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From the creator of the hit TV series The Bold Type comes an empowering and heartfelt novel about a future female president's senior year of high school.
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (listed in alphabetical order out of fairness) have been friends since kindergarten. Now they're in their senior year, facing their biggest fears about growing up and growing apart. But there's more than just college on the horizon. One of these girls is destined to become the president of the United States. The mystery, of course, is which girl gets the gig.
Is it Ava, the picture-perfect artist who's secretly struggling to figure out where she belongs? Or could it be CJ, the one who's got everything figured out . . . except how to fix her terrible SAT scores? Maybe it's Jordan, the group's resident journalist, who knows she's ready for more than their small Ohio suburb can offer. And don't overlook Martha, who will have to overcome all the obstacles that stand in the way of her dreams.
This is the story of four best friends who have one another's backs through every new love, breakup, stumble, and success -- proving that great friendships can help young women achieve anything . . . even a seat in the Oval Office.
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (listed in alphabetical order out of fairness) have been friends since kindergarten. Now they're in their senior year, facing their biggest fears about growing up and growing apart. But there's more than just college on the horizon. One of these girls is destined to become the president of the United States. The mystery, of course, is which girl gets the gig.
Is it Ava, the picture-perfect artist who's secretly struggling to figure out where she belongs? Or could it be CJ, the one who's got everything figured out . . . except how to fix her terrible SAT scores? Maybe it's Jordan, the group's resident journalist, who knows she's ready for more than their small Ohio suburb can offer. And don't overlook Martha, who will have to overcome all the obstacles that stand in the way of her dreams.
This is the story of four best friends who have one another's backs through every new love, breakup, stumble, and success -- proving that great friendships can help young women achieve anything . . . even a seat in the Oval Office.
384 pages, Paperback
First published March 10, 2020
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Sarah Watson
2 books80 followersSarah Watson is a television writer, producer, and novelist.
She is the creator of the Freeform series, The Bold Type, the show that The New York Times described as, “Sex and the Single Girl for Millennials.” Previously she was a Writer and Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed NBC drama, Parenthood. She has also written for About A Boy, Lipstick Jungle,The Unusuals, and The Middleman, as well as other series. She has sold pilots to ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and Amazon and had her writing appear in Buzzfeed. Her debut novel, Most Likely, will be published by Poppy/Little Brown on March 10, 2020 as part of a two book deal.
Her work has been positively reviewed in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and others and listed as a part of Entertainment Weekly’s “50 Best TV Scenes of the Past Year.”
A Northern California native, Sarah studied English and American Literature at UCLA before beginning her career in television. She currently lives in Santa Monica with her boyfriend, an 8th grade English and U.S. History teacher, and her golden retriever, Daisy.
Sarah is represented by book agent Kate Testerman at KT Literary and by Verve for her television and film work.
She is the creator of the Freeform series, The Bold Type, the show that The New York Times described as, “Sex and the Single Girl for Millennials.” Previously she was a Writer and Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed NBC drama, Parenthood. She has also written for About A Boy, Lipstick Jungle,The Unusuals, and The Middleman, as well as other series. She has sold pilots to ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and Amazon and had her writing appear in Buzzfeed. Her debut novel, Most Likely, will be published by Poppy/Little Brown on March 10, 2020 as part of a two book deal.
Her work has been positively reviewed in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and others and listed as a part of Entertainment Weekly’s “50 Best TV Scenes of the Past Year.”
A Northern California native, Sarah studied English and American Literature at UCLA before beginning her career in television. She currently lives in Santa Monica with her boyfriend, an 8th grade English and U.S. History teacher, and her golden retriever, Daisy.
Sarah is represented by book agent Kate Testerman at KT Literary and by Verve for her television and film work.
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June 9, 2023
What a charming read! Also had a really interesting mystery woven into a wonderful tale about friendship
July 18, 2020
4.5 stars.
Sarah Watson's debut novel, Most Likely , is a great story about friendship and how far it can take you—like all the way to the Oval Office.
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha have been best friends since just before kindergarten. They’ve always had each other’s backs through good and bad times, and in 30 years, one of them is going to be elected president.
The book focuses on their senior year of high school. Ava has battled depression and insecurity, as well as questions about her family; CJ wants to make something of herself and hopes getting into Stanford might be the launching point, despite her abysmal SAT scores; aspiring journalist Jordan is doggedly focused on finding the right story to jump start her career; and Martha's ambitions are tempered by financial realities and her uncertainty about what her sexuality might mean to her future. They each are determined to leave their mark on the world.
"Im probably biased, but if I had to pick the one love story that matters most, it would be mine. I'm not talking about [name withheld to maintain surprise]. Even though they are completely wonderful. I'm talking about the other one. The three loves of my life. Right here in this room."
Most Likely is a really compelling story of the ups and downs of friendship, family, love, self-esteem, and stepping out of your comfort zone. You don’t know who will be president until the very end (although if you’re paying attention, you realize it just before) and I was totally invested. (Watson even tries to throw you off the trail a few times.)
Sure, there are some predictable moments and times when you just want to shake the characters so they’ll say what they need to, but this was a really enjoyable book, and the friendships seemed genuine. I'd love to see this as a television movie or feature film.
Another good Pride Read to add to the list!
Check out my list of the best books I read in 2019 at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2019.html.
Check out my list of the best books of the decade at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/my-favorite-books-of-decade.html.
See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com.
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Sarah Watson's debut novel, Most Likely , is a great story about friendship and how far it can take you—like all the way to the Oval Office.
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha have been best friends since just before kindergarten. They’ve always had each other’s backs through good and bad times, and in 30 years, one of them is going to be elected president.
The book focuses on their senior year of high school. Ava has battled depression and insecurity, as well as questions about her family; CJ wants to make something of herself and hopes getting into Stanford might be the launching point, despite her abysmal SAT scores; aspiring journalist Jordan is doggedly focused on finding the right story to jump start her career; and Martha's ambitions are tempered by financial realities and her uncertainty about what her sexuality might mean to her future. They each are determined to leave their mark on the world.
"Im probably biased, but if I had to pick the one love story that matters most, it would be mine. I'm not talking about [name withheld to maintain surprise]. Even though they are completely wonderful. I'm talking about the other one. The three loves of my life. Right here in this room."
Most Likely is a really compelling story of the ups and downs of friendship, family, love, self-esteem, and stepping out of your comfort zone. You don’t know who will be president until the very end (although if you’re paying attention, you realize it just before) and I was totally invested. (Watson even tries to throw you off the trail a few times.)
Sure, there are some predictable moments and times when you just want to shake the characters so they’ll say what they need to, but this was a really enjoyable book, and the friendships seemed genuine. I'd love to see this as a television movie or feature film.
Another good Pride Read to add to the list!
Check out my list of the best books I read in 2019 at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2019.html.
Check out my list of the best books of the decade at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2020/01/my-favorite-books-of-decade.html.
See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com.
Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the.bookishworld.of.yrralh/.
August 15, 2022
Great empowering realistic female friendship book with so many absolutely adorable romances. Loved it.
I do have two major complaints though that are strikingly anti-feminist about this book. Firstly - the cover. Nothing is more anti-feminist than copy-pasting a perfect female face and just changing the skin tones and hairstyles. They all look the same; it's pathetic. And it's wrong! One of the four girls, CJ, is described as having "blonde hair and green eyes." What the heck???
And then there's the prologue, which messily gives the idea that whichever of these girls becomes President relies on which of them ends up dating a certain guy. Yikes.
But this was fun.
Full RTC.
I do have two major complaints though that are strikingly anti-feminist about this book. Firstly - the cover. Nothing is more anti-feminist than copy-pasting a perfect female face and just changing the skin tones and hairstyles. They all look the same; it's pathetic. And it's wrong! One of the four girls, CJ, is described as having "blonde hair and green eyes." What the heck???
And then there's the prologue, which messily gives the idea that whichever of these girls becomes President relies on which of them ends up dating a certain guy. Yikes.
But this was fun.
Full RTC.
January 21, 2020
"Why can’t I be one of those people who things come easily to? Because those people are usually assholes."
This started off really slow but it ended up being really enjoyable.
This started off really slow but it ended up being really enjoyable.
April 15, 2020
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha have been inseparable friends since they were five-years old. Now they’re seniors in high school, trying to figure out what they want out of life so they can make the most out of every opportunity they have. And here’s a fun fact; in 25 years, one of these ladies will end up being sworn in as President of the United States. Interestingggggg, but which one?
Each girl has her strengths and weaknesses. Ava considers herself lucky to have been adopted into a loving (and wealthy) family, but she still can’t help wondering about her birth mother. CJ is an overachiever who wants to change the world, one volunteer opportunity at a time—unfortunately, her low SAT scores will definitely hold her back from getting into a top college. Jordan has one dream, and that’s to be a journalist. Unfortunately, her hard-hitting, no-nonsense attitude sometimes gets her the story…and sometimes gets her in trouble. And last, Martha is smart as a whip and tough as nails—but she and her dad are really poor, so Martha has no idea how’s she’s going to pay for college.
The four friends must struggle their way through their last year of high school. There will be drama, love, boyfriends (and girlfriends), breakups, civic engagement, and lots of personal growth and epiphanies. No one will be the same after the school year is over, but their friendship will only get stronger.
MY THOUGHTS
I surprised myself by loving this book. It reminded me a lot of Tweet Cute. Both books have similar themes of young adults trying to figure themselves out, while deciding where they stand in relation to others, to friends, to romantic partners, to parents, and to the world. These girls aren’t perfect, but they are whip smart. They don’t have it all figured out, but they have a great foundation: they’re loyal, honest, reliable, hardworking, and absolutely determined to be their best selves. If any of my kids grow up to be like them, I will be proud.
I also appreciate that there’s just enough relationship drama in the book to be interesting, without love and infatuation becoming everything. The story and relationships are really well balanced. Bonus that I completely did NOT see the ending coming (in the best way). I thought I knew how it would all turn out, but I was way off.
Overall, what a fun book. I devoured it in less than a day. If you’re looking for a quick but uplifting read, Most Likely is the one for you!
Each girl has her strengths and weaknesses. Ava considers herself lucky to have been adopted into a loving (and wealthy) family, but she still can’t help wondering about her birth mother. CJ is an overachiever who wants to change the world, one volunteer opportunity at a time—unfortunately, her low SAT scores will definitely hold her back from getting into a top college. Jordan has one dream, and that’s to be a journalist. Unfortunately, her hard-hitting, no-nonsense attitude sometimes gets her the story…and sometimes gets her in trouble. And last, Martha is smart as a whip and tough as nails—but she and her dad are really poor, so Martha has no idea how’s she’s going to pay for college.
The four friends must struggle their way through their last year of high school. There will be drama, love, boyfriends (and girlfriends), breakups, civic engagement, and lots of personal growth and epiphanies. No one will be the same after the school year is over, but their friendship will only get stronger.
MY THOUGHTS
I surprised myself by loving this book. It reminded me a lot of Tweet Cute. Both books have similar themes of young adults trying to figure themselves out, while deciding where they stand in relation to others, to friends, to romantic partners, to parents, and to the world. These girls aren’t perfect, but they are whip smart. They don’t have it all figured out, but they have a great foundation: they’re loyal, honest, reliable, hardworking, and absolutely determined to be their best selves. If any of my kids grow up to be like them, I will be proud.
I also appreciate that there’s just enough relationship drama in the book to be interesting, without love and infatuation becoming everything. The story and relationships are really well balanced. Bonus that I completely did NOT see the ending coming (in the best way). I thought I knew how it would all turn out, but I was way off.
Overall, what a fun book. I devoured it in less than a day. If you’re looking for a quick but uplifting read, Most Likely is the one for you!
July 22, 2020
Powerful story about the importance of friendship and being true to yourself.
**Thank you to the publisher for trusting me with an ARC.FRTC**
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**I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review**
Picture it, four life-long friends are getting ready to start their Senior Year of high school but know their lives will go different directions after graduation. They have always had each other for support since they were in kindergarten. They will always be best friends if not sisters but knowing their lives will change will be difficult.
The most interesting part of this story is that the story opens clearly stating that one of the four friends: Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (their names must always be in alphabetical order for fairness) will become President of the United States. Which one will it be? Is it Ava, the struggling artist with a dark secret; CJ, the one who feels she isn’t good enough but tries so very hard; Jordan, the one who wants to be a hard-hitting journalist; or Martha, the one who has been dealt a rough hand in life and has some tough hurdles ahead of her? As the story unfolds, you always think you know who will becoming President but Watson threw some marvelous red herrings to trip me up.
The ending was a bit of a surprise but felt a little too convenient. I don’t meant to turn anyone off with that comment, only state that I know what I enjoy as a reader and this ending was nice but not really what I was hoping for. The story overall was a light and quick read. Watson was able to take four characters and make me become invested in their character arcs so that counts big in my world. They felt like flushed out and flawed characters, ones I could find myself being friends with in real life. I was connected to them and wanted to be with them on their journey.
**Thank you to the publisher for trusting me with an ARC.
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**I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review**
Picture it, four life-long friends are getting ready to start their Senior Year of high school but know their lives will go different directions after graduation. They have always had each other for support since they were in kindergarten. They will always be best friends if not sisters but knowing their lives will change will be difficult.
The most interesting part of this story is that the story opens clearly stating that one of the four friends: Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (their names must always be in alphabetical order for fairness) will become President of the United States. Which one will it be? Is it Ava, the struggling artist with a dark secret; CJ, the one who feels she isn’t good enough but tries so very hard; Jordan, the one who wants to be a hard-hitting journalist; or Martha, the one who has been dealt a rough hand in life and has some tough hurdles ahead of her? As the story unfolds, you always think you know who will becoming President but Watson threw some marvelous red herrings to trip me up.
The ending was a bit of a surprise but felt a little too convenient. I don’t meant to turn anyone off with that comment, only state that I know what I enjoy as a reader and this ending was nice but not really what I was hoping for. The story overall was a light and quick read. Watson was able to take four characters and make me become invested in their character arcs so that counts big in my world. They felt like flushed out and flawed characters, ones I could find myself being friends with in real life. I was connected to them and wanted to be with them on their journey.
August 21, 2021
Hyper addictif et vraiment intéressant, j’ai adoré ce roman et la manière dont il était construit !
May 8, 2020
It might have been that I started this book at the wrong time, but I struggled to get into it until about halfway through. I was only reading it in 20 minutes spurts, which might have had something to do with feeling like it dragged. Thankfully, it picked up for me in the second half and I LOVED it, especially the ending which had me weeping on my front stoop (where I was reading at the time). If you're a fan of YA authors like Jenny Han and Julie Buxbaum, you'll enjoy this (plus, I think it's even more contemporary with a lot of very current themes).
May 18, 2020
2.5 STARS
One of a group of four friends will become the first female president of the United States in 2049. This is the story of their friendship.
The first chapter, at the inauguration, turned me off and I almost stopped reading because the unnamed narrator couched her presidency in the context of her love for her husband and his awkward last name. I wanted to read about who this woman is, not in the context of who she was in a relationship. The last name is part of the “mystery” of which of the four friends becomes POTUS, because their high school classmate could have become any of their husbands, including Martha who didn’t want to label herself until she kissed a girl.
Although the friends had unique personalities and representations (POC, adopted, low income), I had trouble keeping them separate in the 3rd person POV due to nebulous writing.
I did love the friendships, how the girls supported and lifted each other up, cheered each other’s successes. They had each other’s backs.
MOST LIKELY lacked edge and had a slow pace. Younger YA readers will be more drawn to this story than older teens.
Apparently the B&N version has a bonus epilogue, which isn’t fair to readers, IMHO.
One of a group of four friends will become the first female president of the United States in 2049. This is the story of their friendship.
The first chapter, at the inauguration, turned me off and I almost stopped reading because the unnamed narrator couched her presidency in the context of her love for her husband and his awkward last name. I wanted to read about who this woman is, not in the context of who she was in a relationship. The last name is part of the “mystery” of which of the four friends becomes POTUS, because their high school classmate could have become any of their husbands, including Martha who didn’t want to label herself until she kissed a girl.
Although the friends had unique personalities and representations (POC, adopted, low income), I had trouble keeping them separate in the 3rd person POV due to nebulous writing.
I did love the friendships, how the girls supported and lifted each other up, cheered each other’s successes. They had each other’s backs.
MOST LIKELY lacked edge and had a slow pace. Younger YA readers will be more drawn to this story than older teens.
Apparently the B&N version has a bonus epilogue, which isn’t fair to readers, IMHO.
April 29, 2020
4.5 stars!
Most Likely was such a fun but also thought provoking read, I had no idea I would be loving it this much!
I am always a sucker for high school based reads and this delivered it so well in every possible way: the friendship, the fear of growing up and growing apart, fighting to be part of something much bigger than ourselves... The whole thing was eerily familiar and I have no doubt that current high schoolers who read this will be able to relate to these characters.
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha have been friends for the longest time and now that they are high school seniors, life isn't giving them a break. However, all of them are destined for great things, one will even turn out to be the President of the United States! This is a story about friendship and about the ups and downs that come with growing up and figuring out what your place within society will be.
I actually had no idea who which one of the girls would turn out to be President and I loved the fact that it was never really very explicit!
This is a great read, with lots of fun moments, lots of friendship and lots of important representation. A true ode to growing up!
Most Likely was such a fun but also thought provoking read, I had no idea I would be loving it this much!
I am always a sucker for high school based reads and this delivered it so well in every possible way: the friendship, the fear of growing up and growing apart, fighting to be part of something much bigger than ourselves... The whole thing was eerily familiar and I have no doubt that current high schoolers who read this will be able to relate to these characters.
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha have been friends for the longest time and now that they are high school seniors, life isn't giving them a break. However, all of them are destined for great things, one will even turn out to be the President of the United States! This is a story about friendship and about the ups and downs that come with growing up and figuring out what your place within society will be.
I actually had no idea who which one of the girls would turn out to be President and I loved the fact that it was never really very explicit!
This is a great read, with lots of fun moments, lots of friendship and lots of important representation. A true ode to growing up!
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April 21, 2020I need a few days to settle on a definitive rating, but I LOVED this book!
January 15, 2023
Like a YA version of BEYOND THE POINT (a favourite of last year) & some SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELLING PANTS vibes. Legit didn’t know how it would end until the very last page & turns out I LOVE THAT
March 9, 2020
**PSA: If you're upset about Elizabeth Warren (like me), this is the book for you!!!**
This book was just so heartfelt, so hopeful, and everything the world needs right now.
Since reading this book, I got to meet/connect with Sarah, and she's become a mentor and I love her so much!
Sarah created the show The Bold Type (which, if you haven't seen, what are you doing? It's AMAZING!), and when I saw the announcement over a year ago that she had a YA novel coming out that follows the future female president's senior year of high school, I could not wait to read this and I knew it would be amazing, and I was right!
Most Likely is very reminiscent of The Bold Type in that the biggest focus is on the female friendship between the four girls, and we really need more of that in YA! We also don't know which of the four girls is the one that will become the president, so it's fun guessing which one it'll be.
Sarah is such an amazing writer with an amazing heart and an incredible mind! Read this book and then binge watch The Bold Type!
This book was just so heartfelt, so hopeful, and everything the world needs right now.
Since reading this book, I got to meet/connect with Sarah, and she's become a mentor and I love her so much!
Sarah created the show The Bold Type (which, if you haven't seen, what are you doing? It's AMAZING!), and when I saw the announcement over a year ago that she had a YA novel coming out that follows the future female president's senior year of high school, I could not wait to read this and I knew it would be amazing, and I was right!
Most Likely is very reminiscent of The Bold Type in that the biggest focus is on the female friendship between the four girls, and we really need more of that in YA! We also don't know which of the four girls is the one that will become the president, so it's fun guessing which one it'll be.
Sarah is such an amazing writer with an amazing heart and an incredible mind! Read this book and then binge watch The Bold Type!
June 19, 2021
I’m 2/2 in young adults novels! This one did not let me down, and dare I say I’d give it at a 4.5 if I could. The set up for the book is so intriguing, and the author does a good job of keeping you on your toes about which girl is lining herself up to be president.
I do wish that there had been more flash forward scenes in the middle of the book (rather than just the prologue and the epilogue) to throw readers off. But, I liked how the author connected each girl to politics/civics and to Logan.
Perfect light read and what a throwback to the ups and downs of your senior year of high school.
I do wish that there had been more flash forward scenes in the middle of the book (rather than just the prologue and the epilogue) to throw readers off. But, I liked how the author connected each girl to politics/civics and to Logan.
Perfect light read and what a throwback to the ups and downs of your senior year of high school.
July 25, 2022
as someone who watched all of The Bold Type, i can say it is the exact type of YA book about a group of friends where one of them is going to become president that i expected from the creator of that show . for better or for worse. this was definitely Freeform politics but i still had fun with it. it didn’t reignite my love for YA but i will probably check out the hypothetical sequel. i did clock who the President of the group would be almost immediately tho to the point i thought i was going to be wrong
October 4, 2021
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This was a really entertaining story, I loved each of the main character's journey. Recommending it to YA contemporary fans for sure!
Full review coming soon :)
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This was a really entertaining story, I loved each of the main character's journey. Recommending it to YA contemporary fans for sure!
Full review coming soon :)
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September 15, 2022
I found it hard to keep up with who was who. There was minimal description of the girls so I had to take notes. The characters would kind of blend into one. 4 basically middle class girls , virgins, straight laced no drama kids. The biggest delimma in their lives is which college they will get into. This would be a good book for anyone dealing with the stress of getting into college. I liked the way they handled depression.
April 6, 2020
This book is my most anticipated YA contemporary release of the year because I have been super intrigued with the premise since the first time I read about. I haven’t ever watched Bold Type, but have only heard good things about it and had a feeling that this book would be just as good too. And as soon as I got it from my library, I picked it up on a boring Sunday afternoon when I was feeling sick and it gave me the respite I needed.
While it’s fascinating to figure out who among the four main characters would end up being the President, and it’s definitely something that was at the back of my mind throughout the novel, that is not what this is about. This story is about four young women who accidentally met at a park when they were children and became friends and it’s the kind of friendship that we all yearn for in our life. Each of them is a flawed individual with their own set of problems, they can be impulsive or scared or make bad decisions, but ultimately they try to support each other at every turn in the best possible way they can. This is some of the best female friendship I have read in a long time and it reminded me of my own girlfriends and that was definitely my favorite part of the book. Though there is an underlying plot and multiple subplots, this book is very much a character study but that’s exactly the kind of books I seem to enjoy these days and it was no different here. If I have any complaints, it’s just that the beginning was quite slow (after the prologue) and it took a while to get me hooked, and the third person POV for all four characters was a bit confusing because I didn’t find the voices distinguishing enough.
I also loved how many different issues the author managed to include and discuss through the circumstances of the characters, and also how relatable they all felt. The fear of not being smart enough to get into the top choice universities, how to afford to pay for college without financial aid, dealing with depression, questioning of sexuality and how to communicate the same with a parent, handling messy divorces, the anxiety of trying to connect with a birth parent, the drive to do something to save a piece of their childhood that is being sacrificed in the name of progress, the issues with accessibility that still exist despite ADA being law - every reader will find something that appeals to them and it’s all handled with quite a lot of thoughtfulness and sensitivity, so I really commend the author for that. And despite all the issues they are facing, every single one of these characters has the drive to do something more and make a change in society and that’s exactly why I thought each of the girls could be president at different points in the story.
In the end, I found myself very invested in the lives of these young women and I’m so happy I got to meet them. If you love YA novels with strong female friendship as the main theme - the kind you know will last for decades to come - then this book is perfect for you. It can be a bit slow and very character focused, but I feel it’s worth a read. And I think you all will have fun figuring out who among the four girls would become the future president - props to the author for making me feel that every single one of them was a possibility, while also making it very satisfactory to know where they all actually ended up.
While it’s fascinating to figure out who among the four main characters would end up being the President, and it’s definitely something that was at the back of my mind throughout the novel, that is not what this is about. This story is about four young women who accidentally met at a park when they were children and became friends and it’s the kind of friendship that we all yearn for in our life. Each of them is a flawed individual with their own set of problems, they can be impulsive or scared or make bad decisions, but ultimately they try to support each other at every turn in the best possible way they can. This is some of the best female friendship I have read in a long time and it reminded me of my own girlfriends and that was definitely my favorite part of the book. Though there is an underlying plot and multiple subplots, this book is very much a character study but that’s exactly the kind of books I seem to enjoy these days and it was no different here. If I have any complaints, it’s just that the beginning was quite slow (after the prologue) and it took a while to get me hooked, and the third person POV for all four characters was a bit confusing because I didn’t find the voices distinguishing enough.
I also loved how many different issues the author managed to include and discuss through the circumstances of the characters, and also how relatable they all felt. The fear of not being smart enough to get into the top choice universities, how to afford to pay for college without financial aid, dealing with depression, questioning of sexuality and how to communicate the same with a parent, handling messy divorces, the anxiety of trying to connect with a birth parent, the drive to do something to save a piece of their childhood that is being sacrificed in the name of progress, the issues with accessibility that still exist despite ADA being law - every reader will find something that appeals to them and it’s all handled with quite a lot of thoughtfulness and sensitivity, so I really commend the author for that. And despite all the issues they are facing, every single one of these characters has the drive to do something more and make a change in society and that’s exactly why I thought each of the girls could be president at different points in the story.
In the end, I found myself very invested in the lives of these young women and I’m so happy I got to meet them. If you love YA novels with strong female friendship as the main theme - the kind you know will last for decades to come - then this book is perfect for you. It can be a bit slow and very character focused, but I feel it’s worth a read. And I think you all will have fun figuring out who among the four girls would become the future president - props to the author for making me feel that every single one of them was a possibility, while also making it very satisfactory to know where they all actually ended up.
July 17, 2020
The concept of this book intrigued me, but I couldn't get into the story as much as I wanted to. I'm not sure why, but none of the different plotlines really pulled me in. Each girl has their own problems, and it felt to me like there were maybe a few too many different things going on for me to get invested in it all. I think I liked Ava's story best, overall.
It was an entertaining book, but I never really felt too invested in what was going to happen. The central conflict of the park never really spoke to me, and I had trouble getting really invested in anything. In the end, I also don't know if I love the way the initial hook about which girl would be president was handled. It was a bit of a bait and switch, and it made me feel a bit frustrated.
But it is still a good book if you want to read about female friendships, the relationship between the girls was what I liked most in the end.
It was an entertaining book, but I never really felt too invested in what was going to happen. The central conflict of the park never really spoke to me, and I had trouble getting really invested in anything. In the end, I also don't know if I love the way the initial hook about which girl would be president was handled. It was a bit of a bait and switch, and it made me feel a bit frustrated.
But it is still a good book if you want to read about female friendships, the relationship between the girls was what I liked most in the end.
June 9, 2021
This book is SERIOUSLY one of the best YA novels I’ve read this year. I was so obsessed with all the characters and their stories. I heavily related to Ava and CJ’s characters and was really trying hard not to cry at the end. I admired how realistic this book was (ok, besides the whole horse in the front yard thing) but everything was super relatable which I like. Also, it kind of had a tinge of mystery which I liked as well!
January 26, 2021
This was definitely book candy: it’s sweet, but has no nutritional value.
March 11, 2020
Disclaimer: I received an e-arc of this book from the publishing company as well as a physical copy. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Most Likely
Author: Sarah Watson
Book Series: Most Likely Book 1
Rating: 4.5/5
Diversity: LGBTQA+ themes/discovery, depression/mental health rep and discussion of it, disability themes
Publisher: Poppy
Publication Date: March 10, 2020
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 15+ (depression, discovering yourself, friendship)
Pages: 384
Amazon Link
Synopsis: From the creator of the hit TV series The Bold Type comes an empowering and heartfelt novel about a future female president's senior year of high school.
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (listed in alphabetical order out of fairness) have been friends since kindergarten. Now they're in their senior year, facing their biggest fears about growing up and growing apart. But there's more than just college on the horizon. One of these girls is destined to become the president of the United States. The mystery, of course, is which girl gets the gig.
Is it Ava, the picture-perfect artist who's secretly struggling to figure out where she belongs? Or could it be CJ, the one who's got everything figured out...except how to fix her terrible SAT scores? Maybe it's Jordan, the group's resident journalist, who knows she's ready for more than their small Ohio suburb can offer. And don't overlook Martha, who will have to overcome all the obstacles that stand in the way of her dreams.
This is the story of four best friends who have one another's backs through every new love, breakup, stumble, and success--proving that great friendships can help young women achieve anything...even a seat in the Oval Office.
Review: I thought this book did super well with character development! They were so well detailed without bogging down the story! The plot of the story was intriguing and kept me hooked throughout the book and the world building was well done as well. The book was a great example of modern-day issues being well handled in books.
I did feel like the beginning was super slow compared to the rest of the book. The writing style was also nothing remarkable. I also thought it was weird that the presidency was the forefront of this novel, but there was no real build-up to it. The book began with a prologue from the president and the epilogue was from them too, but nothing in-between about it.
Verdict: A well done contemporary!
Book: Most Likely
Author: Sarah Watson
Book Series: Most Likely Book 1
Rating: 4.5/5
Diversity: LGBTQA+ themes/discovery, depression/mental health rep and discussion of it, disability themes
Publisher: Poppy
Publication Date: March 10, 2020
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 15+ (depression, discovering yourself, friendship)
Pages: 384
Amazon Link
Synopsis: From the creator of the hit TV series The Bold Type comes an empowering and heartfelt novel about a future female president's senior year of high school.
Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (listed in alphabetical order out of fairness) have been friends since kindergarten. Now they're in their senior year, facing their biggest fears about growing up and growing apart. But there's more than just college on the horizon. One of these girls is destined to become the president of the United States. The mystery, of course, is which girl gets the gig.
Is it Ava, the picture-perfect artist who's secretly struggling to figure out where she belongs? Or could it be CJ, the one who's got everything figured out...except how to fix her terrible SAT scores? Maybe it's Jordan, the group's resident journalist, who knows she's ready for more than their small Ohio suburb can offer. And don't overlook Martha, who will have to overcome all the obstacles that stand in the way of her dreams.
This is the story of four best friends who have one another's backs through every new love, breakup, stumble, and success--proving that great friendships can help young women achieve anything...even a seat in the Oval Office.
Review: I thought this book did super well with character development! They were so well detailed without bogging down the story! The plot of the story was intriguing and kept me hooked throughout the book and the world building was well done as well. The book was a great example of modern-day issues being well handled in books.
I did feel like the beginning was super slow compared to the rest of the book. The writing style was also nothing remarkable. I also thought it was weird that the presidency was the forefront of this novel, but there was no real build-up to it. The book began with a prologue from the president and the epilogue was from them too, but nothing in-between about it.
Verdict: A well done contemporary!
July 6, 2020
I'm not really sure how I feel about this book.
It's marketed because it's written by the creator of The Bold Type, which is a show that I've watched and enjoyed, but there are parts of the show that make me a little uncomfortable. I was worried that this book would go too into the adult spectrum, dealing with issues that aren't relevant to teens.
While this book didn't have that much of a cringe factor, there were some instances that felt forced and I don't feel had enough repercussions. I won't go into details because of spoilers, but the novel felt very "I Have An Idea!" and then the idea became reality without a lot of hoops to jump through.
It's marketed because it's written by the creator of The Bold Type, which is a show that I've watched and enjoyed, but there are parts of the show that make me a little uncomfortable. I was worried that this book would go too into the adult spectrum, dealing with issues that aren't relevant to teens.
While this book didn't have that much of a cringe factor, there were some instances that felt forced and I don't feel had enough repercussions. I won't go into details because of spoilers, but the novel felt very "I Have An Idea!" and then the idea became reality without a lot of hoops to jump through.
June 4, 2020
I actually really liked this! Review to come!
September 15, 2021
I wasn’t bored even one moment!
December 31, 2021
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March 2, 2021
So I had a feeling I would love this book, and I did! I love The Bold Type so when I saw Sarah Watson had a book out, I knew I had to read it!
Most Likely follows four best friends: Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha. The book opens in 2040 when one of the girls has been elected president. The catch? We don’t know which one.
The story follows the four of them through their senior year. It’s filled with character growth, lots of ups and downs, difficult conversations, and high school cringey moments.
The book is about high school characters and they act like it too. In other words, I loved it.
The narrative switches off between the four young women, showing how they each are dealing with their own personal struggles. Yet, their lives compliment one another and they are always there for each other.
There’s a twist, but I won’t tell you where. Let’s just say it’s done really well and is very clever.
If you like YA, this one is for you!
Most Likely follows four best friends: Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha. The book opens in 2040 when one of the girls has been elected president. The catch? We don’t know which one.
The story follows the four of them through their senior year. It’s filled with character growth, lots of ups and downs, difficult conversations, and high school cringey moments.
The book is about high school characters and they act like it too. In other words, I loved it.
The narrative switches off between the four young women, showing how they each are dealing with their own personal struggles. Yet, their lives compliment one another and they are always there for each other.
There’s a twist, but I won’t tell you where. Let’s just say it’s done really well and is very clever.
If you like YA, this one is for you!
December 20, 2022
Als man mir „Mehr als wahrscheinlich“ als Rezensionsexemplar anbot, zögerte ich keine Sekunde lang und sagte zu. Das Cover finde ich richtig cool, mich hat es direkt angesprochen, und der Klappentext klang nach einer Story ganz nach meinem Geschmack. Den Debütroman von Sarah Watson musste ich einfach unbedingt kennenlernen.
Ava, CJ, Jordan und Martha sind seit früher Kindheit unzertrennlich. Obwohl sie ziemlich verschieden sind und aus unterschiedlichen Verhältnissen stammen, verbindet die vier eine ganz besondere, tiefe Freundschaft. Inzwischen stehen sie kurz vor ihrem Schulabschluss und je näher dieser rückt, desto größer werden die Sorgen und Zukunftsfragen. Wie soll es nach der Schule weitergehen? Wo werden sie studieren? Werden sie sich ihre Träume verwirklichen können? Ihr Abschlussjahr wird die vier Freundinnen vor eine Menge Herausforderungen stellen, es zeigt ihnen zugleich aber auch, wie stark sie gemeinsam sind und dass sie zusammen alles erreichen können. Eine von ihnen wird es sogar ins Weiße Haus schaffen und die erste Präsidentin der Vereinigten Staaten werden, aber welche der vier wird es sein?
Die Bücher aus dem Arctis Verlag sind immer ein Garant für außergewöhnliche und tiefsinnige Geschichten. Ich habe inzwischen schon viele Romane aus diesem wundervollen Jugendbuchverlag gelesen und der größte Teil von ihnen hat mich restlos begeistern können. Mit „Mehr als wahrscheinlich“ durfte nun also ein weiterer Arctis-Titel bei mir einziehen und tja, was soll ich sagen, auch dieser hat sich für mich als ein Für-immer-im-Regal-bleiben-Buch entpuppt. Ich habe die 366 Seiten so richtig weggesuchtet und jede einzelne zutiefst genossen.
Mich hat die Story von den ersten Zeilen an in ihren Bann gezogen. Das Buch beginnt mit einem Prolog, der dort spielt, wo die Erzählung enden wird. Wir erfahren, dass eine von unseren vier Hauptprotagonistinnen später die erste Präsidentin der USA sein wird, allerdings wird nicht verraten, wer es ist. Dieses große Geheimnis wird erst am Ende im Epilog gelüftet, sodass man das ganze Buch über ordentlich am herumrästeln und mitfiebern ist und sich permanent fragt, welche der vier es wohl sein wird. Wer von ihnen eignet sich am besten für dieses Amt?
Ist es vielleicht die ehrgeizige CJ, die mit eiserner Verbissenheit für die Abschlusstests lernt und unbedingt an eine renommierte Uni gehen möchte, dabei aber den Blick für etwas viel Wichtigeres verliert?
Oder ist es die selbstbewusste Jordan, die eine Karriere als Journalistin anstrebt und mit ihren Berichten Unrechtmäßigkeiten aufzeigen will?
Es könnte jedoch auch die stille Ava sein, die eine talentierte Künstlerin ist und unbedingt mehr über ihre leibliche Mutter wissen möchte.
Vielleicht handelt es sich bei der zukünftigen Präsidentin aber auch um die kluge Martha, die mit Geld – und Familienproblemen zu kämpfen hat und alle Hürden in Angriff nimmt, um sich ihre Träume zu verwirklichen.
Als Leser*in ist man vom Prolog an wie wild am Theorien aufstellen und geht jedem noch so kleinen Hinweis nach. Leicht macht es uns die Autorin aber wahrlich nicht. Man wird ständig auf eine falsche Fährte gelockt, meint man die korrekte Antwort zu kennen, verwirft man sie kurz darauf auch schon wieder. Also ich hatte bis zum Schluss keinen Plan, wie die Auflösung wohl lautet, was ich einfach toll fand. Dieses eifrige Rumraten und immerzu im Dunkeln tappen hat mir total viel Spaß gemacht.
Neben der aufregenden Rätseljagd sorgt dann auch die spannende Frage, von welchen Universitäten die vier Mädchen angenommen werden für ein intensives Mitbibbern. Werden es unsere Hauptfiguren an ihre jeweilige Traumunis schaffen? Welchen Weg werden sie einschlagen?
Ich fand die Art und Weise wie das Buch geschrieben und aufgebaut ist, richtig klasse. Der packende und humorvolle Schreibstil hat sich angenehm flüssig für mich lesen lassen und als großer Fan von Perspektivwechseln in Büchern hat es mich sehr gefreut, dass sich die Autorin für diese Erzählweise entschieden hat. In meinen Augen ist sie für diese Geschichte auch die ideale Wahl. Alle vier ungleichen Mädchen kommen als personale Erzählerin zu Wort und berichten abwechselnd von den Ereignissen. Das Leseerlebnis ist wirklich ein enorm vielfältiges, Langeweile kommt an keiner einzigen Stelle auf. Mich zumindest haben die Geschehnisse durchweg mitreißen und fesseln können. Ich habe mich dieser Sogwirkung, die die Handlung von Anfang an auf mich ausgeübt hat, kaum mehr entziehen können und das Buch innerhalb kurzer Zeit verschlungen.
Auch mit den realistisch ausgearbeiteten Charakteren hat mich Sarah Watson überzeugen können. Mir waren unsere vier Heldinnen auf Anhieb sympathisch. Zu Beginn hatte ich allerdings kurz leichte Schwierigkeiten damit, die Mädels auseinander zu halten. Eine Hilfe wäre es vielleicht gewesen, wenn die Sichtwechsel namentlich gekennzeichnet gewesen wären, das war hier nämlich leider nicht der Fall. Da ich mich aber auch ohne Überschriften relativ schnell zurechtgefunden habe, haben mich die fehlenden Namen letztendlich nicht gestört.
CJ, Jordan, Ava und Martha – die vier sind wirklich grundverschieden und ergänzen sich perfekt mit ihren unterschiedlichen Interessen und Persönlichkeiten. Als Leser*in erhält man tiefe Einblicke in die Gefühls- und Gedankenwelten der Mädchen und empfindet, leidet, lacht und fiebert mit ihnen mit. Ich habe unser Quartett fest in mein Herz geschlossen und könnte jetzt auch gar nicht sagen, wen ich am liebsten mochte. Jede von ihnen ist einfach einzigartig. Alle vier haben ihre ganz eigene Hintergrundgeschichte und ihr jeweiliges Päckchen zu tragen.
Es werden so einige aktuelle und teils auch ernste Dinge angesprochen wie Depression, Armut, Zukunftsängste, Identitätssuche, Vorurteile und die Liebe. Mich hat es begeistert zu sehen, wie tiefgründig die Story ist und mit wie viel Authentizität und Feingefühl die schweren Themen behandelt werden. Super fand ich auch, wie divers die Figuren gestaltet sind, allen voran unsere Protagonistinnen.
Besonders gut gefallen hat mir jedoch die bedingungslose und innige Freundschaft der vier Mädchen. Mitzuerleben wie sie füreinander einstehen, sich immer aufeinander verlassen können und zusammen durch dick und dünn gehen, hat mich sehr berührt. CJ, Jordan, Ava und Martha sind fürwahr unzertrennlich und zeigen uns, was wahre Freundschaft ausmacht.
Das Ende hat mich ebenfalls vollkommen zufriedenstellen können. Es ist rührend und herzerwärmend, aber in keinster Weise kitschig. Es schließt die Geschichte einfach rundum gelungen ab, sodass man das Buch mit einem glücklichen Lächeln auf den Lippen wieder zuklappen kann.
Fazit: Fesselnd, unterhaltsam, warmherzig und ergreifend. Ein großartiges und wichtiges Buch voller Herz, Freundschaft und Zusammenhalt!
Sarah Watson hat mit „Mehr als wahrscheinlich“ ein eindrucksvolles Debüt aufs Papier gebracht, welches ich jedem nur ans Herz legen kann. Für mich war dieser Roman ein echtes Highlight. Ich habe unsere vier starken Freundinnen nur zu gerne auf ihrem gemeinsamen und ihren jeweils eigenem Weg begleitet und eine wunderbare Zeit mit ihnen verbracht. Von mir gibt es 5 von 5 Sternen!
Ava, CJ, Jordan und Martha sind seit früher Kindheit unzertrennlich. Obwohl sie ziemlich verschieden sind und aus unterschiedlichen Verhältnissen stammen, verbindet die vier eine ganz besondere, tiefe Freundschaft. Inzwischen stehen sie kurz vor ihrem Schulabschluss und je näher dieser rückt, desto größer werden die Sorgen und Zukunftsfragen. Wie soll es nach der Schule weitergehen? Wo werden sie studieren? Werden sie sich ihre Träume verwirklichen können? Ihr Abschlussjahr wird die vier Freundinnen vor eine Menge Herausforderungen stellen, es zeigt ihnen zugleich aber auch, wie stark sie gemeinsam sind und dass sie zusammen alles erreichen können. Eine von ihnen wird es sogar ins Weiße Haus schaffen und die erste Präsidentin der Vereinigten Staaten werden, aber welche der vier wird es sein?
Die Bücher aus dem Arctis Verlag sind immer ein Garant für außergewöhnliche und tiefsinnige Geschichten. Ich habe inzwischen schon viele Romane aus diesem wundervollen Jugendbuchverlag gelesen und der größte Teil von ihnen hat mich restlos begeistern können. Mit „Mehr als wahrscheinlich“ durfte nun also ein weiterer Arctis-Titel bei mir einziehen und tja, was soll ich sagen, auch dieser hat sich für mich als ein Für-immer-im-Regal-bleiben-Buch entpuppt. Ich habe die 366 Seiten so richtig weggesuchtet und jede einzelne zutiefst genossen.
Mich hat die Story von den ersten Zeilen an in ihren Bann gezogen. Das Buch beginnt mit einem Prolog, der dort spielt, wo die Erzählung enden wird. Wir erfahren, dass eine von unseren vier Hauptprotagonistinnen später die erste Präsidentin der USA sein wird, allerdings wird nicht verraten, wer es ist. Dieses große Geheimnis wird erst am Ende im Epilog gelüftet, sodass man das ganze Buch über ordentlich am herumrästeln und mitfiebern ist und sich permanent fragt, welche der vier es wohl sein wird. Wer von ihnen eignet sich am besten für dieses Amt?
Ist es vielleicht die ehrgeizige CJ, die mit eiserner Verbissenheit für die Abschlusstests lernt und unbedingt an eine renommierte Uni gehen möchte, dabei aber den Blick für etwas viel Wichtigeres verliert?
Oder ist es die selbstbewusste Jordan, die eine Karriere als Journalistin anstrebt und mit ihren Berichten Unrechtmäßigkeiten aufzeigen will?
Es könnte jedoch auch die stille Ava sein, die eine talentierte Künstlerin ist und unbedingt mehr über ihre leibliche Mutter wissen möchte.
Vielleicht handelt es sich bei der zukünftigen Präsidentin aber auch um die kluge Martha, die mit Geld – und Familienproblemen zu kämpfen hat und alle Hürden in Angriff nimmt, um sich ihre Träume zu verwirklichen.
Als Leser*in ist man vom Prolog an wie wild am Theorien aufstellen und geht jedem noch so kleinen Hinweis nach. Leicht macht es uns die Autorin aber wahrlich nicht. Man wird ständig auf eine falsche Fährte gelockt, meint man die korrekte Antwort zu kennen, verwirft man sie kurz darauf auch schon wieder. Also ich hatte bis zum Schluss keinen Plan, wie die Auflösung wohl lautet, was ich einfach toll fand. Dieses eifrige Rumraten und immerzu im Dunkeln tappen hat mir total viel Spaß gemacht.
Neben der aufregenden Rätseljagd sorgt dann auch die spannende Frage, von welchen Universitäten die vier Mädchen angenommen werden für ein intensives Mitbibbern. Werden es unsere Hauptfiguren an ihre jeweilige Traumunis schaffen? Welchen Weg werden sie einschlagen?
Ich fand die Art und Weise wie das Buch geschrieben und aufgebaut ist, richtig klasse. Der packende und humorvolle Schreibstil hat sich angenehm flüssig für mich lesen lassen und als großer Fan von Perspektivwechseln in Büchern hat es mich sehr gefreut, dass sich die Autorin für diese Erzählweise entschieden hat. In meinen Augen ist sie für diese Geschichte auch die ideale Wahl. Alle vier ungleichen Mädchen kommen als personale Erzählerin zu Wort und berichten abwechselnd von den Ereignissen. Das Leseerlebnis ist wirklich ein enorm vielfältiges, Langeweile kommt an keiner einzigen Stelle auf. Mich zumindest haben die Geschehnisse durchweg mitreißen und fesseln können. Ich habe mich dieser Sogwirkung, die die Handlung von Anfang an auf mich ausgeübt hat, kaum mehr entziehen können und das Buch innerhalb kurzer Zeit verschlungen.
Auch mit den realistisch ausgearbeiteten Charakteren hat mich Sarah Watson überzeugen können. Mir waren unsere vier Heldinnen auf Anhieb sympathisch. Zu Beginn hatte ich allerdings kurz leichte Schwierigkeiten damit, die Mädels auseinander zu halten. Eine Hilfe wäre es vielleicht gewesen, wenn die Sichtwechsel namentlich gekennzeichnet gewesen wären, das war hier nämlich leider nicht der Fall. Da ich mich aber auch ohne Überschriften relativ schnell zurechtgefunden habe, haben mich die fehlenden Namen letztendlich nicht gestört.
CJ, Jordan, Ava und Martha – die vier sind wirklich grundverschieden und ergänzen sich perfekt mit ihren unterschiedlichen Interessen und Persönlichkeiten. Als Leser*in erhält man tiefe Einblicke in die Gefühls- und Gedankenwelten der Mädchen und empfindet, leidet, lacht und fiebert mit ihnen mit. Ich habe unser Quartett fest in mein Herz geschlossen und könnte jetzt auch gar nicht sagen, wen ich am liebsten mochte. Jede von ihnen ist einfach einzigartig. Alle vier haben ihre ganz eigene Hintergrundgeschichte und ihr jeweiliges Päckchen zu tragen.
Es werden so einige aktuelle und teils auch ernste Dinge angesprochen wie Depression, Armut, Zukunftsängste, Identitätssuche, Vorurteile und die Liebe. Mich hat es begeistert zu sehen, wie tiefgründig die Story ist und mit wie viel Authentizität und Feingefühl die schweren Themen behandelt werden. Super fand ich auch, wie divers die Figuren gestaltet sind, allen voran unsere Protagonistinnen.
Besonders gut gefallen hat mir jedoch die bedingungslose und innige Freundschaft der vier Mädchen. Mitzuerleben wie sie füreinander einstehen, sich immer aufeinander verlassen können und zusammen durch dick und dünn gehen, hat mich sehr berührt. CJ, Jordan, Ava und Martha sind fürwahr unzertrennlich und zeigen uns, was wahre Freundschaft ausmacht.
Das Ende hat mich ebenfalls vollkommen zufriedenstellen können. Es ist rührend und herzerwärmend, aber in keinster Weise kitschig. Es schließt die Geschichte einfach rundum gelungen ab, sodass man das Buch mit einem glücklichen Lächeln auf den Lippen wieder zuklappen kann.
Fazit: Fesselnd, unterhaltsam, warmherzig und ergreifend. Ein großartiges und wichtiges Buch voller Herz, Freundschaft und Zusammenhalt!
Sarah Watson hat mit „Mehr als wahrscheinlich“ ein eindrucksvolles Debüt aufs Papier gebracht, welches ich jedem nur ans Herz legen kann. Für mich war dieser Roman ein echtes Highlight. Ich habe unsere vier starken Freundinnen nur zu gerne auf ihrem gemeinsamen und ihren jeweils eigenem Weg begleitet und eine wunderbare Zeit mit ihnen verbracht. Von mir gibt es 5 von 5 Sternen!
December 25, 2021
ME HA FLIPADO.
Eso es en resumen, ahora paso a dar mi opinión.
🔎¿Qué vamos a encontrar en este libro?
Una historia juvenil donde tendremos como protagonistas a 4 chicas de 17 años, las cuales tienen una gran amistad; apoyo, amor, valores, aprendizaje, sororidad... Tienen una gran unión, pero cada una tiene su historia como protagonista dentro de esta historia.
Ha sido una lectura magnífica. En cuanto a ambientación, construcción de personajes, trama, profundidad, coherencia... Lo he disfrutado muchísimo.
⏸️Vamos por partes.
🔹Llegas a conocer tanto a las protas, como a los personajes secundarios al dedillo. Personalidades reconocibles, cada uno con un motivo firme en la historia. He encontrado adolescentes que me han hecho pararme en la lectura y me han emocionado.
🔸La autora hace un gran trabajo de escritura, y la traducción ha sido genial. Este libro, claramente, es originalmente inglés, y he encontrado una traducción de expresiones, de formas de hablar que me han hecho estar dentro de la historia en cada página.
🔹El argumento me parece super interesante. Vemos cómo unas jóvenes lidian con problemas de su edad, cómo se enfrentan a traumas, dificultades, problemas. Cómo tienen que lidiar con las decisiones de sus padres que las repercuten. Las ves madurar y hacerse responsables y adultas en sus actos. También asumir riesgos, salir de su zona de confort y dar un paso adelante con lo que sienten.
🔸Me han sacado alguna lágrima, debo decirlo. He marcado más de una reflexión, más de una frase que me ha llegado al alma. He vivido con Ava, C. J., Jordan y Martha (siempre por orden alfabético💜😉) cada situación y siento que las conozco y las he acompañado en cada paso que han dado en esta historia.
Estoy segura de que si dais una oportunidad a este libro os gustaría. Tiene un enfoque feminista, de mujeres fuertes, con miedos, virtudes y defectos, con buenas y malas decisiones a sus espaldas y que os harán una lectura maravillosa.
Eso es en resumen, ahora paso a dar mi opinión.
🔎¿Qué vamos a encontrar en este libro?
Una historia juvenil donde tendremos como protagonistas a 4 chicas de 17 años, las cuales tienen una gran amistad; apoyo, amor, valores, aprendizaje, sororidad... Tienen una gran unión, pero cada una tiene su historia como protagonista dentro de esta historia.
Ha sido una lectura magnífica. En cuanto a ambientación, construcción de personajes, trama, profundidad, coherencia... Lo he disfrutado muchísimo.
⏸️Vamos por partes.
🔹Llegas a conocer tanto a las protas, como a los personajes secundarios al dedillo. Personalidades reconocibles, cada uno con un motivo firme en la historia. He encontrado adolescentes que me han hecho pararme en la lectura y me han emocionado.
🔸La autora hace un gran trabajo de escritura, y la traducción ha sido genial. Este libro, claramente, es originalmente inglés, y he encontrado una traducción de expresiones, de formas de hablar que me han hecho estar dentro de la historia en cada página.
🔹El argumento me parece super interesante. Vemos cómo unas jóvenes lidian con problemas de su edad, cómo se enfrentan a traumas, dificultades, problemas. Cómo tienen que lidiar con las decisiones de sus padres que las repercuten. Las ves madurar y hacerse responsables y adultas en sus actos. También asumir riesgos, salir de su zona de confort y dar un paso adelante con lo que sienten.
🔸Me han sacado alguna lágrima, debo decirlo. He marcado más de una reflexión, más de una frase que me ha llegado al alma. He vivido con Ava, C. J., Jordan y Martha (siempre por orden alfabético💜😉) cada situación y siento que las conozco y las he acompañado en cada paso que han dado en esta historia.
Estoy segura de que si dais una oportunidad a este libro os gustaría. Tiene un enfoque feminista, de mujeres fuertes, con miedos, virtudes y defectos, con buenas y malas decisiones a sus espaldas y que os harán una lectura maravillosa.
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