want to date a tall girl and so a bet is made. If Peyton can go on three dates with a boy at least two inches taller than her and also go to prom with him, then she wins $800 dollars. But, if she loses, Peyton must give Tori the money instead.
The range of emotions I felt while reading this story was incredible. It had me grinning and laughing, but also crying at some points. The Law of Tall Girls is so more than a love story, its a story about being comfortable in your own body, which most people aren't.
One of my favorite quotes in this novel is this, "He was hiding a massive secret, too. Just like me, he wasn't comfortable in his skin. Were we all like this? Did we all feel like freaks?"
I connected with that quote so much because it's true. Everybody feels like they are different, like they don't fit in. And this story helps you come to realize that it's okay to be different.
This book is truly a must read for people of all ages.
February 5, 2018
Cóż to była za książka! ❤️
W powieściach dla młodzieży zawsze czegoś mi brakowało, a „Jej wysokość P.” ma wszystko! Przede wszystkim uwielbiam tę historię za wartości, które pokazuje i za dobre przesłanie. Każdy z nas jest inny, ale wszyscy jesteśmy wyjątkowi.
Kocham wiele aspektów „Jej wysokości P.”: przede wszystkim to, że ukazuje body positivity i samoakceptację. Mogłabym o tej historii mówić godzinami, więc cieszę się, że będę miała dla Was recenzję jej na kanale i że mogę tak mądrą książkę objąć patronatem.
W powieściach dla młodzieży zawsze czegoś mi brakowało, a „Jej wysokość P.” ma wszystko! Przede wszystkim uwielbiam tę historię za wartości, które pokazuje i za dobre przesłanie. Każdy z nas jest inny, ale wszyscy jesteśmy wyjątkowi.
Kocham wiele aspektów „Jej wysokości P.”: przede wszystkim to, że ukazuje body positivity i samoakceptację. Mogłabym o tej historii mówić godzinami, więc cieszę się, że będę miała dla Was recenzję jej na kanale i że mogę tak mądrą książkę objąć patronatem.
February 6, 2018
First half was a bit slow and long 3Stars
second part had me all engaged and connected 4 Stars
—3.5 Stars
second part had me all engaged and connected 4 Stars
—3.5 Stars
September 24, 2017
This book was actually pretty cute.
December 17, 2017
Short Take: Enjoyed it, a lot!!Quick wit, easy read, not a typical teenage drama, well narrated.
Peyton - the tall girl - six feet and three quarter inches who narrates the story, has a charm to her that is refreshing. Jay Young, her love interest, all of six feet four, built like a jock, but likes art, is not a difficult person to like. The law of , tall girls states that the tall boys should not date short/petite girls, or something to that extent and Peyton goes about explaining why. While the reason is a no-brainer, the difficulty is about passing that law, right?! The story unravels the insecurities of a tall girl, in a somewhat stereotypical environment, who, through self-discovery, finds what she craves the most.
While there certainly was drama in the novel, it was not too much. The author managed to keep me hooked with her well written characters and narrated the story at a decent pace to keep me engaged in a way I have not been in a long time!! It was a relaxing read and perfect for a lethargic weekend!!
Peyton - the tall girl - six feet and three quarter inches who narrates the story, has a charm to her that is refreshing. Jay Young, her love interest, all of six feet four, built like a jock, but likes art, is not a difficult person to like. The law of , tall girls states that the tall boys should not date short/petite girls, or something to that extent and Peyton goes about explaining why. While the reason is a no-brainer, the difficulty is about passing that law, right?! The story unravels the insecurities of a tall girl, in a somewhat stereotypical environment, who, through self-discovery, finds what she craves the most.
While there certainly was drama in the novel, it was not too much. The author managed to keep me hooked with her well written characters and narrated the story at a decent pace to keep me engaged in a way I have not been in a long time!! It was a relaxing read and perfect for a lethargic weekend!!
October 16, 2017
Wow! What a beautiful story.
Peyton is such a complex character, and it really was heartbreaking to witness everything she dealt with on a daily basis. This story touches on way more than just Peyton being a tall girl. I found myself relating quite a bit with her—especially with the golden rule stated in her Law of Tall Girls. Being 5’8” myself, I have always found it difficult to find a guy that meets my own personal dating height requirements, and I have grumbled the exact same complaint many times that the tall guys of the world should be reserved for the tall girls. One thing that I have noticed in my experience is that even tall guys (6’3”-6’6”) discriminate against girls taller than 5’11” which isn’t right. Those girls need love too!
Anyways, we deal with some very deep psychological issues in this book. I absolutely loved how Joanne showed that all families have some level of dysfunction going on. The most rewarding part of this story was seeing each character evolve into an improved version of themselves.
One thing I would have really enjoyed was Jay’s POV. He was such a sweetheart, and there were many scenes when I was dying to be inside his head.
I highly suggest purchasing The Law of Tall Girls. Even if you aren’t a tall girl like Peyton, you will benefit from learning her story. Get ready to look at those girls differently from now on, wondering how much in common they have with Peyton.
Peyton is such a complex character, and it really was heartbreaking to witness everything she dealt with on a daily basis. This story touches on way more than just Peyton being a tall girl. I found myself relating quite a bit with her—especially with the golden rule stated in her Law of Tall Girls. Being 5’8” myself, I have always found it difficult to find a guy that meets my own personal dating height requirements, and I have grumbled the exact same complaint many times that the tall guys of the world should be reserved for the tall girls. One thing that I have noticed in my experience is that even tall guys (6’3”-6’6”) discriminate against girls taller than 5’11” which isn’t right. Those girls need love too!
Anyways, we deal with some very deep psychological issues in this book. I absolutely loved how Joanne showed that all families have some level of dysfunction going on. The most rewarding part of this story was seeing each character evolve into an improved version of themselves.
One thing I would have really enjoyed was Jay’s POV. He was such a sweetheart, and there were many scenes when I was dying to be inside his head.
I highly suggest purchasing The Law of Tall Girls. Even if you aren’t a tall girl like Peyton, you will benefit from learning her story. Get ready to look at those girls differently from now on, wondering how much in common they have with Peyton.
September 6, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
This is my first Joanne Macgregor book and I loved it. It is very well written with very believeble and loveble characters.
This is my first Joanne Macgregor book and I loved it. It is very well written with very believeble and loveble characters.
March 8, 2018
Dawno tak świetnie nie bawiłam się przy młodzieżówce! 💪 Polecam z całego serca!
January 19, 2018
This book was so enjoyable and funny and relatable and made me reflect on my own high school and college experiences. Unlike Peyton, I wasn't name called or bullied for being tall or had issues dating (coz you know.... you didn't "date" in high school in South India in the early 2000s), but I could find similarities with so many of her struggles - hitting the seat in front of you in the bus with your knees coz your legs are too long, not finding the right fitting clothes or size 12 shoes in the women's section, feeling guilty for blocking the view of others behind me.... and always peeved that none of my secret crushes were ever taller than me. So, it was great to read about an MC who reminded me a little about myself.
Peyton is a pretty amazing talented girl but is not confident enough to express herself and the secrets of her dysfunctional family have left her unable to trust anyone or show her vulnerabilities. Jay is a great looking tall guy who doesn't play sports and wants to be an actor and can dance very well - I was really impressed with this characterization because it is so different from the usual macho jock stereotype. It also helps that he is a nice, kind, trustworthy guy who is also very charming and really brings Peyton out of her shell. I loved her character growth and the way she comes into her own is amazing to see. The whole dynamic of the team in the drama club was very entertaining and I enjoyed their rehearsals for the modern day adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. But my favorite character was definitely Peyton's best friend Chloe, who is absolutely confident, sassy and takes no bullshit when it comes to her friend. She really reminded me of my childhood best friend and now I really miss her 😭😭😭
Overall, this is a fun entertaining read with very easy flowing writing and lovable characters but I definitely reveled in the nostalgic feelings it evoked in me.
Peyton is a pretty amazing talented girl but is not confident enough to express herself and the secrets of her dysfunctional family have left her unable to trust anyone or show her vulnerabilities. Jay is a great looking tall guy who doesn't play sports and wants to be an actor and can dance very well - I was really impressed with this characterization because it is so different from the usual macho jock stereotype. It also helps that he is a nice, kind, trustworthy guy who is also very charming and really brings Peyton out of her shell. I loved her character growth and the way she comes into her own is amazing to see. The whole dynamic of the team in the drama club was very entertaining and I enjoyed their rehearsals for the modern day adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. But my favorite character was definitely Peyton's best friend Chloe, who is absolutely confident, sassy and takes no bullshit when it comes to her friend. She really reminded me of my childhood best friend and now I really miss her 😭😭😭
Overall, this is a fun entertaining read with very easy flowing writing and lovable characters but I definitely reveled in the nostalgic feelings it evoked in me.
January 25, 2021
Jakiś czas temu dzięki wygranej w konkursie u @ruda_czyta @wydawnictwo.kobiece w ramach współpracy z nią dorzuciło broszurki z zajawkami niektórych tytułów, w tym omawiamy dziś tytułem i już wtedy mi się spodobała ta książka, ale po kolei. .
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P jest baaaardzo wysoką dziewczyną, przez co ma kompleksy oraz problem ze znalezieniem ubrań w swoim rozmiarze. W rodzinnym domu się nie przelewa dlatego pracuje u J J wraz z dwójką innych kelnerów. P mając dość ubliżania i nabijania się z jej wzrostu daje się wkręcić w zakłady. Pierwszy był tylko na pocałunek. Dzięki temu poznaje przystojnego i miłego J, który niestety jest zajęty. Drugi zakład polegał na tym że znajdzie wyższego od siebie chłopka, z którym pójdzie na kilka randek oraz na bal maturzystów. Zadanie nie jest proste, gdyż wysocy faceci często łamią Prawo Wysokich, czyli umawiają się z stanowczo za niski dziewczynami (co często wygląda komicznie). Na liście P znajduje się plus minus 4 nazwiska i sukcesywnie próbuje się z nimi umawiać (spokojnie nie ze wszystkimi na raz). Stawką jest duża pula pieniędzy, których P bardzo potrzebuję na studia. W międzyczasie dziewczyna odkrywa w sobie zamiłowanie do szycia. .
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O M G jakie to było dobre. Historia (jak i sami bohaterowie) była urocza, zabawna oraz z ważnymi dla każdego czytelnika morałami. Miło się czytało, a akcja dość szybko się tyczyła. Główna bohaterka jaka i postacie poboczne (WRESZCIE) nie były płaskie i bez wyrazu, każda miała swoje pięć minut. Uważam, że jest to warta uwagi powieść młodzieżowa, w której odnajdziesz się większości czytelników. Chyba najbardziej podobało mi się połączenie humoru z ważnymi słonecznie tematami jak np. kompleksy, brak pewności siebie, niepewność co chcę się robić w przyszłości i wiele wiele innych. Dodatkowymi atutami są mini wątki #lgbt #🏳️🌈 mające miejsce po ponad połowie książki. (7/10⭐)
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P jest baaaardzo wysoką dziewczyną, przez co ma kompleksy oraz problem ze znalezieniem ubrań w swoim rozmiarze. W rodzinnym domu się nie przelewa dlatego pracuje u J J wraz z dwójką innych kelnerów. P mając dość ubliżania i nabijania się z jej wzrostu daje się wkręcić w zakłady. Pierwszy był tylko na pocałunek. Dzięki temu poznaje przystojnego i miłego J, który niestety jest zajęty. Drugi zakład polegał na tym że znajdzie wyższego od siebie chłopka, z którym pójdzie na kilka randek oraz na bal maturzystów. Zadanie nie jest proste, gdyż wysocy faceci często łamią Prawo Wysokich, czyli umawiają się z stanowczo za niski dziewczynami (co często wygląda komicznie). Na liście P znajduje się plus minus 4 nazwiska i sukcesywnie próbuje się z nimi umawiać (spokojnie nie ze wszystkimi na raz). Stawką jest duża pula pieniędzy, których P bardzo potrzebuję na studia. W międzyczasie dziewczyna odkrywa w sobie zamiłowanie do szycia. .
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O M G jakie to było dobre. Historia (jak i sami bohaterowie) była urocza, zabawna oraz z ważnymi dla każdego czytelnika morałami. Miło się czytało, a akcja dość szybko się tyczyła. Główna bohaterka jaka i postacie poboczne (WRESZCIE) nie były płaskie i bez wyrazu, każda miała swoje pięć minut. Uważam, że jest to warta uwagi powieść młodzieżowa, w której odnajdziesz się większości czytelników. Chyba najbardziej podobało mi się połączenie humoru z ważnymi słonecznie tematami jak np. kompleksy, brak pewności siebie, niepewność co chcę się robić w przyszłości i wiele wiele innych. Dodatkowymi atutami są mini wątki #lgbt #🏳️🌈 mające miejsce po ponad połowie książki. (7/10⭐)
September 21, 2021
Zacznijmy od tego, że nasza bohaterka jest bardzo zabawną i ciekawą osobą, która skrywa się za kompleksami na punkcie własnego wzrostu, a mi historia momentami niesamowicie przypominała Netfliksowski film Tall Girl - nawet sprawdzałam, czy nie mają ze sobą nic wspólnego (o dziwo nie!) i musze przyznać, że ta książka jest o niebo fajniejsza od tamtego filmu.
Payton nie ma też łatwego życia - jej mama jest chora, ojciec ich zostawił i założył nową rodzinę, skrywa w sobie mnóstwo sekretów, które niszczą ją od środka. Zna ją tylko i wyłącznie jej najlepsza przyjaciółka, resztę świata odepchnęła i trzyma na dystans.
Pierwsza połowa tej książki ciągnęła mi się jak flaki z olejem. Niby czytałam, niby strony leciały, ale ja miałam wrażenie, że fabularnie stoję w miejscu i trochę traciłam zapał, dlatego część przesłuchałam, żeby w ogóle ruszyć naprzód. I była to dobra decyzja, bo po słabym początku, dostałam absolutnie urocze zakończenie i emocjonalnie ciężki środek!
Bardzo podoba mi się relacja Payton i Jaya z samego początku, ich zakładzik w restauracji (hellou, jaki chłopak całuje cię, żebyś mogła wygrać zakład z kumplami?) i przypadł mi do gustu pomysł drugiego zakładu, choć nie zaprzeczę, że było to ze strony Payton nie fair. Dlatego tym bardziej się cieszę, że poszła po rozum do głowy i sama to sobie uświadomiła, choć nie obeszło się bez dramatów.
Bardzo fajnie został potraktowany wątek mamy - jej choroba, nie będę tu zdradzać, bo to za duży spoiler będzie, została przedstawiona jako poważny problem (którym jest!). Duży plus za ukazania, jak ogromny wpływ miało to na życie jej córki i przede wszystkim zostało pokazane, co doprowadziło do takiego stanu!
Choć się na to nie zapowiadało, książka skrywa w sobie o wiele więcej, niż wydaje się po okładce, opisie, czy wstępie i jestem zadowolona, że po nią sięgnęłam!
Payton nie ma też łatwego życia - jej mama jest chora, ojciec ich zostawił i założył nową rodzinę, skrywa w sobie mnóstwo sekretów, które niszczą ją od środka. Zna ją tylko i wyłącznie jej najlepsza przyjaciółka, resztę świata odepchnęła i trzyma na dystans.
Pierwsza połowa tej książki ciągnęła mi się jak flaki z olejem. Niby czytałam, niby strony leciały, ale ja miałam wrażenie, że fabularnie stoję w miejscu i trochę traciłam zapał, dlatego część przesłuchałam, żeby w ogóle ruszyć naprzód. I była to dobra decyzja, bo po słabym początku, dostałam absolutnie urocze zakończenie i emocjonalnie ciężki środek!
Bardzo podoba mi się relacja Payton i Jaya z samego początku, ich zakładzik w restauracji (hellou, jaki chłopak całuje cię, żebyś mogła wygrać zakład z kumplami?) i przypadł mi do gustu pomysł drugiego zakładu, choć nie zaprzeczę, że było to ze strony Payton nie fair. Dlatego tym bardziej się cieszę, że poszła po rozum do głowy i sama to sobie uświadomiła, choć nie obeszło się bez dramatów.
Bardzo fajnie został potraktowany wątek mamy - jej choroba, nie będę tu zdradzać, bo to za duży spoiler będzie, została przedstawiona jako poważny problem (którym jest!). Duży plus za ukazania, jak ogromny wpływ miało to na życie jej córki i przede wszystkim zostało pokazane, co doprowadziło do takiego stanu!
Choć się na to nie zapowiadało, książka skrywa w sobie o wiele więcej, niż wydaje się po okładce, opisie, czy wstępie i jestem zadowolona, że po nią sięgnęłam!
October 11, 2017
The law of tall girls is one of those stories I was glad to read. What this book is about is Peyton lane is a tall girl and it's first thing most people notice. The one thing us short or average size people most of the time we think is their confident since it seems that way. Well Peyton strangely is not. So Peyton is working at her job as a waitress and her workers all got talking that she hasn't truely ever dated or even tried. Not thinking clearly her co workers challenge her to a bet of 800 bucks that Peyton needs to go on 3 dates & their date take them to prom the rule though the guys have to be 6'3 or higher. So cute that list to only a few people. So going into this book I was sorta slump which I was doing contemporarys to try and change that and well this book might of helped me this story is cute contemporary and different type as you know it's tall girl story. And go thru the effects of her being tall like take example clothing which is nil since so tall so has to shop in the guys section. Last thing that was different I like its side stories that you will slowly find in this story of handling some different types of anxiety. So not just all fluffy but was still well done and I really hope that this book can get a add on to the story. 5/5 stars
September 10, 2017
The Law of Tall Girls is a wonderful book! I loved Peyton – so strong and yet so insecure at the same time – and I loved the hero, Jay, too. Together there was so much chemistry between them, it definitely sizzled.
Peyton has had a really tough life and the reader is immediately on her side, even before we find out what her big secret is. She works shifts at a diner and her two co-workers are horrible to her, so much so that I wanted them to suffer some dreadful misfortune to take them down a peg or two. But they’re not the only ones – poor Peyton gets more than her fair share of snide and stupid comments on account of her being so tall, and I so wanted her to stand up to the bullies and give them what for.
I did have a small niggle – I felt that Peyton’s father should have been made aware of her situation at some point during the story so that he could take some responsibility for what had happened and perhaps make amends. Instead, he’s off living his dream life with someone else, and that didn’t feel right. But other than that, I loved the ending and was left with a huge smile on my face as I finished reading.
I can’t wait for Joanne’s next story!
Peyton has had a really tough life and the reader is immediately on her side, even before we find out what her big secret is. She works shifts at a diner and her two co-workers are horrible to her, so much so that I wanted them to suffer some dreadful misfortune to take them down a peg or two. But they’re not the only ones – poor Peyton gets more than her fair share of snide and stupid comments on account of her being so tall, and I so wanted her to stand up to the bullies and give them what for.
I did have a small niggle – I felt that Peyton’s father should have been made aware of her situation at some point during the story so that he could take some responsibility for what had happened and perhaps make amends. Instead, he’s off living his dream life with someone else, and that didn’t feel right. But other than that, I loved the ending and was left with a huge smile on my face as I finished reading.
I can’t wait for Joanne’s next story!
June 5, 2018
Review
I've had this e-ARC since August or September and it's been on my TBR since October. I seriously feel awful that's it's taken me so long to get to this book, but I'm thrilled I did! Now, I did try to read this book back in the fall and got about 30% of the way through the e-ARC, but I really did not like it. I thought our MC was whiney and was not enjoying the plot.
I put it down in favor of other books, but in February revisited this book as a possible read for Contemporaryathon. When looking at the Goodreads then, I saw there were several positive reviews and was curious to revisit this one to see if maybe the book got better. Also, the audiobook was available so I figured that would be a better format.
I am SO happy I gave this book a second chance. I still felt the same way about the first 30% of the book and was kind of annoyed with the MC and plot for the first 40-50%. Though I stuck with it and this book did get WORLDS better by the end.
Overall, the plot of this one was good. There are a few different story lines, but the main one follows Payton, who makes a bet that she can get a tall guy to like her enough to go on three dates with her and prom. This is because she's tall and believes that only tall guys should date tall girls, a concept she refers to as "The Law of Tall Girls." However, her friends argue that guys don't like tall girls. She makes a list of the available boys and starts working through them one by one.
As she's trying to win the bet, she finds herself falling for a particular tall boy. She also finds herself auditioning for the school play, learning how to sew her own clothes, and hiding a secret she's not ready for anyone to know.
This last bit is really what sold me on the book. Before this big reveal, I honestly thought Payton was just being an ass to her mom. There were several scenes of her trying to be a good parent, show interest in her work, or things of that nature and Payton just being rude and aloof. However, after we learn what was actually going on, things made a lot more sense. I resonated a lot with her situation, though it's not one I've ever been it, I have had some similar experiences with my home life.
Now, while there were some cute and fun things in this book, and some decent mental health rep (that's the bit about her mom), there were a couple things I didn't love. First, the who Law of Tall Girls thing I wasn't a fan of. I did like how that whole bit ended, but reading about it for a majority of the book made me a bit annoyed. Also, there was a bit about her bet that had the ending many of you probably predicted. Again, not really a fan of that whole bit either. It just is something that has been so overdone, I was really annoyed that it continued to feel super tropey.
Despite all of that, I still found myself pleasantly surprised with this book.
Final Thoughts
I really think contemporary fans will love this book. It's a sweet and simple story, but it really packs a punch. When I finished it I was genuinely pleased, though there were moments I could have done without. I also liked that some of the things that I personally didn't like were resolved in a pretty decent way. Stick with this book, it's full of some pleasant surprises.
More reviews like this one can be found on my blog!
I've had this e-ARC since August or September and it's been on my TBR since October. I seriously feel awful that's it's taken me so long to get to this book, but I'm thrilled I did! Now, I did try to read this book back in the fall and got about 30% of the way through the e-ARC, but I really did not like it. I thought our MC was whiney and was not enjoying the plot.
I put it down in favor of other books, but in February revisited this book as a possible read for Contemporaryathon. When looking at the Goodreads then, I saw there were several positive reviews and was curious to revisit this one to see if maybe the book got better. Also, the audiobook was available so I figured that would be a better format.
I am SO happy I gave this book a second chance. I still felt the same way about the first 30% of the book and was kind of annoyed with the MC and plot for the first 40-50%. Though I stuck with it and this book did get WORLDS better by the end.
Overall, the plot of this one was good. There are a few different story lines, but the main one follows Payton, who makes a bet that she can get a tall guy to like her enough to go on three dates with her and prom. This is because she's tall and believes that only tall guys should date tall girls, a concept she refers to as "The Law of Tall Girls." However, her friends argue that guys don't like tall girls. She makes a list of the available boys and starts working through them one by one.
As she's trying to win the bet, she finds herself falling for a particular tall boy. She also finds herself auditioning for the school play, learning how to sew her own clothes, and hiding a secret she's not ready for anyone to know.
This last bit is really what sold me on the book. Before this big reveal, I honestly thought Payton was just being an ass to her mom. There were several scenes of her trying to be a good parent, show interest in her work, or things of that nature and Payton just being rude and aloof. However, after we learn what was actually going on, things made a lot more sense. I resonated a lot with her situation, though it's not one I've ever been it, I have had some similar experiences with my home life.
Now, while there were some cute and fun things in this book, and some decent mental health rep (that's the bit about her mom), there were a couple things I didn't love. First, the who Law of Tall Girls thing I wasn't a fan of. I did like how that whole bit ended, but reading about it for a majority of the book made me a bit annoyed. Also, there was a bit about her bet that had the ending many of you probably predicted. Again, not really a fan of that whole bit either. It just is something that has been so overdone, I was really annoyed that it continued to feel super tropey.
Despite all of that, I still found myself pleasantly surprised with this book.
Final Thoughts
I really think contemporary fans will love this book. It's a sweet and simple story, but it really packs a punch. When I finished it I was genuinely pleased, though there were moments I could have done without. I also liked that some of the things that I personally didn't like were resolved in a pretty decent way. Stick with this book, it's full of some pleasant surprises.
More reviews like this one can be found on my blog!
September 12, 2017
Don't let the title fool you...this book is for the "the tall girl", "the short girl", "the nerd", "the outcast", “the, I don’t fit in anywhere” – I think everyone can relate to feeling like this at one stage in your life.
Peyton is such an awesome character, she is insecure but has an inner strength, that you as a reader pick up before she does, and it is just beautiful how she grows into her own strength. Jay, the Hero, steals your heart from the start and you find yourself rooting for him and Peyton all the way.
The story is heart-warming and reminds you again never to judge people from the outside, you never know what they might be dealing with personally. But I don’t want to give too much away, instead do yourself a favour and read it.
Absolutely loved this book!!
Peyton is such an awesome character, she is insecure but has an inner strength, that you as a reader pick up before she does, and it is just beautiful how she grows into her own strength. Jay, the Hero, steals your heart from the start and you find yourself rooting for him and Peyton all the way.
The story is heart-warming and reminds you again never to judge people from the outside, you never know what they might be dealing with personally. But I don’t want to give too much away, instead do yourself a favour and read it.
Absolutely loved this book!!
September 16, 2017
I read this one in a single sitting, even if it meant reading in a moving car and feeling car sick! I didn't want to stop.
While this is a YA book, I still enjoyed it and felt anyone could relate no matter how old or young you are. Peyton is a character that we can all understand, she is strong, yet she has insecurities like everyone else. Jay, who I want to call the hero had me on his side from the start.
Overall this is a book every person, short or tall will relate to and enjoy. a fantastic read.
Joanne's writing is beautiful, this isn't the first nor the lats book I will pick up form this author.
While this is a YA book, I still enjoyed it and felt anyone could relate no matter how old or young you are. Peyton is a character that we can all understand, she is strong, yet she has insecurities like everyone else. Jay, who I want to call the hero had me on his side from the start.
Overall this is a book every person, short or tall will relate to and enjoy. a fantastic read.
Joanne's writing is beautiful, this isn't the first nor the lats book I will pick up form this author.
October 10, 2017
When I first started reading The Law of Tall Girls I thought oh no! This is just going to be another story of a girl whinging about the injustice of her life! But it turned out to be sooooo much more! I loved the way the story evolved and the challenges that Peyton faced and overcame! I could definitely relate to Peyton as I’m a tall girl as well and to see her come up with ways to combat the issues in her life was amazing! The character development was 5 star and I was beyond impressed with how everything unfolded and did not expect Peyton’s secret! I definitely recommend giving this story a read! While still being your typical YA Romance it is also so much more!
June 4, 2018
The first few chapters of the book I was like "YESSSSS!" Sooo many things that I could relate to as a teenager, and even now as an adult! (If I have one more short friend recommend Old Navy pants because they saw they come in 'tall' at the store...) but overall I just didn't love some of the messages. I'm pretty sure one sentence even said "nice girls are boring at best" What? What kind of message is that sending? You can definitely be nice and fun and not a pushover. Also, I get that being tall is a big part of the book, heck, it's even in the title. But goodness, even I, at six feet tall, got sick of hearing about it.
September 25, 2017
This was a great story. Think the message is amazing and this is a must read for teen girls who may not feel 100% comfortable in their own skin. Also to show them that whatever heartache may be in their past is just that, the past. It doesn't have to remain their future. It's nice to have something positive for young females in today's society. I am a mother with two young teenage daughters and they both loved the book. I was given a free copy and chose to leave an honest review.
September 17, 2017
Amazing read! My fifth from author Joanne MacGregor, is like a drop-in visit with an old friend. It won't be my last! Well developed characters, a captivating story line with unforseen twists throughout the book. More than just a young adult (teen) contemporary romance, the author's well written story is a good read for any and every one. I’m sure that author Joanne MacGregor has more good writing waiting in the wings!
November 15, 2021
Książka szczególnie dla młodych ludzi, którzy widzą w sobie wady i muszą się z nimi zmierzyć. Pierwsza połowa bardzo zabawna, druga pokazuje już prawdziwe życie i mniej humoru. Widzę parę niedociągnięć, a szczególnie rozwiązujący wszystkie problemy koniec zaniżył moją ocenę, ale to w końcu dla młodzieży. Niechaj wierzą, że happy end jest możliwy, choć rzadko w życiu ma miejsce...
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