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Galloway Girls #2
Gemma's Not Sure
Gemma's not sure if she's brave enough to go to her audition, or if she even wants to study music at all. She's definitely not sure forming a band with Lily's hot ex-boyfriend is a good idea. Jamie's university life isn't like he thought it would be, and he doesn't know what to do about it. One thing he does know is that he wants a reason to bump into Gemma Anderson again. The Galloway Girls are back! With exams coming up and major life choices in progress, everything is about to change.
320 pages, Paperback
Published May 26, 2020
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May 13, 2020
I received a free copy through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review
3.5 stars
I definitely enjoyed the story. The plot was pretty predictable, I didn't mind, but it is one of the main reasons why I'm not giving it a higher rating. I think the story itself tackled a lot of important struggles teenager have nowadays, and I also found the representation to be accurate. One of those struggles is dealing with anxiety and shyness, as well as dealing with pressure. And to be more specific, peer pressure. Gemma and Jamie really had some character growth and it was good to read how they achieved this. The ending was fine, but in my opinion a bit too abrupt.
3.5 stars
I definitely enjoyed the story. The plot was pretty predictable, I didn't mind, but it is one of the main reasons why I'm not giving it a higher rating. I think the story itself tackled a lot of important struggles teenager have nowadays, and I also found the representation to be accurate. One of those struggles is dealing with anxiety and shyness, as well as dealing with pressure. And to be more specific, peer pressure. Gemma and Jamie really had some character growth and it was good to read how they achieved this. The ending was fine, but in my opinion a bit too abrupt.
June 27, 2020
Gemma’s Not Sure by Gill Stewart (2020/05/22)
Rating 3 /5 Stars
Disclaimer: Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC copy to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Tw: Death of an animal, Depression.
Although I didn't read the first book in this series I wasn't confused while reading this story. I liked this story, Gemma and Jamie were really relatable characters. It was nice to get both of their points of views. I liked how we got to see Jamie in post-secondary and we got to see him struggle and realize that university wasn’t for him. I also liked how we got to follow Gemma and how she knew she loved music but wasn't sure if it was something, she would want to pursue long term.
I liked seeing both characters grow throughout the story. I loved how related this story was, I wish I had read something like this when I was in high school. It talked a lot about the struggles that teenagers go to when taking the next step to going into post-secondary. It also spoke a lot about peer pressure and anxiety which I appreciated. It also had scenes with what it's like to like with pressure from parents as well as their expectations for their children. I liked the scenes between Rosie and Gemma, especially Gemma teaching her how to play the piano. I liked that Gemma saw that Rosie was sad and needed help and how Gemma wanted to help Rosie. I enjoyed seeing Jamie and Gemma bond over music while creating a band. I appreciated that we got to see both characters grow and learn more about themselves and what they wanted to do in life. It was great to see both Gemma and Jamie both find happiness.
I liked how the romance was very subtle and it didn't take away from the other plots in the story. I didn't really like how the main characters motion Lily so much it seemed unnecessary and didn't really add to the plot. I do feel like the ending of the story was rushed. I wished the characters would have communicated more because to me the ending was too abrupt, and it just didn't feel realistic. Overall, I would recommend this book, especially to teenagers who are in high school who are experiencing similar problems as Gemma and Jamie. Once again thank you to Sweet Cherry Publishing and Netgalley for providing me a copy to review.
Rating 3 /5 Stars
Disclaimer: Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC copy to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Tw: Death of an animal, Depression.
Although I didn't read the first book in this series I wasn't confused while reading this story. I liked this story, Gemma and Jamie were really relatable characters. It was nice to get both of their points of views. I liked how we got to see Jamie in post-secondary and we got to see him struggle and realize that university wasn’t for him. I also liked how we got to follow Gemma and how she knew she loved music but wasn't sure if it was something, she would want to pursue long term.
I liked seeing both characters grow throughout the story. I loved how related this story was, I wish I had read something like this when I was in high school. It talked a lot about the struggles that teenagers go to when taking the next step to going into post-secondary. It also spoke a lot about peer pressure and anxiety which I appreciated. It also had scenes with what it's like to like with pressure from parents as well as their expectations for their children. I liked the scenes between Rosie and Gemma, especially Gemma teaching her how to play the piano. I liked that Gemma saw that Rosie was sad and needed help and how Gemma wanted to help Rosie. I enjoyed seeing Jamie and Gemma bond over music while creating a band. I appreciated that we got to see both characters grow and learn more about themselves and what they wanted to do in life. It was great to see both Gemma and Jamie both find happiness.
I liked how the romance was very subtle and it didn't take away from the other plots in the story. I didn't really like how the main characters motion Lily so much it seemed unnecessary and didn't really add to the plot. I do feel like the ending of the story was rushed. I wished the characters would have communicated more because to me the ending was too abrupt, and it just didn't feel realistic. Overall, I would recommend this book, especially to teenagers who are in high school who are experiencing similar problems as Gemma and Jamie. Once again thank you to Sweet Cherry Publishing and Netgalley for providing me a copy to review.
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August 17, 2020
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
Life takes a turn in Gemma's Not Sure, as Gemma is decided on which university she should go to next year, and whether she can get over her stage fright to perform, for real. Her teachers want her to go to an exclusive Conservatoire, and teach youngsters while she's home, but it a bit much for her. To be honest, she's not even sure university is for her at all, and meeting up with Jamie, Lily's ex boyfriend and her long term crush, shows her that life as a fresher is not all great. Jamie was pushed into an accountancy course by his mam, and the expectations that are piled on him are too much. He loves his music, and refereeing, so when he comes home and starts getting more involved in youth training, being close to Gemma is perfect.
I read Lily's Just Fine recently, and liked how real the book was - talking about school, imperfect home lives, and what it's like being a teenager these days. As Lily's best friend, we saw a lot of Gemma and I wanted to know more about her, and why she seemed so nervous all of the time. She's a quiet bairn, who doesn't like attention or change really, and her final year of school is a big moment. One of the best things in this book was seeing her growth, from the shy and retiring Gemma at the start, to the Gemma who stood up for herself, was real with Jamie, and tried to help little Rosie with her own issues. Jamie and Gemma together were sweet - there wasn't any awkwardness over the fact Jamie used to be with Lily, so that was good. Of course, we have the obligatory angst we always get in YA's these days, but it was dealt with well, and I reckon I'll continue with the series. I'm hoping the next book is Sarah's, because there's so much about her yet unexplored!
Life takes a turn in Gemma's Not Sure, as Gemma is decided on which university she should go to next year, and whether she can get over her stage fright to perform, for real. Her teachers want her to go to an exclusive Conservatoire, and teach youngsters while she's home, but it a bit much for her. To be honest, she's not even sure university is for her at all, and meeting up with Jamie, Lily's ex boyfriend and her long term crush, shows her that life as a fresher is not all great. Jamie was pushed into an accountancy course by his mam, and the expectations that are piled on him are too much. He loves his music, and refereeing, so when he comes home and starts getting more involved in youth training, being close to Gemma is perfect.
I read Lily's Just Fine recently, and liked how real the book was - talking about school, imperfect home lives, and what it's like being a teenager these days. As Lily's best friend, we saw a lot of Gemma and I wanted to know more about her, and why she seemed so nervous all of the time. She's a quiet bairn, who doesn't like attention or change really, and her final year of school is a big moment. One of the best things in this book was seeing her growth, from the shy and retiring Gemma at the start, to the Gemma who stood up for herself, was real with Jamie, and tried to help little Rosie with her own issues. Jamie and Gemma together were sweet - there wasn't any awkwardness over the fact Jamie used to be with Lily, so that was good. Of course, we have the obligatory angst we always get in YA's these days, but it was dealt with well, and I reckon I'll continue with the series. I'm hoping the next book is Sarah's, because there's so much about her yet unexplored!
November 15, 2020
* Got this ARC from Edelweiss+ *
Actuall raiting: 2.5 stars.
It was alright, i think. by the blurb it seemed like Jamie hated Gemma, but i was a bit confused about that. But meh, it was fluffy YA but it did not work for me - the characters wasn`t "sure" for ALOT of things through the book and i didn`t exactly feel that they grew.
Actuall raiting: 2.5 stars.
It was alright, i think. by the blurb it seemed like Jamie hated Gemma, but i was a bit confused about that. But meh, it was fluffy YA but it did not work for me - the characters wasn`t "sure" for ALOT of things through the book and i didn`t exactly feel that they grew.
May 8, 2020
I loved this one more than the predecessor, even though the character of Gemma is not like me at all. It was an enjoyable romance with an upbeat tone and a lovely message of 'It's ok not to be sure, you'll get there' which must be reassuring for young people everywhere, especially in unpredictable times like these.
August 2, 2020
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
In all honesty, it did take me a while to get into Gemma's Not Sure.
I'm not too sure why exactly... I'm blaming the fact that it was a bit of a slow burn sort of romance/contemporary. The pacing for a contemporary was kind of slow, it took a while for the stakes to be raised and for the characters to come to their life-realisation moment. After that massive build up, the book turned out to be alright. The characters, however, did a few things that did trigger me a little bit which I would dissect a bit later.
Gemma's Not Sure is told in two perspectives: Gemma's and Jamie's. Both characters are trying to work out their futures and what they will do after school. Jamie is in university and is unhappy with how it has turned out for him so far. Gemma on the other hand is dealing with all sorts of peer pressure from her friends and family. They want her to go to a prestigious music university however, her own desires sway away from those around her.
Throughout the story, the representation of peer pressure and the types of struggles teenagers deal with on the daily was highly accurate and portrayed very well. I really felt for both characters however, it was Jamie that really stole the show for me. It was through him that we could see this existential crisis of "What should I do with my life?" reflected back in his narrative.
For me, I didn't really like Gemma's character. Of course, her struggles were also portrayed and represented well, however, it was really the fact that she kept running away from her problems that infuriated me. Every time there was a problem, she would just run away from it all and often for no proper reason. In the last bit of the book, it seemed very rushed as though everything just seemed to fall into place just like that without any development. Almost as if her running away didn't happen at all.
Nevertheless, the writing and characters were okay but the representation was spot on
ACTUAL RATING: 3.3 STARS
In all honesty, it did take me a while to get into Gemma's Not Sure.
I'm not too sure why exactly... I'm blaming the fact that it was a bit of a slow burn sort of romance/contemporary. The pacing for a contemporary was kind of slow, it took a while for the stakes to be raised and for the characters to come to their life-realisation moment. After that massive build up, the book turned out to be alright. The characters, however, did a few things that did trigger me a little bit which I would dissect a bit later.
Gemma's Not Sure is told in two perspectives: Gemma's and Jamie's. Both characters are trying to work out their futures and what they will do after school. Jamie is in university and is unhappy with how it has turned out for him so far. Gemma on the other hand is dealing with all sorts of peer pressure from her friends and family. They want her to go to a prestigious music university however, her own desires sway away from those around her.
Throughout the story, the representation of peer pressure and the types of struggles teenagers deal with on the daily was highly accurate and portrayed very well. I really felt for both characters however, it was Jamie that really stole the show for me. It was through him that we could see this existential crisis of "What should I do with my life?" reflected back in his narrative.
For me, I didn't really like Gemma's character. Of course, her struggles were also portrayed and represented well, however, it was really the fact that she kept running away from her problems that infuriated me. Every time there was a problem, she would just run away from it all and often for no proper reason. In the last bit of the book, it seemed very rushed as though everything just seemed to fall into place just like that without any development. Almost as if her running away didn't happen at all.
Nevertheless, the writing and characters were okay but the representation was spot on
ACTUAL RATING: 3.3 STARS
May 15, 2020
4.5 Stars
I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Edelweiss Plus and Sweet Cherry Publishing.
GEMMA’S NOT SURE: BOOK 2 IN THE GALLOWAY GIRLS SERIES.
Gemma’s not sure if she’s brave enough to go to her audition, or if she even wants to study music at all. She’s definitely not sure forming a band with Lily’s hot ex-boyfriend is a good idea.
Jamie’s university life isn’t like he thought it would be, and he doesn’t know what to do about it. One thing he does know is that he wants a reason to bump into Gemma Anderson again.
About the Galloway Girls series: Set in the west coast of Scotland, Galloway Girls is a contemporary YA series with a touch of romance. Newfound friendships and unexpected summer romances arise as four teens plan their futures and face adulthood.
I absolutely adored reading this book! I could relate to so many topics and it took me back to my senior year in High School. Now, I did not read the first book in this series, but that did not bother me. I didn’t feel like I was missing any information that happened prior to this book.
This book is very easy to read. I flew through it under 3 hours. It is so well-written that on multiple occasions I wanted to scream, cry, hug, encourage and laugh with all the characters. They just are so human, they have their flaws and perfections just like anyone else. They aren’t perfect and that is what makes this book so special. This isn’t your usual YA Romance book. No, it is realistic.
This book has it all: a cute romance and a happy ending. However, in between, very important topics are discussed. We see depression, love, and figure out together how to handle failure, tough choices and choosing what is right for YOU.
My favorite thing was the character development in this book. We see growth in both Gemma, Jamie, Sarah, Rosie and Lily. It is heartwarming to see! A perfect ending!
I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Edelweiss Plus and Sweet Cherry Publishing.
GEMMA’S NOT SURE: BOOK 2 IN THE GALLOWAY GIRLS SERIES.
Gemma’s not sure if she’s brave enough to go to her audition, or if she even wants to study music at all. She’s definitely not sure forming a band with Lily’s hot ex-boyfriend is a good idea.
Jamie’s university life isn’t like he thought it would be, and he doesn’t know what to do about it. One thing he does know is that he wants a reason to bump into Gemma Anderson again.
About the Galloway Girls series: Set in the west coast of Scotland, Galloway Girls is a contemporary YA series with a touch of romance. Newfound friendships and unexpected summer romances arise as four teens plan their futures and face adulthood.
I absolutely adored reading this book! I could relate to so many topics and it took me back to my senior year in High School. Now, I did not read the first book in this series, but that did not bother me. I didn’t feel like I was missing any information that happened prior to this book.
This book is very easy to read. I flew through it under 3 hours. It is so well-written that on multiple occasions I wanted to scream, cry, hug, encourage and laugh with all the characters. They just are so human, they have their flaws and perfections just like anyone else. They aren’t perfect and that is what makes this book so special. This isn’t your usual YA Romance book. No, it is realistic.
This book has it all: a cute romance and a happy ending. However, in between, very important topics are discussed. We see depression, love, and figure out together how to handle failure, tough choices and choosing what is right for YOU.
My favorite thing was the character development in this book. We see growth in both Gemma, Jamie, Sarah, Rosie and Lily. It is heartwarming to see! A perfect ending!
April 22, 2020
Gemma is facing tough decisions, go and play piano professionally as a performer despite her shyness, or persue a different career altogether despite her work playing.
Jamie has tough decisions to make too, after finding uni more of a chore only enjoying rhe social aspects and his refereeing.
However as the two get friendlier, they discover they have more in common than they thought, as they start a bad, Gemma helps a piano student she takes on called Rosie to have a better time at school and of course Jamie is Lily's ex, her best friend.
There's plenty of drama but this book is utterly relatable for the issues it raises throughout from tough life work choices and following your heart and your true passion. I loved that Jamie and Gemma came together in a very quick yet natural way and feel like this book was even better than Lily's story! I truly can't wait for more from Gil about these characters lives!
Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!
Jamie has tough decisions to make too, after finding uni more of a chore only enjoying rhe social aspects and his refereeing.
However as the two get friendlier, they discover they have more in common than they thought, as they start a bad, Gemma helps a piano student she takes on called Rosie to have a better time at school and of course Jamie is Lily's ex, her best friend.
There's plenty of drama but this book is utterly relatable for the issues it raises throughout from tough life work choices and following your heart and your true passion. I loved that Jamie and Gemma came together in a very quick yet natural way and feel like this book was even better than Lily's story! I truly can't wait for more from Gil about these characters lives!
Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!
May 8, 2020
In the second installment of this brilliant YA series, we follow Gemma (who we met in the first book as Lily’s best friend) as she makes decisions about where she’s going to go to uni, and also her love story with Lily’s ex Jamie, who is struggling badly with his first year of university. It was wonderful to get to know both these characters better, and while I knew I’d love Gemma based on what I’d seen before, I was pleasantly surprised by how fond I got of Jamie and how much I was rooting for them as a couple. The romance itself felt really well done- I particularly loved that it starts over text and then evolves into them meeting in person. I was so invested in some of the side characters as well- Rosie’ plotline definitely made me very emotional, and I LOVED the band plotline a lot too. The Scottish setting was fab as well; although Newton St Cuthbert’s is fictional it definitely reminds me of real places in Galloway where I spent a lot of holidays as a child, and I just really like getting to read about Scottish characters in general. This book cheered me up so much on a really bad illness day, and I’m really grateful to it for taking me out of my own world and letting me be in Gemma and Jamie’s for a while. Also, I can’t wait to see which Galloway Girl gets the spotlight in the series’s next installment, personally I’m hoping for Sarah- it’s so refreshing to see chronic illness representation in YA and I’d love to see her be a love interest. 4.5/5
June 13, 2020
I received an ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and publisher Sweet Cherry Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Though I haven't actually read the first book in this series, I requested this book because the premise sounded exactly like the kind of light, fluffy read I wanted right now. And I was right! Gemma's Not Sure isn't exactly fluff but it is a well-written, enjoyable YA contemporary story centered around a romance. Our two main characters are Gemma, a shy girl struggling to decide what she wants to do when she finishes school, and Jamie, a guy who has started uni and is struggling massively with it. They meet, they start a friendship and our story goes from there.
You couldn't really tell this was a sequel which was something I appreciated. I believe the first book is focused around Lily (a secondary character in this one) and I'm kind of glad I skipped it because she is a pretty unlikeable person. She's not awful but she's not really a good friend to Gemma and I'm not sure I would be invested in a whole book about her. But apart from the odd character not being explained/introduced, this book stands alone pretty well.
The plot is good and it actually goes a bit deeper than I was expecting from the blurb. It's still a light and easy read, but it does deal with several topics not usually covered in YA fiction in terms of life choices and academic struggles. The characters are well-developed and grounded in reality. It doesn't suffer from a lot of the negatives of 'fluffy' YA but has a lot of the positives.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It definitely works as a standalone and I imagine if you enjoyed the first one, this will give you more of the elements you liked. I hope the next book in the series will focus more on Rosie as that was a plot thread left dangling (though I suspect Sarah will be the protagonist). All in all though, this was a great read.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Though I haven't actually read the first book in this series, I requested this book because the premise sounded exactly like the kind of light, fluffy read I wanted right now. And I was right! Gemma's Not Sure isn't exactly fluff but it is a well-written, enjoyable YA contemporary story centered around a romance. Our two main characters are Gemma, a shy girl struggling to decide what she wants to do when she finishes school, and Jamie, a guy who has started uni and is struggling massively with it. They meet, they start a friendship and our story goes from there.
You couldn't really tell this was a sequel which was something I appreciated. I believe the first book is focused around Lily (a secondary character in this one) and I'm kind of glad I skipped it because she is a pretty unlikeable person. She's not awful but she's not really a good friend to Gemma and I'm not sure I would be invested in a whole book about her. But apart from the odd character not being explained/introduced, this book stands alone pretty well.
The plot is good and it actually goes a bit deeper than I was expecting from the blurb. It's still a light and easy read, but it does deal with several topics not usually covered in YA fiction in terms of life choices and academic struggles. The characters are well-developed and grounded in reality. It doesn't suffer from a lot of the negatives of 'fluffy' YA but has a lot of the positives.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It definitely works as a standalone and I imagine if you enjoyed the first one, this will give you more of the elements you liked. I hope the next book in the series will focus more on Rosie as that was a plot thread left dangling (though I suspect Sarah will be the protagonist). All in all though, this was a great read.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5 stars
June 18, 2020
What I really loved about this book were the characters. I just loved them, even though I did not agree with all of their choices and sometimes they did feel a bit off, but I didn't mind. I love the way the author writes dialogues and have each of their personalities laid out on the table for the reader to get at ease with. I did have trouble with some of the things of the plot, because it felt too predictable. I didn't once have a shock moment, an unforseen plot twist or even a shudder of what-is-happening?
I did enjoy the book, but I think I could've lived without reading it. It's a bit of a love-hate relationship I guess. I think this book is particularly well for people who want something light and enjoyable to read in between other books! The cover is amazing, I really love that so I am still going to buy this book to put onto my shelves!
I did enjoy the book, but I think I could've lived without reading it. It's a bit of a love-hate relationship I guess. I think this book is particularly well for people who want something light and enjoyable to read in between other books! The cover is amazing, I really love that so I am still going to buy this book to put onto my shelves!
March 26, 2020
This series is a quick read and easy for fans of emotional YA and contemporary romances.
Set in a small town on the west coast of Scotland, it follows the story of Gemma Anderson, best friend of Lily Hildebrand from book 1. She's deciding whether she really wants to study music in the city of Glasgow, facing pressure from her family, friends and teachers. It's perfectly relatable and anyone dealing with university choices will know the struggle. Gemma bumps into Lily's ex-boyfriend Jamie, the perfect example of what making the wrong university choice looks like. Jamie decides to move home and he's keen on spending time with Gemma as a refuge from his overbearing parents. As the teens look to the future, they also look to each other and a cute summer romance blossoms.
The Galloway Girls series is a great coming-of-age series that 14-year-olds+ will relate to, especially those in Scotland. A great summer holiday read that I recommend to readers who loved books like Anna and the French Kiss and Everything, Everything.
Set in a small town on the west coast of Scotland, it follows the story of Gemma Anderson, best friend of Lily Hildebrand from book 1. She's deciding whether she really wants to study music in the city of Glasgow, facing pressure from her family, friends and teachers. It's perfectly relatable and anyone dealing with university choices will know the struggle. Gemma bumps into Lily's ex-boyfriend Jamie, the perfect example of what making the wrong university choice looks like. Jamie decides to move home and he's keen on spending time with Gemma as a refuge from his overbearing parents. As the teens look to the future, they also look to each other and a cute summer romance blossoms.
The Galloway Girls series is a great coming-of-age series that 14-year-olds+ will relate to, especially those in Scotland. A great summer holiday read that I recommend to readers who loved books like Anna and the French Kiss and Everything, Everything.
June 14, 2020
Apologizing for the cut off of the authors name.
Gemma's not sure by Gill Stewart ARC release date July 26, 2020 YA book
Gemma is in her final year at school and shes struggling to decide what she wants to do next. She goes for a music audition at a uni and bumps into Jamie who is struggling at uni himself. Throughout the book they discover themselves and more about each other as people and friends.
I haven't read the first book in this series, but I plan on it. Lily's Just Fine came out in 2019. This book does great as a stand alone book if I should mention that.
Pros: short chapters, great character development, amazing storyline, fast paced easy read.
Cons: I had none honestly.
Gemma's not sure by Gill Stewart ARC release date July 26, 2020 YA book
Gemma is in her final year at school and shes struggling to decide what she wants to do next. She goes for a music audition at a uni and bumps into Jamie who is struggling at uni himself. Throughout the book they discover themselves and more about each other as people and friends.
I haven't read the first book in this series, but I plan on it. Lily's Just Fine came out in 2019. This book does great as a stand alone book if I should mention that.
Pros: short chapters, great character development, amazing storyline, fast paced easy read.
Cons: I had none honestly.
June 13, 2020
This book was received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Time is moving on in Newton St Cuthbert, by the time we reach the end of Gemma’s Not Sure we’ve reached Lily and Gemma’s own prom, a whole year after the events of the first book began. Lily, Tom, and Gemma are all back and are faced with some big decisions about their next steps, and Jamie is faced with some big life choices himself. You could definitely read and enjoy the book without having read Lily’s Just Fine, but I would certainly recommend picking up that story first to get the most out of the characters’ history together. The story is well paced, and the writing is enjoyable, but it is a very character driven story so that’s where I’m going to focus most of my review.
As with Lily’s Just Fine this story is told from the point of view of two characters. While we’ve left Lily and Tom POVs behind, we’re focusing on two of the characters introduced in the first book, Gemma and Jamie.
I have slightly mixed feelings about Gemma, she was so overshadowed by Lily in the first book I didn’t really have much of an opinion on her, other than to wonder what has behind what seemed like some extreme worrying. I think I probably find it slightly harder to empathise with Gemma as I’m not really a huge worrier, I don’t always go with my gut but I don’t tend to stress over decisions to the same level as Gemma, which makes it harder for me to understand some of her actions. Over the course of this year or so we definitely see some growth from her. Both in terms of making some big decisions for herself and in beginning to face her fears. It was interesting to discover where her fear of water came from, although the event that seems to have finally made her look into overcoming her fear is so sad!
Jamie is the character that most surprised me in this book, coming out of the first story I really wasn’t much of a fan to be honest. I felt he came across a little overconfident, perhaps as though his position as Head Boy had gone to his head. Then again, the bits we saw of Jamie in the first story were primarily from the point of view of the girlfriend he’d just dumped. By the end of this book I actually really liked him, I think his story arc was something that a lot of people will identify with, moving from school to university is a huge step and going from being a big fish in a small pond to realising that you’re surrounded by other people, many of which are at least as intelligent as you. By the end of the book his future was possibly the one I felt most invested in. I really felt for him and the pressure he was under, from his mum, to do something that would lead to a professional ‘proper’ career and following in the footsteps of his successful father and brother. I think her reasons for doing this became clearer towards the end of the book and I’m hopeful that going forward both Jamie and his mum will be more content with life!
I’m going to briefly mention Lily and Tom as they were the focus of the first book even though they have much smaller roles within this book. I’m going to be honest still not Lily’s biggest fan, although I’m hopeful there was a little bit of character growth towards the end as she seemed to realise that what she thinks is best for Gemma might not actually be best for Gemma, and that these aren’t her decisions to make. We will see what book three brings for her! I actually missed Tom a little bit! He’s mentioned in passing here and there but there’s not really much of an update on how he’s doing, other than to know he’s decided on where he’s heading off to university in the autumn
Sarah was back! She was probably my favourite character in the first story and although she still didn’t have a huge story arc in this book, I definitely felt that things were still moving in a positive direction for her. Maybe even the slight suggestion that one of the remaining books in the series will focus on her? Perhaps I’m just reading too much into a sentence or two because I like her!
Finally, I have a real soft spot for Rosie! She just seems like such a sweet kid! I was never a particularly shy child, but I really emphasised with her. Things were seeming a little more positive for her in terms of friendships towards the end of the book, so I really hope we get at least a little update about her in one of the future books!
Final Thoughts…
This was another really cute read in the Galloway Girls series. I was slightly surprised how much two characters I was fairly indifferent to after the first book really grew on me. I’m not sure were the series will go from here in terms of which characters will be the main focus of the books, I’m still hoping that Sarah is going to get to feature in her own story!
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Time is moving on in Newton St Cuthbert, by the time we reach the end of Gemma’s Not Sure we’ve reached Lily and Gemma’s own prom, a whole year after the events of the first book began. Lily, Tom, and Gemma are all back and are faced with some big decisions about their next steps, and Jamie is faced with some big life choices himself. You could definitely read and enjoy the book without having read Lily’s Just Fine, but I would certainly recommend picking up that story first to get the most out of the characters’ history together. The story is well paced, and the writing is enjoyable, but it is a very character driven story so that’s where I’m going to focus most of my review.
As with Lily’s Just Fine this story is told from the point of view of two characters. While we’ve left Lily and Tom POVs behind, we’re focusing on two of the characters introduced in the first book, Gemma and Jamie.
I have slightly mixed feelings about Gemma, she was so overshadowed by Lily in the first book I didn’t really have much of an opinion on her, other than to wonder what has behind what seemed like some extreme worrying. I think I probably find it slightly harder to empathise with Gemma as I’m not really a huge worrier, I don’t always go with my gut but I don’t tend to stress over decisions to the same level as Gemma, which makes it harder for me to understand some of her actions. Over the course of this year or so we definitely see some growth from her. Both in terms of making some big decisions for herself and in beginning to face her fears. It was interesting to discover where her fear of water came from, although the event that seems to have finally made her look into overcoming her fear is so sad!
Jamie is the character that most surprised me in this book, coming out of the first story I really wasn’t much of a fan to be honest. I felt he came across a little overconfident, perhaps as though his position as Head Boy had gone to his head. Then again, the bits we saw of Jamie in the first story were primarily from the point of view of the girlfriend he’d just dumped. By the end of this book I actually really liked him, I think his story arc was something that a lot of people will identify with, moving from school to university is a huge step and going from being a big fish in a small pond to realising that you’re surrounded by other people, many of which are at least as intelligent as you. By the end of the book his future was possibly the one I felt most invested in. I really felt for him and the pressure he was under, from his mum, to do something that would lead to a professional ‘proper’ career and following in the footsteps of his successful father and brother. I think her reasons for doing this became clearer towards the end of the book and I’m hopeful that going forward both Jamie and his mum will be more content with life!
I’m going to briefly mention Lily and Tom as they were the focus of the first book even though they have much smaller roles within this book. I’m going to be honest still not Lily’s biggest fan, although I’m hopeful there was a little bit of character growth towards the end as she seemed to realise that what she thinks is best for Gemma might not actually be best for Gemma, and that these aren’t her decisions to make. We will see what book three brings for her! I actually missed Tom a little bit! He’s mentioned in passing here and there but there’s not really much of an update on how he’s doing, other than to know he’s decided on where he’s heading off to university in the autumn
Sarah was back! She was probably my favourite character in the first story and although she still didn’t have a huge story arc in this book, I definitely felt that things were still moving in a positive direction for her. Maybe even the slight suggestion that one of the remaining books in the series will focus on her? Perhaps I’m just reading too much into a sentence or two because I like her!
Finally, I have a real soft spot for Rosie! She just seems like such a sweet kid! I was never a particularly shy child, but I really emphasised with her. Things were seeming a little more positive for her in terms of friendships towards the end of the book, so I really hope we get at least a little update about her in one of the future books!
Final Thoughts…
This was another really cute read in the Galloway Girls series. I was slightly surprised how much two characters I was fairly indifferent to after the first book really grew on me. I’m not sure were the series will go from here in terms of which characters will be the main focus of the books, I’m still hoping that Sarah is going to get to feature in her own story!
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June 11, 2020
I have to say at six percent I was ready to stop because all Gemma did was whine about everything. But, when I start to look closer, I realize that the real problem is the people around her all think for her all the time. Now that she is close to adulting she has no clue what she wants to do with her own life.
When she does finally decide and makes the decision and chooses it, everyone voices their opinion loud and clear. Basically, saying she is wrong in her life choices. Luckily enough her parents back her decision and trust her judgment. Because they just want her to be happy.
While trying to make that decision she meets up with Jamie her BFF’s ex-boyfriend. He was always a big man on campus. The whole time she was around Lily and Jamie the year before he basically only spoke to her a few times. Now, he seemed like they were old friends, baffling her. He is at the college currently that she is thinking about going to next year, a big if. Actually, of all the schools that one wants her a lot in their music program.
He offers, if she comes back, to meet her for coffee then take her around the campus showing her around. Even exchange numbers with her. She feels weird about it but does comply one day soon after deciding to turn down the offer to go to that school though. Saying that music is not her passion at least not enough to learn the in and outs that make it work. She enjoys playing for herself so, why take the spot from someone who may want or need it more.
This gets Jamie to thinking. He has been looking now too… he has been struggling in school. He has realized he is taking courses for a major he doesn’t want. They’re ones his micro-managing mother wanted him to take. He knew a change was coming. Not sure what but with Gemma in his life the time was now.
This story was rather surprising, the characters grew on me after a while. Once you figure out the end game that is. Lily was quite the character that is for sure. But Gemma found her voice as did Jamie after a while.
I give this: 3.5 stars since you can’t give that I will give it I will round up, 4 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.
When she does finally decide and makes the decision and chooses it, everyone voices their opinion loud and clear. Basically, saying she is wrong in her life choices. Luckily enough her parents back her decision and trust her judgment. Because they just want her to be happy.
While trying to make that decision she meets up with Jamie her BFF’s ex-boyfriend. He was always a big man on campus. The whole time she was around Lily and Jamie the year before he basically only spoke to her a few times. Now, he seemed like they were old friends, baffling her. He is at the college currently that she is thinking about going to next year, a big if. Actually, of all the schools that one wants her a lot in their music program.
He offers, if she comes back, to meet her for coffee then take her around the campus showing her around. Even exchange numbers with her. She feels weird about it but does comply one day soon after deciding to turn down the offer to go to that school though. Saying that music is not her passion at least not enough to learn the in and outs that make it work. She enjoys playing for herself so, why take the spot from someone who may want or need it more.
This gets Jamie to thinking. He has been looking now too… he has been struggling in school. He has realized he is taking courses for a major he doesn’t want. They’re ones his micro-managing mother wanted him to take. He knew a change was coming. Not sure what but with Gemma in his life the time was now.
This story was rather surprising, the characters grew on me after a while. Once you figure out the end game that is. Lily was quite the character that is for sure. But Gemma found her voice as did Jamie after a while.
I give this: 3.5 stars since you can’t give that I will give it I will round up, 4 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.
April 30, 2020
Disclaimer: Copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I am so grateful to NetGalley and the Publishers, Sweet Cherry Publishing, for providing me with a copy of Gemma's Not Sure by Gill Stewart.
This is the second book in the Galloway Girls series, I was so excited to jump back into this world! Gemma's Not Sure is set in small town in Scotland, following Gemma - she is the best friend of Lily from the first book in the series. I wouldn't say it's necessary to read the first book but I would recommend it because both books were incredible and are worth reading!
Gemma is finishing school, trying to figure out which University place to accept, whilst juggling anxiety about performing music in public and whether she wants to pursue a professional career in the industry.
Jamie is already at University, but can't seem to grasp his course - finding it more of a chore, only really enjoying his football refereeing and socializing.
Throughout the course of this book Gemma and Jamie spend more time together, trying to figure out who they want to be in the future, with friends and parents pulling them in different directions , it's harder than they thought.
This book was a perfect sequel to Lily's Just Fine, it builds upon the character development that was put in place from the previous book. As a book it explains how teenagers feel when presented with the huge question of: "What comes next?" Especially when under pressure from other people who know what they want to do, but can't understand you. This book also talks about friendships, family relationships and romantic relationships, but at the heart of the book it is about Gemma, who goes under a major character development whilst remaining herself - just more happy with who she is.
I would definitely recommend this book, especially for people who loved books by Stephanie Perkins and Jenn Bennett. I will definitely be buying a copy of this book when it goes on sale on May 14th!
I am so grateful to NetGalley and the Publishers, Sweet Cherry Publishing, for providing me with a copy of Gemma's Not Sure by Gill Stewart.
This is the second book in the Galloway Girls series, I was so excited to jump back into this world! Gemma's Not Sure is set in small town in Scotland, following Gemma - she is the best friend of Lily from the first book in the series. I wouldn't say it's necessary to read the first book but I would recommend it because both books were incredible and are worth reading!
Gemma is finishing school, trying to figure out which University place to accept, whilst juggling anxiety about performing music in public and whether she wants to pursue a professional career in the industry.
Jamie is already at University, but can't seem to grasp his course - finding it more of a chore, only really enjoying his football refereeing and socializing.
Throughout the course of this book Gemma and Jamie spend more time together, trying to figure out who they want to be in the future, with friends and parents pulling them in different directions , it's harder than they thought.
This book was a perfect sequel to Lily's Just Fine, it builds upon the character development that was put in place from the previous book. As a book it explains how teenagers feel when presented with the huge question of: "What comes next?" Especially when under pressure from other people who know what they want to do, but can't understand you. This book also talks about friendships, family relationships and romantic relationships, but at the heart of the book it is about Gemma, who goes under a major character development whilst remaining herself - just more happy with who she is.
I would definitely recommend this book, especially for people who loved books by Stephanie Perkins and Jenn Bennett. I will definitely be buying a copy of this book when it goes on sale on May 14th!
July 22, 2020
Gemma’s Not Sure - Gill Stewart (5/14)
Rating 3 / 5 Stars
** Thank you to Netgalley, Sweet Cherry Publishing, and of course, Gil Stewart, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I will be the first to say I have not read Lily’s Just Fine… YET. As this was the first book I am reading for the series, I must say I really enjoyed it. I am really happy that this book felt like a standalone while also being a part of the same story. I never felt lost. There were a lot of mentions of Lily, which was slightly frustrating but did not really take away from the story.
I really liked the Gemma and Jamie. I found them to be very relatable and great storytellers from their own points of view. We see them at their rawest points and highest highs. I enjoyed seeing them develop over the progression of the book. Rosie and Gemma’s relationship was lovely as well. I loved it when Gemma taught her how to play the piano and saw Rosie for her deepest issues and wanting to help.
The Romance in the book was lovely because it was not the entirety of the plot. I enjoyed that it was subtle and other plotlines were present. However, I did find the book to be rushed at the end, and the ending kind of abrupt. I wanted more.
The theme of music was one of my favorites, but even more, I loved the different themes which surround peer pressure, parent pressure, anxiety, and depression. It made this book even more relatable to me as a reader. I do recommend this book, especially to those who are younger and dealing with the same themes as addressed above.
Rating 3 / 5 Stars
** Thank you to Netgalley, Sweet Cherry Publishing, and of course, Gil Stewart, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I will be the first to say I have not read Lily’s Just Fine… YET. As this was the first book I am reading for the series, I must say I really enjoyed it. I am really happy that this book felt like a standalone while also being a part of the same story. I never felt lost. There were a lot of mentions of Lily, which was slightly frustrating but did not really take away from the story.
I really liked the Gemma and Jamie. I found them to be very relatable and great storytellers from their own points of view. We see them at their rawest points and highest highs. I enjoyed seeing them develop over the progression of the book. Rosie and Gemma’s relationship was lovely as well. I loved it when Gemma taught her how to play the piano and saw Rosie for her deepest issues and wanting to help.
The Romance in the book was lovely because it was not the entirety of the plot. I enjoyed that it was subtle and other plotlines were present. However, I did find the book to be rushed at the end, and the ending kind of abrupt. I wanted more.
The theme of music was one of my favorites, but even more, I loved the different themes which surround peer pressure, parent pressure, anxiety, and depression. It made this book even more relatable to me as a reader. I do recommend this book, especially to those who are younger and dealing with the same themes as addressed above.
April 10, 2020
This is the first book that I have read from this series, and I absolutely enjoyed it.
Reading the description, I thought the storyline was going to be different from what it actually was, and I ended up liking it a lot more than I expected. For one, it was very truth of what it’s like to not know what you want to do for the rest of your life, and how much pressure one feels about it all. The experiences were so authentic, that even if the characters were just finishing high school, as a young adult, I definitely related to their problems and claimed them as my current or past ones.
It’s so much more than a love story, as it talks about family relationships, friendships, and how a teenager feels 24/7. The main character has the biggest character development I have read in a long time, but not to the point where she’s not her anymore, but how, as a reader, you expect her to grow.
This was such a great reading! It’s the best book to read for people that are transitioning from high school life to the real world
Reading the description, I thought the storyline was going to be different from what it actually was, and I ended up liking it a lot more than I expected. For one, it was very truth of what it’s like to not know what you want to do for the rest of your life, and how much pressure one feels about it all. The experiences were so authentic, that even if the characters were just finishing high school, as a young adult, I definitely related to their problems and claimed them as my current or past ones.
It’s so much more than a love story, as it talks about family relationships, friendships, and how a teenager feels 24/7. The main character has the biggest character development I have read in a long time, but not to the point where she’s not her anymore, but how, as a reader, you expect her to grow.
This was such a great reading! It’s the best book to read for people that are transitioning from high school life to the real world
September 10, 2020
Gemma’s Not Sure by Gill Stewart
Gemma is a very shy, nervous but talented musician who’s life is coming to a crossroads and she must make some choices and in part causes this shy quiet girl to have a bit of a meltdown . The book shows that the choices you make don’t have to be the expected . Her path crosses Jamie's the perfect former head boy who has dropped out of university and in who’s mind everyone thinks is a failure. He too is at a crossroads .
This book is part of ‘The Galloway Girls’ series. It is A beautiful coming of age novel.
Fabulous book a great read for any age group particularly those young coming of age it shows that we all have our own private issues and won’t always know what we want to a timetable.
Great well written book . Much enjoyed. Well done Gill Stewart.
Gemma is a very shy, nervous but talented musician who’s life is coming to a crossroads and she must make some choices and in part causes this shy quiet girl to have a bit of a meltdown . The book shows that the choices you make don’t have to be the expected . Her path crosses Jamie's the perfect former head boy who has dropped out of university and in who’s mind everyone thinks is a failure. He too is at a crossroads .
This book is part of ‘The Galloway Girls’ series. It is A beautiful coming of age novel.
Fabulous book a great read for any age group particularly those young coming of age it shows that we all have our own private issues and won’t always know what we want to a timetable.
Great well written book . Much enjoyed. Well done Gill Stewart.
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May 20, 2020
This is another absolutely wonderful YA book from this author and I read it in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down! The two main characters are both feeling lost – although those around them are trying to push them into making decisions about their future, they’re not ready. Not every teenager knows what they want to do in life and I so empathised with them both! I was that teenager, expected to go to uni to study the subjects I was good at, expected to excel, and yet – did I really want to? No, I should have taken time out to really think about what I wanted. This book shows that it’s ok to be unsure, ok not to have your whole life mapped out and ok to take your time to make decisions. I loved everything about it! Highly recommended!
June 3, 2020
This is a charming story about two young adults, Gemma and Jamie, who help each other discover which direction in life they should go despite what other people in their lives are telling them to do. It is perfect for teen and YA readers.
The book is set in Scotland, but I think it resonates with any teenager that is making life decisions about what they want to do with their life after graduating High School. The characters are easy to relate to and the interaction between them is typical of the relationships most teenagers experience. I enjoyed the love story between the two characters because it was not overly dramatic and was a joy to read. You feel uplifted when you finish reading the story.
I also liked how the author wrote so the reader saw both sides of the story. One chapter was from Gemma's perspective, the next chapter was usually from Jamie's side of the story. It helped the reader to connect with the characters by getting to know what they were thinking and how they were feeling about the situation. It also kept the story moving and the reader engaged.
I will definitely be recommending this book to others!
The book is set in Scotland, but I think it resonates with any teenager that is making life decisions about what they want to do with their life after graduating High School. The characters are easy to relate to and the interaction between them is typical of the relationships most teenagers experience. I enjoyed the love story between the two characters because it was not overly dramatic and was a joy to read. You feel uplifted when you finish reading the story.
I also liked how the author wrote so the reader saw both sides of the story. One chapter was from Gemma's perspective, the next chapter was usually from Jamie's side of the story. It helped the reader to connect with the characters by getting to know what they were thinking and how they were feeling about the situation. It also kept the story moving and the reader engaged.
I will definitely be recommending this book to others!
April 2, 2020
Book two in the Galloway Girls.
Gemma is deciding if she wants to study music. Feeling pressure from all sides her parents, teachers, and even friends. Jamie is back after finding out that the university he chose wasn’t for him. Trying to find his new direction in life.
They bump into each other and Jamie keeps finding reasons to bump into her again. They then end up forming a band.
Spending time together and a romance seems to transpire between the two. Oh forgot to mention he’s Gemma’s best friend Lily’s ex boyfriend. Can these two make it work?
First time reader. A quick read.
* Received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion and review*
Gemma is deciding if she wants to study music. Feeling pressure from all sides her parents, teachers, and even friends. Jamie is back after finding out that the university he chose wasn’t for him. Trying to find his new direction in life.
They bump into each other and Jamie keeps finding reasons to bump into her again. They then end up forming a band.
Spending time together and a romance seems to transpire between the two. Oh forgot to mention he’s Gemma’s best friend Lily’s ex boyfriend. Can these two make it work?
First time reader. A quick read.
* Received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion and review*
April 30, 2020
This was an good follow-up to Lily's Just Fine. I liked how it developed the characters we saw in the first one and it built on those who the first book focused on. Gemma and Jamie were interesting and they were believable teenagers as their voices seemed to be in the real world. The story was light enough but it still had some moments of high drama that were handled well. I would have liked to have seen Rosie, the little girl Gemma was helping, developed a little more but she was given enough detail to make her somewhat realistic.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 1, 2020
I will be completely honest here, I DNF'd (Did not finish) this book. I personally read Lily's Just Fine for the publishers (to review) and found that quite enjoyable. However I managed to read 50% of Gemma's not Sure and was just bored with the storyline. I do not know if this is because I could not click with the characters (Gemma moans about everything and doesn't try anything. Jamie is a party boy who just doesnt seem to understand growing up) OR because nothing deemed important enough to class a plot twist (in my opinion). Gill's writing style is perfect for contemporary writing and I think she will do well in this catagory, this book just wasn't for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 2, 2020
Gemma and Jamie have a lot going on in their lives, Gemma is finishing 6th Form and needs to pick the next stage in her life, her talent lies in music but her nerves keep getting the best of her.
Jamie is already at University as he is the year above Gemma in school but he quickly starts to feel like he’s in over his head and perhaps uni isn’t quite for him.
As they both muddle through these important decisions, they find themselves drawn to one another, but do their very different personalities work well together?
I enjoyed this as the second instalment in the Galloway Girls series, I actually preferred it to the first book in the series because I found myself relating to Jamie a lot.
Jamie is already at University as he is the year above Gemma in school but he quickly starts to feel like he’s in over his head and perhaps uni isn’t quite for him.
As they both muddle through these important decisions, they find themselves drawn to one another, but do their very different personalities work well together?
I enjoyed this as the second instalment in the Galloway Girls series, I actually preferred it to the first book in the series because I found myself relating to Jamie a lot.
June 19, 2020
This is the first book I've read by Gill Stewart, even though this is the second in a series. Which I didn't realize until later reading the reviews. That being said, I don't feel like I missed out on much with this being my first week and I overall enjoyed this book!
The description piqued my interest and the book kept my interest the whole time! I enjoyed reading about Gemma's struggles and how she overcame them. I think this was a very well written book that touch on struggles that many youth are facing today.
I took one star off because overall, I did feel that it was a very predictable plot line. But I'd still recommend it if you're looking for a light YA read for this summer!
The description piqued my interest and the book kept my interest the whole time! I enjoyed reading about Gemma's struggles and how she overcame them. I think this was a very well written book that touch on struggles that many youth are facing today.
I took one star off because overall, I did feel that it was a very predictable plot line. But I'd still recommend it if you're looking for a light YA read for this summer!
April 3, 2020
As the title says Gemma's not sure about many things among others about her future or if her best friend's ex boyfriend fancies her or not. She is a very shy girl and an awesome pianist. In the novel Gemma learns to make her own decisions as well as she tries to overcome her fears such as performing in public and swimming.
While reading I felt as if I was reading a middle grade book rather a YA novel. The story is rather straightforward and it would definitely be a bit more interesting if some sense of humour was put into it.
While reading I felt as if I was reading a middle grade book rather a YA novel. The story is rather straightforward and it would definitely be a bit more interesting if some sense of humour was put into it.
April 12, 2020
This book, although written well with interesting characters, was not for me. I was not able to connect with the characters and, since I'm an American, found the European words slightly confusing. Others will definitely enjoy this sweet story about two college age kids trying to find a place in the world for them.
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June 1, 2020This reads like lower YA even though the love interest is in college. I think the main character is in high school. She’s the painfully shy type and this is just a bit boring, an average YA contemporary. Probably doesn’t help I haven’t read the first book in the series. DNF at 7%.
I received a free e-arc from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free e-arc from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
August 14, 2020
Thanks to NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for this ARC.
This was definitely a quick read for me. The book is about a shy girl named Gemma as she finds herself. Sadly, I found that none of the characters were really engaging. It was a quick read, but to be honest at the 75% mark I really couldn’t continue. Maybe it’s because bands don’t really interest me.
This was definitely a quick read for me. The book is about a shy girl named Gemma as she finds herself. Sadly, I found that none of the characters were really engaging. It was a quick read, but to be honest at the 75% mark I really couldn’t continue. Maybe it’s because bands don’t really interest me.
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