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Hating Jesse Harmon
Frances wants to teach the popular girls a lesson: Anyone can be prom queen.
It's risky. To pull it off, she'll need help from her clever best friends and a shy girl with autism hiding a secret.
But when their plan works too well, Frances discovers elevated status comes at a price. Jealous girlfriends, ruthless gossip queens, and fractured friendships are only the beginning. Add in her alcoholic mother's feeble attempts at bonding and Frances might just crack under the pressure.
Because in the spotlight, hiding your feelings isn't so easy, especially from the one guy you were so sure you hated.
It's risky. To pull it off, she'll need help from her clever best friends and a shy girl with autism hiding a secret.
But when their plan works too well, Frances discovers elevated status comes at a price. Jealous girlfriends, ruthless gossip queens, and fractured friendships are only the beginning. Add in her alcoholic mother's feeble attempts at bonding and Frances might just crack under the pressure.
Because in the spotlight, hiding your feelings isn't so easy, especially from the one guy you were so sure you hated.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2022
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About the author
Robin Mimna
1 book12 followersRobin Mimna’s first book Hating Jesse Harmon won the 2019 Young Adult Gold Metal and Best Unpublished Book of the Year at the Florida Writers Association’s Royal Palm Awards. Her poems have been published in Calliope Magazine and Deep South Magazine.
Robin lives in the historic city of Lake Helen, Florida with her dog Harley and two lazy cats. She’s an enthusiastic history nerd and blogger. When she’s not writing she works as a service coordinator and is currently finishing her BA in creative writing at the University of Central Florida.
She has served as a board member for the Autism Society of Greater Orlando, a volunteer for the Enterprise Museum, and currently serves on the board for the West Volusia Historical Society, the Lake Helen League for Better Living and Lake Helen Pride.
Robin lives in the historic city of Lake Helen, Florida with her dog Harley and two lazy cats. She’s an enthusiastic history nerd and blogger. When she’s not writing she works as a service coordinator and is currently finishing her BA in creative writing at the University of Central Florida.
She has served as a board member for the Autism Society of Greater Orlando, a volunteer for the Enterprise Museum, and currently serves on the board for the West Volusia Historical Society, the Lake Helen League for Better Living and Lake Helen Pride.
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May 3, 2022
This book was amazing!
Hating Jesse Harmon has an amazing cast of characters that are well written and feel real.
The main character, Frances, has such a refreshing personality for her archetype (outcast nerd/good girl). Instead of being usually timid and weak, she's outspoken, brave and stands up for her friends, and those who can't stand up for themselves. Not only that but the chemistry she has with Jesse (MMC) and the other characters is amazing and you can understand why they react to the things that happen, the way they do.
This book is the perfect balance of romance and comedy and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a cute and funny high school romance story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 22, 2022
”i received a free copy of this book via Booksprout & i’m voluntarily leaving a review”
Okay, so, this was the first time a author asked me to read a book to leave voluntarily a review & also the first time i ever read a book on my ipad. let’s just say, i liked reading on my ipad & definitely will try again.
So, let’s get into the book.
This just wasn’t the one for me. it definitely is a YA book which brings out highschool life, different problems & feelings highschool teenagers could struggle with and that definitely shows up in the book, which isn’t a negative thing. there is a lot of different reputations in this book and a lot of tough subjects being discussed in the book, like alcoholism, cheating, divorce, gay couples, plus size characters & a autism character. i liked this about the book & this is definitely a good and positive thing! 🤍
it is a quick, easy read with a small chapters. the reason why this book didn’t work for me is that there suddenly things were happening in the book what makes me go like ‘????’. sometimes i didn’t understand the sudden drama or outburst of a character & it made me confused. i also think we didn’t get a lot of details on the characters in the book, like frances & Jesse. We need more details so we can compare ourselves to a character and get to know it more, and this was really missing for me😬😬
a last thing that i want to call point out is that the relationship between Jesse & Frances wasn’t really spontaneous. it felt more like they suddenly are into each other without actually going on dates. there was something about them missing, cute moment where they talk to each other about their feelings for each other or something like that. the thing i do liked is how Jesse stood up for frances in the lockerroom! (we didn’t need that drama what’s coming after that, but it’s cute) !!💗💗
release date: august 23th
Okay, so, this was the first time a author asked me to read a book to leave voluntarily a review & also the first time i ever read a book on my ipad. let’s just say, i liked reading on my ipad & definitely will try again.
So, let’s get into the book.
This just wasn’t the one for me. it definitely is a YA book which brings out highschool life, different problems & feelings highschool teenagers could struggle with and that definitely shows up in the book, which isn’t a negative thing. there is a lot of different reputations in this book and a lot of tough subjects being discussed in the book, like alcoholism, cheating, divorce, gay couples, plus size characters & a autism character. i liked this about the book & this is definitely a good and positive thing! 🤍
it is a quick, easy read with a small chapters. the reason why this book didn’t work for me is that there suddenly things were happening in the book what makes me go like ‘????’. sometimes i didn’t understand the sudden drama or outburst of a character & it made me confused. i also think we didn’t get a lot of details on the characters in the book, like frances & Jesse. We need more details so we can compare ourselves to a character and get to know it more, and this was really missing for me😬😬
a last thing that i want to call point out is that the relationship between Jesse & Frances wasn’t really spontaneous. it felt more like they suddenly are into each other without actually going on dates. there was something about them missing, cute moment where they talk to each other about their feelings for each other or something like that. the thing i do liked is how Jesse stood up for frances in the lockerroom! (we didn’t need that drama what’s coming after that, but it’s cute) !!💗💗
release date: august 23th
April 30, 2022
To put things in context, this is a review by someone who normally doesn’t care for books in this genre. Mimna has a real talent for creating believable, unique and charming characters. Some of the secondary characters were my favorites. The relationships had a real air of authenticity as did the dialogue. A wonderful read. And I haven’t mentioned the best part—it was the clever humor that hooked me.
August 7, 2022
2 stars for Trevor, Chris, and Sonny who were, without a doubt, the best part of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
Hating Jesse Harmon was off to a fun and strong opening. We have prom, a tacky glitter crown, battered knuckles, and the number-1 fear of introverts everywhere: Public Speaking! Oh, and the realisation that Jesse Harmon is to blame for everything.
This book offers multiple POV, coaches’ daughter/athlete, banter, humour, teenagers with serious superiority complexes, and a truckload of issues. Everyone has issues. Oh, and everyone is a little mean, EVERYONE! Especially our MC, Frances. It’s also way over the top. Like, way! any way, like I said, it was off to a great start, until it all went downhill.
“You have a problem because you’re the one failing English. I told you what to do. If you don’t like it, you can find a more interesting place to stick that book”
At the beginning I was going to refer to Frances as ‘Tutor-Girl’, but soon discovered she was 100% unworthy of that title. This story is not the Nathan and Haley vibe I wanted it to be. Anyway, Frances is…well…MEAN. Judgemental, bitter, controlling…a Teenager, shocker! There were also way too many instances where she was heavily implied to be “not like other girls”.
“What’s she (Frances) Like?” She demanded. “She’s…uh… I don’t know…she’s different.” “In what way?” “In every way, I guess.”
Jesse, our MLI, is a little snarky and a whole lot dramatic. Jesse is a hard character to decide on. Sometimes I loved him and sometimes I loathed him. I knew going in there would be issues with him having a girlfriend. P.S that isn’t a spoiler, see “Jealous Girlfriends” in the summary. I just wasn’t expecting to share a name with said girlfriend and I certainly was not expecting to relate so much to her. Also, and Okay, maybe I only liked him when he was being snarky and disliked him the rest of the time.
“Coach Hughes corralled us into a circle and grunted. He’d been an athlete once, but now he limped when he stood too long. There was nothing wrong with his lungs, though. He blew the whistle again, and my eardums nearly exploded”
And
“There was so much sweat pouring down my face it felt like sixty gallons of Gatorade wouldn’t be able to replace the water I’d lost”
What started out as a fun time quickly became a stereotype-filled story that combined some of the worst tropes of the early 2000’s. The main characters were unlikable, the overwhelming sense of superiority was suffocating, and the constant comparison of teenage girls was wrath inducing, especially when every other girl was put down for the MC. The same MC whose personality goes from being a mean girl (who honestly reminded me of my high school bully at times), to being a mean girl who dedicates almost all of her attention to a boy in the name of ‘growth’. How is one meant to feel when they reach the end of the story and the MC is the exact same judgemental, superior, mean-girl she was at the beginning? I don’t know, but it’s not good.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
Hating Jesse Harmon was off to a fun and strong opening. We have prom, a tacky glitter crown, battered knuckles, and the number-1 fear of introverts everywhere: Public Speaking! Oh, and the realisation that Jesse Harmon is to blame for everything.
This book offers multiple POV, coaches’ daughter/athlete, banter, humour, teenagers with serious superiority complexes, and a truckload of issues. Everyone has issues. Oh, and everyone is a little mean, EVERYONE! Especially our MC, Frances. It’s also way over the top. Like, way! any way, like I said, it was off to a great start, until it all went downhill.
“You have a problem because you’re the one failing English. I told you what to do. If you don’t like it, you can find a more interesting place to stick that book”
At the beginning I was going to refer to Frances as ‘Tutor-Girl’, but soon discovered she was 100% unworthy of that title. This story is not the Nathan and Haley vibe I wanted it to be. Anyway, Frances is…well…MEAN. Judgemental, bitter, controlling…a Teenager, shocker! There were also way too many instances where she was heavily implied to be “not like other girls”.
“What’s she (Frances) Like?” She demanded. “She’s…uh… I don’t know…she’s different.” “In what way?” “In every way, I guess.”
Jesse, our MLI, is a little snarky and a whole lot dramatic. Jesse is a hard character to decide on. Sometimes I loved him and sometimes I loathed him. I knew going in there would be issues with him having a girlfriend. P.S that isn’t a spoiler, see “Jealous Girlfriends” in the summary. I just wasn’t expecting to share a name with said girlfriend and I certainly was not expecting to relate so much to her. Also, and Okay, maybe I only liked him when he was being snarky and disliked him the rest of the time.
“Coach Hughes corralled us into a circle and grunted. He’d been an athlete once, but now he limped when he stood too long. There was nothing wrong with his lungs, though. He blew the whistle again, and my eardums nearly exploded”
And
“There was so much sweat pouring down my face it felt like sixty gallons of Gatorade wouldn’t be able to replace the water I’d lost”
What started out as a fun time quickly became a stereotype-filled story that combined some of the worst tropes of the early 2000’s. The main characters were unlikable, the overwhelming sense of superiority was suffocating, and the constant comparison of teenage girls was wrath inducing, especially when every other girl was put down for the MC. The same MC whose personality goes from being a mean girl (who honestly reminded me of my high school bully at times), to being a mean girl who dedicates almost all of her attention to a boy in the name of ‘growth’. How is one meant to feel when they reach the end of the story and the MC is the exact same judgemental, superior, mean-girl she was at the beginning? I don’t know, but it’s not good.
July 9, 2022
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily writing a review-
Hating Jesse Harmon is a YA novel centering around an unpopular, plus-sized, bookworm named Frances and the good-looking high school quarterback, Jesse Harmon. Circumstances bring them together in what seems to be the most unlikely start of a romance. While this formula is often used in adult romance novels, I think the application in this YA novel really works.
I thoroughly enjoyed Mimna's voice bringing the characters to life in both her fast-paced narrative and funny—and at times very poignant— dialogue. The characters are all very different and Mimna manages to showcase each in way that shows we all have common traits others can relate to.
Though the formula has been done before, I immediately found myself routing for Frances and Jesse. I need to feel either fully engaged (or enraged) by characters to become fully immersed in a story and this book succeeded in doing that for me.
After the first few paragraphs, I was seventeen again (which in itself is a great accomplishment by the author) and caught up in high school gossip, a bit of teen angst, upcoming prom night and a lot of humor. I loved Frances' dry sarcasm. While overall it's a lighthearted read, serious social issues like alcoholism, divorce, gay relationships, social status and bullying are discussed.
An autistic character named Sonny effortlessly steals the spotlight in any scene she is in. I felt Sonny's character was treated with both respect and realism. She is different from the other kids and getting into her POV was a wonderous feeling.
I hope young adults will read this book because I think they will enjoy it and the story offers positive value. The storyline is engaging, the characters are fun and the problems the kids face are realistic. While each has different challenges and obstacles to deal with, the underlying message of this story encourages kids to embrace the uniqueness in themselves and others, support friends and family through difficult times and to always find the courage to be true to themselves.
Hating Jesse Harmon is a YA novel centering around an unpopular, plus-sized, bookworm named Frances and the good-looking high school quarterback, Jesse Harmon. Circumstances bring them together in what seems to be the most unlikely start of a romance. While this formula is often used in adult romance novels, I think the application in this YA novel really works.
I thoroughly enjoyed Mimna's voice bringing the characters to life in both her fast-paced narrative and funny—and at times very poignant— dialogue. The characters are all very different and Mimna manages to showcase each in way that shows we all have common traits others can relate to.
Though the formula has been done before, I immediately found myself routing for Frances and Jesse. I need to feel either fully engaged (or enraged) by characters to become fully immersed in a story and this book succeeded in doing that for me.
After the first few paragraphs, I was seventeen again (which in itself is a great accomplishment by the author) and caught up in high school gossip, a bit of teen angst, upcoming prom night and a lot of humor. I loved Frances' dry sarcasm. While overall it's a lighthearted read, serious social issues like alcoholism, divorce, gay relationships, social status and bullying are discussed.
An autistic character named Sonny effortlessly steals the spotlight in any scene she is in. I felt Sonny's character was treated with both respect and realism. She is different from the other kids and getting into her POV was a wonderous feeling.
I hope young adults will read this book because I think they will enjoy it and the story offers positive value. The storyline is engaging, the characters are fun and the problems the kids face are realistic. While each has different challenges and obstacles to deal with, the underlying message of this story encourages kids to embrace the uniqueness in themselves and others, support friends and family through difficult times and to always find the courage to be true to themselves.
August 8, 2022
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
I can applaud this author for what they were trying to do with this story, but I just don’t think they were quite there.
Hating Jesse Harmon is the story of a group of “outcasts” pushing to get the main character, Frances, as prom queen. And while this is the basic plot of the story, the book is a bit more character focused.
Our main characters–minus Jesse, the football player–are all “unpopular”. We have Frances, the fat nerd; Trevor, the gay boy; Naomi, who certainly exists although I’m not sure how to explain her beyond “boy crazy”; and Sonny, who is autistic. All these characters feel like caricatures of themselves, as though the author created a list of “unpopular” characteristics and then assigned names to them.
(As a side note, I’m not even sure that the plot of a group of “unpopular” kids trying to become popular is even a realistic experience these days. My high school experience included the ability to just walk up and talk to anyone in my classes, but we also all attended the same Nerd School and spent lunches doing homework and quizzing each other for tests, so I may be the outlier here.)
One of my biggest problems with this book was the plot of Frances trying to become prom queen. In the beginning of the book, Frances is nominated by an anonymous party, surprising both her and her group of friends. However, throughout the book (and even in the description), people constantly reference her desire to become prom queen. This was confusing to me, as Frances wasn’t even the one who threw her name out there. If anything, it was all the other characters pushing her to try her best for something she didn’t even want.
Despite Jesse’s name being right there on the title of the book, he didn’t seem to have that much to do with the book itself. His inclusion in the story was more of a side plot. A little puddle of romance for readers to dive into, believing it is an ocean.
Instead, I think this author was most passionate about Sonny’s character and her inclusion in this plot. As a side character, Sonny had a lot more focus in this story than she technically should have. It feels as though this author wanted to write a story about an autistic character but got scared somewhere along the way and created Frances as the “main character”.
I also think that this author’s heart was in the right place, but her representation of an autistic character wasn’t quite there. At one point in the story, Sonny gets her period for the first time and Frances finds her crying in the bathroom, thinking she’s dying. A big problem autistic people of any age face is being infantilized by neurotypical people, which I feel is exactly what is being done in this scene. Kids start Human Growth And Development classes in fifth grade. The idea that a female student will have no idea what a period is by the time they are Sonny’s age is a little too unrealistic, and I think this scene has no place in the story beyond infantilizing her character.
Overall, I understand that this author was trying to create a feel-good story about “unpopular” kids being accepted by their peers and winning the biggest popularity contest a high school can have. However, I don’t think this author had their focus planned out enough yet for this book to be ready for publication.
I can applaud this author for what they were trying to do with this story, but I just don’t think they were quite there.
Hating Jesse Harmon is the story of a group of “outcasts” pushing to get the main character, Frances, as prom queen. And while this is the basic plot of the story, the book is a bit more character focused.
Our main characters–minus Jesse, the football player–are all “unpopular”. We have Frances, the fat nerd; Trevor, the gay boy; Naomi, who certainly exists although I’m not sure how to explain her beyond “boy crazy”; and Sonny, who is autistic. All these characters feel like caricatures of themselves, as though the author created a list of “unpopular” characteristics and then assigned names to them.
(As a side note, I’m not even sure that the plot of a group of “unpopular” kids trying to become popular is even a realistic experience these days. My high school experience included the ability to just walk up and talk to anyone in my classes, but we also all attended the same Nerd School and spent lunches doing homework and quizzing each other for tests, so I may be the outlier here.)
One of my biggest problems with this book was the plot of Frances trying to become prom queen. In the beginning of the book, Frances is nominated by an anonymous party, surprising both her and her group of friends. However, throughout the book (and even in the description), people constantly reference her desire to become prom queen. This was confusing to me, as Frances wasn’t even the one who threw her name out there. If anything, it was all the other characters pushing her to try her best for something she didn’t even want.
Despite Jesse’s name being right there on the title of the book, he didn’t seem to have that much to do with the book itself. His inclusion in the story was more of a side plot. A little puddle of romance for readers to dive into, believing it is an ocean.
Instead, I think this author was most passionate about Sonny’s character and her inclusion in this plot. As a side character, Sonny had a lot more focus in this story than she technically should have. It feels as though this author wanted to write a story about an autistic character but got scared somewhere along the way and created Frances as the “main character”.
I also think that this author’s heart was in the right place, but her representation of an autistic character wasn’t quite there. At one point in the story, Sonny gets her period for the first time and Frances finds her crying in the bathroom, thinking she’s dying. A big problem autistic people of any age face is being infantilized by neurotypical people, which I feel is exactly what is being done in this scene. Kids start Human Growth And Development classes in fifth grade. The idea that a female student will have no idea what a period is by the time they are Sonny’s age is a little too unrealistic, and I think this scene has no place in the story beyond infantilizing her character.
Overall, I understand that this author was trying to create a feel-good story about “unpopular” kids being accepted by their peers and winning the biggest popularity contest a high school can have. However, I don’t think this author had their focus planned out enough yet for this book to be ready for publication.
July 8, 2022
Thanks to @robinmimna for this early copy of her book Hating Jesse Harmon in exchange for my honest thoughts.
✔️ Opposites Attract
✔️ Autism Rep
✔️ Prom!!!
✔️ Family Drama
I am a sucker for the popular MMC and the outcast FMC trope and enjoyed the characters of both Jesse and Frances. While both were fairly typical archetypes, their backstories with family drama round them out well and make this feel like a more grounded-in-reality YA.
I also very much appreciated the autism rep and lgbtqia+ rep (though these aren't the main characters). The friend group felt like a good mix of folks, all a little out there,
like the best ride-or-die high school crew you could want.
The romance parts were more backburnered than I normally gravitate to, but there are some great family and friend storylines that make up for it.
Overall, a worthwhile read, especially for those who love slice of life and underdog stories in a high school setting. 4⭐️.
✔️ Opposites Attract
✔️ Autism Rep
✔️ Prom!!!
✔️ Family Drama
I am a sucker for the popular MMC and the outcast FMC trope and enjoyed the characters of both Jesse and Frances. While both were fairly typical archetypes, their backstories with family drama round them out well and make this feel like a more grounded-in-reality YA.
I also very much appreciated the autism rep and lgbtqia+ rep (though these aren't the main characters). The friend group felt like a good mix of folks, all a little out there,
like the best ride-or-die high school crew you could want.
The romance parts were more backburnered than I normally gravitate to, but there are some great family and friend storylines that make up for it.
Overall, a worthwhile read, especially for those who love slice of life and underdog stories in a high school setting. 4⭐️.
July 30, 2022
I fell in love with Hating Jesse Harmon by Robin Mimna the moment I saw it on Bookstagram. A contemporary romance with a plus-sized main character, an autistic friend, and LGBTQ+ supporting characters? Sounded totally "me". And I'm very happy to report that I indeed loved this book as much as I expected!
Thank you again, Robin, for the ARC!
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I really loved reading this book. Not only did I love, LOVE, the representation in this book, I also was drawn in to the plot as of the very start.
Let's talk representation first. Being a "goddess sized" girl myself, I love reading about main characters who have similar body shapes as I do. I'm sad to say that I have not often encountered such characters yet, so Frances was a breath of fresh air. On top of that, I like that she wasn't your typical " I'm oh so sweet and kind all the time" YA heroine. She makes mistakes, has a temper, and is in no way perfect. Which makes her perfect <3
There were also several LGBTQ+ supporting characters, and *drum roll* a girl with autism. While she was clearly on another place on the spectrum than I am, I was thrilled that there was neurodiversity representation. I also loved that we got a few chapters narrated from her point of view. I truly adored all the butterfly metaphors <3
Last but not least, there's also a scene exploring panic attacks. Another theme very close to my heart. Told you this book had it all!
I also really liked the plot as such. It's feel good, easy to follow, and entertaining. Furthermore, there were quite a bit of very recognizable moments, even for someone who has - luckily - left high school behind more than a decade ago.
If I had to point out one possible improvement point, it would be that the blossoming romance between the two main characters felt a bit "out of the blue" to me. Nevertheless, this didn't keep me from becoming their number one shipper and from cheering them on as the story progressed. It can be called an enemies-to-lovers, but in the lightest sense of the word.
I gave this book 4 stars out of 5!
The full review as well as a Dutch version can be found on my blog:
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Thank you again, Robin, for the ARC!
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I really loved reading this book. Not only did I love, LOVE, the representation in this book, I also was drawn in to the plot as of the very start.
Let's talk representation first. Being a "goddess sized" girl myself, I love reading about main characters who have similar body shapes as I do. I'm sad to say that I have not often encountered such characters yet, so Frances was a breath of fresh air. On top of that, I like that she wasn't your typical " I'm oh so sweet and kind all the time" YA heroine. She makes mistakes, has a temper, and is in no way perfect. Which makes her perfect <3
There were also several LGBTQ+ supporting characters, and *drum roll* a girl with autism. While she was clearly on another place on the spectrum than I am, I was thrilled that there was neurodiversity representation. I also loved that we got a few chapters narrated from her point of view. I truly adored all the butterfly metaphors <3
Last but not least, there's also a scene exploring panic attacks. Another theme very close to my heart. Told you this book had it all!
I also really liked the plot as such. It's feel good, easy to follow, and entertaining. Furthermore, there were quite a bit of very recognizable moments, even for someone who has - luckily - left high school behind more than a decade ago.
If I had to point out one possible improvement point, it would be that the blossoming romance between the two main characters felt a bit "out of the blue" to me. Nevertheless, this didn't keep me from becoming their number one shipper and from cheering them on as the story progressed. It can be called an enemies-to-lovers, but in the lightest sense of the word.
I gave this book 4 stars out of 5!
The full review as well as a Dutch version can be found on my blog:
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August 4, 2022
First of all, I wanna say thank you to Robin Mimna for the ARC via Booksprout, so I can read and review this book earlier.
Hating Jesse Harmon is a YA books that set in a high school.
This book is about the story of a plus-sized, book-nerd, and unpopular girl who wants to show that anyone can be prom queen.
I love the storyline and the characters. The topics raised in this book are varied, like friendship, parent-child relationships, trauma and mental health, autism, and of course teenage love stories.
I love how the author write a beautiful and heart-warming story.
And all I can say is, if you're a YA fan, enemies to lovers trope fan, wanna read a cute and sweet high school romance, then THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!
Can Frances be a prom queen?
Can Frances prove that being a prom queen doesn't have to be skinny, beautiful, or perfect?
Hating Jesse Harmon is a YA books that set in a high school.
This book is about the story of a plus-sized, book-nerd, and unpopular girl who wants to show that anyone can be prom queen.
I love the storyline and the characters. The topics raised in this book are varied, like friendship, parent-child relationships, trauma and mental health, autism, and of course teenage love stories.
I love how the author write a beautiful and heart-warming story.
And all I can say is, if you're a YA fan, enemies to lovers trope fan, wanna read a cute and sweet high school romance, then THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!
Can Frances be a prom queen?
Can Frances prove that being a prom queen doesn't have to be skinny, beautiful, or perfect?
June 11, 2022
Frances wants to teach the popular girls a lesson that anyone can be prom queen it’s risky to pull it off she’ll need help from her clever best friends and a shy girl with autism hiding a secret but when their plan works too Frances discovers elevated status comes at a price jealous girlfriends ruthless gossip queens and fractured friendships are only the beginning add in her alcoholic mothers feeble attempts at bonding and Frances might crack under the pressure
Really enjoyable read with great characters and a really good story totally recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Really enjoyable read with great characters and a really good story totally recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 4, 2022
3.5/5
*I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily writing a review*
"I see a woman may be made a fool if she had no spirit to resist," he said casually. I blinked at him. "Did you just quote Shakespeare?"
I am finally getting to review this book! First, I would like to take a minute to thank Robin Mimna for allowing me to get an advanced copy of her book! Now let's get to the review.
Generally, I'm not too fond of YA books, especially ones set in high school. It isn't my cup of tea, so I didn't enjoy the book as much as I wanted. Before I talk about the things I like, here are some things I didn't like. Firstly, I didn't particularly appreciate how the book played into some of the high school cliches. Cliches like the unpopular girl who hates popularity until she becomes popular. Or the jock who isn't doing well in school. I find that these stereotypes are overdone in the media, so I found this aspect of the book boring. Another thing that I didn't like was Frances's attitude at the beginning of the book; I realize that this is a part of her character development, but I found myself so frustrated with her that I didn't enjoy the book. The way she treated Sonny, Trevor, Naomi, and Jesse at the beginning made me angry, but I am glad she grew by the end of the book.
Now here are the things I liked. For starters, I liked the multiple POVs. I hate this in other books, but it helped me better understand and appreciate the characters. I also found that Robin's writing was engaging to the audience. I would not be able to put the book down, and I appreciated the short chapters which kept my attention. Finally, my favorite character was Sonny. I am not an expert and, frankly, am ignorant of autism; therefore, I don't know if Robin's portrayal of autism is authentic. However, this book made me understand autism a little more clearly. I appreciate that Robin placed Sonny center stage in this book, and I hope more people will learn about the autism community after reading this book.
I think that preteens would enjoy this book! I could imagine a 12-year-old Sianna relating to all of the quirky characters. I am sad that I wouldn't say I liked this book as much as I had hoped, but I think Robin's debut book is worth reading if you are into YA.
One thing that I learned from this book is that humans want to be accepted by their peers. That is part of being human, and that is okay. It is crucial, however, that we remind ourselves that being our authentic selves is more important than fitting in the status quo.
*I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily writing a review*
"I see a woman may be made a fool if she had no spirit to resist," he said casually. I blinked at him. "Did you just quote Shakespeare?"
I am finally getting to review this book! First, I would like to take a minute to thank Robin Mimna for allowing me to get an advanced copy of her book! Now let's get to the review.
Generally, I'm not too fond of YA books, especially ones set in high school. It isn't my cup of tea, so I didn't enjoy the book as much as I wanted. Before I talk about the things I like, here are some things I didn't like. Firstly, I didn't particularly appreciate how the book played into some of the high school cliches. Cliches like the unpopular girl who hates popularity until she becomes popular. Or the jock who isn't doing well in school. I find that these stereotypes are overdone in the media, so I found this aspect of the book boring. Another thing that I didn't like was Frances's attitude at the beginning of the book; I realize that this is a part of her character development, but I found myself so frustrated with her that I didn't enjoy the book. The way she treated Sonny, Trevor, Naomi, and Jesse at the beginning made me angry, but I am glad she grew by the end of the book.
Now here are the things I liked. For starters, I liked the multiple POVs. I hate this in other books, but it helped me better understand and appreciate the characters. I also found that Robin's writing was engaging to the audience. I would not be able to put the book down, and I appreciated the short chapters which kept my attention. Finally, my favorite character was Sonny. I am not an expert and, frankly, am ignorant of autism; therefore, I don't know if Robin's portrayal of autism is authentic. However, this book made me understand autism a little more clearly. I appreciate that Robin placed Sonny center stage in this book, and I hope more people will learn about the autism community after reading this book.
I think that preteens would enjoy this book! I could imagine a 12-year-old Sianna relating to all of the quirky characters. I am sad that I wouldn't say I liked this book as much as I had hoped, but I think Robin's debut book is worth reading if you are into YA.
One thing that I learned from this book is that humans want to be accepted by their peers. That is part of being human, and that is okay. It is crucial, however, that we remind ourselves that being our authentic selves is more important than fitting in the status quo.
August 6, 2022
Hating Jesse Harmon by Robin Mimna
⭐⭐⭐⭐
First of all, I want to thank Robin for sending me an ARC of this book!
When I heard about the autistic representation, i knew I had to read this book! Sonny was by far my favourite character and I wish we could have gotten more of her POV, but I understand that she was mostly a side character. And her fascination with caterpillars and butterflies was very funny to me because my brother, who is also autistic, is absolutely terrified of butterflies and I thought it quite hilarious 🤣
I can't say I loved Franny. Her obsession of being called Franny instead of Frances bugged me a little because in my opinion, I would prefer Frances over Franny but each to their own. Unfortunately I don't think she was very likeable but I still quite enjoyed the book regardless. Also, one thing I had an issue with was the fact that the characters were all maybe 17? Yet to me, they behaved like 12 year olds. But anyway! Maybe I'm getting a bit too old for YA even though I'm only 21 lol
I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read more from this author!
TW: abandonment, alcohol, alcoholism, body shaming, bullying, car accident, death of parent, infidelity
⭐⭐⭐⭐
First of all, I want to thank Robin for sending me an ARC of this book!
When I heard about the autistic representation, i knew I had to read this book! Sonny was by far my favourite character and I wish we could have gotten more of her POV, but I understand that she was mostly a side character. And her fascination with caterpillars and butterflies was very funny to me because my brother, who is also autistic, is absolutely terrified of butterflies and I thought it quite hilarious 🤣
I can't say I loved Franny. Her obsession of being called Franny instead of Frances bugged me a little because in my opinion, I would prefer Frances over Franny but each to their own. Unfortunately I don't think she was very likeable but I still quite enjoyed the book regardless. Also, one thing I had an issue with was the fact that the characters were all maybe 17? Yet to me, they behaved like 12 year olds. But anyway! Maybe I'm getting a bit too old for YA even though I'm only 21 lol
I really enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read more from this author!
TW: abandonment, alcohol, alcoholism, body shaming, bullying, car accident, death of parent, infidelity
August 17, 2022
3.5 stars
This is a YA, high school romance. Frances, a unpopular girl who stands up for bullies and high school famous quarterback Jesse Harmon are dragged into circumstances to be working together which is the start of a romance. Frances doesn't need all the attention she's getting and that's because of the guy she hates or she thought so.
This is a good read. The female MC was annoying at times but other than that I really liked this book. The humor in the book had me laughing most of the time. It brought back memories of my school days. The writing was great but the pace was really slow which is a downer for me. I like fast paced books.
Overall its a light-hearted, one time read.
I received a ARC copy from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review here.
This is a YA, high school romance. Frances, a unpopular girl who stands up for bullies and high school famous quarterback Jesse Harmon are dragged into circumstances to be working together which is the start of a romance. Frances doesn't need all the attention she's getting and that's because of the guy she hates or she thought so.
This is a good read. The female MC was annoying at times but other than that I really liked this book. The humor in the book had me laughing most of the time. It brought back memories of my school days. The writing was great but the pace was really slow which is a downer for me. I like fast paced books.
Overall its a light-hearted, one time read.
I received a ARC copy from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review here.
August 4, 2022
rep: autism(side character), panic attacks & anxiety(MC), plus size MC
Thank you so much to the author for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review! This is an enemies to lovers read about Frances, a girl who agrees to start tutoring the quarterback of the football team, Jesse Harmon. When she gets nominated for prom queen, Frances is convinced that she’ll never win as a plus size girl, plus she’s sure that she has no chance of going with Jesse to prom. This was a really cute read with great representation! I can’t speak for the autism rep personally, but I do have anxiety and the author did a great job of occasionally weaving Frances’ struggles in without making it the main focus. There aren’t very many books out there with plus size main characters, so I was happy to see that representation! Overall, this is a great, fun romance that I would definitely recommend! It comes out on the 23rd!
Thank you so much to the author for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review! This is an enemies to lovers read about Frances, a girl who agrees to start tutoring the quarterback of the football team, Jesse Harmon. When she gets nominated for prom queen, Frances is convinced that she’ll never win as a plus size girl, plus she’s sure that she has no chance of going with Jesse to prom. This was a really cute read with great representation! I can’t speak for the autism rep personally, but I do have anxiety and the author did a great job of occasionally weaving Frances’ struggles in without making it the main focus. There aren’t very many books out there with plus size main characters, so I was happy to see that representation! Overall, this is a great, fun romance that I would definitely recommend! It comes out on the 23rd!
August 3, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Easy and fun to read, this story gives us a look into the world of high school drama, prom queens, jocks, and how important it is to be kind and truthful.
We follow Frances and Jesse, with Sonny POV chapters. Jesse gets kicked out of the sports team and must write an essay - and Frances agrees to help him. It didn't feel like "enemies-to-lovers" to me because I didn't think Jesse ever hated Frances. Frances, on the other hand, hated him because she thought he hated her.
I loved that an autistic character was a main part of the story. I am talking about Sonny, whose special interest is caterpillars. The ability to get her point across while also being her truest self and talking about caterpillar facts is so impressive and I'm glad the characters learned and were willing to learn how to talk to Sonny so she feels comfortable and safe.
TBH, I did not connect with Frances at all but I did like Jesse. They had a fun storyline but I do not like the miscommunication trope in books and sadly, this is what happens here. Other than that - it was a cute and easy read, inclusive and fun to read.
3.5/5, rounding up to 4 for Sonny <3
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Easy and fun to read, this story gives us a look into the world of high school drama, prom queens, jocks, and how important it is to be kind and truthful.
We follow Frances and Jesse, with Sonny POV chapters. Jesse gets kicked out of the sports team and must write an essay - and Frances agrees to help him. It didn't feel like "enemies-to-lovers" to me because I didn't think Jesse ever hated Frances. Frances, on the other hand, hated him because she thought he hated her.
I loved that an autistic character was a main part of the story. I am talking about Sonny, whose special interest is caterpillars. The ability to get her point across while also being her truest self and talking about caterpillar facts is so impressive and I'm glad the characters learned and were willing to learn how to talk to Sonny so she feels comfortable and safe.
TBH, I did not connect with Frances at all but I did like Jesse. They had a fun storyline but I do not like the miscommunication trope in books and sadly, this is what happens here. Other than that - it was a cute and easy read, inclusive and fun to read.
3.5/5, rounding up to 4 for Sonny <3
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August 4, 2022
I would like to first thank Robin Mimna for providing me an ARC of her new novel. It's been a while since I've read a YA novel, and this definitely brings back the fluffiness feeling I get while reading any kind of YA novel. We go back and forth from Franny (Frances) and Jesse POV and occasionally a special character as well. I really loved the representation that Robin was able to come to life. I really enjoyed Franny's characters. How she's able to speak her mind, and stand up for herself. Total bada** during the prom scene. I really wished we were able to see more of Franny and Sonny's relationship, and their own development. Overall, it was a quick and easy read about a girl trying to survive high school and Prom.
June 28, 2022
This was a cute book that would be good for a young teen. I am not a young teen, so unfortunately I found it a little slow, and too young for me. It was well written, and the protagonist was a little annoying, but interesting in an I'm a spunky girl, and I will not be silenced way.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 3, 2022
This has “She’s All That” vibes outsider kids rally behind a female candidate that someone “anonymously nominated”. Even one of the guys have a super smart kid sister like Freddy Prince Jr did. I enjoyed this story, Sunny is my favorite character so far. Side note there is definitely representation in this story. I loved how she always got her point across. She was one of the driving forces behind Frannys campaign. The ending was adorable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 10, 2022
Hating Jessie Harmon is a contemporary YA romance. This book was a fast read with well defined and believable characters. Chapters alternate between Frances, Jessie, and Sonny. I loved the POV from each character. My favorite character was Sonny who is autistic. Her POV was great. I got to see an inside view of her thoughts and emotions. This book has a little of everything. Family drama, divorce, alcoholism, bullying, relationships, friendships, autism, high school drama, and LGBTQ relationship. With all of those topics it’s had to go into too much detail. Overall, it was a fast read with witty humor and a few heart warming moments.
I received this ARC from Booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review. Thank you!! I really enjoyed it.
I received this ARC from Booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review. Thank you!! I really enjoyed it.
July 12, 2022
This book is really good. It contains awesome representation. I loved the romance a lot. It was pretty awesome. The book had great characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 23, 2022
I was looking to read a high school dramatic romance and I found it in this book. I loved the characters and overall enjoyed the read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 13, 2022
Hating Jesse Harmon
Robin Mimna
Favorite Quote:
“You’re bribing me,” I accused.
Her expression was serious. “Is it working?”
“A little.” I plucked the keys from her hand.
Genre: Contemporary Young Adult
Setting: highschool
Rating
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for the cover
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟for the content
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for winning my heart
Review
I love this book and if the ratings didn't give you a clue then I'm gonna tell you why!
I love enemies to lovers when done well but this book was IT!! It topped all of my favorites ever, I loved the way the author had portrayed Frances' character, the way she is looked and the way she is her own person and everything about her to be honest. Coming to Jesse I was like what's not to love! We all start to hate him while reading Frances' POV but when we come to his part does the juicy details come to light! I love the way the author has used many themes in the book like young love, relationship with family, mother's love, father's love, friendship that matters, Sonny's uniqueness which the group easily accept (I love love love love love love love love love love love loved it)
This is the first book that I've read from the author and I can see that I'm already hooked to her writing. The book has two person's POV which makes the book easier to read and easier to love, I love RomComs and this one is just like good food for the soul it makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside and still changes you from inside out and the way you look at things (a different perspective to be precise)
The plot was amazing and without loopholes, the writing style will be easy to read for even a new reader and that's one of the best characters a great book should have, the storyline was consistent and the themes the author wanted to get through to the reader reaches out through the pages to us(readers), and the characters were so lovable except Ms.Weary I don't think you'll love her. I can see myself getting addicted to the author she'll be getting mails and texts from a forever fan from now on *giggles.... *continues to giggle maniacally
Robin Mimna
Favorite Quote:
“You’re bribing me,” I accused.
Her expression was serious. “Is it working?”
“A little.” I plucked the keys from her hand.
Genre: Contemporary Young Adult
Setting: highschool
Rating
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for the cover
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟for the content
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for winning my heart
Review
I love this book and if the ratings didn't give you a clue then I'm gonna tell you why!
I love enemies to lovers when done well but this book was IT!! It topped all of my favorites ever, I loved the way the author had portrayed Frances' character, the way she is looked and the way she is her own person and everything about her to be honest. Coming to Jesse I was like what's not to love! We all start to hate him while reading Frances' POV but when we come to his part does the juicy details come to light! I love the way the author has used many themes in the book like young love, relationship with family, mother's love, father's love, friendship that matters, Sonny's uniqueness which the group easily accept (I love love love love love love love love love love love loved it)
This is the first book that I've read from the author and I can see that I'm already hooked to her writing. The book has two person's POV which makes the book easier to read and easier to love, I love RomComs and this one is just like good food for the soul it makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside and still changes you from inside out and the way you look at things (a different perspective to be precise)
The plot was amazing and without loopholes, the writing style will be easy to read for even a new reader and that's one of the best characters a great book should have, the storyline was consistent and the themes the author wanted to get through to the reader reaches out through the pages to us(readers), and the characters were so lovable except Ms.Weary I don't think you'll love her. I can see myself getting addicted to the author she'll be getting mails and texts from a forever fan from now on *giggles.... *continues to giggle maniacally
June 19, 2022
*I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily writing a review*
Thank you Robin Mimna and Booksprout!
First of all, I am not the targeted age for this book, nonetheless I very, very much enjoyed it! I loved the storyline and the characters.
Frances, who is a bit of a nerd/good girl, is being asked to teach Jesse Harmon, a football player with a Shakespeare paper so he can get back on the football team. Reluctantly she does, but quickly you start to notice something starting to happen between the two. But when Jesse gets into a fight over Frances, he is being kicked off the team and Frances decides to become prom queen to get back at a popular girl with help from her friends and newly added friend Sonny, who has autism and communicates in her own way. It seems weird that I name that specifically, but that is one of the things this book addresses. Frances is plus size, there is a gay couple reveal, there's problems we read about in the world daily that are being handled in the book like alcoholism and bullying.
The story and the characters and their development (especially Jesse's and Frances's) are just fantastic. It's a quick read, you get into the story fast and it's hard to put it down, even when you are not the intended age! I would certainly recommend it!!
Thank you Robin Mimna and Booksprout!
First of all, I am not the targeted age for this book, nonetheless I very, very much enjoyed it! I loved the storyline and the characters.
Frances, who is a bit of a nerd/good girl, is being asked to teach Jesse Harmon, a football player with a Shakespeare paper so he can get back on the football team. Reluctantly she does, but quickly you start to notice something starting to happen between the two. But when Jesse gets into a fight over Frances, he is being kicked off the team and Frances decides to become prom queen to get back at a popular girl with help from her friends and newly added friend Sonny, who has autism and communicates in her own way. It seems weird that I name that specifically, but that is one of the things this book addresses. Frances is plus size, there is a gay couple reveal, there's problems we read about in the world daily that are being handled in the book like alcoholism and bullying.
The story and the characters and their development (especially Jesse's and Frances's) are just fantastic. It's a quick read, you get into the story fast and it's hard to put it down, even when you are not the intended age! I would certainly recommend it!!
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September 13, 2022Thanks @robinmimna for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
I really enjoyed this book! I loved all the characters. They were all so unique and full of personality. I enjoyed following Frances growth throughout the story. In the beginning, she seemed a bit closed off and often used sarcasm a self-defense mechanism, but later she learned to allow people in, be a better friend and appreciate those around her who truly cared for her. I also enjoyed reading Jesse's POV and getting to know all of the layers of his personality and his life. The romance was cute and I loved the locker scene. Naomi and Trevor were so fun and I also liked Chris. Lucy was especially funny and I would love to see more of her, perhaps in her very own book. Sonny was also an amazing character. I love how she spoke in caterpillar facts and I enjoyed her POV in a couple of the chapters. I thought the ending was great and Sonny got her chance to shine. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was such a fun and fast-paced read. If you're looking for a fun YA read with all the school drama and great friends, then you should read Hating Jesse Harmon by Robin Mimna.
I really enjoyed this book! I loved all the characters. They were all so unique and full of personality. I enjoyed following Frances growth throughout the story. In the beginning, she seemed a bit closed off and often used sarcasm a self-defense mechanism, but later she learned to allow people in, be a better friend and appreciate those around her who truly cared for her. I also enjoyed reading Jesse's POV and getting to know all of the layers of his personality and his life. The romance was cute and I loved the locker scene. Naomi and Trevor were so fun and I also liked Chris. Lucy was especially funny and I would love to see more of her, perhaps in her very own book. Sonny was also an amazing character. I love how she spoke in caterpillar facts and I enjoyed her POV in a couple of the chapters. I thought the ending was great and Sonny got her chance to shine. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was such a fun and fast-paced read. If you're looking for a fun YA read with all the school drama and great friends, then you should read Hating Jesse Harmon by Robin Mimna.
May 26, 2022
I was provided an ARC by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Frances likes her life in high school, she has great friends and enjoys her quiet non-popular life at school. All that changes when she is asked to tutor the quarterback Jesse Harmon.
First, YA books have always been a guilty pleasure for myself, and after fishing this one, I believe they will always be. The book was written so beautifully, that is was easy to follow and found myself finishing the book in less then two days. The story and characters are so relatable that I could connect myself to any one of them.
My one issue with the book, is that everything gets wrapped up nicely in bow by the end of the book. Sometimes, I personally prefer when there isn't always a super happy ending, because life isn't like that, especially in high school. Other then that, I do find that characters are being held responsible for their actions in the book and do recognize their faults and grow from it.
One part that means a lot to me, is the depiction of someone with autism and how this character wasn't shied away but put forth. I really enjoyed reading the chapters that were from Sonny's point of view. Made her more central to the story and not just a filler character to fit a niche for the story. I thought this was done really well and really enjoyed having Sonny as a character in the book.
Overall, this is one of my favorite YA books of 2022. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reading YAs. This book made me so happy while reading it and I truly hope that their is a sequel or even a spin-off. The side characters had so much heart in them, that I would read a book about any one of them. So, in the end I am so happy that I read this book and encourage anyone who is on the fence about it, that they should.
Frances likes her life in high school, she has great friends and enjoys her quiet non-popular life at school. All that changes when she is asked to tutor the quarterback Jesse Harmon.
First, YA books have always been a guilty pleasure for myself, and after fishing this one, I believe they will always be. The book was written so beautifully, that is was easy to follow and found myself finishing the book in less then two days. The story and characters are so relatable that I could connect myself to any one of them.
My one issue with the book, is that everything gets wrapped up nicely in bow by the end of the book. Sometimes, I personally prefer when there isn't always a super happy ending, because life isn't like that, especially in high school. Other then that, I do find that characters are being held responsible for their actions in the book and do recognize their faults and grow from it.
One part that means a lot to me, is the depiction of someone with autism and how this character wasn't shied away but put forth. I really enjoyed reading the chapters that were from Sonny's point of view. Made her more central to the story and not just a filler character to fit a niche for the story. I thought this was done really well and really enjoyed having Sonny as a character in the book.
Overall, this is one of my favorite YA books of 2022. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reading YAs. This book made me so happy while reading it and I truly hope that their is a sequel or even a spin-off. The side characters had so much heart in them, that I would read a book about any one of them. So, in the end I am so happy that I read this book and encourage anyone who is on the fence about it, that they should.
July 6, 2022
The short version of my review is that I loved this book!
I typically do not gravitate toward YA so I was pleasantly surprised at just how much I enjoyed this book. The plot is particularly relatable and I found pieces of each character that resonated with me. The character development is so well executed. The way the main character grows by the end is fantastic! I enjoyed seeing multiple vantage points because this really helped my understanding. I was delighted and surprised at the range of emotion this book could pull from me as a reader- it was extremely engaging! That to me was incredible and speaks to the talent of the author. I would absolutely recommend this book (& I already have) and I look forward to more works from Robin.
I typically do not gravitate toward YA so I was pleasantly surprised at just how much I enjoyed this book. The plot is particularly relatable and I found pieces of each character that resonated with me. The character development is so well executed. The way the main character grows by the end is fantastic! I enjoyed seeing multiple vantage points because this really helped my understanding. I was delighted and surprised at the range of emotion this book could pull from me as a reader- it was extremely engaging! That to me was incredible and speaks to the talent of the author. I would absolutely recommend this book (& I already have) and I look forward to more works from Robin.
May 22, 2022
This is the first book in months that has pulled me in so completely and kept me engaged and wanting more, not soon, but right now. The friendships the bloom, and the growth of all the characters, main and minor is incredible and part of what drew me in and made me devour this book in its entirety. It's funny and witty and smart, and I really enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 28, 2022
I read this book in less than 24 hours because I connected with the characters and just had to know what the outcome would be! If you're a fan of YA books like To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Dash & Lily, or enjoy classic John Hughes films, you're going to fall in love with Hating Jesse Harmon!
December 21, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Let me start by saying I didn’t *hate* this book. It just wasn’t my favorite but it was okay. I probably wouldn’t read it again. Maybe a high schooler or college freshman would enjoy it a lot more. It didn’t do it for me a a lot of the time.
Let me start by saying I didn’t *hate* this book. It just wasn’t my favorite but it was okay. I probably wouldn’t read it again. Maybe a high schooler or college freshman would enjoy it a lot more. It didn’t do it for me a a lot of the time.
May 1, 2022
Hating Jesse Harmon by Robin Mimna is a good, and enjoyable high school romantic comedy read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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