Sunday, Sunday, Sundaaaaaayyyy! *said in a singing voice* I'm not ready for the weekend to be over, y'all. Can we just pretend that Sunday lasts forever?? I'm hoping to do lots of reading today and hopefully write another book review, plus spend some time with my family. I'm currently reading Daughter of Sparta (along with several other books...because I have zero self-control) and I'm loving it and can't wait to see what happens next! Let's pull out our scripts and cue the dramatic music because it's time for another book review! I present to you my review of As If On Cue by Marisa Kanter, aka the queen of nerdy characters and general YA nerdiness. Special thank you to Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review! Synopsis and Book Information
My ReviewAhhhh this book is such a delight!! It's truly a celebration of art and teenage nerds. I devoured this book and couldn't stop thinking about it afterwards. There's so much to love about it! Marisa Kanter writes some of the best nerdy characters I've ever read. I loved the book-nerdy characters in What I Like About You, and in this new book Natalie and Reid don't disappoint. I love how passionate they are about the art they love: theater for Natalie, music for Reid. I was easily able to identify with Reid's love of music, and Natalie inspired me to learn more about theater and writing scripts. Reading about their theater rehearsals was really fun, too! This book is truly a tribute to art and theater, and I adored every moment of it. (Also: I really really want to see Melted the Musical. A musical Frozen parody? Sounds like a blast to me.) This book also addressed issues of antisemitism in middle and high school in a way that felt very natural and propelled the story along. Unfortunately, Natalie's character did frustrate me a lot. She made some really awful decisions and was controlling of the people around her. I definitely wanted to scream and throw the book across the room on one particular occasion (WHY NATALIE WHY?!?). However, she did have an okay character arc and eventually did some self-reflection. I just wish she would've been less aggravating at the start. I felt like Reid's character could've used a smidge more development, but overall I really liked him. All the side characters were fantastic too, especially Fitz! Everyone had pretty good character arcs. I've got to say, I did really enjoy the romance and rivals-to-lovers. The banter was so good! It was lighthearted yet so fun to read. I was rooting for Natalie and Reid from the start. High school rivals-to-lovers is one of my favorite tropes and this one didn't disappoint! Lastly, I wanted to mention that I absolutely adore As If On Cue's cover! It's so cute, and I love that Natalie and Reid are wearing matching colored outfits. Plus all the subtle nerdy hints--the instruments, magnets, etc. I love it! That's all for my review of As If On Cue by Marisa Kanter! Overall I really enjoyed this book and gave it 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. If you like books with nerdy characters, theater kids, and rivals-to-lovers, this one's for you! Make sure to grab a copy when it hits the shelves September 21, 2021!
What are your favorite books that feature nerdy characters? Let me know in the comments!
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Hey there, bookworms!My name is Rose (she/her) and I'm the creator of Books of Magic and Mystery. I love reading YA books, especially fantasy and mystery. When I'm not reading, you can find me baking, studying, or cuddling with my super-furry pets. Visit me on Instagram @booksofmagicandmystery! Archives
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