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The datedness is charming bc it really makes you feel how similar girlhood has been across time. Margaret has this thing where she’s really proud of how well she can raise her right eyebrow so she’s constantly doing it in conversation and noting how people react

Crying this is the most adorably YA book ever. There are so many references to the kids' parents checking their grades online

Another book I loved in middle school. Aw cute throwback. Not feeling a lot of nuance in the world around them but the protagonists are cute.

"Usually I'm entertained by stories about Mr. Owens —and Lydia has a lot of them-but Cole is now laughing at something Trista said. I wish Trista wasn't so pretty. I wish somebody would go over there and remind Cole that prettiness isn't everything, and that girls who are quirky and smart and appreciate good music are ultimately far more appealing." What did we call this kind of behavior before "pick me"?

Already tearing up LMAO. Every time I think about all the lesbians who came before me I unravel so quickly

Read probably about 5 times in elementary + middle school so revisiting. I'm shocked at how tight and punchy this character writing is. さすが人気の作家。

Category is "books I'm reading in 2026 starring an athletic lesbian named Grace"

I shouldn't have started this right before class I'm too intrigued

This is sooooo fun because I don't know all the bands that well. A new name will appear in the narration talking about how they always wanted to form a band and I'll be like omg who's it gonna be

Listening to this on the treadmill then running to MCR

Joanna and I both bought this from Barnes and Noble in 2018 and I’m finally getting to it

It’s still really interesting and the romance/spice is nicely paced. I’ve never read a romance book that isn’t about autism but has an autistic MC - it’s treated very meaningfully in her arc so it’s nice!

Mamma mia. Phenomenal beach read so far

Finished this before the new year, still love Haters much more, but genuinely laughed at a lot of moments, really quick reread

Genuinely this guy always makes me laugh out loud

It’s a Jesse Andrews Christmas